purplecatt56

Softly blow through your lips like you are blowing through a straw....somehow this helps your bladder to relax and you should be able to go. Old nursing trick...it works for me! Good luck and happy peeing!

I fall into this category. I met the WLS about one month ago and he suggested that I lose at least 50 lbs before we set a date. I have met with the dietician and am now on track to losing pre-surgery weight. My BMI is 61 and I feel horrible most of the time...so figured that it can only get better from now forward. I live in a tiny rural town in NW Kansas and have to travel 90 miles one way to see Dr, Nut...etc. Good luck to everyone out there!

I am new to this process also. I am in Kansas and would love to find someone that is in the same phase as I am. I met the surgeon and nurse yesterday and need to lose at least 50 lbs before the surgery. I am meeting with the Dietician on 5/10. I have to travel 90 miles for all of my appointments! I am on Medicare and have already been approved for the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I have been reading a lot of the posts here and have gathered a good deal of information. Good luck to everyone out there struggling with weight issues.