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I had no sharp pain at all. I did have some localized pain in my abdomen for about 24 hours after surgery. I did have some nausea and had the dry heaves for about half an hour. That caused me to have a pulling sensation inside for a bit but it went away the next day. I am just under two weeks out and my belly button looks just as if I never had surgery.

Kinda looks like a boob but it's my fat belly! All healed up.

I'm only 1.5 weeks out and down 20 lbs total (Lost half during pre-op) but noticed that my lovely, soft, Egyptian cotton bath towel wraps around me! I am completely covered! So cool!

I'm only 1.5 weeks out and down 20 lbs total (Lost half during pre-op) but noticed that my lovely, soft, Egyptian cotton bath towel wraps around me! I am completely covered! So cool!

I'm only 1.5 weeks out and down 20 lbs total (Lost half during pre-op) but noticed that my lovely, soft, Egyptian cotton bath towel wraps around me! I am completely covered! So cool!

My NUT specifically said to stay away from the ensure and glucerna shakes. Too many carbs and sugars and things we don't need.

The biggest hurdle I've found in my new cooking regime is having so much food. One can of retried Beans is like 8 meals. So I figured I would use ice trays to freeze foods like chili, Soup, veggies, quiche, beans, etc. It works great because I can thaw out one or two "cubes" depending on how much I am going to eat. Plus it's cheaper and easier to store than a ton of bowls that hold too much food.

The biggest hurdle I've found in my new cooking regime is having so much food. One can of retried Beans is like 8 meals. So I figured I would use ice trays to freeze foods like chili, Soup, veggies, quiche, beans, etc. It works great because I can thaw out one or two "cubes" depending on how much I am going to eat. Plus it's cheaper and easier to store than a ton of bowls that hold too much food.

The biggest hurdle I've found in my new cooking regime is having so much food. One can of retried Beans is like 8 meals. So I figured I would use ice trays to freeze foods like chili, Soup, veggies, quiche, beans, etc. It works great because I can thaw out one or two "cubes" depending on how much I am going to eat. Plus it's cheaper and easier to store than a ton of bowls that hold too much food.

I was sleeved a week ago today and am 15 lbs total loss. Still getting my head wrapped around when to eat and how much; struggling with protien and getting in 64oz Water but doing better each day.

That damn commercial is taunting me too! And those Walmart steaks!

I was sleeved a week ago today and am 15 lbs total loss. Still getting my head wrapped around when to eat and how much; struggling with protien and getting in 64oz Water but doing better each day.

I had to do it as well for a few days post surgery. They said it was something about expanding the lungs and removing fluids. It gets easier as you get stronger.

That's awesome! A pound a day is incredible weight loss. Congrats!

I am scheduled for 6:30am tomorrow morning! So anxious. I can't wait to get on the other side of this surgery.
I will keep you all posted!

I weaned off caffeine and had a Migraine for 5 days straight. Nothin but Water and Tylenol can help. After that first week, I was fine. Just had to get out of the system.

Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!

I start my two week all liquid pre-op diet tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous but excited because it means my VSG is right around the corner. I have decided to be as strict as possible, and cleaned out my pantry, fridge and freezer (there was a well timed food drive in my area). I have only kept a few frozen fish fillets and eggs just in case I get homocidal around day 3! It's a matter of public safety..Wish me luck...

Just got my new surgery date moments ago.. My original date was May 23rd. I chose to change it because my husband’s is tomorrow May 16th and I wanted to be able to help him with his recovery.. So my new date is JUNE 5th!!! I start my liquid diet on June 1st. I wish all the best!! ADD ME AS A FRIEND SO WE CAN KEEP IN TOUCH

All Protein Shakes are not created equal and what may taste good/tolerable to one is going taste very different to the next person. Plus I hear that post-surgery, your taste buds may changes. The smartest thing I did was go to GNC and Vitamin Shoppe and buy several different ready to drink shakes in single servings to that I could see which I like. My favorites are the slim fast low carb which has 20 grams of protien and the Atkins advantage are my absolute favorite. Those have 15 grams. Only tolerable are the clear Isopure. Those have 40 grams of protien and I sip on one most of the day. Try not to stock up on the same too much for post surgery until you get a feel after the surgery for what you would like.

I start my two week all liquid pre-op diet tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous but excited because it means my VSG is right around the corner. I have decided to be as strict as possible, and cleaned out my pantry, fridge and freezer (there was a well timed food drive in my area). I have only kept a few frozen fish fillets and eggs just in case I get homocidal around day 3! It's a matter of public safety..Wish me luck...

Good luck. It's easier than it sounds. Just remember you're doing it for a reason :-)

Best of luck to you! I start my preop next Tuesday and have plans to clean out my kitchen this weekend.
~Amy

Started mine last week and the Protein Shakes really helped. About day six I had that homocidal behavior lol! my poor sis had a few chicken nuggets left in her plate and let's just say she values her lilfe lol!! now I'm much better at walking away and lost 12lbs but was only asked to lose 10lbs.

I start my two week all liquid pre-op diet tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous but excited because it means my VSG is right around the corner. I have decided to be as strict as possible, and cleaned out my pantry, fridge and freezer (there was a well timed food drive in my area). I have only kept a few frozen fish fillets and eggs just in case I get homocidal around day 3! It's a matter of public safety..Wish me luck...

I am getting sleeved on May 17.