sleeveme11

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I'm from Nashville haven't had surgery yet vsg scheduled for April 11th pray that all goes well excited and afraid all at the same time

I'm a RN haven't had vsg yet. But i know a couple of nurses that returned in two weeks we work 10 hr shifts same day surgery dept

Congrats!

Congrats, and good luck keep us posted

I was told that alot of water aerobic exercises or swimming and high collagen products to moisturize will minimize loose skin. Has anyone been successful using this technique? If not what has worked for you?

Well said clk I'm from a family of obesity i have sleep apnea and hypertension, my brother with congestive heart failure, diabetes and hypertension,my sister dx with type 2 diabetes last year and it goes on and on, I felt that I needed to act on this weight problem because I am so afraid of getting the diabetes and the heart failure dx

Its natural to feel that way,I'm 5'2 weigh 220 and people around me ask "why do you need surgery you're not big enough" and 6 months ago i really tried to lose the weight made it to 208 lbs frustrated and disgusted that I've gained back, I've lost weight numerous times gained back plus more my highest weight is 235, on cpap and taking high blood pressure medications, I'm doing this for my health i don't think I'll regret it , my surgery is in April, I plan to research up to the day of the procedure. I'll also watch for other responses on this subject

You'll do fine keep us posted

Douglas congrats on getting your surgery date so soon. I was approved in November and scheduled for April

Congrats and good luck on your upcoming surgery keep us posted with your success!

Welcome Msmoya! Congrats wishing you good luck and much success with your upcoming surgery.what surgery are you having?

congrats, wishing you much success with the sleeve. I thought about getting the lap band in the beginning but there are so many discussions about the negatives of lap banding, that's why i chose the sleeve.

Congrats and good luck. I'm an April sleever also, I'm excited! VSG Vanderbilt Medical Ctr Dr Willie Melvin. There's really good info on this sight that has helped me make final decisions and plans. I have found answers to questions that I've had about complications, leakage, hair loss, etc. I've learned a lot of things that I didn't know at first. I'm looking forward to this life changing event. April is not coming fast enough because I can't wait to get off these medications and this sleep apnea machine

Jacc 1970 Hi, I live in Nashville VSG April 2013 Dr Willie Melvin @ Vanderbilt Medical Ctr Cigna responded two days after submission of my referral, and I received my approval within two weeks

Here is a url addressing hair loss found it here on another forum. http://www.mybariatricsolutions.com/blog/weight-loss-surgery-hair-loss-tips

Thanks to all for your participation on this site, I had alot of concerns in the beginning about the negatives of wls, I've been viewing the pages of this forum for about 6 months and found the answer to all of my questions in reference to leakage, hair loss, diet, loose skin etc. it has actually relieved the anxiety that i was experiencing associated with having the surgery and has helped me feel more confident to discuss my decisions with my family and friends. VSG April 2013 Dr Willie Melvin Vanderbilt Medical Ctr

I'm a newbie to all of this encouraged to by others whose had wls to participate in an online forum for additional support. I'm looking forward to my vsg procedure approved and scheduled for April 2013. I'm so exited!