curry2dive

I am 4 weeks out and just booked a vacation. Will be flying out next week for 10 day visit with my sister. I am eating regular foods - very soft, but normal foods. (eggs, cheese, turkey sausage, shredded chicken, etc.) Also, you will have shakes so you should be ok. Energy level is difficult some days, but overall I feel normal! Good luck on your journey!

I voted for you too! Will try to remember to do it every day - hope you win!

My daily emotions are ruled by my scale. I am 4 weeks post op today and the journey has been good so far, but weight loss has been so difficult. I weighed 197 when I started my 7 day pre op diet, 185 on the day of surgery, 195 when I got out of the hospital and today I weigh 178 - this has been my weight for the last 3 days. I journal all my food and use ketostix every day so I know that I am good with carb intake (under 20 per day). I should put the scale away because I do feel depressed when I don't lose anything after drinking 96 oz of water and getting 60-90 grams of protein per day. Well, my only saving grace is reading what others have gone through and it keeps me strong and motivated to keep on track. This is my life now and I want to find other rewards than the number on a scale!

So glad to hear the news! Let us know what the doc says.

I am just a little ahead of you - VSG 4/13 and I have been having a similar pain on my right side. I am still on liquid diet so don't know what could be causing this. It might still be gas working out of our bodies, but I hope it stops soon!

Thank you for posting this morning - I really needed to read encouraging words this morning! Very nervous and emotional about this journey, but I am ready to get this done! I will be sure to tell Dr. Kelly and Trish hello for you.

I have some nectar samples, Isopure and protein shots I will try today. Felt a little sick to my stomach yesterday and just the smell of broth really made me ill....all this before surgery!!! I drank so much cold liquid that I was freezing and had to go to bed with my heating pad. Thanks for your reply!

Started my 3 day clear liquid diet yesterday - do I need to be concerned about how much protein I get in? Instructions from Dr. Kelly just say broth, sf jello, diluted juice - no mention of protein requirements. Thought I was ready for this, but now feeling overwhelmed. Afraid I will get to TJ and he will find some reason not to do the VSG. Will be driving to San Diego on Tuesday with lots of bathroom stops!

I am 58 and will have VSG on Wednesday in Mexico. I am too young to feel so old right now at this weight...barely able to walk because of bone spurs and plantar fasciitis in both heels. Go for it!

My husband and I are driving to San Diego from Laughlin, NV on 4/12 for my VSG on 4/13 with Dr. Ramos Kelly. We are staying at the Hampton and will be picked up at 7:00am by a driver who will take us across the border. I am going through Sandy with Alighterme.com and she has been wonderful in answering all my questions. Started pre-op diet today and looking forward to getting this done.

I bought Isopure plus today and think it might be the wrong thing. It is Alpine Punch with 15g protein, but 33g carbs and 11g sugar. Drove to another town just to get this one item and now should I return it??? It was the only Isopure they had in stock.

I live in Nevada and will be driving to TJ for my VSG on 4/13 with Dr. Kelly. I am going through Sandy with ALighterMe and it cost me $5300.00 - if you can get VSG in AZ with your insurance, you would have follow-up in case of problems down the road. That is one of my main concerns, but my insurance barely covers routine medical issues much less VSG! I ordered almost the same samples and will start trying them tomorrow as I am starting my pre-op diet. Good luck on your journey!

April 13th with Dr. Kelly in TJ....worried and wishing I had scheduled it in February!

I have been doing the same thing...eating everything I could and I have gained 6lbs since I filled out the application and sent in my deposit. Carbs make a huge impact on my moods so feeling very depressed on top of everything else. It makes me question my decision for VSG and if I will be able to handle such a totally different way of life and eating after I have the VSG done. Will start with shakes and protein meal today. Good luck!

April 13th is my lucky day! I think I should start the pre-op diet now and try to lose the 6 lbs I gained this past month!