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Hi all, I was sleeved on June 14th. Prior to surgery riding had become a chore & I couldn't do much under saddle! And trying to find a dressage saddle to fit ALL my curves was quite a challenge. I'm happy to report I rode my pony for the 2nd time ever & first time post op & it was fabulous!!! I had so much fun & did not get out of breath at all!! I can't wait to see how I feel when I get closer to my goal...I've decided a new saddle will be my present to myself. Very excited. I'll post pics when I'm on my laptop. I'd love to connect w/any vsg horseback riders out there & hear your stories!

Was sleeved June 14th at Abington Hospital in PA w/Dr G. I started out at 5'3" weighing 229 lbs & am currently 167.2. I'm feeling great! I had about a 3 week stall due to sickness/acid issues/starvation mode but I saw the scale start to move a little more!! Can't wait! So, according to my starting weight I am down approx 62 lbs in a little less than 3 months! =) Super excited! How are YOU ALL doing?? What are you eating?? Are you exercising? I've been very active BUT not exercising due to lack of time! Really wish I could/would....that's my new goal!

I waited 4 weeks. Best wishes!!

The same thing happened to me! I was in a riding accident in December & had an L1 fx. I think my weight had a lot to do w/the fracture & I've been VERY hesitant about getting on another horse for that reason.

Haha! You should ride again! It's unbelievable how much more enjoyable it is now!!

I'm quite content to be down to 1 pony & 2 minis =) (closer to the ground haha).

That's awesome!! When I was at my heaviest I considered selling my Warmblood to get a heavier draft horse but I knew then I wouldn't lose the weight & it still wasn't fair to the horse to have so much weight on its back. I rescued a 14.1h pony from a slaughter pen last September. I had no plans to keep her but I ended up keeping her & am making it my goal to keep riding her I'm down to 192....still heavy for a pony but I'm not doing anything excessive & shes not complaining =)

I missed riding a lot...I felt my weight was interfering w/my position & I was so uncomfortable riding started to be a chore...I ended up stopping for a while but I'm do excited now to be cleared to ride & to be losing weight making it so much easier!! Best of luck to you in your journey!

That's so exciting! I can't wait to lose more weight & boost my confidence even more. I was a pretty confident rider before I gained all the weight & then my confidence took a huge hit. It was a big step for me to get on my green pony & she took good care of me =)

Thank you & best of luck with your surgery!!! It was the best decision I ever made =)

Great idea! I was sleeved June 14th & heading into 2nd week of purée. Had a hard time getting in my protein yesterday---was running around until 10:00pm & had forgotten to bring my shake mix so having a shake for breakfast as I type this! I'm feeling pretty good....trying to keep up on fluids especially in this HOTTTT 100+ degree weather we're having! Just got on the scale today & I'm down from 229 to 200.2 =). I wish everyone success! This forum has been very helpful/encouraging on some cloudy days!

Hello all, I start the purée phase tomorrow *cant wait* and am looking for some low carb recipes or suggestions. Thanks!

Great idea!! While the full liquid phase is limiting for me I can't wait to " try" some recipes for the purée phase! Will def help to have everything in one spot. Thanks!

I was sleeved last Thursday and had been enjoying the daily weight loss until yesterday when I didn't lose anything and am UP a pound today! (now i realize it might not be a big deal to some but it is to me.....i didnt go throigh this to gain weight back!). Not sure if it's my body going into starvation mode or what it is.....I've been trying to eat properly but I have a hard time getting in ENOUGH calories. My protein has been sufficient....2 protein shakes (40g/per) plus food. Breakfast I usually have half cup if lucky of cream Of wheat w/coconut milk, snack protein drink, 1/4 cream soup 1/4 coconut milk for lunch, protein drink for dinner & plain Greek yogurt/coconut milk for dinner....feeling really discouraged today. I realize I'm just a week out and HAVE lost weight but why the GAIN? My calories are barely 500/day if that depending what I eat! Any suggestions appreciated. Im going to try & walk more but it's going to be 100 degrees today so might not get too far today!

I was sleeved Thursday and by Sunday i started full liquids for 12 days as ordered. Like I said, was just having an emotional morning . Good luck with your journey!

I use Nu-Tek Pro 5 chocolate. I like it.

ImGodsent, My surgeon has me on a full liquid diet for the first 2 weeks. Ive been eating... **creamed soups (I like to eat as organic as possible & I found pacific natural foods has a yummy cream of chicken soup & a cream of celery I'm going to try today **plain Greek yogurt w/coconut milk added **plain Campbell's tomato soup...any of the cream of tomato soups irritate my sleeve...& have more fat than I liked **cream of wheat w/coconut milk added...stevia for a little sweetness **pro 5 protein shakes-2/day at 32g protein each Hope this helps a little...good luck! There's lots of great suggestions/topics on this forum!

Thank you all. I think I'm just going through an emotional morning.

Hi all, I have surgery scheduled for tomorrow & I mis-read my paperwork thinking I was able to thin down applesauce for a full liquid diet..,,I just re-read the paperwork and feel like the biggest idiot ever!!!! Anyone have experience with this??? Surgery is scheduled for 10:15 tomorrow morning. Will they have to postpone surgery???

Thank you for the responses, ladies! Trust me....it wasn't a conscious decision! Lol!