Julie Latour Lewis

That is wonderful news

I also have an abnormal EKG, but went thru a neuclear stress test and everything was okay. Good luck

That's right. Slow and steady wins the race! I still have 100 lbs to go, but like you said I didnt put it on overnight. 96 lbs!!! That is awesome.

Very good. I'm at 51 lbs now, started a gym 2 x week, swimming at home, feeling very good. How about you?

I did the same thing. It was like I would never be able to eat again. I stopped three weeks out. At three weeks I began replacing one of my meals with a protein shake, then two weeks out replaced two, then the third week all liquid diet per doctors instructions. I met the 15 lbrequired me to loose, but just by the skin of my teeth. I did the one & two shakes a day to prepare myself for the all liquid week the doctor didn't require it. It did make things much easier. I stopped the food frenzie because I was afraid he wouldn't do my surgery if my liver was enlarged because of all the fat that I had consumed.

I think that I mourned alot of the foods I love when I went gluten free a couple of years ago. The only problem that I encounter is sitting down to enjoy a really good meal and after 7-10 bites I'm done! I'm like REALLY???? But feel just as satisfied like I had eaten the full portion.

Congratulations. I was sleeved on May 16th.

Yay! I can tell the excitement in your post!

My surgery was early on a Wednesday morning and I was back to work the followig Monday. I couldn't make the whole day on Monday and Tuesday, but by Wednesday was fine.

Not stupid! When I get into that size you all will hear me without even logging on to VST!!!!

Msvickee, I long for onederland also, I know that we can achieve it! I am competitive also, and just let someone tell me I can't do something......and I will want it that much more.

I got a new car this week and when I returned to work with it, a co-worker (male) said, "it's not as small as I thought it was gonna be.....I thought we would have to get some grease and a spoon and pry you out of it"!!! I was so shocked I couldn't respond.

Try Tylenol Soar Throat medication. it is liquid and it really works

I am only 6 weeks out, but I am on regular food now and have never thrown up, do not have reflux, have not had a problem with any food. I hear that the band is quiet different than the sleeve but have not had any experience with it.

I am flying in the morning and I am so nervous I bought my own seatbelt extender! I flew a few months ago and there was no way I could buckle. 40 lbs down I am not sure. I carry the majority of my weight in my behind! Can't wait for the day when I won't have to worry about things like this

That is funny, not about the phone being stolen, but the pics

Dr. Todd Worley at Willowbrook Methodist Hospital. My sister used him also and we were both pleased, and no complications.

My Rheumatologist was on board with me having the VSG. All I had to do was get off my immunosupressive drug 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, combo of Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. My biggest problem now is that I can't take prescription anti inflamatory drugs now which really helped me. I know once I loose a significant amount of weight it should really be beneficial. Good Luck

I have had a hard time with IV's being started, but have never had one put in my neck! I would have been mortified! The anesthesiologist put mine in this time. I have to say I was a little apprehensive about the IV being started. I have had trouble in the past. He deadened the sight, first stick in, the most painless I ever had.

Hi everyone, I became interested in the sleeve when my younger sister had it last November. I was happy for her and scared for me. I said that I wouldn't be jealous of her, but everytime I saw her she just looked better and more healthy. In January I was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Like a combo of Arthritis and Lupus, plus some Fibromyalgia. I decided then that I couldn't deal with this and be this heavy. My insurance doesn't pay for weight loss surgery, so I was going to be self pay. During my testing my doctor found a very large hiatal hernia, so now my insurance will be kicking in part of the surgery and hospital stay. I am four weeks out now and feel great. I am loosing somewhat slow since surgery, but I can definately tell in my clothes and even shoes. I have lost a total of 35 pounds, but lost the majority of that because I started my pre-op dieting 3 weeks before surgery. I had my surgery at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston Texas and my surgeon was Dr. Todd Worley, I would recommend him to anyone. Wonderful bedside manner, now he will put you thru the ringer in testing, but it was for my own good I know. Julie

Maybe when she sees how good you do by following the rules, she will see how much better it can be. She will end up learning by watching you! If that doesn't change her bad habbits, you have done all you can do. I am 4 weeks out and will do anything not to throw up. I am following all the rules you can bet!

Congratulations! I can feel the excitement in your post. I am so happy for you. I have only been sleeved for four weeks, can't wait to post something this exciting.

Vertically challenged for sure. Sleeved on the 16th. So far so good, just not loosing since I have been home. But really pushed the protein today and water too.