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Great question! Loving the answers!

Aging, not adding lol

Well, I must say, I was completely for the bypass, until I educated myself better. One major benefit the sleeve has over the bypas is, that you can take NSAIDS, like Motrin, ibuprofen etc...that spoke volumes to me since arthritis is an adding problem, and anti inflammatory needs are paramount to helping live with that particular disease. So, I didn't wasn't to limit my future older self, for a quicker fix today

There us a girl named "slimmfast" on you tube. I am enjoying watching her journey, and I have to say I can relate to many things she struggles with. Check her out!

I was glad to vote for you!

I'm super glad you changed! Dr Kelly seems to be amazing and very skilled/experienced! You week do great, I wish I were going with you! June can't get here soon enough!

Kbs, you changed to Dr Kelly? That makes me smile! When are you going?

Wonderful news! I'm so happy to hear this!! Can't wait to see Dr Kelly and Anaid in June!!

So I confirmed that my surgery date will be June 9th!

I haven't been yet, but I notice a lot of people say they wish they had a heating pad. I'm interested in what others have to say as well! thanks for posting

What about a scrambled egg? Im enjoying a glad of vanilla pure protein

They mandate that to try to discourage you. Hand in there and carry on! Play their game and win!

Your "hunger pangs" are most likely gas. Get some prilosec or nexium,, or gasex strips'

Yes, as I never really considered the vsg since it wasn't offered by the surgeons in my area. But now that I'm self pay, I spoke with my new surgeon and he suggested this surgery over the gastric bypass I was considering. To be honest I'm scared I won't lose the weight I need to (125) with the sleeve, hence the reason I joined this forum. I think this surgery is best since who knows what we will face as we get older. If we get arthritis, we can take Motrin, but with bypass, not so much.

Yes, as I never really considered the vsg since it wasn't offered by the surgeons in my area. But now that I'm self pay, I spoke with my new surgeon and he suggested this surgery over the gastric bypass I was considering. To be honest I'm scared I won't lose the weight I need to (125) with the sleeve, hence the reason I joined this forum. I think this surgery is best since who knows what we will face as we get older. If we get arthritis, we can take Motrin, but with bypass, not so much

I wish I were! I'm going in June, no funds until then :/ wishing you the best of luck, i'm sure you are in good hands

You're surgeon gives you a option? Mine uses a 36fr over sewn to a 34. To me that sounds perfect

I have a small stash of clothes that range from my current (22) down to a 16. I think I will fill in with some clothes from the new to you shop until I get closer to a goal...note if I could just decide in a goal lol. Can't wait to be on the losers bench with all you fine people

The size of the bougie is ultimately up to your doctor. Mine uses a 36 bougie fr and oversews to a 34. The size of the bougie doesn't necessarily dictate the size of your sleeve. 32 is the smallest, and not the standard from what I've seen

Thank you Windy city Mom! Yes, I completely agree, that we all must do what's best for us! everything checks out with the facility a well as Dr Kelly. Its actually a cancer hospital with a full icu if unknown complications arise...Dr Kelly had been doing the vsg surgery alone (not with the ds) for six years. I don't know too many other surgeons that can say that! I'm so sorry you had complications glad you are home now, please keep us updated, and thanks for adding me as a friend

I'm sticking with Dr Kelly. Their credentials are similar and he's a lot less

I missed the revision part! That's probably the price difference

You could go with a very comparable surgeon in Tijuana for about 5k pm me and I'll share more (I am NOT a coordinator)

A few ladies that have recently went to him quoted me 8700

How much did your surgery cost with him?