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Hi everyone! I am 1 Month and 5 days post op from VSG! I know when you have a lot to lose, the weight comes off a lot quicker in the beginning. I started my journey at BMI of 35 and I now BMI of 31(total of 13.2lbs). I weigh myself every morning and the scale doesn't seem to be moving. I would lose 0.4lbs and the next morning, I would gain 0.6lbs then lose 1.2lbs, then gain 1.4lbs....it is getting so frustrating. should I just stop weighing myself? how do you keep track? I HATE the scale and it is really ticking me off! I also can't help but to weigh myself every morning. LOL...it's like an addiction. How do you keep yourself motivated through this process. I just started a month ago so I need some advice!

Hi All! I had my procedure on the 21st as well! I am tolerating all my liquids well and pain is under control for the most part. I have one incision that is still very sore. I am guessing this is the incision where they pulled out the stomach. This incision has a small bruise but swollen. I have 5 all together and this is the only one that is problematic. Is this normal?

I believe they did you RA as one of my co-morbidities. I also have diabetes type 2 and sleep apnea and NAFLD. I was approved in a day once the doc's office submitted all the paper work! Good luck! I can't wait to be healthy again!

Hey Sleevers! I am currently on Day 6 of 14 day pre op diet. I have lost 7lbs so far from my pre op appt weight. By the time the surgery date comes, I will be far below my BMI of 35. So the question is what was the rate of weight loss with VSG for those with BMI under 35? What are some of your experience with it? I have about 60-65 lbs to lose all together. I would love to hear what your journey was like similar to my situation. Another question...anyone also have Rheumatoid Arthritis too? I am hoping that VSG will help put this awful disease to remission. Please share your journey with me....

Mine is for monday 5/21 at 10am! nervous but excited!

Hey May Sleevers! I am 4 days into 14 day liquid diet...surgery date 5/21....So exciting, but I have to tell you this liquid diet is brutal! I am doing well so far but it is hard. I think the hardest time of the day is morning into early afternoon. I keep on getting hungry so I have been drinking water in between my shakes. In the evenings, I have been "treating" myself to sugar free water ice and jellos. Oh Boy! I don't know why but I don't feel the hunger as much in the evening so I can tolerate the late afternoon to bed time much better. How are you guys coping? Or how did you cope these 2 weeks?

I had my pre op appointment today! 2 week liver shrinking diet will begin on Sunday! May 21st is the D-Day! I am excited and anxious all at the same time! I can't believe how close I am.

Hi Everyone!! I finally got my call from the doc office and I am officially scheduled for 5/21 for surgery and 5/2 for my pre op appt. I think my doc requires a 2 week liquid protein diet. Is that what everyone is doing? I am excited to get this party started! I can't wait to get my health back on track! Anyone with lower BMI (<37)?

I just found out from my insurance company that I was approved! They told me the date of 5/15...I am guessing that is my surgery date? I haven't heard from the doc office yet! I am on the lower end of the BMI.. HW: 202 CW: 199 GW: 130 BMI: 35 Height: 5'3" I am excited for my journey to start to get my health back on track and start anew!

My surgeon is requiring me to get clearance from pulmonologist, cardiologist, and psych eval. I also have to meet with a nutritionist. I am wondering if insurance (mine is Aetna) will pay for these visits.

I am pretty much on the same boat. My bmi is < 35 so insurance probably will not cover me for surgery. Do you know if insurance would pay for the specialist visits?

Please keep us posted. I have very aggressive form of RA and thinking WLS. I have an appt with a doc in cherry hill tomorrow. Can you tell me what your first appointment was like with surgeon? How long did it take to get a surgery date?

I also have RA and I have a very high anti-CCP level...meAning I have a very aggressive form of RA. I have my very first appt to see a surgeon tomorrow morning. Those of you with RA, can you share your experiences post-op?

Lol. That is good to know . I will make sure to take lots of water bottles in my purse that day of my appt!

I am currently 35 and at bmi 33 and currently have 3 comorbidities. Anyone in similar situation that was able to get coverage for your procedure?

How much did your procedure cost in total?

Hi, Toni....sorry to keep bothering you with so much questions...how long was the process before you got a surgery date? I heard it could be pretty tedious and take a long time.

What was your experience like right after the surgery? Pain? Was recoup process take long? What was eating like? 25lbs is great. Slow and consistent I think is more important. Congrats!

Hi, Toni! I was following your story and sounded very similar to mine. I am thinking of getting a lapband. I have a bmi of 33 hopefully I can get to the healthy zone with the help of the band. How are you doing now? I noticed this tread was a little while ago. How much have you lost in total? Have you maintained?