StanhopeRSN

I was sleeved July 2nd and have been knocked out by a horrible Upper respiratory infection and bronchitis since day 3. It's been the worst part of the recovery. I have to go back to work on Monday and am dreading it. I feel like I've spent the entire time out not because I had the surgery, but because I had this horrible…

Does anyone know or have any anecdotal evidence if the amount one needs to lose in the beginning impacts the initial rate of loss? Meaning do people who have 200, 100 and 50 lbs all lose at relatively the same rates for the first few weeks/months or do those with more to lose do so more quickly? Just curious....

I was under 200 but I'm also only 5'2. My insurance didn't cover any WLS so I had a "hernia repair" and paid a nominal fee out of pocket for the WLS to be done at the same time. Also didn't have to jump through all the WLS hoops that many insurance companies put people through.

I gained 9 pounds from the IVF. It took 6 days for that to go away. I'm on day 8 and am only 2 lbs less than my surgery day weight because of all the surgery weight. Crazy!

Hi All I also had my VSG July 2nd. I feel almost strange because I really must have lucked out on the recovery - I haven't had any difficulties other than a horrible case of bronchitis which has knocked me out for the past 5 days. Other than that - I haven't experienced a lot of pain, no gas pain, no nausea or vomiting.…

Wow I guess I am totally naïve - I don't understand why anyone would put some sort of judgment on anyone's decision to have or not to have WLS. Those who choose to have WLS still have to adhere to a complete permanent change in lifestyle, diet, health/exercise routine and behavior in order for it to be successful. It's not…