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Hey all!

We are compiling a list of the most frequently asked questions for the newly sleeved to refer to and we wanna know - what questions did you have Post-op about VSG, the surgery itself, recovery, diets, exercise.. Whatever!?

All of your questions will be compiled, answered, and pinned for the future newly sleeved..

So please, be open, be honest, be blunt even! And remember that the only dumb questions are the ones left unasked.

Let's hear 'em!

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Why am I always hungry?

Why am I not losing weight?

What is wls?

What is NSV?

These are just a few. Hope this helps. ;)

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Why am I always hungry?

Why am I not losing weight?

What is wls?

What is NSV?

These are just a few. Hope this helps. ;)

Fantastic! Keep 'em comin' guys and gals!

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How do I embed the weight loss ticker?

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Questions about hair loss: will I lose hair? how much? what causes it? when does it return? do vitamines help?

Questions about Constipation or bowels (sorry, but I've read lots of these): what is it okay to take, especially in the begining when newly sleeved? will it get better? worse?

Questions about energy and work: will I feel fatigue? will fatigue go away? When can I go back to work? how much time should I take off?

I have more but lets see what others post....

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How about:

How do I add a ticker to my profile?

When do I start mushies/purees?

What's the difference?

What do all these acronyms mean?

What can I have during liquid stage?

How long does a stall last?

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I posted this one when I was pre op. At one time it was labeled "hot," so there must have been a lot of interest in the answer:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/28743-how-does-the-stomach-heal-together-from-vsg-surgery-can-anyone-tell-me/page__p__245266__hl__+staple%20+heal__fromsearch__1#entry245266

I asked how the staple line actually heals. I wanted to know if it becomes a bound together unit, or if the staples forever did all of the holding together.

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When can I have sex?

When can I start exercising?

Should I be counting calories or carbs or both?

How much Protein should I get?

When can I eat salad? (I see that one a lot)

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Hi!

What about...

1. I'm stalled at week 3. Is this normal? How do I get the scale to move?

2. I'm having problems with Vitamins / Protein. What's the best product out there?

3. What do I do with flabby skin? What's the best exercise etc.?

Hope this is helpful!

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When can I eat salad? (I see that one a lot)

I missed salad so much! I'm so glad I bit the bullet and gave it a shot a couple weeks ago - I love rabbit food :D

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Why can't I tolerate plain Water, is this normal?

What is sliming/slimes?

Symptoms of a leak/stricture?

What is a stricture?

Did you tell others, why?

How much did you lose at 1 month ect? What can I expect to lose by x?

How many days in the hospital?

Best Protein shakes?

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how much liquid do i need for the day, 64 oz of Water. are you kidding me :D

what else counts as a liquids?

ps great idea about this list

kathy

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1. Do the staples dissolve?

2. Can you get a leak any time after surgery? Or is it just immediate?

3. What other possible health problems can come along around 3 month after surgery?

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Oh wow these are great! Can't wait for this thread because I am

Not sleeved yet and am

Curious to the answers. Lol

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What do all of the acronyms and "lingo" mean? (that one has kept me from posting more... do not want to feel stupid about posting something that was already there just in VSG "slang)

Links to various online diets and stages from VSG surgeons (what works for one may not work for another...giving ourselves options makes, I know ME, feel more in control and more apt to comply, during this VERY out of control time period)

Poop... some of us have constant runny ones several times a day... others need a little help... what is "normal"

CHEAP links... I have found most of the specific bariatric products to be very costly. ex... my Vitamins are actually more well rounded than Bariatric Advantage and with a subscription to them from Amazon I only pay $8 every 2 months.

Sometimes it sucks... and that is OK.

Sometimes there are complications... Does not mean you had a bad surgeon or did anything wrong... so that is OK also.

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