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Before 375
Now 243

Yay one month post op and down 25 that's inclusive of 2 week liquid but still .. I am happy

I know I'm jumping the gun since I'm only 16 days post op but I'm super proud of what I have done and I want to share! I have lost 60lbs since the 4th of July and I'm down 20 since surgery!
PS This is my first time loading pics so odds are it won't work

Hey Pam, glad everything is going alright with you. I am so glad Vanderbilt does not make us go on extreme liquids pre and post. So many on here had to do liquids two weeks before and two weeks after. Wow, not sure I could've done that. I go to Vandy tomorrow for check up. scales say I have lost 10 pounds. Yea.....

I had my surgery two months ago today. I feel amazing. I have lost 42lbs. I feel amazing.

I am so glad that this wasn't just me. I was sleeved on the 23 of October. I can't go to sleep. Last night I tossed and turned to about 5 in the morning. Tomorrow I have an appointment with my Doctor. That is my first question. I need my sleep. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Hey Pam, glad everything is going alright with you. I am so glad Vanderbilt does not make us go on extreme liquids pre and post. So many on here had to do liquids two weeks before and two weeks after. Wow, not sure I could've done that. I go to Vandy tomorrow for check up. scales say I have lost 10 pounds. Yea.....

Loving this thread! My favorite thus far is the one I posted about last week. I can no longer buy my clothes from the woman's department at Kohl's. I now can shop in the regular sizes.

I have a fatty liver, too, and had NO pre-op diet. Not even a bowel cleanse the night before!
I did not have a CT scan.
I did not have an endoscopy.
I had my pre-op appointment 3 weeks before surgery, but it was due to MY scheduling issues!
So, if this is just "this is a huge life-changing surgery" nerves, then just do what he says. If it's "I don't trust this guy" nerves, run like hell!
If your gut has you questioning the surgeon, then you should listen and make an appt with another doctor.

I am about 2 months out and I am not losing very much. My surgeon's office has pretty much flaked out on me. I went back to get some guidance about what I need to be eating and got "Protein is preferable, but just do the best you can." I am about to drive myself crazy over this. I weigh every day (I know--bad idea--spare the lectures please) and I am losing basically nothing. I know some people lose slower than others, but I am pretty sure I am not eating right since I really have no idea what I should be eating. I don't have a nutritionist, and the surgeon's office is zero help. I have decided to find out what I need to eat daily, follow it, and trust that the results will come. So, if anyone is willing to help me out by passing along your surgeon's suggestions about the following I would really appreciate it.....
Grams of Protein daily?
Grams of carbs daily?
Ounces of Water daily?
Daily exercise?
Number of meals daily?
Any other guidelines about living with the sleeve?
Thanks in advance!

36 year old mom of 3 (19, 10, & 5). I live in Northeast Mississippi. My surgery is scheduled for October 23rd & I can't wait!

Yes, I was on Clear Liquids only the day before my surgery... It went just fine