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Congrats to all..

great job.. Im also reaching 3 months.. congrats and keep on going

i use Skim plus milk.. Works fine... lower in fat.. higher in protein

Que linda.. Sooo Pretty... Congrats...

I have done several 5/ 10/ 15k at a weight of 285 and even a half marathon .. i found that training for a 5k was not difficult at all.. but once you start stepping up to 10/15k you need to stick to a regimen or even get a trainer to help.. my goal is to try a full marathon once i hit my goal weight of 220lbs Try reading http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml hope it helps...

thx guys... good luck to all..

same feeling here

Hi to all., Here is my 3 week breakdown. but first just a recap .. I started this journey July 2011 started my 3 month Insurance qualifications in August at a weight of 318lbs after the 3 months i was hovering around 310lbs .. It took longer than anticipated to get the insurance approval but after 5 weeks i was approved.. I started my 2 week preop diet on Dec. 18 and by surgery date i was at 301lbs... My surgery- My Doc. is so personable and very informative ., Dr. Schrope ( Columbia NY / Valley hospital NJ) is amazing, caring and funny.. Thanks you For giving me my life back.. I was amazed at how well i did immediately after surgery., I walked around 15 min every couple hours ., didnt really use hospital pain meds that often. Dont get me wrong i did felt GAS and some stomach pains something like you feel after doing several hundred situps..But The gas pains did hit me hard at times..I was sent home the day after surgery and manage well with gas/ pain medicine.. It all seems so long ago tho because i havent had any real complications., never vomited, never had any redness around the scars., liquids were no problem / Protein either., I advanced to mooshie food fairly quickly and easily., I am introducing more solid foods and feel pretty good., I will also start cardio this weeks. I am down to 282lbs as of yesterday @ 3 weeks... any questions or comments .. just ask away... I wish you all a great journey....

Welcome.... Im I looking in the mirror.. Wow your journey is sooo like mine.. Ive always been athletic and even ran a 10 mile charity for the hunger last year and felt great.. I always stayed preety active my adult life but my weight always crept up.. At heaviest I was 328 lbs this july when I started the 3 month docs visit I was 318.. I lost 17lbs preop and was 301 the day of surgery january 3rd .. Now 2 weeks out im down to 285lbs... ... Welcome and salute

Congrats... Im olso 4 days out...

So I had my vsg on tuesday and stayed at the hospital for 1 night.. The gas pains and incision pain was tuff but once you start walking and holding down fluids things take a turn for the best quickly... I feel almost 100% and started thicker liquids.. Yogurt.. Cottage cheese.. Soup .. And protein shakes.. Managing 5oz per hour ... Just my quick update...

Just had mine yersterday.... Good luck... And its ruff at first but feeling better already..

Quick update had my vsg around 11am... feeling okay.. These meds have me sleeping allday... Everything under control so far.. Some gas pain and about to start walking.. Thx for all the warm wishes...

Wow what a long journey to get here..Tomorrow is the big day! then the journey continues.... A little nervous.. but excited... wish me luck .. keep me in your prayers... Happy New Year to all

hello everyone.. today i start 2 week pre-op diet.. 3 protein shakes, 1 small meal 3/4 oz of lean meat /fish and all the veggies i want.. I will most likely try some plain greek yogurt as well .. any one did this 2 week pre-op diet?...

thanks for all the good wishes..,

So it been like forever., but just got my date.... January 3rd YEA BABY!

an agonizing 4 weeks ...thx

finally I'm approved .... YEA!

I have aetna ins. , So just got off the phone with the weightloss center and they said "its in medical review" it can take a couple more days.. this is a never ending sage... ahhh

Hey Guys this is becoming a nightmare ... Just got off the phone with the Ins. and they are telling me that they want the doctors notes dating back from 2009 and 2010... crazy ..

sorry posted in wrong thread... either way wish you the best of luck in your venture..

as for now all they requested was a letter from my pcp stating my previous wights for the past 2 yrs. but every ins. is different .. best of luck... ( nuthing yet guys )

Research everything., facility, doctors, procedures and most important research your self., is this the right thing for me? benefits of going through with it, having a doubt or two is human nature, but remember THIS IS A LIFE CHANGING VENTURE it can potentially save someones life or make living a hole lot easier .. blessings

According to the weight loss center aetna didnt require this because i did an accelerated 3 month program., I think that the weight loss center goofed up and now realizes it .. any how hope this wait is worth it..