CarolinaSleeve

Vsg one year ago next month.

Omg! Just checked my BMI, I am finally at normal weight! Holy cow. I am so excited!

Zumba can be intense. Start slow and eae into it. I love zumba

The blood clot made me feel very weak and nausea! My blood levels were dropping which made the doctor check with a CTscan, looking for a possible leak. No leak, thank goodness. The clot was discovered at 1 week post op. I was home and going in for my first post op visit. It took about a week or so to clear up. Then all good! :-)

You got this. Trust in yourself. You can do it!

Thank you so much for the support

Thanks so much! The blood clot was found with a ct scan. I was having anemic symptoms that were unexplained.

Hello, my name is Julie. I am a wife and the proud mother of 3 wonderful children. I am also a Lucky patient of Dr. Thomas Byrne at MUSC’s Bariatric Surgery Program. My journey truly began in 2010; I weighed in at 226 pounds. I had spoken with my general physician on several occasions about my weight and the attempts that I had made (weight watchers, Jenny Craig, etc). My doctor suggested that I call MUSC’s bariatric surgery program for a consultation. I went home that day and researched weight loss surgery. I called that same afternoon for a consult appointment. My first sign that I was doing the right thing should have been the caring voice of Lisa Jackson. She helped get my consult set up and all of my questions answered. My consult went awesome. Dr. Byrne made me feel so welcome and most of all I felt that he cared about me, I was not just another fat chick in his office telling him "I am fat, please fix it". We went over the three different surgery options available, along with the risks and benefits to each. We discussed my goals and expectations as well as spending a great deal of time going over my health history. I also got to meet with one of the Registered Dieticians on staff. After consulting with Dr. Byrne, we decided that the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy was my best option for me. I felt so prepared after this appointment; all I needed to do was to set the date. After several months of research and red tape with my insurance I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery in August of 2011. I had a slight bump in the road during recovery but nothing that Dr. Byrne and his amazing staff could not handle! I had developed a small blood clot in my abdominal cavity. Dr. Byrne and his physician’s assistant Diana quickly had me on the mend with the utmost care and compassion! Every day was better and better! I am now 7 months post VSG; I must say that I have never felt better! I wake up every day thankful for Dr. Byrne giving me this amazing "tool" to help me to become a healthy ME. This "tool" has worked so well for me with the help of Dr. Byrne’s team of registered dietician’s as well, Debbie and Nina. I have learned how to make healthier choices at home as well as at the supermarket (thanks to the supermarket tours and monthly support group meetings). I can’t say thank you enough! Thank You!!!! I am so happy to say that I have lost 70% of my excess body weight! I have lost 75 pounds and feel amazing. I am riding my bike at least 3 times per week, I go to an awesome Zumba class (Zumba with Alma) two to three times per week, and I am doing the 10 minute trainer videos at home. I try to stay current with support group meetings and other activities when I can. They are so informative, even for non surgical folks. I will tell anyone that asks me; Dr. Byrne and his staff (Diana, Debbie, Nina, Lisa, and the amazing nurses) are the best!!! I have seen other surgeons talk about weight loss surgery so I can truly tell you that I would send anyone to see Dr. Byrne! I actually did send my mother and my sister in law. My mother had Gastric Bypass in July 2011 and my sister in law is planning to have VSG in the next couple of months.

Hello, my name is Julie. I am a wife and the proud mother of 3 wonderful children. I am also a Lucky patient of Dr. Thomas Byrne at MUSC’s Bariatric Surgery Program. My journey truly began in 2010; I weighed in at 226 pounds. I had spoken with my general physician on several occasions about my weight and the attempts that I had made (weight watchers, Jenny Craig, etc). My doctor suggested that I call MUSC’s bariatric surgery program for a consultation. I went home that day and researched weight loss surgery. I called that same afternoon for a consult appointment. My first sign that I was doing the right thing should have been the caring voice of Lisa Jackson. She helped get my consult set up and all of my questions answered. My consult went awesome. Dr. Byrne made me feel so welcome and most of all I felt that he cared about me, I was not just another fat chick in his office telling him "I am fat, please fix it". We went over the three different surgery options available, along with the risks and benefits to each. We discussed my goals and expectations as well as spending a great deal of time going over my health history. I also got to meet with one of the Registered Dieticians on staff. After consulting with Dr. Byrne, we decided that the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy was my best option for me. I felt so prepared after this appointment; all I needed to do was to set the date. After several months of research and red tape with my insurance I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery in August of 2011. I had a slight bump in the road during recovery but nothing that Dr. Byrne and his amazing staff could not handle! I had developed a small blood clot in my abdominal cavity. Dr. Byrne and his physician’s assistant Diana quickly had me on the mend with the utmost care and compassion! Every day was better and better! I am now 7 months post VSG; I must say that I have never felt better! I wake up every day thankful for Dr. Byrne giving me this amazing "tool" to help me to become a healthy ME. This "tool" has worked so well for me with the help of Dr. Byrne’s team of registered dietician’s as well, Debbie and Nina. I have learned how to make healthier choices at home as well as at the supermarket (thanks to the supermarket tours and monthly support group meetings). I can’t say thank you enough! Thank You!!!! I am so happy to say that I have lost 70% of my excess body weight! I have lost 75 pounds and feel amazing. I am riding my bike at least 3 times per week, I go to an awesome Zumba class (Zumba with Alma) two to three times per week, and I am doing the 10 minute trainer videos at home. I try to stay current with support group meetings and other activities when I can. They are so informative, even for non surgical folks. I will tell anyone that asks me; Dr. Byrne and his staff (Diana, Debbie, Nina, Lisa, and the amazing nurses) are the best!!! I have seen other surgeons talk about weight loss surgery so I can truly tell you that I would send anyone to see Dr. Byrne! I actually did send my mother and my sister in law. My mother had Gastric Bypass in July 2011 and my sister in law is planning to have VSG in the next couple of months. Julie P

Thanks for the input. it really helps.

I'm eating around 1000 calories a day. I am getting about 60 grand of protein as my nut told me to get. I an afraid that I am eating too much. I am 6 months put. Please any suggestions would be appreciated.

I am so excited! I was just going over the qualifications for surgery with a family member. I suddenly realized that I NO LONGER QUALIFY!!!!! :biggrin5: Wow I did not realize how good this would feel!!!! :Banane59: YAY me! I am no longer Obese either! I am overweight! \ :fruitsex:

I have been having the same problem! It is very frustrating! Hope that somebody can help us to understand why.

I had to drink liquids at room temp. Hope things get better soon!

Thank you for the sugestions!

Thanks Jen! It is cool to have someone close! I am feeling much better now! Just battling the protein!

Just curious how everyone is getting at least 60 grams of protein? I am drinking protein shakes but they make me feel so yucky! ANY SUGGESTIONS!!!!???????

My sugery was 8/26/11. I am currently down 24 pounds! I LOVE My sleeve (Most Days)! I have had several complications but I am on the down hill slope now (thank goodness)! I am doing good with drinking for the most part and getting Protein in by drinking protein drinks! I still cant eat enough food to get protein yet. I have not gone back yo work yet. Curious how that will go, I am a Pediatric dental assistant Good Luck to you ALL!!!!

Hello all, I have a family member that is wanting info about requirements with Cigna! I am not able to find any info on the Cigna website, I know it is there somewhere. If anyone could tell me the link or how to navigate the cigna site to find it. I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks

my BMI was 36.9

Went for my 1 week appointment today. Feeling yucky today so I was glad that I was going to see my surgeon. I ended up spening 6 hours @ the hospital. Bloodwork, 2 bags of fluid by IV, then the awesome (just kidding) barium!! CT scan shows no leak! Thank God!!!! I have a hematoma on the staple line! EEKS! So I am being watched like a hawk for possible high fevers, pain, etc. Kind of scary! Oh, I almost forgot, The doctor pulled my drain as well! That Sucked!!!!!! Hope everyone else is having a good day!

I agree with the others! Keep on Trying!!!! I was denied my first try 3 years ago due to not being "chubby or unhealthy" enough. I tried to lose the weight on my own, unsucessfull! Then my PCP advised me on the surgery once again. Once again I was determined to have all of my ducks in a row and get it done! I was just sleved 4 days ago. stay strong and dont give up if this is what you really want! You can do this!!!!

Hello all, I am have VSG surgery on Friday! So excited. I have gotten all of my questions answered except for one.... How long is the hospital stay? I am not really sure if I am looking at 1 night or 2. Any Advice? Prayers would be greatly appreciated!

Can anyone rec'd a certain brand powder from Vitamin shoppe? I have a coupon and have heard that their store brand isnt that good!! just trying to get ahead of the game! I guess I am nesting for my new life on August 26th. Thanks for any input