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V's Journey, a weight loss surgery blog by MissVVJJ on BariatricPal. 6 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about I am back

I am back

Alright so I've been MIA for a while but decided its time to come back and see how everyone is doing. So quick update...I had surgery on 8/17/12 and as of today I am down 66lbs I am feeling awesome and still working on losing about 85-90 more lbs. I am able to eat more than what I was 1-2 months post op but its still a small portion. I am able to eat almost everything but again smaller portions. I have become concerned about this because I don't want to over do it although I do stop as soon as

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• MissVVJJ
• January 9, 201313 yr

Read more about Hospital Experience & 10 Days Post Op

Hospital Experience & 10 Days Post Op

So I am 10 days post op and I've lost 9lbs since surgery, making it a total of 24.6 lbs total with pre-op. I am feeling great and have been following my diet. I can eat creamy soups, mashed potatoes, apple sauce and yogurt. I get full really fast and will stop as soon as I get that feeling, I don't want to overdue it.   My surgery and hospital experience went good. I had no complications and was up and walking that same night. Dr. Verboonen and his staff are great, specially my nurse Ana Maria

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• MissVVJJ
• August 27, 201214 yr

Read more about Breakdown!

Breakdown!

Alright I had a breakdown!!   I am from San Diego and its been pretty hot so living in San Diego and my family was having a pool day at my aunts house. As I was getting ready, I was getting frustrated that I couldn't wear shorts or even sleeveless (haven't in years) My legs and arms looked horrible and I was so upset to the point that I was considering just staying home. My mom was getting upset at my reaction and that's when I broke down. I told her that its hard not being able to get in the

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• MissVVJJ
• August 14, 201214 yr

Read more about Soo Embarrassing Taking Before Pictures

Soo Embarrassing Taking Before Pictures

OMG I thought I was going to cry I had my co-worker and really close friend take my before pictures. One I was fully clothed and the other I had leggings with a sports bra (wasn't brave to let her see me in underwear or shorts) After seeing the pictures I felt so bad and upset that I let myself get to this point. I am trying not to torture myself in imagining what was going through her mind but luckily, my body will soon change.

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• MissVVJJ
• August 10, 201214 yr

Read more about 1St Day On Pre-Op Diet

1St Day On Pre-Op Diet

Alright so today is my first day in the pre-op diet and so far so good. I haven't felt hungry after the shakes but I am starting to feel a little bit shaky and with a headache. I am hoping that by the 3rd or 4th day my body has adjusted.

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• MissVVJJ
• August 6, 201214 yr

Read more about New Member & Introduction

New Member & Introduction

Hi everyone! So I am excited to finally become a member of this website and share with everyone my experience and learn from you all as well.   So a little bit about myself, I am Viviana from San Diego, CA I am 24 years old and I have struggled with my weight ever since I was a kid. 2 years ago my doctor recommended me to do weight loss surgery and I was very negative about it, I didn't want to do it. Well 2 years after and I've gain another 60 pounds putting me at 300lbs...YIKES!! So beginni

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• MissVVJJ
• July 31, 201214 yr