Mrs.Riene

Congrats Kellie!!! Yesterday morning I hit onederland and was so shock and excited. I have been riding at the 202 - 206 mark for some time and wasn't sure if this was actual or my scale acting up again.

I wore loose clothes home from the hospital and for several weeks after. At about the 3rd week I could put on workout pants and workout shirt. With all of the bandages, I just wanted to ensure I wounds were able to feel properly.

drumonkey23 I am glad to hear you are healing, just take it slow and heal right. As someone told me after I had a major surgery, you only have one time to heal and to heal correctly after any surgery. So take it easy and make sure you are getting all of your Vitamins, Protein and liquid in.

I've only lost a total of 42lbs since beginning this journey. Sleeved March 29th. The other day saw a video on Youtube regarding stalls and the individual was saying that if you can get in your daily allowance of Protein, the weight start shredding off faster. So I put it to the test and they were right. Yesterday I was at 210 which I have been at for the longest. I work hard to make sure I got in my daily allowance of protein and liquid went to dance class. This morning I lost 2lbs, I am going to try and keep this up to see if I continue to drop.

Yeah they are allowed, just make sure that your fruit is real fruit and not concentrated. I recently had a bout with a smoothie; I had order from a smoothie restaurant. The fruit was concentrated syrup with most likely contain added sugar. Boy, I quickly learn what happens why you eat sugar. So make sure your smoothies is made from real fruit.

Yes, you can eat scramble eggs. Just make sure that you don't scramble them to a hard consistency. You can also add cheese (reduce fat) which will make them more soft and smooth.

With a week under my belt and today I get these staples out I am feeling really good. I went walking yesterday with some friends and my DH. Easter celebration was beautiful and what surprised me the most was that with all of the candy around me I was not tempted at all. I didn't expect that to be the thing I craved because I was never a big candy eater. But yesterday a freind of minds was having a serious craving with all of the candy. Her craving was so strong that she resorted to begging from the kids to get the candy she desired. Her VSG was over a year ago. Really strange how the mind plays it games, in addition she also went to McD's to get a chocolate shake and some fries. I know this is not the way we are suppose to eat to maintain our weight and I told her if she continue eating like this her weight will be back on her. She told me that she exercises everyday and she a easily drop her weight down if she wants. I said ok and left her do her. Now, I have been sticking to my diet and only eating the things the doctor suggested. My question is that I have been losing weight almost everyday. This morning I notice that I have not lost a pound. Is this what you guy were talking about the stall or is this just a little stall? So far I have lost 26 pounds, I wanted to loss 30 before my staples were removed. My goal is to loss about 15 pounds a month after the first intial 30 pounds. With would put me at my goal weight around the month of September. Is my goal reasonable or a stretch?

That is interesting the doctor order me a pill for acid I have not had any acid issues yet but I think I will start taking them to ensure I want later. As far as feeling hurgry I am not, matter of fact I have to remind myself to eat to ensure I am getting all of the Protein I need for the day. I too don't feel I can offer you any advice I just had my VSg on 3/29, you are probably pass any of the challenges I am having. Also I am glad to see other starting conversation up this forum. Keep up the communication.

WHOO WHOO!!! Congrats!

You guys should join the March Sleevers Group, we would love for you to share your journey with others who are having their surgery the same month.

You can join the "March Sleevers" group.

Blackanese25 not sure about the insurance but I know a little about sciatic nerve problems. I always get them especially if I turn the wrong way in a chair. The best thing my chiropractor suggested to me when I feel them is to put ice compress on the area of your back were you sciatic nerve is (15 min off, 15 min on). I know this sound simply but it really works. Once the swelling went down I was able to function again. I hope this helps.

Also I would not consider myself to have a large chest but I am an AA and therefore I got butt. With that said I am definitely an apple shape. When I was younger I always had a butt and really do not see it going anywhere once I loose the weight, just smaller in circumference, I hope.

In my younger days I was exactly 125 lbs and 5'6, were talking about 26 years ago. When I look at all of my picture back then I felt like I was to skinny and most of my friend would agree. My daughter comment when she look at those picture " Mom you needed a sandwich". In other words you were W-W-W-way to skinny. I just want to be in the 150 range, I think I would look alot healthier, not just skinny. Also food for thought when I was that skinny I had other issues that required me to eat a great deal, low blood sugar. My goal is to lose the weight I need to remain healthy not just skinny.

Maybe it only occurs less than 1% of the time because most doctors prescribe blood thinner as a routine part of the healing process. If this is the case then I definitely will be taking my injections when I have my surgery. Thanks Amanda for asking the question and others for all of the dialog.

Ok, I google to see if there was something out there that would explain the reason why they prescribe blood thinner with VSG. The following is what I found: The formation of blood clots is rare, but it is one of the potential gastric sleeve surgery risks, however it occurs in less than 1% of the gastric sleeve patients. A blood clot posses a big risk for the obese patients who are undergoing this type of bariatric surgery. A blood clot that breaks into the blood stream can be very life threatening or even fatal. That is why a blood thinner will be prescribed before the surgery and specially designed leg fittings are frequently used during the surgery. Early ambulation is also advised. To avoid blood clots from forming, it is a good idea to get out of bed and walk around a few times a day to keep the blood circulating properly, and avoid this as it is one of the more serious gastric sleeve surgery risks.

It is great that they are taking precautionary measures and to ensure a great outcome for every patient. But the question still remains is blood thinner prescribed in a case by case or is it just prescribed to everyone because of marketing and funding. That is the question. Especially since it is not prescribe in every in surgery.

Yeah, I totally understand the reasoning, but I still would like to know why in some cases blood thinner is prescribe but with other major surgeries it is not. A TAH is a very involved surgeries that is not done laparoscopic. That they generally do not prescribe blood thinner. I really don't mind the cost especially if it is only $5.

Amanda, that is a good question that I am also eager to find out. I too have had another major surgery and was never prescribe blood thinner injection. I was wonder what the difference regarding blood thinner for VSG vs.TAH. That surgery was more involved and healing time was more intense.

Thank so much Unbanded this really help in determining how many days I need.

Unbanded - when you said that you were out for a week. Was that a 5 or 7 days week? The reason why I am asking is because my surgery is schedule on a Wednesday and I was wondering if I would be okay on Monday to return back to work.

Well I have a question. I haven't been sleeve yet, but wanted to know how long does the average person take off from work. I have a total desk job with mimimal lifting.

Thanks for the information.

Approved! Gettin sleeved on March 28th.

I just received my approval letter from the insurance company. Have not heard anything from my surgeon's office at this time, but hope to here from them soon. The letter was actually sent out on the 24th and I received it in the mail this morning. I am so excited and ready to move forward with the next phase.