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I just keep hearing whey. I would search on the Internet. Maybe type rice protein vs whey ptotein.

Well I brought my son and nephew to the shore to crab and fish because my husband had to go out of town for work. I could not drink enough. I had a frozen strawberry popsicle, a small ice cream, and a frozen strawberry drink throughout the day. Not that much food, but as you see my body wanted liquid treats. Oh, and I had two sugar free jellos too.

I think the pain from c-sections I had earlier were different from vsg because the soreness is higher up on the vsg. I guess the lower surgery made it harder to sit up from a flat position. I was pleasantly surprised. I did hurt with the trapped gas, but the walking soon after surgery helped ease that.

Walking helped me...it really was a shuffle. Also breathing deep helped.

I had surgery June 1st. Simply put-I like naps----a lot! Good energy in the morn. for exercising---but definitely tired after lunch. I start teaching August 5th.

How did it go? I'm curious!

I believe in prayer and positive thinking!

I had a shot to help prevent blood clots. The compression sleeves on my legs that continuously pumped were a surprise when I woke up. I also kept hopping out of bed to do the "Tim Conway" shuffle up and down the hall. (Carol Burnett Show) My mother and husband were worried, but I had done my research. I was ready. The few days of discomfort were well worth the start of this journey! 3 weeks out 33 pounds down

It makes the little bit of food I eat feel like more! Weird I know, but I want the amount to mean something. Taste is important because I sure don't want volume!

I was tired of being tired. My feet, knees, and back were killing me. I never could exercise or eat right for a long enough period to feel better. I am 18 days post op and I have been walking 2 miles every morning for 8 days straight. I feel so much better. I noticed my face and feet first. The unhealthy swollen look is gone in those two places. I have done something great for me. My insurance would not cover the surgery so we paid. No regrets!

I used the "I've had surgery" to explain at a recent brunch why I really needed to order a cup of Soup off the menu rather than pay $22 for a brunch buffet. My doctor gave me a card to keep in my wallet to explain that because of my recent surgery I should be allowed to order off the12 and under kid menu. I haven't used it yet, but I will if it means I will be a HEALTHY THIN woman! Oh and I have thought about packing ziploc bags/containers in my car for my leftovers. I am tired of the waste of carryout boxes!!!!

I was sleeved June 1st. I have told no one other than my husband, 15 and 16 yr old children, mother, and sister. I do not want people talking about me. I do not need need negative, jealous people watching me. I might tell when I'm ready---probably after I have lost all the weight. Almost three weeks after surgery and I have lost 33 pounds. My appetite has changed. Daily I realize how I used to eat because of mental hunger and not physical hunger. I feel so much better with just this amount of weight gone. Walking is so much more fun. I need to work on my flexibility and can't wait to get started on making my body stronger.

It will get better. It is unreal how much food is pushed in front of us. I am 16 days out and I am happy to say that food does taste different! I treat it differently. I am happy that I start feeling uncomfortable when I have had too much. And too much is "nothing" and I am so happy! I explained it to the dr at my 2 week post-op Food is just mental now...not really physical. As I keep dropping pounds I will no longer desire food. I know I have found the next best thing to having my mouth wired shut.

I loved your story. What a great doctor for showing his emotions and let you know how proud he was of you.

Good job!

I will have the surgery June 1st. I became aware of my cankle proble about a month ago. I can't wait for them to go away!

Dr. Bellanger will perform my surgery on June 1st. I have only heard good things about him! Glad to see more posted here!