kromrider

I started at 395. I have lost 130+ pounds and I am not yet 6 months out. At first I was having this proceedure done as part one of a DS. Since I have lost the amount of weight that I have and I continue to lose, we are hoping that this will be my only surgery. I have no regrets and aside from a occational reflux (I suffered from reflux prior to my weight loss surgery) I do not have any side affects. For me this was the best thing i could have ever done. If you have any specific questions send my a PM.

Have the surgery in NYC. It will be worth the travel.

I think I will allways be obsessesd with food

I also have no regrets. I just wish I did it sooner!

I am impressed by the knowledge of our posters. Thank you!

I am 4 months out and have lost over 100 pounds. I was hanging at around 98 - 99 pounds and then the weight loss started again. I am feeling better every day!

I had my three month check in today with Dr. Pomp. I have lost 97 pounds, gone down 14 points on the bmi scale, lost 12" around my waist gone from a tight 4x shirt to a 2x shirt. All of my blood work was normal and I feel fantastic. I got my sleeve as the first part of a two stage DS. I am hoping that the sleeve is the only surgery that i will need. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner!

I just got cleared for salad today at my three month check up. I am actually looking forward to having one!

I like the triabal butterfly

Congrats Tif! That is really quite an accomplishment. You are an inspiration.

I am also in need of a knee replacement. Before my sleeve surgery I was in pain mostly every day. About two weeks after surgery I had a cortisone shot and five weekly shots of Hyalgan. Right now I have no pain at all. I am walking at least 2 miles a day. I am also using an elliptical machine that has helped me build strength in my knee and its great exercise. I am 46 years old so I need to wait as long as I can before I get my knee replaced. My doctor said that weight loss is the best way for me to put the surgery off.

I think the people that know I have had the surgery see my weight loss but do not say anything, almost like i am cheating by having surgery. Like a baseball player who is on steroids. Its a weird thing. My wife definitely notices and my daughter can get her hands to touch when she hugs me. most importantly i can see it!

Hi I am new to the form and I am scheduled for my VSG on September 3, 2009 with Dr Pomp in NYC. Over the last two weeks I have really been eating out of controll. I treat every meal like it might be my last. no matter what i do I can't seem to get a handle on it. Anyone have any sugestions?

My nutritionist told me that "last meal" eating is normal. I did really did not do all that much damage and now 7 weeks after my sleeve I am doing fine.

I am afrain not to measure my foods! I have a weight watchers scale and I weigh everything.

Your initial consultations should be covered either way. Mine was. Once the surgeon tries to get approval for a VSG thats when the fight starts. I was lucky they approved mine on the first try.

Todays eating: B 8 oz of skim milk Vitamins and meds L 4 whole wheat crackers 2 oz of boars head chicken breast G2 whole bottle while walking D 2 oz corn beef cooked in crock pot 1/4 cup turnup vitamins and meds Super whey Protein shot mixed with crystal light 16 oz 16 oz Water hot tea with skim milk 585C 63P 70W

I like eggs. I usually eat 1 scrambled egg cooked soft. I either add 1 slice of FF cheese or 1oz ham. I get fresh brown eggs and they are a nice treat! I almost forgot I fry them in smart balance light. About 1 teaspoon. Adds a nice flavor.

Hi Tara: I was sleeved on September 3rd. I had some very bad gas pains that i felt in my shoulder. The nurses said this is pretty typical. By the time i left the hospital I was fine. I did not have a drainage tube. Good luck on your surgery

B 8oz glass of skim milk anti-depressent weekly Vitamin d Calcium and mult vitamin oh yeah antibiotic for my dog bite. 20oz Powerade zero L 1/2 thomas select toasted 1 tsp mayo 1 thin slice ham 1 thin slice turkey 16 oz hot tea 16oz Water D 3oz lean pork chop cut small with gravy only ate 2/3s tried some string Beans maybe three i was full. 1.5 mile walk with my daughter 12 hot tea 1/2 thomas select toasted 1 tsp smart balance 1 cup skim milk anti-depressent weekly calcium and mult vitamin antibiotic for my dog bite. 512c 51gp

I am glad that you posted. I have not been able to get much past the protien on my plate. I the past I have taken psyllium husk as a fiber suppliment. I e-mailed my PA to see if it was okay to go back to them. I am trying to get in the fluids but it can be tough. I hope you are feeling better!

Welcome! I have always been very good at losing weight but not so good at keeping it off. Now that I am sleeved I hope to beable to keep it off forever. I will not be easy but this is the best tool for long term success.