VSG 2/12/13

I'm back. After using Accomplia to lose 150 pounds in 2007, I've regained 125 of that since it was banned in Europe (my source).

Took all of 2012 to jump through the insurance hoops. Was approved in late December, but had some other medical things to deal with before surgery and then they informed me the approval was only good until 2/1. Came back from a trip to Europe the day before with a raging head cold and required an extension (turned out to not be a problem) and reschedule for Tuesday morning.

While I'm excited to have the procedure - this is what I would have done in 2007 if it was available covered under insurance then - I am still nervous about having any surgery done and especially something that removes large part of an organ...

Looking forward to spending more time on the boards post-op. I recall what inspiration and support I got from everyone in 2007.

Good luck and look at the positives over the negatives!! You can do this~

Thanks.

Much better than expected so far. Walking, no added pain meds.
Was some discussion of postponing due to some lung congestion, but had a treatment and went forward.

Looking forward to getting home and getting on with a new portion of my life.

So glad to hear it all went well. I am a week away and getting very excited. Congratulations for getting past the surgery and I wish you continued success on each new stage of your new life!

I went home the next day and have been feeling better every day. Need to be careful what and how much I eat on phase 2. I can see already the need to unlearn old habits about how much I eat.

Lunch was 1/2 a small container of plain yogurt.

Looking forward to being able to chew something, but this is fine for now.