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As my surgery was in Mexico I didn't have an aftercare service offered as I'm in New Zealand. I'm down 25 lbs since surgery on 03 may 2014. I have been in stall mode for past 4 weeks. I'm not sure why or how. I'm definitely changing shape and have dropped 2 sizes in clothing. I don't know how to get this baby kick started back in to action. Any comments will be greatly appreciated. I wasn't super heavy to start with but was on all the meds. Am off my bp meds and cholesterol has dropped significantly. So am still very positive, just feel a bit lost right now xx

I've been drinking soda almost daily for almost 18 out of my 29 months post-VSG. No change in sleeve capacity, no exploding guts, no ulcers, nothing.
I'm not a beer drinker, but I love my rum/cokes ! ! !

I am glad I found this thread because my surgery is on Monday, February. 3 And I am now a basket case. I have been so excited about this long journey and now when I read posts all the negative post all jump out at me...the vomiting, Feeling sick all the time, etc. Iam reading what I can eat in each stage and think will my life revolve around what I can and can't eat...making sure I get enuff Protein in, measuring . please help!! should I just go back to weight watchers for the hundredth time and stick with it! Especially knowing what the alternative is? At least I wouldn't have to worry about what will go down safely!

Thank you guys SO much for those words.... It made me cry..... It's so nice to hear from people who understand.... I'm SO sick of hearing myself..... I'm going to put one foot in front of the other and move forward.... And try to be a little less afraid each day till the 19 th!!!! Thank you again.....I'll report after endoscopy tomorrow!

Tomorrow is endoscopy..... May 19 surgery..... Tomorrow starts all liquid .... Cheated a bit this week on pre-op..... Having a MAJOR battle in my head .... Should I do this or not???? I've lost the weight twice on my own.... Could not keep all of it off.... Have ALL the co-morbities..... Ughhhhh..... I think I'm in denial.....and I'm scared to death..... I KNOW.... I should do this..... But the head game is awful!!! Somebody help!!!

You got this, congrats on your decision to vera healthy, you will be successful with this because you know what you tried in the past didn't dork now you will have a tool that's proven to work. Good luck I will be joining you on the 19 of this month we got this and good luck.

I also was not 100% sure I wanted to do this even as I was on the table right before surg but I am glad I did. First you have to be sure you want to commit then think about the weight falling off.....believe me, it is a wonderful feeling 2 months out and 60lbs down, cloths hanging on me and no longer hungry and very motivated....I know I made the right decision. best of luck.

I start my liquid diet on Wed and I'm also getting the same thoughts hun, it's constantly on my mind. My date is the 28th and reading what you all have to say makes me feel better thank you, we are in the same boat my friend xo

Thank you guys SO much for those words.... It made me cry..... It's so nice to hear from people who understand.... I'm SO sick of hearing myself..... I'm going to put one foot in front of the other and move forward.... And try to be a little less afraid each day till the 19 th!!!! Thank you again.....I'll report after endoscopy tomorrow!

My only regret is that I did not do I sooner. 6 months out and I am feeling awesome!

Hi mysleeveforlife, I was just wondering what all the prescriptions he prescribed were? My surgery is on 05/06 and as far as I know, my dr. only prescribed loratab (sp) and a PPI. thanks for the info.

Thanks for so much great feedback. I realize that there is going to be seperation anxiety from the food that I have built a relationship with, and I thank you all for helping me comprehend the hurrdles that I am going to face and the satisfication of finally jumping over those hurdles. You all are great!

Sorry, it's me again!! lol...As far as having the surg, I wouldn't change that. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself.

I meant I am on day 10 post op. I had my surgery April 15.

Totally no regrets, I would do it over again if I had to.

I am over 4 months out now and I definitely had doubts initially post-op like "oh my, what have I done to myself?" lol My honest answer is this...there are negatives, I am losing my hair and occaisionally I take that one bite too much of something and feel like crap, I have to take antacids and Vitamins daily, and sometimes I want something and just can't do it because I am afraid my sleeve will not approve, or sometimes I do eat that something and it doesn't taste as good as I remember. The first 4 weeks post-op is a pretty rough time as well! Considering these negatives, I still have not one regret, I am 95 pounds down and my quality of life has improved immensely and so in turn has my family's! My health is better, I have no problems breathing, I quit smoking for surgery and have not started again, I can get up in the morning and go, I take my son for walks and to the park and to the mall. I can come home from work and not need to sleep for 2 days because I am exhausted! The list of positive things in my life is much longer than 4 months ago and I wouldn't trade it for the world!

I'm pre-sleeve and it's great to hear all the positive things people have to say about their experience!

Same here. I've never regretted having my sleeve. I have wished (plenty) that I could eat more of something tasty. BUT my sleeve helped me not over-do it, also... That craving goes away. It is tough sometimes, though.

Not one regret! I'd do it again in a heartbeat, and wish I didn't wait as long as I did.

Not one regret!!! Wish I had done it earlier!!

My biggest regret is the lack of energy. I have orthostatic hypotension (dizzy when I stand up fast) due to low blood pressure. I find that I'm having it way more often. And yes, I drink all my Water and get my food in. As far as eating is concerned it's a bit wasteful to eat out at times. I would LOVE to have leftovers the next day, but some things just don't keep. I find that a "side" of something holds me over. I also kind of miss the length of the meal. Does that make sense? Umm..I'm done eating in 7 minutes and have to wait for everyone else to finish. It's weird, I know, but it kind of changes the experience.

Three months out.....no regrets.

im 3 weeks post op.. im missing not chewing but thats all! i am not missing alcohol (which i thought i would!) im not missing chocolate.. my choc shake satisfies my need for that! i have just started pureed and thats difficult i want to eat the 2 tablespoons that i serve myself but i can only manage 1 at the moment, weight loss is good im 20lbs down in those 3 weeks! loving my sleeve so far!
best of luck!

At this point, I don't have any regrets at all, since I've made it through the really difficult early post op stages. I seriously wondered for a while if I had done the right thing, though. I spent a lot of time worrying I would end up with a complication, and it made me think I shouldn't have taken the risk since I was so worried about it. Now that I'm seeing results and feeling well, I'm happy with my decision.

My ONLY regret, is that I didn't do it sooner!