*Rosana*

Thanks for all your replies guys but maybe I wasn't clear (i know I wasn't clear). I booked my flight and my doctor (Dr. Illan Fraijo) and I am doing the VSG on November 5th of 2013. Do I tell my primary doctor? I know I have to but then what do I do? Is my doctor going to send me to a nutritionist here in the states etc... Or is this something I Completely do on my own with out my primary full support? Have any of you ladies gone to your primary care doctor here in the states and what steps have you taken after? Nutritionist, psychologist etc... When it's a self-pay VSG?

Hi Michelle, Hi Chasity! Michelle don't kill me but I was in Minot today. Didn't know I was going either till I was headed out there. I had my phone but it had a dead battery all day (I'm really bad with phone charging). I thought about you all afternoon. Chasity! So your from Dickinson; I love Dickinson also, Medora. I have good friends there. So what's your story? VSG soon? Whoa! That's make 3 in North Dakota!!!!!!!

Thank you Susan. I know I am. : )

Wow, wow, wow! Congratulation! You look great and so happy. Keeps us informed.

North Chicky, Thank you for your sharing your experience with us. Congratulations and God bless you I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. I myself just booked my flight and my sleeve surgery with Dr. lllan not even an hour ago. What a good sign & good feeling for me to have seen this post. Thank you again for sharing your great experience with us. Please keep me informed on how you are doing. So happy for you, Rosana

Yes I do live in North Dakota currently.

This is a main concern of mine as well; may I ask what insurance you have? I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. I do not know if mine insurance and or all insurance do not cover complications as well. My thought process however as dumb as this may sounds is... I'm going to have the surgery regardless because I deserve to have a health, happy and long life and no one or anything is going to stop me. I'm debating having my gallbladder removed as well "just in case there is a future complication" and lots of prayers, LOTS OF PRAYERS. Some factors I have considered to think this way: I have a healthy history besides being fat, family history (good), my age (35) still young, amount of weight I have to or want to lose ("ONLY" 100 - 125 pounds) lol lol lol. I just read what I wrote UNAWAYNE! What a crock of crap! Am I crazy or just trying to think positive? Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Yup still doing it! VSG here I come!

LMBO! I forgot the doctor fills you up with air to make more room and be able to maneuver. I'm crying over here, I'm laughing so hard. I thought you were about to launch into space or something. I hope you feel better soon, I'm so sorry for the stupid question.

I have a stupid question...? When post-op folks talk about "GAS" what kind is it burps, farts or both?

I revised diagnoses from my doctor two months ago and the first thing I did is research on hypothyroidism metabolic syndrome the second thing I did was research was VSG. Yup the VSG won! I've lost 100 plus lbs twice in my life and it's ALWAYS been a daily battle and now my thyroid. I'm so done! Glad to here weight loss is very possible.

Oh, $43.00 - $36.00 dollars. Not too bad. http://www.firstoptionmedical.com

Check this out guys and gals; what do you think? I'm going to start taking this 2 week before surgery and after. 1oz if 15 grams of protein! I thought this was GREAT! Is there anything better out there? Medical Nutrition USA ProSource No Carb - Orange Cream - 32oz

I just want thank you all for all your wonder, helpful and funny post! You all just make my day. Great suggestions I have great notes. Rosana

Terri J, would do everything without any fear.

Funny you mentioned zip lining, I went to Cacun and I was big enough that I could not zip line. I think that's when I knew I had to change ways.