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the chronicles of my lifelong struggle with weight and my experience with the vertical sleeve gastrectomy

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Read more about Chapter 3: Pureed Chicken

Chapter 3: Pureed Chicken

In preparation for my post-op diet, I decided to get out the ol' food processor and puree some chicken. I had read that you could make a pureed chicken and broth mix and freeze it in ice cube trays, and then when you need a quick, small protein rich meal after surgery, well just pop a chicken cube in the microwave and presto! you've got a meal fit for a sleevie queen.     Bon appetit!

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• madambones
• April 6, 201214 yr

Read more about Chapter 2: Cold Feet

Chapter 2: Cold Feet

I got such cold feet a couple of weeks ago that I considered canceling the surgery. I had all of these second thoughts and fears that suddenly came up -- What if I regret having it done? What if I die on the operating table in a bizarre twist of fate? What if I feel sickly for the rest of my life? So, being concerned that I was feeling this way, I looked for help. First, I posted about my fears to the VST community. ALL the responses were so helpful! Here is one of the replies (from happy

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• madambones
• April 6, 201214 yr

Read more about Chapter One: It's A Date!

Chapter One: It's A Date!

Hello. I just got my surgery date today, and so I thought it might be a good time to start writing down the story of this journey. I'm scheduled to have my VSG done on April 9th. As soon as I got off the phone with the surgeon's office this afternoon, I ate a piece of chocolate. So, yes, I'm a little nervous about it. Chocolate, cookies, or cake, preferably with milk -- these are my coping mechanisms of choice.   The past five days or so I've been experimenting with the pre-op diet. A day

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• madambones
• March 24, 201214 yr