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Looking to connect with December 1st surgery dates... anyone else have the same date? I have my pre op this week and get all instructions for the liquid diet and what to expect. Concerned about fatigue or the "shakes" during the liquid pre op phase. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi.I am from Montgomery, Alabama I will be sleeved Dec.21st ,is anyone here from Montgomery I am looking for advice on post op diet and exercise. Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App

Been sleeping all day. ill give details later...but mood is youtube cannel: cajunboy_VSG

Hi, hope you all having a good day. I'm 6 month post op and have lost 81 pounds, but there is something I have been struggling since the beginning and that is my Water intake. I've never drank water before. I would usually drink juices or soda (2 or 3 coca cola a day, yep guilty as charged). After surgery is been really hard to reach my water goals. I don't like the "taste" and when I drink it it has to be very cold (room temperature water sucks). I often forget that I have to drink it, specially when I'm at work. I mostly prefer drinking natural coconut water or natural juices, but I really want to drink water, because that's best right. I've tried flavoring it, but I …

Got my surgery date today any November 26 surgeries Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else feel absolutely horrible after drinking the barium they give you to highlight your stomach? My appointment was at 7:30am, it's 5:30pm now and I feel like garbage. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I'm 3months into my nutritional visits, and wondering when I can get my surgery date? I have 3 more visits to go. I have already done my psych visit. And the surgeon said I can do all my labs a day or two before surgery. I thought I have to do the labs before I could get approval. I have BCBS of Michigan through my Michigan based employer and I live in Georgia. Thanks everyone! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I have had my band fitted 30/11 I'm feeling ok, I'm getting up and moving about is there anything I need to be aware of for the next few days/ 1st week any help will be fab!!

Anyone have issues bending? I've noticed that if I bend at the waist for anything I experience pain. Does that go way with time?

Afternoon all. I wasn't quite sure where to put this post, but it seems here is the best place, as what I'm going to be talking about today is a huge part of the wls journey and I'm betting everyone here can either relate because they have experienced it, may experience it in the future, or can sympathize because, honestly, I don't know a single overweight person who has not had to deal with the pile of bullsh*t that I've been dealing with lately at some point in their lives. Last night, I posted a new selfie to Facebook. I've been updating them right along because my face is still changing so much, and I really like being able to see my progress and to quietly shar…

Hi All, I haven't been on this app in years. I was sleeved (after having my lap band removed) in 2013. It's been a while. I've had to reconnect bc of weight gain, oh yeah it's real. I'm 5' 9" HW: 259...left: 170 cw:201....when I saw that number over 200 I almost passed out. I just came back from my nutritionist and that was hard bc I've had to relive my worst fear. I will not go back. I've signed up for several 5ks, 10k's and half marathon over the next year. I'm currently walking on an incline on the treadmill bc that burns the calories the fastest. I've paid for weight training and hot yoga, which I will implement over the next few weeks. I will not go back. …

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Welll after 4 months of planning and insurances hoops I'm at officialy sleeved . Today is the start of a new way of life . I've been a big guy all of my life and after my mothers passing last year from heart desires and dementia. I decided I needed to be healthier and take my life back . I'm a few hours post op and the pain is bad but bearable . So I'm officially on he losers bench. Those waiting or getting sleeved soon good luck and GOD bless . Sw 270 CW 257 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey, my name is Stephanie! I was sleeved June 14th 2016 and went from 300 lbs to 228 lbs as of today!! I have a long road to go to get to 135 lbs. But I'm glad I got this surgery. After the surgery I was put in a hospital room over night. Immediately I was off my diabetic medication. I was on my BP med for a couple weeks, but my blood pressure was getting back to normal. I was off almost all the meds I needed for medical reasons. My blood sugars are 80 in the morning and in the 80's before bed. I'm in great health. My sleep apnea has improved. I had to have the pressure dropped from 12cm to 5cm. Atm I am slacking on exercises. I will be walking in the house more be…

I had Gastric sleeve done October 24, 2016. I am glad to say I have lost 47 lbs since my preop diet started on October 10th. Just curious what results others have had at this point and if what I have lost is about average or above average;))) TIA Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

December 1st marks my 9 month post op for my sleeve and despite being sick for a good share of it (not holding much down still), I'm very pleased with the results! From a 22, to a solid 12... over 130lbs lost and MADE IT TO ONE-DERLAND! (I'm a big fan of Supernatural so photos below are ops I've had done with the cast) September 2015, my worst and no change from that when I went into surgery, July 2016 at my first 100lb lost, then October 2016... my most recent. Have lost maybe 7 or 8 lbs since it was taken. Sent from my iPhone

Me at 480 now am at 320 10 months later. I started my life change 10 months ago I had gastric bypass on 6/27 I had lost 90 before surgery I almost didn't go through with it boy that was gonna be a bad mistake because this surgery have been the best thing I ever did I'm eating right in the gym 4 to 5 times a week got so much energy now all the aches and pains are leaving not on all that medicine only take my Vitamins so yes this was the best thing I ever did for my health!!! Still got 90 lb to go to meet my goal. I will post again after I meet my goal!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I really want the best out of my sleeve, how long after surgery did people start exercising, and what types of exercise have people found successful? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I can't sleep and have been reading your posts the last few days and figured I should say hi ! Hopefully I can get this done and over with today, I was originally suppose to get it done November 4th, but due to a scheduling issue (I was told to be there at 10:45am and my surgery was scheduled for 8am, so was that disappointing lol). This has been a whirlwind of a journey, I am getting sleeved through Kaiser and am lucky the hospital is only 10 miles from me. A little about my journey: Maybe I've been in denial but I've never really thought of surgery as a realistic option, because like many of you, the expense wasn't realistic. I only started thinking it was…

I was sleeved 6-20-16 i am still on Protein and veggies no fruit or rice , grains. When I get to 180 I can start to add it in , will I get dumping from the sugar in the fruit and does that just go away? Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I had my sleeve done Sep 12,2016 so I am almost 2 months now. Loooooong journey lots of complications (too much to go into at this moment) however the past few weeks i have been feeling better. Now however, my hands have began to like cramp up, no pain but I have to massage them they get very stiff. Has anyone else experienced this ? Kinda worrying me since i have just started feeling better also lots of leg cramps during my sleep can anyone please help ?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First post op visit down another 8lbs! Not as much as I hoped but the numbers are down not up! Total weight loss 20 lbs since pre-op diet start. Feeling great got the ok to drive and can start on soft foods Monday. Can't wait! liquid diet sucks! Got 4 more days before food something to chew at least. I am soooooo happy I'm on this journey NO REGRETS! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You guys! I'm so excited and happy that my story was featured online, I am also working with a weight loss website to be one of their successful faces for weight loss . This journey has been so precious and dear to me because I am finding myself and I feel so happy and healthy! For who ever is considering this or any weight loss procedure, take your time to read this educational story. PS: I am featured towards the middle lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I found out yesterday that my surgery date is Dec. 21. Now this is strange because I just submitted the final bit of documentation that was needed to submit to insurance. So as far as I know, they hadn't submitted anything to the insurance company for approval yet. I was in seeing my hematologist yesterday, and she happened so tell me that they had contacted her about the availability of a date for me (I'm going through some not fun, non-obesity related heal nonsense). This struck me as weird, since, as I've said they had JUST received the required documents for submission... My pre-op is Dec. 8th and the surgery is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 21. Did this ha…

I'm three months post-surgery and I've been trying to avoid buying clothes because I've burned through three sizes so quickly. But my husband and I are traveling this month and I've been walking around NYC having to hitch my favorite--and only--jeans up. So I ducked into a store tonight, bought the next smallest size (12) and ... they are also too big on me. I haven't been in a 10 since high school. I haven't updated my weight because I've been away from my home scale now for three weeks. Can someone pinch me and tell me this is real. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

My name is Amy and I had my surgery on October.24th,2016. It has been quiet a week. My surgery went well, but the medical gas that they filled my stomach with settled in the back of my neck and head and right after surgery,that was the pain that I felt. I have had some stomach pain but nothing compared to pain in my neck. I have done well with my walking since surgery. My weight since 2 weeks before surgery has gone from 243 to 219. My clothes feel better. Still trying to walk the gas out. I am having to get neck massages for my neck. So ready to see what the next couple of weeks has to hold. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm very new, I finished my seminar today and I'm so happy I found this option. I've been overweight my whole life over 200 lbs for the past 13 years. I have type 2 diabetes and other issues. I'm looking forward to starting to live again! I have 3 kids and I'm getting married again to a wonderful man. I'm ready to have my life back. Any advice on what's next, what to expect and united insurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm new here. Having my VSG soon and I'm starting to feel scared about will it be successful. Any tips for the mind play would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

HW 341.5 (3/14/16) SW 311.2 (10/19/16...surgery 10/21/16) CW 299.2 (10/28) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gaahhh! I am so ecstatic! I cannot believe this is me! I did pretty good for Thanksgiving and I feel amazing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So tomorrow is the big day....not super nervous just yet...I can't really say I followed my Pre Op Diet to the letter...actually it was very difficult for me during Thanksgiving...I'm hoping that this does not hinder my surgery...I have been on it faithfully since Sunday tho...we'll see! Wish me luck! youtube cannel: cajunboy_VSG

Hi My surgery was Oct 25 16 its been a month and a few days. I'm still having a hard time eating and or getting fluids in. Nevertheless HW:291 SW:270 CW:249 I'm 5'9 I have RouxNy and I'm happy with the progress so far. The first 2 weeks were hell. But now I'm 100% myself again. I do light working out twice a day. Mostly walking or skipping. The most recent is the one that says "Today" on it. God is amazing Ms Evacute????

Hello all! None of you know who I am, but I know many of you from obsessively reading your posts, trials and success stories for the past several months. I'd like to thank everyone who puts themselves out there to the broader public to educate us about this procedure and many of the bumps in the road. Like many of you, I have struggled with my weight for most of my life, starting in adolescence. Despite assurances from my friends and family that I looked fine, and that I wasn't really fat (just a little fat, I guess) I was never at a weight where I felt truly confident in my own skin. More importantly, I never truly felt that I was fulfilling my physical capabilities…

I will be getting my surgery Monday November 21st Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my 12 week check up on Monday I have lost 57 pounds which is about 4 Stone in 12 weeks I'm gobsmacked at this it's not been easy though I've been excersing a lot to, I'm keeping on track by eating right ????. Sent from my SM-N910F using the BariatricPal App

Hello Everyone! I figured it was time to join a forum because I'm sure I'm driving my friends crazy with all the VSG talk! Anywho, my name is Erin and I am 32. After many years of struggling with my weight decided to look into the VSG on July 28th. On that day I quit smoking (cold turkey), quit drinking alcohol, and coffee! I attended my first seminar on Aug 8th and it made me feel like this is definitely the right decision for me. Thankfully my family and friends are all very supportive so it helps. I have my first appointment with my surgeon on August 26 to go over the insurance and surgery requirements. I don't think I have any cormobidies but my BMI is 45. Today…

Couldn't be more thrilled about the weight loss at this time ! How's everyone's numbers looking 1 month out ? I have a dramatic weight loss in my face ! Finally ! I've struggled for so many years all the pain was worth it I wouldn't change a thing ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well tomorrow is the big day. I have to be at the hospital in 8 hours. Here I come loser's bench! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is my first post. I was sleeved on 8/20/16 and I have lost 45 lbs so far. My starting weight was 225 lbs. At first, I followed all the NUT instructions, and then I found out that I lose exactly the same amount of weight if I eat whatever I want (I don't usually eat sweets). I try to make healthy choices for the most part but for dinner I eat whatever I make for my family just a very small portion. Does anyone here have the same experience as me? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery on 10/21/16. My start weight preop was 266 and now I'm at 243. WooHoo! I am not stressing over pounds because i know those numbers will go lower in time. But I am struggling with overall intake of liquids and Protein. The first week was rough with just liquids. Now that I moved to puree foods, I thought it would get easier but I am struggling with getting everything in (liquids,protein,food). I don't feel hungry and I get indigestion often. I can barely get 1 Protein shake in and I sip on Water throughout the day. Trying to fit puree food in between is hard especially when I don't feel hungry or really want anything. I hope it gets better. I am tryi…

Hi there! This is my first time posting here, I wanted to share my experience with my gastric sleeve surgery. I was admitted to hospital at 800 surgery started arou d 915 and ended at 1015. Was kept in recovery for about 2 hours. When I finally woke up I was in an amazing amount of pain, I started asking for pain medicine, after I was given the medicine everything went back to normal. I was taken to my room and felt ok exempt for a lot of nauseas, but no pain. On second day I was doing much better . On third day that I was sent home around 9 a,m. I felt incredible, no pain whatsoever , I even went for a brief walk around the block for 20 ,ins . I just wanted to share if …

So I had my follow up appt at the surgeons office yesterday. They wanted to lay eyes on me to make sure I wasn't dehydrated. They also weighed me and I lost 16 pds already. That's it...I'm a believer Now I know not every week is going to be like this, but hey a loss is a loss and I'll proudly take a seat on the losers bench, at least in this case Btw, was sleeved on 11/21... HW 243 SW 233 CW 217 - LET'S DO THIS!????

I'm going back to work today and I feel great so far. Took a little longer to dress and get ready but I did it. Not back to driving yet so my daughter will drop me off and hubby will pick me up. Getting ready to try my liquid Breakfast I'm back on liquids for 2 weeks! Oh boy just remembered today marks my 1 week post op! They said everyday would be better and so far that has been the case! No problems since day 1 where I had vomiting right after surgery so I spent an extra day in the hospital, but I've been better each day since. Well time to start on breakfast and than off to work. I will update you on how it goes! Wish me luck! Sent from my iPhone using the Bariatric…

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Just me again Im just at the end of my day 13 post surgery and had a few not so good days. I think I tried to move on a little too fast and tried foods that weren't liquid enough for me. I was feeling so good and wasn't nauseous or in any kind of pain to talk of so I thought I would try some fish pie. How silly of me! It was either too rich as I put some cheese in the sauce or it was just a little too thick.Anyway next day was spent mostly on the loo! I've gone back to Soup and my tummy has settled. I can't believe how full I feel after just a couple of mouthfuls too. I am losing weight too 10kgs since my surgery 15th Nov and I can really see it myself now! The only thin…

I was sleeved 4 months ago and I'm down 65 lbs so far - 30 away from my goal weight. I'm feeling great! Here's a before pic and a current pic: Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

PLEASE HELP I HAD SLEEVE SURGERY LAST WENSDAY I SLEPT IN HOSPITAL AFTER I CAME HOME I CANT sleep 24/7 since friday i slept only 2 hour totally , can i take little zzzquil or any advise please Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I started my journey I was 352. When I started my diet I was 338 DOS-308 2 3/4 months out-239. Getting close to my goal of 212. Just a little nervous that I won't stop losing there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone my name is Angel I'm 37 years old. Surgery date Nov 3rd 2016. My highest weight was 245 my pre op weight 235 my weight as of today is 206. I want to be more into this life changing event of eating healthy and paying attention to my body and its needs , but continue to struggle with realizing if I want to lose the weight and keep it off its going to take willpower and a genuine desire to become healthy. I find myself testing out what bad foods i can still eat and how much without causing my weight loss to haul. Does anyone have any suggestions for improvement in my eating habits and mental mind set to keep me on this journey of becoming physically fit and wil…

Hi Everyone! My name is Paula and I was sleeved on 11/21/16, birthday was 11/23 and Thanksgiving was the 11/24. Yep - I had a lot of what was I thinking moments but I worked through it for the most part. I've just been taking huge whiffs of the food and now the Thanksgiving leftovers and quickly scuttle away to hydrate. I'm grateful and relieved that the surgery is over with but recovery and 2 wk post liquid is very challenging... Anyhoo, happy with a form to vent and gain insight and tips. Best wishes for a successful journey to all! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App