Sherry77

Thinking of you :-). I know you are in good hands! I had mine done at AB on a Monday at 11:30am with dr. Rantis as well.

Good Luck! Are you having the procedure done at Alexian Bros or St. Alexus?

I love Whole Foods. I go there for the free range chicken and beef. The increased price for animal cruelty free products is worth it.

Chicago burbs

Current weight 220 Down 11 lbs

I was 10 days late after surgery. I think it's normal.

This is a great article thanks

I too recommend this one. It was an easy yet very informative read.

I have 2 boxers (think they are lap dogs). I was so afraid they were going to jump on me unexpectedly.

Seriously? Oh no don't tell me this :-). I bet your losing inches though.

I too was able to shower the next day. Steri strips kept incisions dry.

I hired a personal trainer today. Interested in hearing from others that have a personal trainer. Do you notice a boost in your weight loss?

Veggies are hard to digest.

Read in another post, this is unhealthy for your sleeve. On occasion I eat a bit too much and this causes this reaction. What are some of the risks of throwing up. I am 8 weeks out. Thanks all :-)

I quit before surgery then 1 month out I started again. I have cut down a lot however I do buy the occasional pack. It is so hard.

Ok ladies here is another good one I just finished. "He Loves Lucy". By: Susan Donovan. This is about a woman who loses 100lbs in a year.

I was at the end of mine when I had my procedure done. When the hospital nurse called with all the pre-op instructions a few days before she said wear a pad no tampons. You will be fine :-). Good luck.

The crazy thing is, since I can't tolerate much of it.... That is all I crave. Lol.

Get too full with 3 bites of salad ugghh

I found the following answer via bing: http://medicsalertbracelets.com/do-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-surgery-vsg-patients-need-to-wear-a-medical-alert-id/

I am only 7 weeks post op, but here is is a before and update on progress.