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Stinkerbelle, Thanks and I do remember you telling us about the morning of your surgery. I called the nurse navigator and unless it is like a green tea not the ones in bottles I can't have tea. She explained to me that teas and some coffee's have something in them that causes the body not to...

Well I am starting to get nervous. Lol it hit me all at once that this is finally going to happen. I am excited and nervous all rolled into one. I am starting to pack my bag. I guess the last thing that I will pack besides my toothbrush is this laptop. Any suggestions? Any advice? I am doing...

Hello Sonya, Welcome to the site. Congrats on doing such a great job. Keep your head up I have read here on this site about people hitting plateaus. You will break though that and reach your goal weight. Keep up the great work. Keep us posted. Good Luck. TillieS

Hello Jorge, Welcome to the site. Congratulations on your success. This is an excellent site for all kinds of advice and information. I haven't had my surgery yet I am having it next Monday on the 10th. I have read where others have hit plateaus and have received excellent advice on how to get...

omahajimmyt, Do they have the MOVE program at the VA hospital where you are located. I was doing some research on the VA.org website and the MOVE program info that I was reading is the weight loss program for the VA. It covers all types of weight loss programs including bariatric surgery. It...

I feel like with you being a veteran you shouldn't have to fight for anything. You have fought for your country and did a great service. Crap like this pisses me off. You shouldn't be given the run around or anything else. I hope all goes well for you on Tuesday. Good luck.

Are there any other surgeons in the hospital that you could have another consult with that will listen to all of your questions and answer them accordingly?

Is the VA hospital or clinic that you go to the only one in your state? Maybe another VA hospital or clinic could give you answers. TillieS

JDuffy First off congratulations on making the difficult choice of wanting wls to help improve your quality of life. This is a very big decision. The one person that you would think should be in your corner your nurse, and she reacts like that? listen to Ralph if she comes back FIRE HER...

Are you the veteran or your spouse? My dad is a veteran and my mom was eligible for Champ VA as his spouse. It usually pays for her copays on many things. As far as wls I am not sure. Like the others have said join a seminar and pull the surgeon to the side and ask your questions and tell...

Good Luck to you Bethanny, I will keep you in prayer. hope all goes well with your surgery and recovery. Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing. TillieS

Wow that is awesome. I know you are rushed but, you can have your surgery and like Cheyenne said no stressing and obsessing over it. Good luck on monday and keep us posted.

Got to cleaning and doing all that needs to be done. Dealing with a sick grand baby and trying my best to kick a little cold thanks to the grand baby lol. Been drinking hot tea w lemon and doing good. Thank you for all of your best wishes. Yes Gr8k8 we are still surgery buddies. Hope all is...

Got all my pre-op labs all looks great so now I really feel like saying yippee!!!!! The Bariatric doc that I see left a note with my results wishing me good luck on my surgery. Now what all do I pack for the hospital????? 11 days and a wake

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you are doing well since your surgery. Great job. Keep up the great work. come back often and let everyone know how you are progressing.

Welcome to the forum! You have come to the right place. It is chock full of info. @Ralph you always put up great and informative posts. Very thorough :-) I see that you are having surgery next week. Good Luck and keep us posted.

Wow you have done so well even at the times of your illnesses and surgeries. Like Ralph said you are in the right place for answers. I have not had my surgery yet I am due 2/10/14 so I am coming up. I have learned a lot of do's and don'ts here. Good luck and please keep us posted of your great...

Yes I am nervous and excited all rolled in one. lol I went to the doctor today for my final surgeon visit and my pre-op. Liver shrinking is in effect. Still have a few things to pick up for at home. Time is gonna fly isn't it?

Yes and I am so ready but nervous as well