ireland

thanks guys, what about raw veggies??

I love salad! I am only a month out, I know I can't now.

Just wondering

Has anyone been able to eat salad

Hello Everyone,

Having sleeve surgery next Tuesday the 26th in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Schram is my surgeon. I have read until I'm dizzy and have watched the Youtube videos over and over. I think I'm ready and there is no way I could be without all of this help. Thanks so much. My stats are as follows: 6 ft 2 in, 337 lbs, 52 years old, Male, 8 kids and a grandchild due any day. I want to keep muscle and end up weighing about 220.

Here are my questions:

Once I am healed up how much Protein do you think I will need each day to keep muscle and not lose too much weight? I like to work out and will the rest of my life and don't want to get frail looking.

Second question: My daughter works for a company who makes Protein drinks. Looks like pretty good stuff. Only 1 gram of sugar but 21 grams of carbs. Does that sound right?

Last question, for today, I have read a lot of stories about bad gas pain right after surgery lasting for quite awhile. From my research it looks like that type of bad situation is rare and most people walk off mild gas shortly after surgery. Is this true for most of you?

Again, thanks for all of your help.

Hi- my name is Robin, I had the sleeve done 2 wks ago with Dr Schramm in Ypsi. Feel pretty good, still having difficulty with protein in general. Gas X does help with the gas issues. Sip Sip Sip is the best advise

good luck, i have my 2 wk appt on Apri 26

robin

Hi Dadofpeace!

Congrats on making it through the process leading to surgery. Believe it or not, at 7 weeks out I consider that one of the hardest parts. I have had no issues with foods and healed rather quickly. I am getting in approximately 70-90g of Protein a day while limiting carbs to less that 30g. Because of the lack of complications I have gotten into the gym pretty quickly and am actually putting on muscle with this Protein level. All this being said, each person is different. Talk to your doctor/nutritionist and decide together what the appropriate levels are for you shoot for.

I was up and walking rather quickly after surgery and never had any issues with gas. But, from what I read, the GasX Strips are a necessity in case you have difficulties.

As for the Protein drinks, I think the carbs are a bit high if you plan to follow a low carb diet which is what I noticed most of the people do who lose the weight quickly. You'll likely need 2-3 drinks per days and that would put your carb count at 42-63g on drinks alone.

On a final note, remember the first week post-op will likely be the roughest. The biggest focus during that time should be getting in plenty of fluids to keep from becoming dehydrated.

Best wishes as you start your journey!

Amanda

what exactly are you eating right now, I am just 2 wks post op.

thanks for any advise

robin

I'm thinking of you, sorry your going through this.

keep me posted, you know I'm up late if you want to talk

take care, get better

xoxoxo

robin

yea

i can start soft or mushy, never said that before

anyone who has any ideas or suggestions

let me know

How did everyone do when you could go to regular foods again?

robin

thats awesome, congratulations\

you are back to work already (surg. 4-12)

how are you feeling?

whatcha eatin????

I would have put before pics on, but I'm not at my home puter...here's some photos to show you the difference in one month. First one was last month, second one is today. Difference of about 10lbs but I think it looks like more. I'm happy. Down just under 50 lbs since Jan, 20.

congrats on your accomplishment!!!

congratz, glad your feeling great

I run a OB office, if you have any questions just ask

keep us posted

ps you look great

robin

congrats, I was wondering how the card would work

so its been about 7 wks for you how much have you lost and when did you feel normal

I just had surgery on April 12

thanks

robin

surgery was tues April 12 have good and bad days. i'm sure like everyone else. I have not done well with the liquids and Protein drinks, still have some pain, but mostly discomfort from the gases

i agree call the dr in the am, low grade fevers usually mean you are trying to fight something

keep us posted, we'll be thinking of you

good luck

robin

you look awesome, hopefully that can be all of us soon

congrats

i am 6 days out from surgery, dispise the Protein powders, but still trying

feeling more OK each day

but totally excited to include pureed never thought i'd say that in my life time

anyone else

ps we are not taking an easy way out

this is already one of the most difficult challenges i've taken on

signing off, maybe i can sleep soon

robin aka ireland

congrats, very proud of you!!!!!!!

Hey everyone ... its been just about 6.5 months since VSG and I wanted to show you ladies that it is possible to wear a bikini loud and proud post VSG!!!! here I am before and after Hope you enjoy .. I know pictures always motivate me especially before and afters.. so Id like to share and do my part <3 I will never regret this decision to have VSG

thanks for posting, just had surgery 4 days ago. not feeling great right now, but can see from you it gets better.

how did you feel right after surgery? when did you feel normal or feel ok?

thanks again

robin

i am four days post surgery. Been having all sorts of problems with burping, liquids getting stuck very painfully during even the tiiest sips, and also with barfing almost 1/2 of all i intake still.

Any suggestions for the painful burps?

I can totally relate, I am also 4 days out. did expect to feel different now, still very uncomfortable

I walk alot, sleep and take showers (for some reason I feel this helps) keep me posted, I just keep

thinking it will get better!!!!

robin aka ireland

not able to handle full liquid, Protein and feeling like crap still

when did everyone feel normal of at least better????

did not think it would be like this, (had 2 c-sec, lap gallbladder and hysterectomy) thought i knew what i was in for.

yeah not really!!!!

thanx

Hi! I'm new the forum. I am in the process of possibly have the gastric sleeve done. I'm 5'6" and my BMI is 33. I weigh 213 (at doctor I was 210). My question is, is VSG to drastic for me? I know I need to do something. I've tried every diet, pill selfhelp book... Nothing. Just gain for the past 5 years. I'd be paying out of pocket and Dr approved surgery... Just wondering if anyone else was close to my same situation....

thanks

I have a similar situation, but I do have hypertension and crohns disease. Wasn't sure if I would qualify, surgery scheduled for April 12. I did not qualify for lap band or RNY. I don;'t believe this is drastic, when you have tried everything before desciding on this,

good luck

robin

thanks for your imput, i appreciate it

robin

I'm soooo glad you shared this! My surgery is April 12. Not having second thoughts, but don't want to hear any negatives and that statement "its the easy way out" bugs the crap out of me!

thanks for posting a positive

how long was everyone off of work after surgery?

how soon did you feel somewhat normal

let me know

thanks

Thank you all so much for the wonderful tips and inspiration! This forum is amazing, I cannot imagine navigating through this journey without all of you and your stories. THANK YOU!!!

ditto, this forum is extremely helpful

robin

Has anyone heard of using Implanon (birth control implant) after WLS? Or does anyone have Implanon? It's a small, plastic matchstick-size rod that a doctor implants into the arm, AND it's good for three years! I know birth control pills are out of the question as it isn't properly absorbed after surgery (until 1-2yrs post-op, I hear), and IUDs like Mirena are off limits for those of us who haven't had kids, so I want to know if this is a viable option. Does it have the same issue with absorption as BCPs?

I found a WLS forum that briefly talked about it, but I still don't know if it is appropriate for recent WLS patients:

http://www.thinnerti...-birth-control/

All input is welcome! Thanks ladies

I actually run an obgyn office. This is a great option for woman who have not had children. My patients love this product. I have not had anyone have any bad side effects. Ask your physician regarding Implanon and sleeve I'm not sure if there is any contraindications. I will ask my Docs at the office and let you know.

robin aka ireland

looking to get help with Protein Drinks and bars

can anyone direct me to a good tasting drink and bar

trying to get situated before surgery

thanx for any help

robin

I'm glad you feel normal!!!!! How long did you take off from work for the surg. how did you feel post op. i have surgery scheduled for

April 12. I have planned to be off for about 2 weeks. Your post is encouraging any suggestion or advice?

thanx