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I drink coffee my surgeon said don't stop drinking it I could have it as soon as I got home from hospital it was a saving grace to be honest it was my treat and that can't be a bad thing it's better than donuts choc bars and cakes lollies
I love coffee I have up to 3 a day myself and I'm almost 1 year out and at goal

I'm curious -- did your doctor tell you that? I weighed 400 pounds when I began my journey, and I didn't lose 30 pounds in the first month.
What kind of medical professional tells patients that kind of thing? Seriously.

Yes, I hit the stall around 3 weeks but again at 6 weeks. I'm now 7.5 weeks out and my weight hasn't changed since beginning of week 6. Actually, it went up a few pounds which really had me stressing. Now it's back to where it was, but hopefully it will start going down again!

You're right it will get easier but only if you really stick to your diet. I encourage you to use the first two years to turn what you consider today as your diet into "just how you eat now". It's a lifestyle change for sure. I did it by staying totally focused on Protein. If I was going to eat it had to be protein first. That helped because after some protein I was always full.
You will get to have the things you love again but if your anything like me you might not want them after you change your eating habits or a small amount will satisfy you. I was a Pasta junkie!!! I barley eat it now by choice and when I do a few bites is plenty.
My stomach, I've been very disciplined about not stuffing myself so I feel it's still very small. I eat probably 1-1.5 cups of food at a time. I think it's the best part. Small amounts avoid me from getting into trouble even when I don't make the best choices.
Good luck in your journey. This can be life changing if you do the work. And it's soooo worth all the work.
Best wishes!!!!

Thank you! Luckily my skin isn't as saggy as it could have ended up being but this is definitely a flattering photo in that regard haha. My upper thighs and around my belly button have little skin aprons from the weight loss. I don't exercise nearly as much as I should--probably 1-2x per week--and a standard day for me is probably about 75-95g protein, 50-60g fat, 10-20g carb. I only have a shake if I'm under 75g protein, but usually it comes from food, lots of meat in my diet. I just came out of a 2 month long stall, I thought I had just completely stopped losing weight but then had a whoosh of weight loss this week. How's your Water intake? Increasing water was the only real difference I made when my stall broke, not sure if it's coincidence or not. Best of luck and no need to be sorry for the questions, I'm happy to answer anything I can

I am in the exact same boat and it's depressing me. Sleeved 6/30, had a hard time with shakes the first couple days. Down 10.6 pounds, 4 of which I gained due to the swelling of surgery and now I have no problem at all getting all three Protein Shakes down, I had a cup of broth, 1/2 cottage cheese, no sugar added fudgsicle, and all my Water. No problem at all. I'm starting to wonder if my Dr didn't sleeve me at all [emoji17]

Everyone is different, I never had nausea either or any other complications and I am losing just fine. It also took me a week to lose the 9 pounds I gained in the hospital... keep it up!

For the first month and a half after surgery my back hurt so badly. Figured out it was because I wasn't using my abs as I should and all the stress went to my back. It does get better!

I was so excited about my vsg but getting jittery today, my surgery date is June 29,I am a DFW TX mom of 2, I'd like a buddy to help support along the way. Any Texas female sleevers?? I've wanted this for 2 years.

Not really any Advice but my surgery is tomorrow and I feel weird emotions to

I was so excited, I wanted this! Now the day is tomorrow and I'm extremely nervous. Not sure why, but I'm having lots of weird emotions.
Any advice?

Woah! Surgery completed successfully! I've been knocked out most ofthe day, so I'm just getting to respond.
Here's a few tips, Ive learned thus far:

1. BRING LIP BALM
2. MUST HAVE THE GAS STRIOS
3. DON'T FORGET A ROBE, UNLESS YOU LIKE TO SHOW YOUR BUTT...LOL
4. WALK, WALK, AND THEN WALK SOME MORE. THIS TECHNIQUE PLUS THE GAS STRIPS...PRICELESS.
5. Try to RELAX...although easier said than done. ..

My pain is minimal for now. I've been sipping on hot Water, cold water and my beloved ice chips. No hungry craving.
Maybe I'll admit, I was worried for nothing.

Good luck to each of you!

Welcome to the club! I'm glad everything went smoothly.

Good luck!

My surgery day is Tomorrow...June 28th.... I report to the hospital at 7 am.

Okay so yes very much in pain right now and dehydrated. But I'm doing really well. It honestly feels like I did a hard work out and my stomach is sore. The nurses are shocked at how well I'm walking around and say how it doesn't look like I had surgery. So that's good! I'm very blessed and happy everything went well! No regrets!

PS: weight loss doesn't include the extra 175 lbs of soon to be ex lol
So total I count is 293 lbs

I was so excited about my vsg but getting jittery today, my surgery date is June 29,I am a DFW TX mom of 2, I'd like a buddy to help support along the way. Any Texas female sleevers?? I've wanted this for 2 years.

Swallow test done! Waiting on results then I get some water!! Woooo

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I'm silently freaking out , anxious and my stomach hurts haha, maybe it knows something's up.
I can't believe it's finally here.
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Search for Hair loss on this site. There are tons of posts. Make sure you are taking your Vitamins. You can try Biotin pills, liquid, Shampoo, or other things that others have posted. For me, I lost hair I could not afford to loose until about month 10, which ironically is when the weight loss came to a screetching halt. I am 14 months out now and can see lots of 3 to 4 inch hairs growing back. My opinion is that the weight loss is so worth it. I know it sucks, but your hair will grow back. Be strong. It is temporary.

I was sleeved on 10th of May. If you feel gassy try GasX strips. Dissolves in seconds and you'll feel better quickly. Let it dissolve under your tongue if you can.

Hi love!!! I am living life!! I am soo much better. I feel amazing! Surgery was May 11, 2017 & I'm down 30 pounds. It doesn't hurt when I eat or drink anymore.

Dr Frenzel

Someone in my support group was sleeved on a Monday and returned the next Monday. Her job was at a desk I'm pretty sure though but I hope this helps!