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Lots of water flushes out potassium. Could be that.

Wow, you're definitely a stronger person than I am! Twice? They fed that through your nose twice? I think I would've had a panic attack. I hope you're able to get some rest hun. Hopefully it'll be over before you know it.

I have gerd and take protonix twice daily. My doctor said since its totally under control I'm definitely a "go" for surgery.

Just stay upbeat and positive. It'll happen. It's all you can do right now, otherwise you'll drive yourself crazy. Lol

I'm feeling like its dragging on some days and on others it seems the time is flying. Just hanging in and staying positive as I wait for December

Sometimes one person grows in a different direction than the other. It happens.

I'm pre-op, but I was talking to my hair dresser the other day as she was doing my hair about the surgery and hair loss. She said lots of her clients have seen hair loss due to weight loss and told me that besides biotin I need to take gelatin starting now, and once it starts coming out not to do vigorous brushing or pony tails, as they both will pull a lot from the roots.

Hi there! I had my consult and talked to my surgeon extensively. I asked how many VSG's she's done, how many leaks she's had, what types of pre-op tests are needed, what is used to close my incisions, etc. I suggest you make a list of all of your questions beforehand. Your doctor should be open and honest with you and if you feel like he/she isn't, then go elsewhere. I make a 2 hour drive to see mine and its worth every minute. Take a calendar bc you will be making other appts. After the consult with my surgeon, I talked to a coordinator. He and I sat down and made all of my NUT appts, my psych appt, a support group appt, an appt with a physical therapist and an appt to go to one of their support groups. It is a 2 hr drive for me so some of my appts were on the same days as other NUT appts (I need 3, each a month apart). So, for example, I have a NUT appt on the 30th@10am, then at 1pm I will see the physical therapist, etc. They gave me a binder with every phone number I'd possibly need and lots of info, plus a copy of everything we went over and everything I agreed to. I'm so excited, yet scared, but ready to get this thing started so I can head towards a healthier me. I hope I helped at least a little. Good luck, April

Double post. Lol

Would love to know how things are going for you, Natalie. I saw groups on here for Christians, Atheists and Agnostics and I don't really belong in those groups. I do however believe in Reiki, positive energy flow etc. I believe if people only knew how powerful their thoughts only were the world would be such a different place.

Hi, I'm actually not far from you. I moved from Sherman to Durant I was wondering how you're now doing and making sure everything went ok.

Wow. I had to go back and look at your "before" pic again because you don't even look like the same person. You need to do the same.

Definitely ask your surgeon, but mine said 4-6 weeks depending on how I'll be doing.

I live in Durant, going to Norman Regional (Journey Clinic) for my surgery and have no idea where to find a support group in my area.

Endless: sounds like a pulled muscle, but be safe and call KRM: I'd definitely call right away if it were me

With all the liquid you're taking in you're probably flushing all of the potassium out of your body.

Awesome! Congratulations! I can't wait to follow in your footsteps

I haven't be sleeved yet, but I must say this is the most influential, inspiring thread I've read.

Amazing! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor! You look great and you're so inspiring!

A "fat mom" is an unhealthy mom that could develope major weight-related issues and become no mom

Welcome Lots of great info and support here and I look forward to following y'all on your journey.

I feel like something will happen to prevent the surgery. Even though I'm already approved. Murphy's Law is something that always seems to happen to me.

Hello y'all, I'm pulling for you and can't wait to follow your journeys. I'll be following in your footsteps around Christmas time!

The higher your BMI, the more risk for complications is what I was told.