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RedSox15
on 10/9/10 1:46 am - MA
Topic: Just checkin' in and saying HELLO :)
This board hasn't been seeing much action lately .... soooooo,

HELLO EVERYONE !!! 
*Kate*
 HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
       
EBL8181
on 10/8/10 1:16 pm - Boston, MA
Topic: RE: Having second thoughts!!!! vsg
Hi! I am huge proponent of going with your gut. I flipped flopped between RNY and lapband for a little while until I felt 100% comfortable with my decision. If you are having second thoughts, I say research all the surgeries and make sure that you are comfortable with the one you choose. And make sure you are ready before you go under the knife. If you have any lingering doubts before hand, you might not be completely ready and your head might not be completely in the right place after surgery. This is a HUGE decision and you have right to take as much time as you want to make the decision.

My other advice is to do the research, but don't do one surgery just because someone else had a bad other surgery and revised to another. There are risks of complications for all surgeries and not everyone gets the same complications that people write about. Do what you feel is right for you.

GOOD LUCK!!!
~ Liz ~ 30 y/o ~ 5'10
  
starting (10/4/10): 280
pre-op (10/18/10): 268.5
current (1/4/12): 257.0

jugilber
on 10/7/10 6:34 am - MA
Topic: RE: How long does the fatigue last?
Hey
I have to say I was extremely fatigued for the first month....started feeling a bit better...then my fatigue got reaaly really bad...
Found to have a non existant iron level and very low blood count...Got  2 iron infusions, then slowly felt better...
Now 3 weeks post second infusion I fell AMAZING!!!

Make sure you get your numbers checked...dont always write it off as "normal"
Take care...be well
Julie
         
anewleaf
on 10/4/10 1:04 pm
Topic: RE: Home from Surgery
:-)  I haven't been on here for awhile.. 

I didn't know about the fever!!!  What happened?  Did they figure out where that came from?  Was it from being dehydrated?  Glad you're better now!!!!  Glad your hubby was able to support you, too!!!!  
                    
CATHERINE81
on 10/4/10 5:44 am - BROCKTON, MA
Topic: RE: Having second thoughts!!!! vsg

Hey ma im catherine welcome i had rny and at first was scared because of others but this is your decision and only yours dont rely on there opinions to dictate your decision..  MANY HUGS AND LUCK TO YOU I HAD RNY AND DONT REGRET IT AT ALL

xoxoxo
catherine

originally from dorchester now live weymouth but work in dorchester

Sue M.
on 10/4/10 12:50 am - Nantucket, MA
Topic: RE: Home from Surgery
Keep up the great work!  It's TOTALLY worth the effort!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Madcow
on 10/3/10 2:24 am - MA
Topic: RE: Has anyone had success with Tufts paying for VSG?
Hi Deb,

I remember you from years ago.  I am also an ex-bander with Tufts insurance.  They paid for my RnY and I have been very successful with it.  I am two years post op and have been very successful.  I have been at goal and found the surgery to be a much better choice for me than the band, much easier to live with.  The only thing is that you really do need to take your vitamins every day for the rest of your life.  I used Dr Lautz who has done quite a few revisions.  Hope you are okay.

Rose

240/140/138
sunjoymom
on 10/3/10 1:31 am - Worcester, MA
Topic: RE: Home from Surgery
Thanks ladies! Doing pretty good today. Feeling much better, pain is controlled with painkillers :)  Taking in fluids alright. Not feeling hungry at all, which is awesome! I have an hour to take in 4oz of carnation, which I'm working on now. Only 1 oz down.....
~ Tania 

  

 Highest 324 / Surgery 305 /Goal 165 / Current 172 
 
(deactivated member)
on 10/2/10 10:51 pm - on the border, MA
Topic: Has anyone had success with Tufts paying for VSG?
Hi, ex bander here looking for VSG.  My current insurance, Tufts Navigator, still refuses to pay for sleeve surgery with the only options being RNY and Lapband.  Has anyone had success with having tufts pay for their sleeve?  Thanks
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