Courage

Hi Kara, I live in Vanvouver, BC and I had VSG at Puget Sound Surgical on April 6 of this year. I am almost 6 months out now and have lost a little over 80 pounds and have about 80 more to go to my goal. VSG has been the best thing I have ever done for myself, I feel fantastic and wish I had done it sooner. They are so wonderful at PSSC, Dr. Landerholm performed my surgery. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Leann

Hi, I have never been to a support group, maybe we could go together sometime. We also have family here from out of town and heading for vacation tomorrow. I will touch base with you when we get back.

I also had Dr. landerholm, he is fantastic. it is the best decision I have ever made. hope that helps make your decision easier. I will drop you a private message here as well

Hi Everyone, I don't post much, I am more a lurker, I really enjoy reading everyone post and learning a lot form everyone's experience. I was sleeved on April 6 and I feel great, I have lost about 28 lbs so far. I have a question about calorie intake after surgery, I have asked the nutritionist at the clinic I go to for a range I should be aiming for and they keep telling me to just eat until you are full, your body will regulate itself. I have been feeling hungry a lot since surgery and have no problems eating, I have been keeping a food diary but today I logged my calories into Fitday and it said I had 1140 Calories, I feel like that might be too much. Can anyone share what their guidelines for calories per day are? Thanks, L

Hi, Would be great to share experiences and have some local support. Drop me an e-mail. Leann

I had my surgery on Wednesday April 6 and found I was really nauseated for the first day or so, the doctor gave me a prescription for Phenadoz in suppository form and it worked wonders.

hi, I am schedules for surgery on April 6 with Dr. Landerholm in Edmonds, WA. I am getting very excited, looking forward to starting a new life with my sleeve. Good luck to everyone!

Hello everyone, My name is Leann, I am 38 years old and I live in Surrey,BC. I am just starting out on this journey and would love to have someone to talk to or go through this with a buddy. I have a consult next week at Puget Sound Surgical in Bellingham and am hoping to have surgery end of April. Is there anyone else out there from the lower mainland going through this process or have gone ahead of me,I would love to connect. Llcourage@shaw.ca Thanks, Leann