Vsg Doll

So i'm actually 396 lbs but whats 4 pounds lol. i'm looking to see anyones journey who started out close to my starting weight. I know that vsg is the right choice for me but I still have my doubts and want to see that it will work for someone starting where I am starting. SO...are there any people out there that started/had surgery at my weight or close to it? Thanks

Awesome! thats great, I actually called my surgeons office and they said it should be fine. They stated like you that there is minimal risk while keeping it in. Thanks again!

Preach!!!! You really inspired me with this one, i almost cried but you know i'm reading this at work and i dont want to ruin my makeup..lol.. You are my home-girl and my VSG buddy, i will support your decision either way, but i know that this is something that could help you out tremendously. I do believe you can do it on your own, we all could have done it on our own but this tool i think is a God-send that really forces us to change habits. I'm excited for surgery, i know that you will get to that point as well. It will be hard but like you said, i'm going to replace fear with faith. I swear this post is just awesome!!!!

I thought i was alone out here, I was actually going to ask this question today when i came across the post. I have been dealing with this issue for a while too and its really embarrassing and annoying because plucking causes an ingrown which then turns into a scar for me, i'm glad to hear that there is hope.

That would be great, i'll definetly ask them. Thanks!!

Thanks ladies, I guess i'll be going down to the tattoo shop to get them removed, THanks again!!!

Has anyone had a piece of jewelry that they were unable to remove during surgery? if so how did your surgeon treat it. I have an industrial/tragus earring that I am unable to remove and was wondering if it would be ok to leave in during the procedure,or if i would have to find a way to get it off? Thanks!!!

I am awaiting approval from my insurance. But per my patient intake coordinator if approved surgery will be the last week of october or the first week of november....Good luck!!

I'm still Pre-Op but this is a list of the items I am planning to take with me to the Hospital. 1. Insurance card and I.D 2. Cell Phone/Charger/Phone Cards 3. Toothbrush/Toothpaste 4.Deodorant 5.Lotion 6.Lip-gloss (non petroleum based, its flammable and if you are on oxygen its not a good idea) 7.Brush/Comb 8.Hair Clips/ rubber band/headscarf 9.Nightgown (may be difficult with Iv's)/Loose Clothing 10.Slippers 11.Robe 12. Notebook (if you document through journaling) 13.Pillow/Neck Pillow 14.Pads/Tampons (most women get their period right after surgery) 15.Baby Wipes (to help freshen up) 16.Gas-x Thin Strips/Baby Mylecon drops (ask your doctor) 17.Sleep Mask/Earplugs 18.Oasis Dry Mouth Spray 19.Sugar free sweetener/Caffeine Free Tea Bags 20.Small Extension Cord seems like alot but it will probably fit into a regular sized back pack. Hope this helps anyone that is preop!!!

I read that we should take 500 mg three times a day, taking more than this may cause kidney stones. I also read that we should start with a calcium carbonate for the first 3 weeks and then switch to a calcium citrate after that. i'm unsure of the reasoning behind it, but i'm going to try it and see