miminyekye

How are all the July sleevers doin just wondering I had mine done Monday the 23rd down 21lbs hell yeah and stopped smoking harder than eating so hope everyone else on the sleeve team is doin well too god bless

I was sleeved July 2nd - and I LOVE to read about what people are eating on e a regular day. I am horrible about counting calories....but my goal is 60g-70g of Protein a day! I also despise most Protein shakes, and only grab one if rushed or can't be avoided! So please share what you had today - I would love it!!
Breakfast -
one scrambled egg, slice of canadian bacon
lunch -
3 oz crab cake (recipe has been posted in the recipe section) with tablespoon of guacamole
dinner -
3 oz roasted chicken breast with Thai green sauce (blended pablano and jalapeno peppers)
Lots of Water and 12 oz G2 grape gatorade!
snack - one jalapeno string cheese
I am loving this life!!!!

Well hello! I am getting so excited and nervous about my vsg on Monday!! Any words of advice, what your surgical experience was like, or encouraging support welcome. Looking forward to meeting some nice friends on here. BTW, who are they kidding with this pre-surgical Fluid diet?!? If I could just do this, I wouldn't need the surgery! Already missing food...

I've lost over 120 lbs in a year and finally have a couple pictures to show the difference. The after shots are from my recent bike trip to Sturgis, South Dakota and the Black Hills. All I can say is I feel great!!

When I popped my head in months ago, there was maybe one July sleever, now there are plenty. It's exciting anywho, how much have you lost so far? Include your date.
If you like you can add me to my sleeve Facebook page in my signature. Don't forget to pm me with your VST name.
July 30 was my surgery, and I'm ten pounds down.

I fully understand your feelings of doubt. I had it right up the day before sugery. I did not discuss it with anybody except wife and even she waffled back on forth on my decision but she supported and is being strong for me. She also knows that it is my body and my choice and she respected that. Regardless of it being our choice we do need to factor in our spouses thoughts we love our spouse and want to stay together forever. So I had my surgery alone in Mexico today August 10. As I lay in bed recovering I am very happy(drugs with my decision and she is happy for me. We used Skype several times today. It is your decision and just be patient with yourself . I was very nervous all the way up until they put me under anesthesia . No regrets now 12 hrs later.

One week here. Used a pillow under my belly and went on all fours. All good :-)

I'm not a medical person in any way but I can give you my opinion.
You have a small pouch for your food. If you drink while you eat, you will eat less than you should simply because there is no room for both.
It has been my experience that if I have something to drink with my food, I am more likely to get the slimies. Or if I drink too soon after I eat, I get hungry again sooner and don't feel as good. My guess is that the food needs to stay in your sleeve for a while to absorb some of the nutrients. But this is just my experience.
I have started having a few ice chips if I need something to cool off the spiciness of something.
I am curious as to why as well, I mean the medical reason for it.
Shae

I started 6 days ago on my liquid diet. Today I am doing better, had a day or two of not feeling really good. Lightheaded, aches, and mild headache. I am having trouble getting in my calories so far but I will work on improving in the next few days. the hunger does subside, very much. I am still looking for a Protein Shake that I really like. I think the whey Protein tastes different than soy protein. Not liking any of them right now!

Girl....you'll have a story to tell when your feeling better ( and you WILL feel better sister!). You must be one tough chick to go through all that and still come out fighting! Take it easy it does get better!

I felt the same way the first week it was very hard I questioned my decision I cried I was so weak and had no energy but it gets better :-) I'm now going into my third week and can have mushies and it only gets better from here on out hang in there and try some Vitamin Water and get those vitimins in it will help u feel better and have more energy.

So sorry to hear you are having a rough time. I'm 11 days out, and would be lying if I said I haven't had some thoughts of remorse (b/c I'm addicted to food and will miss the old days) but hang in there. Let your body heal and it should get better. Can you walk? Try walking short distances several times a day and see if that helps with the gas. God Bless!

Well ... the first week or so you are mainly losing Water weight, so that is most likely most of what you already say. Now, we're moving on to losing actual fat and/or muscle, which will be a little slower. Your body is also in a bit of shock, so, just keep doing what your medical team advised and all will go well.
Also, stay off the scale for a month. Your body is going to be going crazy and the scale measures weight, not fat. Measure yourself for the best gauge.

I am so sorry you had such a horrid first day. Glad Dr Braverman set you straight.
Remember to sip often (I used a shot glass of g2 gatorade) every 15 minutes to get in that all important liquids to stay hydrated. Hydration and rest above all else.
Hugs to you!

awesome. it's always good to see sleevers close by. Im in Nebraska, about 3 1/2 hours from denver. Sleeve date is end of sept early october, hopefully the earlier one, im too anxious. Work ur sleeve!

Had sleeve surgery JULY 2nd!! I called it my independence day!! I've struggled with weight problems all my life it seems... Although looking back at my pre- mommie years, I wasn't half bad. For the last 13 years I've started a diet every Monday it seems - rarely made it past lunch before I was off of my " diet ". Making the decision to have wls was not easy... I'd been successful losing weight on WW- but gained the 36 pounds back over about a years time. I'd reached my highest weight ever of 250, and absolutely hated looking at myself in the mirror- I started buying xxl - something I resisted for years. It got to the point that I was looking at pictures of myself over the years n all I saw was me - overweight. It really made me realize how long I'd been struggling with this weight. My 20's 30's n now I'm 42- I decided the second half of my life would be different - boy did my family offer resistance - I was disappointed they didn't support my decision. They kept saying I look good , suggested that I try diet again... I got to the point that I cried , but I did not relent. I've loss 15 pounds since my pre-op diet, which I started one week prior to my surgery date. I can't say enough how excited I am about my decision!!

Congrats, I was sleeved on June 19th.
Littlebits

Congrats to u all.... I am scheduled to be sleeved in December. I have been so inspired by the stories on VST and am going to take these few months before surgery to prepare myself for this great change to come in life. God Bless...

I drink all of my Protein Shake first thing in the morning. Usually takes me about an hour to get it all down. Then, I switch to Water or Decaf unsweet tea/coffee. Later in the day I will usually have a strained Soup or broth. So far I have been able to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day (walking on the treadmill). I'm just always tired and wishing I was sleeping instead. I still force myself to do what is needed. I was just wondering if I am going to get out of this funk? I am so sick of being on liquids. Uugh.
Thanks for all the advise! I will try to do more.