Hi - I always hesitate to chime in my thoughts or opinions - because I had RNY not VSG. But for what it's worth - I will anyway. I was told that the first one to two years was the "honeymoon" period - one where you would almost certainly never feel hungry. Well, I have had a long honeymoon - I still never feel true hunger. That's the miracle of this surgery for me. I have the odd feeling now and then that only lasts for a less than a minute and I think - Oh No - the hunger feeling is coming back - but it disappears. The most difficult part is head hunger and old habits. I still fight those ALL the time. Have a great weekend everyone - me - I'm doing 3 twelve hr nights in ER. Without this surgery - I'd probably be sitting home on disability or sick leave this weekend. As hard as they are - I'll take the 3 twelve hr nights anytime!

 Tina, 

2:00 on Saturday sounds great!  See ya then!

Trina

I'm off to St. John's after lunch today.  My internet access will be sketchy at best.  Last time I was away my computer had trouble connecting to some wi-fi connections.  I am assuming that since no one was opposed to my suggestion that it will be 2:00 at Starbucks in Chapters.  I will try and check back but just in case, if there is a change can someone text or call my cell at 709-293-0069.  Thanks. 

Oh, and does anyone know if there is wi-fi or other internet access anywhere in the HSC?

Hey TDR, I managed to fluk into the siminar ...i called rayleen on a wed and the siminar was booked for that friday so she told me i could come along. This was very helpful and interesting,i was not alone there was lots of interested people there as well. About a week later i got an appointment for 3 weeks time so i was informed to start mt fluids and got in right away for a sleep apnea test. so friday past was my appointment and i have learned that i am what he is looking for right now and that surgery will ne in the very near future.:) Rayleen and Rhoda and wonderful and helpful ladies. They pretty much have all their sugerys from now till xmas already spoken for per-say so I am looking at early new year which is amazing!! Hope this was some help. I am very anxious as for I do have everything done except for my concent form signed which i was told would be done before xmas.....take care

 Hi Krista ,

And welcome!!!  You are right you will find a tremendous amount of support on these boards.  I have only been here since September and I have learned so much.  I am hoping the information sessions are a first start - I am still waiting for mine too.   I have not tried the liquid diet yet - Terrie did send it to me - so if you wish you may pop me your email address and I will could send it along as well.   

I have started losing weight on my own - walking and tracking my calories.  I journal everything I have eaten in the run of a day.   I am getting used to feeling satisfied as opposed to full.  There is a big difference.   I have not tried the liquid diet yet.   For now this is working for me and I want to wait until I meet with the dietician before I start it.   I have lost 14 lbs in the last 3 weeks - not super fast but not super slow either.  And I am lowering my BMI to make for a lower risk surgery.   I walk every day...either on my treadmill, outside or to a DVD called Walk away the pound - actually you can get a version on youtube for free. :-)

I also use an iPhone app called loseit to track my food!  Love it.  When the pre-op and post op diets are in full swing this program even tracks your protein!  WOW!   Love it!!  Welcome to the boards - it has been a fantastic experience for me!

Cheers, 
Trina