SarSmyle

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Hi! Like all of the above comments, everyone has a slightly different experience. I could only take tiny sips for the first two weeks. Then Regular sips. I'm at 4 1// weeks Out now and I can take one gulp (not chugging yet for sure) followed by regular sips without problems. Also, can drink 16 oz in 1 hr while walkin on treadmill with no problems (walking seems to make the liquids go down easier). Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

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Wow- you look great! Congratulations!

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

Congratulations! Welcome to the other side! Enjoy the ride....

I bought a juicer recently. I have given up soda completely and am looking for other liquids to drink besides Water and shakes... What have you juiced so far? Also, I have diabetes and will have to watch my blood sugars with the natural sugar that is in fruits and veggies... But will check my finger sticks regularly. -Sarah

Hi everyone! I can't believe one month has already passed. It has been quite a challenging month, but it has been well-worth every minute! I had my VSG on July 30th 2012. I have lost a grand total of 17.4 pounds on one month, and 24.2 pounds from my highest weight in August 2011... Amazingly, I have lost a total of 17 1/2 inches! (I still can't quite believe this)... I have removed more than half the clothing in my closet because it was just too big (again, that is a rare occurrence for me!)... Most importantly, I have been OFF my diabetic medications (I was on Metformin 1000 mg twice a day) and my BP medications (I was on Atacand 16 mg once a day) since the surgery - I am so very thankful for this... ) Here are some photos (the images on the left of each photo are from one day pre-op, and the images on the right of each photos are from today): I hope I am posting these correctly... food in the portions that I used to enjoy), but it has also been one of the MOST important, valuable, and healthy things I have ever done for myself so far - it has changed my life in a matter of weeks and I have been thankful ever since I did it that I made the decision to move forward... Thanks to everyone here for having the courage to share their stories, their humor, and their encouragement! -Sarah

Glad to read this post... Looking forward to a few bites of satay, bulgogi, kalbi, etc... But will take it slow (only in 4th week and still on soft/mushy)... Wish you safe travels! -Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks for posting all the suggestions! Very helpful... Sent from my iPhone using VST