frumpynomore

CONGRATS to a successful surgery! I'm 7days post op too as I was sleeved the same day as you,12/13/11, and chop my pills into tiny pieces too. I'm just afraid to cause any damage to sleevette. I can't wait to begin Full fluids in 7 more days!

I was sleeved on Dec. 13th so I'm 7 days post op now. My bedroom is up about 25 stairs and ever since i came home from the hospital I've been going up and down them. They don't affect or hurt the stomach at all as it is different muscles that you use. The only thing I would warn you of is being careful not to fall especially since you will be feeling very weak and tired at times especially if you are still taking pain meds when you get home. Good luck to you!

Good luck to you! I know you are excited to start your new journey as we all were and I wish you great success! I'm 6 days post op so I'm a new sleever too!

Wow! My doc won't let me be on "full" liquids (yogurt, pudding, jello) until 2 weeks post op. I'm on only clear liquids for 9 more days and it's killing me! I don't drink much plain water but my doc says that any clear liquid is considered part of the 64 oz liquid requirement. Drinking liquids is mainly to keep from getting dehydrated but it also aids in flushing bad stuff from your system and aids in weightloss. For the first 2 weeks i'm only to take vit B12 sublingual and prilosec. After 2 weeks i'm to start on a multivitamin.

Yes! I would love to go. I live in Belton which is about an hour away from Austin. Please let me know the schedule and i'll be there! I was sleeved on Dec. 13 th so i'm just 5days post op.

I was sleeved on the 13th so I'm 5 days post op now. Everyday does get a little better. I am craving food like crazy though. I've even done the putting it in my mouth and chewing then spitting it out thing. No, that doesn't help. I just want something with substance. I guess that's how I got here in the first place. I can't handle anything cold or my stomach goes in to spasms and does flips! It's very hard to get in all my fluids but that's getting better too. I can't wait to see some weight loss to help motivate me through the hard times. Nobody ever said that this was going to be a walk in the park but geeeeez it's much more difficult than i ever dreamed it would be. Good luck to you all!!

FYI: I was single incision sleeved by Dr. Ganta in Austin on Dec. 13th. So far so good at 5 days post op. Cost was $16,500 and includes 1yr follow up appointments. Good luck to all!

WOW!!! I cried all the way through your video! You ARE my inspiration! Your life struggles and your strength and determination to conquer them is amazing and so inspirational! It is obvious that you will make your goal weight. I will pray for your continued success and look forward to your updates of inspiration. God bless you and your family!

Thanks guys! Sleeve Guru, I look horrible in premade wigs! I guess I should seek out a wig maker too just in case!

I feel the same way you do, Ian. I am setting my VSG surgery date for this December and am beginning to wonder why. Everyone says that you have to eat right and exercise. Well, if I could do that I wouldn't be fat, in the position I'm in and needing the VSG! So I'm very worried and scared that the surgery will be a big flop for me. My only encouragement is that apparently everyone else who's had the VSG that is successful wasn't eating right or exercising either yet they seem to be doing it after the surgery. I have always been able to lose weight when I really wanted to BUT I always gain it back and more. That is what I want to stop...the yo-yo weight. I'm also very concerned about losing my hair. My BMI is 36 so I'm wondering if people with a lower BMI experience less hair loss since there won't be such a drastic drop in weight nor as much weight loss. Does anyone know? I believe Sleevie Wonderland is absolutely correct when she said after 2 months or so you will probably gain back the weight that you've lost on your own. I'm sure you are a lot like the rest of us and lose weight only to gain it back. The VSG is going to help prevent the yo-yo effect and help you maintain a slim presence long term. I wish you the best of luck through your journey. Please keep us posted as I intend to do as well.

Hello to all! I'll be scheduling my VSG surgery next week and am sooo excited and scared at the same time. I've done research over the past year and have finally decided to go through with the surgery. My BMI is 36 and since I had open heart surgery 5 years ago and a full hysterectomy 3 years ago I've been fighting my weight. I lose weight only to gain back more. My story is very typical. I also have Hypothyroidism, Hoshimoto's, arthritis in my hips and lower back, Fybromyalgia and osteoporosis in my neck. You could say I'm a medical mess! I'm hoping that if I lose this excess weight I will feel better physically and be able to get back in to life. I'm 5'7" and weigh 230lbs. Next Tuesday I have all my pre-op appointements. I'm very concerned about the hair loss. I see that it is common between 3-6 months but I was wondering if people with a lower BMI experience less hair loss since there isn't as drastic of a weightloss. Does anyone with a low starting BMI know? I'll keep everyone posted through this journey in my life and I wish everyone success!!!