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Melissa's Blog

A blog by ~*~ Melissa ~*~ in General

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My New Journey :)

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6 Months Post-Op + Pictures

Hey everyone!   I spent an hour of my time yesterday, trying to place my pre-op and six months post-op pictures in my blog but gave up due to size restrictions. Therefore, please go to my gallery and check out the uploads. Feel free to leave a comment or advice (either here or on the pics) as I will use it to help motivate me over the next six months and beyond. It's been a wonderful journey- learning much about myself along the way. Despite becoming dehydrated and malnourished, ultimately loo

Be MyFitnessPal Friend, Please?

I just put the 'MyFitnessPal' app in my phone and am looking for friends. I've tracked my weight since the beginning but never really used it. I want to give it a shot with friends, allowing me to praise others and receive motivation along the way. I'm learning the app so below is my info. Please add me!!   Name: SpartanMello09   Greatly appreciate it- THANKS!!!!   -Melissa

Finally Found My Protein- 90 to 100+ grams/day. YAY!

After struggling for months, trying to get down unsatisfying protein drink after protein drink, I finally found my groove and am getting 90-100+ grams of protein a day! TWO eight ounce cups gives me 46 grams alone. And thank goodness I can still tolerate dairy post-op because I usually get three glasses of milk in, giving me 24 ounces right there. Drinks alone- that's right, 70 grams of protein!!! Add in meals and a protein bar and I'm good to go   Thanks to all my VST friends for your contin

No More Hospitals!

Hey All!   To start off, the last couple months have been nothing but craziness! Three hospitalizations, 30+ days and nights spent undergoing tests and sleeping in the most uncomfortable beds ever. For now, I want to thank my VST family for all the messages while I've been away. Below is an explanation of what I've been through for those who have asked (much easier than replying to multiple messages). Much love to you all <3   At the beginning of September, I moved back home to Michigan

Hospitalized Last Week.... The Story And More

First and foremost, I want to thank ALL of my VSG friends and family last week for your prayers and support during this rough time. I am writing this blog to update you on what happened and am hoping to receive advice since I am and will be facing a long recovery.   For roughly 2.5 weeks, I have been very weak and have had symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, zero hunger, etc. Additionally, each morning I would wake up and run to the bathroom to dry-heave froth/foam at least once every morning. A w

Happy One Month?

Today marked my one month anniversary of being sleeved and I'm still contemplating whether or not I made the right decision. Since it's not reversable, seems as though it's going to be a rough road. One month out and I'm never hungry- still drinking the broth of soups. Tried mashed potatoes and ate four bites and had one slice of ham and cheese from a lunchable and feel blah. I'm never hungry to begin with which makes eating hard since it's forced and not enjoyed. I have refried beans and tuna b

Questions & Suggestions, Please :)

1) Can I ever chug water like I did prior to the sleeve? In the next upcoming weeks, I will be beginning my fitness routine. Before the surgery, I would chug water when feeling hot and dehydrated during my workout, drinking 30-50 ounces while at the gym alone. I'm assuming chugging only 5-6 weeks out probably wouldn't be a good idea, huh? Will I ever be able to do so cause I hate sipping with a passion, watching everyone else just chug away.   2) I LOVED icees/slurpees, especially Coca-Co

"damn, I'm Looking Good"

I had a moment this morning where I both laughed and cried over probably THE craziest thing. As I walk to my bathroom from the living room, I can see myself in the bathroom mirror. I caught a glimpse in the mirror and stopped for a second, looking back at the reflection. For the first time in my 25 years of life, I said to myself "Damn, I'm looking good." Then followed a happy smile with some tears of joy.   I know I have a LONGGGGG way to go but am happy with the progress thus far. This Thurs

Worst Nightmare Came True... Infection :(

I need help-- I am more scared now than I was before getting sleeved. I had my stitches removed this week at an urgent care setting in TN, since it is my new home and I do not have a primary care doctor at the moment. Three of the five incision sites look pretty bad- all full of puss, red and refusing to close. The incision site where my drain was has closed but is pink/red all the way around and one end is sore when I push. Then the incision near my bra line isn't severe but isn't in the clear

Just Joined The Loser's Bench!

Surgery went well and recovery is off to what seems to be a good start (I'll post more details at a later time). Drinking liquids is SO incredibly hard as it feels stuck going down. I'm really hoping this goes away in the near future. I have been walking much and feel great. One thing I am worried about are my stitches. All five areas are a bit red and one had liquid on the outside that was of a yellow color-- I guess it could be pus. They don't hurt, no fever, etc. Is my fear of having an infec

Less Than 24 Hours..... Hopefully!?!?

Here I am, writing this blog from the Detroit airport. I still can't believe how fast this day has come! I'm feeling happy, anxious, nervous, excited, scared.... etc.   While most people in my position would be worried about the procedure tomorrow, I'm more worried about getting to California in time for my procedure. I have sat through TWO cancelled flights and am praying I'll board and depart on the third booking. And then there's the connecting flight in Arizona.... ay caramba!   Please

Am I Screwed!?

Alrighty. For some of who who have read my past blogs or posts, you would have found out that I am doing the surgery alone... completely behind my family's back. Not one person in my family knows. My surgery is taking place in Mexico and they believe I'm going to Canada for a wedding. Okay... here goes nothin'   My surgery is scheduled for July 19th, returning back home on Monday July 23rd. I am a recent grad, walking in May with my masters degree. If things are going as good as I hope they ar

Fat, Carbs, And Sugar -- Oh My!

Hey everyone!   I bought a couple protein drink packages at Target this evening to trial before going into my strict liquid diet. They aren't clear so I won't be able to have them for a couple weeks post-op, but I just thought I would trial some now that I have time and am feeling 100%. I still plan on giving Isopure a try as well-- the pre-mixed drinks to be exact. Below are the drink brands and nutrition info. Do you think they are okay??   Atkins Day Break (Morning Snack/Light Breakfast)-

Exciting Pre-Op Results!

As I said before, the big day is July 19th and my emotions have been crazy-- one day I'm extremely excited and others are a bit more stressful. Finding verticalsleevetalk.com has been like striking gold because it allows me to ask questions and even seek support from others going through this new journey. I can't thank you all enough for your time and knowledge over the past couple weeks. As someone going through with the procedure alone, you are making the approach easy and comfortable. Again,

Sooo Many Questions.... No Answers :(

Hey everyone!   Seeing the success of my last blog, I thought I would post another to help get answers I'm failing to find online. The company I'm having my procedure with had a liasion leave and it's been hard to get emails answered and phone calls returned, which is a bit scary since I'm doing this alone. I would appreciate your help and expertise on the following questions. Thanks in advance!!   1. Since my BMI is over 50, I plan to complete a 14-day liquid diet before my procedure on the

Things You Wish You Knew/did/didn't Do Before Your Procedure....

Hey everyone!   Thanks for taking time to read my mini blog this evening. I am 27 days away from my procedure and absolutely can't wait to begin this new journey! One of the things I am looking forward to most is completing a Zumba class-- doing all the lunges, jumping jacks, etc. that I was unable to do before because of two factors: 1. My knees; 2. Embarrassment of watching my fat jiggle and jump up and down around stick thin people.   For those who have gone through the surgery, do you ha

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