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Thanks for the encouragement Penpen. Your story most certainly gives me hope. 68 lbs in 3 months is ooutstanding. Congratulations and keep up the good work. I hope I will be able to say I have lost nearly that much in 3 months.

Thanks for the words of wisdom, Ouro! Shalon, I am rooting for you!! Just keep following the program and the scale will move eventually! Keep me posted and I am here if u need someone to talk to.

myfitnesspal.com is a very good site. It is popular. I've been using it for a little over a month. You can count your calories including protein, carbs, calories burned, etc.

@ Shalon - I am sure your body will adapt over time. When do you go see the doctor? @ Kala - You are doing great. I am happy to hear that your stall has eneded. Good job. I weghted myself this morning and I am down 3 lbs. That is the first time the scale moved in one week. I am pleased!!

Shalon...my VSG sibling! I am sorry to hear you are stuggling with your decision. Although, you may feel a little discouraged, do not let it get the best of you. I am sure that, with time and the proper eating, we will start loosing again. I really think my body is rebelling. I am eating the proper amount of foods. I am sure you are too. Our bodies are just in shock. I knew this may happen but it still feels a little disheartening. Don't give up! Just keep doing the right thing and the scale will eventually move. I don't plan on giving up. From what I have read on here, may people experience this, and some feel regretful, for a number of reasons, in the beginning. Then within a few months out, they are super happy with their decision and wouldn't change it for the world. I am hoping the same thing happens with me. Suez, thanks for the positive words and good luck. When did you have your surgery? LindaS, thanks for all the good tips. I def notice a difference in my clothes. I am fiting things I couldnt fit at all, a month ago. I noticed a change in pics too. I am proud of all of this. I just want to see this on the scale too. I haven't lost any inches this week tho. I plan to take a pic in the same clothes, on my one month surgery date. On thing I am sure I need to work on is my Fluid intake. I only drink five cups a day. I also need to get more Protein in.

This Monday will make 3 wks since my surgery. This past wk, the scale hasn't moved at all!!! I am worried. I went to my nutritionist this week and I only lost 2lbs in 9 days and about 10lbs since surgery. I lost about 12lbs on my own before surgery. In total, I'm down 22 lbs which is great but I expected to loose more after surgery, naturally!! I dont know what to do. Im getting under 800 calories in, about 50g of Protein, walking, and drink around 5 cups of Water a day. Im tryin my best to follow the rules. I'm not indulging in any bad foods, yet the scale isn't moving! The nutritionist told me not to worry and that I am doing well. Did my dreaded stall come early??? :-( Btw, the good news is, I lost a couple inches, my face is smaller, some of my old clothes fit again and some ppl have noticed the weight loss! Maybe I am too focused on the scale but I can't help it :-/

I totally understand!!! I am in the same boat so I don't have any tips. I went to see my doctor today and expected to progress to pureed food. That was not the case. It's going to be another week of Clear liquids. At least u get to have things other than clears. :-| We will get through it. 6 days to go!

Janet, I know how you feel. This was my first time in the hospital. Luckily, I was at a good facility. I had no complaints. My doctor was great too. This all helps. Just take one day at a time. It will get easier. I know you will do great. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. I truly appreciate it. whey bit of prayer and well wishes counts. I will pray for you as well. Please keep me posted. Good luck, Janet!

Hi Janet. My surgery was a success. The day after was rough. They did a xray and fortuntely, there were no leaks. Just swelling. Had some nausea throughout the day. Today is better. Each day gets better. I should be going home today. I'm drinking my liquids and I'm off the iv. I'm now taking the pain medicine orally. Good luck to you on Friday. You will do great. Please let me know if you have any questions.

DallasMom, how are u feeling? The day after surgery was rough for me but i'm feeling a little better today. Should be going home later today. I hope all is well with you.

It's official...I am sleeved!!! :-) my surgery was a success. I'm a little achy but it's gotten better. I have to get up and pee every one or two hours. When I get up, I feel nauseous. I'm hanging in there tho. Congrats, NewMe86. We did it.

Thanks! I am happy to hear that your surgery was succesful and you are feeling better. Congrats! It sounds like your experience wasn't too bad at all. I hope I am as lucky. I will be joining you on the other side tomorow. Can't wait! OH! I hope you have a fabulous birthday tomorrow!! Enjoy and happy birthday!

Thank you! Sure thing. I will update you as soon as I can :-)

Thanks! I'll see you on the other side...the losers bench!! Best of luck tomorrow!

Hi Janet! Welcome to the website and congrats on your surgery date. I am sure you will do fine. Do not let the nerves get the best of you. You are taking steps to become a healthier and better you. My surgery is tomorrow morning and I am super excited. This site is a great resource. Enjoy it. Stay well and I hope to hear of your progress.

Thanks mamamckinzie! I'll be taking it one day at a time. Good luck to you too, NewMe!!

Thanks everyone! Good luck to us all!!

Awww. Children are so innocent and precious!

After months of anticipation, prep work, doctors appointments, and conteplating, I am having my VSG surgery at 10:30am tomorrow. Surprisingly, I am not nervous. I am super excited and can't wait to embark on this new journey on the winners aka losing bench. I am sure I will be a little nervous once I get to the hospital. Either way, there is no turning back and I am ready. My thoughts and prayers go out to all my sleeve siblings having surgery tomorrow, on 9/12. Best of luck to all of you.

Put the worries aside. You will do great. I am having my surgery tomorrow as well. I am excited. I am not nervous at all. Maybe that will change tomorrow. I will keep you in my thought. Good luck to us both.

I felt that way when I first started the clear diet four days ago. By day two, I was fine. Don't worry. You will get through it. Just think about the finish line. Tomrorow you will be sleeved...and so will I!! I hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tomorrow is the big day!! I am excited!

What an amazing and touching story. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your NSV! I am from NYC also...

Thanks for the info.

What vitamins did you all use post-op, that you were able to keep down and didn't make you sick?

Congrats on having a successful surgery!! Did you take anything for the gas pain?