Darkkyss

I had both at the same time, I was in the hospital 3 days due to this also. Do an internet search on doctors in your area. I had to go 2 hours from home to get my surgery there was no one local. Then I did a search on reviews on doctors and went to seminar. Had to have referral from primary physician.

My trip was awesome I did not worry about what I ate, but did not eat too bad. I think the worst I did was have a Snow cone and i know the syrup is the worst part but dang they were yummy. I cam home and was the same weight as when I left 202/203 depend on the day and time... well FINALLY this week I hit 199. I started worrying that I would not lose anymore weight because of the past failed attempts..

My step was close to that but they did have him loss some weight before they would do surgery and had to have several test done.

Well I missed my goal by 2lbs but I am not to upset at this moment since I am at the airport heading to sun and warm weather... Well I was 200 one morning but did not count it cause I knew I would go back up because it was because I was semi sick the night before and did not eat and was in the bathroom off and on all night..... POOF then a stall.... I truly believe I will start losing while I am in Kauai because its so much seafood and fresh fruit and I will be eating healthier!! We are doing helicopter ride, boat tour, and I really wanna do the zip line now that I have lost enough to be able to do it....... we will see 10 days of pure joy and relaxing... Thanks everyone that have made positive comments about my blogs and taking the time to read this old lady's rattling ons!!

Did he not get an insurance card? it should have numbers on the back to call. that is what I did. I called the back of my card and asked them if they covered the VSG

Ok, start fresh NO FOOD, do liquids starting now........ don't drink anymore the stuff that makes you poop!! You will be fine. they want you to do liquid diet to help your liver shrink.

My mom went to the seminar with me, did not really say anything to the rest of my family till I was approved. I would say there is only a hand full people know I had surgery. I am more of a private person. It is up to you. I had one nosy woman walk up to me and ask me if I had weight loss surgery and it was the only time I lied I looked at her and said NO and walked away. I do not want people walking up to me asking me that kind of question with out knowing me. Most people thinking I am doing it myself I started working out and dieting 4 1/2 months before surgery and I lost 20lbs so people seeing me trying before hand so it was a little easier, and most people are not so rude to ask that question so directly.

Look on facebook or ask around, where I live we have sites for exchange clothes, household items, baby stuff........ LOVE the sites.. I belong to about 5 helps so much.

I was only allowed to carry 10lbs for 2 weeks so that is the biggest thing, It would depend on your child and how much they want to be carried around

Call your insurance company Monday and ask questions can't hurt............ I did......... I pushed every step of the way, from first appointment till surgery was 3 months

Leak you will have a fever, be sick, you can do a search on here about leaks. I never had a scan or anything. Yes you can stretch your pouch down the road. I am out 4 months and I can maybe get 4oz of dinner down combo of meat, and vegs. Liquids is a little easier and can do more ozs but not worried about stretching from liquids unless it is carbonated.

treadmill the best right now, you have a weight restriction and swimming is a no no right now. do you have a 2 week follow up? ask the doctor then but I know I was on 10lb restriction for 2 weeks then it went up to 25lbs for 3 months. Good Luck

The pre op diet is to shrink your liver, 1 day will not hurt you. Your doctor is right. jump back on the pre op diet and you will be fine!! Good luck on surgery

It happened to me also, its ok....... and the other thing are you close to your monthly?? I gain about that time too.... You will do fine... I know it scares the heck out of you but it will be ok.

So I am 205 and counting......... ok so really I am 207 this am but really I was 205 this week LOL........ I started my monthly and was so darn mad when I got on the scales this am!!!!! I know its just cause of my monthly pain in my butt time...... I keep telling myself its OK, you have 3 weeks till Kauai. Been going swimming except for last week such a crazy week with Christmas coming and all. I think my biggest issue is from swimming I am Soooooooooooo tired I am going to bed like at 7ish or so........... today I laid down at 6pm and woke up at 10pm Just GREAT!!! I hope everyone enjoys there holidays, Remember if you fall off just get back up and say I can start a new day tomorrow!! Enjoy and don't stress if you eat something that you normal wouldn't as my NUT says everyone is entitled to a little goodie time!

Dont be nervous, I am not "young" but O do I wish I would have done this at your age instead of 44...... I think about all the things I could done!!! Keep the positive side all the things you will be able to do and wear!! Good Luck!

I had to do 2 weeks before surgery of protein drinks, and Yes I started earlier. My doctor did not have any problems with me using Protein for a meal. I decided after surgery that I wished I had only done 2 weeks because you need the protein drinks so long after words and with out meat, Seem to make it so long and you get so sick of protein drinks.

Great Job!! Keep it up!!

I had this about the same time, I ended up missing a couple days of work cause it was so bad....it lasted a couple days. I started taking prilosac cause someone said to try that..... I did not push the protein.l did keep drink water as much as I could....