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I was sleeved on June 4th. I have had a pretty easy recovery so far. No vomiting or other complications. I had my 2 week appt yesterday and am down 17 lbs. The pain from incisions got so much better around day 10. I are too much at dinner last night and it was like having a brick in my chest for a few hours. It was an awful feeling and almost wanted to throw up but I was too scared to do that. Noticed I ate a lot less today just because I was afraid of overeating. On the mushy phase now but my NUT said I could advance to soft foods if I felt like I was ready for it sooner than 2 weeks from now. Feeling a bit more tired this week but also getting sick of staying home so m…

This story has a beginning, but the end is still nowhere in sight. I am the oldest of three kids. My mother is one of those breathtaking, exotic beauties that you just can't help but admire. My father was a handsome man—full of life. We were adorable children—happy and content. I looked like my Dad, but was starting to look like Mom every day. The happiness didn't last. When Dad left, depression took over and I had no one to talk to besides my siblings, who were too young to confide in. That's when my brother and sister and I discovered how comforting food was. Through the years my body grew out as well as up, and I noticed something. My brother and sister where growi…

Any advice.. Waiting on insurance to get my date to be sleeved

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It has been very hot, so I decided to go swimming. I can't think of anything else to do that will help my Arthritis.

From a 22w to a 4. The picture says it all. I'm trying to get rid of some attic junk and found these old shorts of mine. Wow! If things are tough, remember, it works!

I am five weeks post op and now allowed to have three ounces of solid protein. When I eat solid protein I get bad pain in my stomach. I contacted my surgeon and he said it sounds like I have a narrowing in my sleeve. He said that he needed to stretch the sleeve. Has anyone had this done or had pain after eating a small amount of food? I have lost just over 50 lbs in five week's so that part is great. I am more nervous about the stretching of the sleeve than I was about the surgery.

Well today has been 5 days out and I can truly say that everything went well during surgery the first 3 day why are my worst days the gas pain and my one big incision was hurting I couldn't get comfortable I got up right after surgery I walked walked and walk today is day 5 and I feel a little better my incision is what a key part in the most my doctor put me on blood thinners for 10 days I have missed 3 days because of the pharmacy had to order them my leg bones are hurting because the way I have to sleep but overall I'm happy with the decision and once this hurdle is over I'll be ready for the next step towards my future thanks for listening

Can anyone suggest a decent tasting Protein shake?

I've lost 144 lbs in 8 months. Wondering if I will lose more.

How will I know if Im not eating enough? I was told to eat when stomach growled, This has not happened and I get a weird feeling. I drank a Protein shake for Breakfast, I eat a Protein Bar around 12 noon, then for supper I eat some roasted chicken and have a snack of cheese. Let me know your expenince, I never feel what I used to know as hungry. all is different now.

I had gastric bypass in Dec of 2013, my first Dr appt was in June of 2013, since that date I have lost 152 lbs...If I had to do it over I would definitely opt for the same procedure.

Hi guys, my physician is going to put me on a two-week liquid diet prior to surgery. I've seen some folks on here who only did that diet for a few days. Not complaining. Just wondering about others' doctor's requirements, how much weight you lost pre-op, and if anyone has any guidance for me. Thanks!

Hi all! I was just banded yesterday and I am in so much pain! The gas pain in my left shoulder and all across my abdomen are really worse than I imagined they would be. The hospital sent me home with children's paracetamol Really excited about the band but having a hard time staying focused and positive with all the pain with every movement. Fingers crossed it will go soon. I haven't had much appetite, though, is it normal at this stage? Thanks everyone x

Hi everyone. I seem to be able to eat a lot more than most other people. My mind still wants my soothing food. It has been very hard.! Anyone else experiencing this problem?

Wondering if there are any newbies in the middle Ga area?

I am 63 years young, and after thinking about and worrying about my weight since like, 4th grade; I finally decided to do something about it. Over the years I had tried every possible weight loss program, Jenny, WW, hypnosis, the list goes on and on. Also, I had spent $$$ on each of these weight loss options. My husband and I are retired and live in Rosarito, BC, Mexico (we love it here), at our regular Friday night pizza gathering with friends I met a new friend who mentioned that if we had met her a year ago we would recognize her as she had lost 95 pounds! I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility of getting a VGS, so after a few months I got her email and a…

Tuesday June 24 will make 6 weeks post opt. I sometimes feel empty, It is burning nor is it really hurting, It just feels like I want to drink Water and it should hit bottom and be ok, Has anyone else felt anything like this? Water does not stop it, Could it be I ate something that is harder to digest, I did eat 2 bbq pork rinds the other day.

Today I went to a small water park. I didn't feel tired the entire time. I actually fit in the inner tube. I was able to walk up and down stairs and didn't feel tired at all. The suit I had last summer was super loose. I need a new one. I could really tell my chest has shrunk. When I got out of the water that part of the suit looked like a deflated balloon.

I'm starting to get those comments from family and friends....... "Surely, you don't want to lose any more weight....... You don't want to get too thin." Are you kidding me?????? I still weigh 194 pounds and I still have an OBESE BMI. Of course I want to lose more weight, and don't worry...... I'll never be too thin!!!!!!!!

well it looks like the new gym by me is opening Monday grand opening and its like a 10 minute walk from my apt. I intend to do mostly cardio using the elliptical and treadmill and bike. not so much the weights. I want to go down to 140lbs. I think that would be ideal for me because they say one year out you gain 15 percent of the weight back. So I want to continue to be a 30 waist. Im 5'8" tall so I think that is healthy for me.

I my name is Natalie and I had the Sleeve on 6/4/13 and it has changed my life (for the better)!! When I started I was 200 lbs and currently 124-125 most days. I had HTN and Thyroid issues and sleep apnea which I no longer have any health problems. I get called "thin" which has NEVER happened before, I still go to the "big girl" section of the store not even thinking about it. I'm wearing a size Small sometimes XS, my goal was to fit in a Small scrubs and I'm in XS.. It's still mind blowing to me that my life has changed so drastically. I have been this size for about 3 months. I'm able to eat everything except bread (I really choose not to) it makes me too full. So this …

How many days post op did everyone start eating mashed potatoes?

Hello, I just got approved today. I'd tossed around the idea for over a year, then signed up for a seminar. Right before the seminar I learned that my employer would be changing insurance companies on July 1st. So, I had to hit the ground running. I had my primary care physician send in the documentation that I'd been trying to lose weight (again) with phentermine, low carb, etc. for the last year. I got all my appointments in- nutrition class, psych eval, Upper GI, Endoscopy, and EKG and Treadmill test. I passed everything- I've been very blessed with good health but my back and knees have been giving me issues and I decided enough is enough. I don't want to take …

I had surgery over 2 years ago and my boyfriend nor my best friend knows this. Should I tell them?? I kinda feel like it's nobody's business. My daughter knows and my brother, an MD, knows and of course my doctors. But...my best friend and my boyfriend are both overweight. She works out but overeats and he does no xercise at all (I know! Sigh!!) except the occassional walk. I do exerise four to five times a week but they still are in awe of my weight loss success and I feel kinda guilty. I do not lie I just say Im eating less and exercising more (which is true)> Initially, I did not tell my best friend because I did not want her to talk me out of it (she's very opini…

I am just starting this journey and today is my first Options class at Kaiser Permanente Panorama City. Anyone else? I am so excited and nervous to get started. I just finished reading the post-op meal plans proposed here and thinking about how incredibly different my life will hopefully be in a year. So many rules and regulations... good thing I'm pretty good with structure.

I am a new member. I am having a hiatal hernia with a sleeve on Wednesday, June 18th. I am nervous but happy to finally have it scheduled. Anyone else scheduled for June 18th>

Hello everyone I had my VSG on June 2nd 2014 and I'm on the full liquid diet is there anything that any one would recommend I try as part of my diet I'm looking for other food options. I also have ?s about felling full I have not felt it or I'm scared to. How do you know you had to much because I can drink liquids fine it just takes me all day or does that fullness come when you start eating more solid foods

I was wondering for the ones that have children are your children obese? I was told most obese kids parents are obese? My daughter is 21 and wears a size 4 and I think I have made her so health conscious that she is constantly on a diet and eating salads and eliminating meat because she doesn't want to look like me....My highest ever has been 16/18 18 tops and 16 bottoms. My lowest has been a size 8 bottom 10 top so she has NEVER seen me small. When I was in highschool I wore 7/8 thru 9/10.

I'm going through the process of getting the band now. I have 3 dietician apts then my insurance has to approve. Then that's it. Then I can start my journey!!!

OK, so I've been lurking for a while and just wanted to jump in. I was just sleeved on Monday, June 16th--woot woot!! The first couple of days were a little rough--gas pains and drainage tube were the worse. Once the gas subsided and tube removed I felt 85% better! Four days out and I'm feeling pretty good. Having a hard time getting my Water down but I' m working on it. Incisions are healing pretty well. Haven't had much of an appetite but I I tried chicken broth today--we'll see how well that stays down/in. Had to go in for blood work on yesterday and all my labs came back perfect so I'm well on my way. Excited about the journey going forward. Just wanted to sha…

Just got back from the PCP and I now am only on half of my original dose of high blood pressure then goodbye to one diabetic medication and only half of the other. Amazing what 40 pounds lost will do. I am so excited. She said in three months give her another 25 pounds or so and maybe we can lose the other pill.

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled to have my surgery on the 1st of July! Today I started my liquid diet and can already tell the massive emotional effects taking place! I'm pretty sure the caffine withdrawals have started as I have a bad headache! I just need to stay positive and look forward to the outcome! But deep down I wish these 2 weeks would be over and done with!! My dietician is allowing me to make my own chicken soup for dinner which I'm really happy about!

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The bigger I got, the less likely I was to wear a dress, until I just gave them up entirely. I was sleeved about six months ago, and got brave enough to buy a few summer dresses at a discount. Yesterday, for a doctor's appointment was the first time in NINETEEN years that I have worn a dress! It made me feel really feminine and put a smile on my face. Wow. What a difference a piece of fabric makes. I had no idea that it would feel like such a big deal, and my legs are looking good. It is these occasional NSVs that keep me going.

I have friends and co-workers who have had the gastric by-pass or sleeve. Been saving for 9 months for a self-pay procedure. Lost about 100 pounds 10 years ago but have gained it back. Ready to lose it and keep it off!!! I am definitely on a budget and could use tips on surgeons and locations. I have been researching Mexico Medical Tourism, but State Department warnings are scaring me. I have no one who can go with me at this time, and I do not speak enough Spanish to communicate easily. Thanks for reading, Birdie11

Curious, what are your favorites for protein drinks before and after sleeve?

I am so excited that I have a date for surgery. With less than two weeks to go, I am getting a little nervous. I have about 115 pounds to lose and I pray this will be an effective tool for me! I hope I don't screw this up or have major medical issues because of this.

Buy pretty summer sundresses! Go to my husband's gigs and dance! (No more staying home with a "headache"!) Ride my horse! Often! Join in a mud run! Get on my hands and knees and dig in my flower beds! Go tubing! Actually go to my school reunions! I am getting more excited every day. This site is so great, so positive. I love it.

I received my surgery date today. August 6, 2014. Now I'm scared. This suddenly got very real!

Had my surgery, haven't kept anything down since then. Basically bad acid reflux, gagging and burping with every sip....even the meds seem impossible to keep down...trying to get some Popsicles and jello, maybe that will help

I am at the ER with horrible abdominal pains. I came here because my doctor can't see me till next week so she told me to go here and at least get a GI cocktail and get some tests. Well the results of the tests is I have multiple gallstones and some in my bile duct and my liver levels are high. So they admitted me and are removing my gall bladder soon! I am so relieved to finally have an answer to why I'm in so much pain. Hopefully this will help ease my back pain too. I'm definitely not prepared for this, though. I'm almost one year out from sleeve and have lost 130 pounds. I guess the gallstones are common after weight loss.

I am almost 2 years out from my surgery and down almost 100 pounds!!!! I can not belive it!!!!!! I never thought that i would ever be in the place i am in now. My 2 year goal was to be down 100 pounds and with three months left i think i can do this!!!! At first i had my doubts but looking back at the person i was and the person i am today i am so much happier. I still have a ways to go on my journey its slow but i know one day i will get there if i keep working hard at it. Sure there are days i get discouraged and days i eat what i know i shouldnt but i dont let that stop my progress it just makes me work harder!!! I hope everyone else has the same success as me if not m…

I feel run down pretty easily. I can't do as much as I could before. Please tell me this gets better. I start my supplements Friday so maybe that will help.

OK so new here. Been reading posts for a few weeks and decided it was time for me post my thoughts and get some check ins for July. I am pretty much scared s&%$less. I have a great support system even though I am the only really overweight one in my family and they do not understand how much our relationship is going to change. I love to cook and do it everyday people cone over and I feed them....an expression of love...I won't be able to do that any more. I need to concentrate on me and my needs. Protein vitamins and fluids will become my priority I will need to concentrate on rating to live instead of living to eat. I am excited to start my journey and be on the los…

Hi everyone! Almost finished with this research so I said I'd post it up one last time for anyone who missed it and would like to complete it. Have gotten a great response so far but still trying to get numbers so all input is really appreciated. If you have a few min, I would be very grateful if you would fill it out. thank you so much in advance xx https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eDZE0cIK8ChVCeWrsX1s-QMAshk5oLErL7c7q5Sk2Kw/viewform?usp=send_form

Hello today is the big day . I am getting a revision from the lap band to the sleeve , I go in at 9:30 am . I had the band put in twice the first time I contracted h pilorie or what ever it was which caused a lot of vomiting and acid . Which Inturn caused the band to bend the stomach. So they took it out but before they did I lost a 100 pounds I was 430 when I had the band drop to 330 . Then they put it in again but just maintained it . But then I started having problems , they now are saying it is bending the stomach and some of the fluid is missing .so now today I will get the sleeve I gained 20 pounds unfortunately .so I am up to 350 ..looking forward for the new li…

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Hello all! I am waiting to get my approval from my insurance company at this point. But I have done my 3 visits with the nutritionist, doppler on my legs, endoscopy, test for h-pylori and my psych eval. Now I wait. And as I wait, a million thoughts / feelings / emotions are rushing through me. Not fear really... because this isn't the first time I've ever had surgery (I had an abdominal myomectomy to remove 14 fibroids from my uterus in 2009 and then a c-section to deliver my daughter in 2011) - so I don't really have a fear of being "put under" or "cut open". I'm so excited to start my new life. I guess my fear is that they may deny me and then I'll have to …

I'm a newcomer! I have been reading some of the posts about people having to be on liquids for 2 weeks pre-op..but my surgeon doesn't do that..wonder why. I do follow a 2 week pre-op diet consisting of mostly fruits, veggies and protein, and I've started that..going well so far. Having my sleeve in 2 weeks..any great must haves for after surgery? Helpful tips? Thanks! -Ashley