Joisey01

Today is also day 1 for me , started my liquid diet however my surgeon requires only 3 Protein Shakes a day ... so far day one not so bad , Surgery date 9/17.... Good luck to us both

If that is a side effect of the sleeve surgery, I want two surgeries! I turned gray when I was 21. It would be wonderful to be an awesome auburn again!
Either way, it's all good. I just want off my meds. If I get a bonus hair color change in the process, I won't complain!!!

I know I've already commented. I saw the two new pictures you posted. Don't you just feel AMAZING? Aren't you truly proud of your success? I don't even know you, but I would hug you and tell you that I'm proud of you!
I have my surgery on the 20th. You are a huge inspiration to me to make it through this liquid diet. It's not horrible, but I've had my moments.
Thank you for posting!

Day 1 of the pre-op liquid diet wasn't horrible. As a general rule, the Protein shakes are easy for me to tolerate. This brand, the doctor requires us to use since it will give the same results for shrinking the liver for every single patient. The smell of this Protein is really hard to take. I've got the vanilla brand so that I can add a variety of flavors. No matter what I have added for flavor has not helped one bit.
I got 3 shakes in so far. Need to get 2 more in before bed. I have all of my Fluid requirements in already, but will continue to sip for the rest of the evening. I have some Jello in the fridge and popsicles in the freezer.
I WILL DO THIS!

Fantabulously beautiful! What a great job! Congratulations!

Pnemonia cleared up on blood thinners the next 6 months but I am leaving the hospital 21lbs lighter and get to start enjoying my new life vs. being held hostage at Mercy! Yay!!!

I have been pretty adamant that I was not going to throw up. For one, my tummy is still so sore that it hurts to laugh or cough or anything so I knew throwing up would be painful. Secondly, I have all of you wonderful people to learn from. I told my husband that I have read over and over again how people eat to much or drink to much and get sick and that I would avoid that at all costs because I knew from your mistakes what not to do.
Yep...that is true, but clearly not enough for me. I woke up early this morning (my first day home alone bc my hubby went back to work today) and I went downstairs to make me some coffee with Protein. As I was making it I had this really empty nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach and I had a sudden urge for something to drink. I felt like if I didn't drink something right then I would be sick. So, I grabbed a bottle of Water and proceeded, stupidly I might add, drink the Water as if I were a normal person. Ha. I took probably two regular size drinks instead of "sips" and I paid for it. Within a minute I was standing over the sink regurgitating.
I realize this isn't the most glamorous post, but I felt like it was a good lesson learned for a Monday morning. If there was any question in my mind as to whethe or not my surgeon actually cut me, I got my answer this morning.
Happy Monday!

Who else is going tomorrow? Yikes! Tomorrow!!!

Work it out girl! I am 3 weeks post op myself. with the 2 week pre surgery I'm down 52 pounds in 5 weeks. I am praying that week 4 will heal my stomach more. It has been "finicky" to say the VERY least...but I knew that this came with it. I go back to work tomorrow and spent this evening trying to find clothes to fit...since I kept it all..I had to go back 3 years in the walkin to find some that fit, which is a very good feeling.
I pray the swelling goes down...I am tired of eating the same things over and over!
You are inspiring me!!

My nutritionist said to get Protein drinks/powders that have most of their protein from whey. She also said to avoid the drinks Scaredoftheunknown identified. In addition, she really pushed plain yogurt, the kind without the fruit in it, and said it doubles as a Fluid. I have taken a fierce liking to Fage 2% plain yogurt which has 23 grams of protein per cup. The Fage tastes like sour cream, so some do not like it.

You are already breaking it - it takes time but eventually the craving WILL subside. Take it from one who quit a 28 year 2 pack a day smoking habit, and a serious diet coke and coffee addiction prior to my own surgery. I just keep telling myself it is something i used to do. I never want to go through having to quit any of these things again - that idea alone helps me when I get cravings for the stuff i should not have.
My NUT says that drinking carbonated beverages is one of the most detrimental things you can do post WLS - I have even heard that some docs recommend it to stretch out your sleeve when you want to eat more (i.e. stop losing).

Was sleeved on 8/27. I wore a pair of size 18 shorts (snugly) to the hospital that morning. Yesterday I bought a pair of size 14 dress pants that fit perfect. I'm so excited!! Life is GOOD!!!

What are your shakes called? Brand?

So, I'm almost 12 weeks post-op, and I'm noticing that my hair color is changing. I've been about 80% grey for several years (yeah...I'm not old enough to be that grey....tell me something I DON'T already know..LOL), and my grey hair is now turning light brown!! WTF??? LOL
I know many people have commented that the hair that regrown, after hair-loss, has been different colors, different textures, curly instead of straight, etc....but, this isn't regrowth! This is long hair....that's been in my head a long while!
Has anyone else noticed this??
Laura

I'm sorry this happened to you. Posting the information about your weight on Facebook is asking for inquiries. It doesn't go along with your desire to have only a select few know about the surgery.
Your father is definitely wrong, but there is nothing to be done about it now.

I do the same as SunnyCox stated. I tell people I eat less and exercise more, which is not a lie.

I would say, "I lost weight by eating less and exercising." This is the truth. I wouldn't elaborate further. Don't lie but don't be direct. Then, I would have a talk with your dad.

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I teach Sunday School and our decoration theme is "games" and the theme of our whole unit is "choices" encouraging the kids to make good choices because the choices we make have long lasting effects. I also think this can and does apply for us! plus,I just think it's cute. Lol

No pre-op diet required which I would have thought he would want me on for at least 2 day prior. I know a lot of people are on liquid diets for about 2 weeks. I think I am going to do one anyways.

As soon as it's safe to do the surgery do it! I got mine out at the same time as the VSG- had been suffering for too long with gallstones.

I am in my 6th month of medically supervised weightless. I alot has changed for me.
We met our in-laws at Olive Garden (not a place we frequent). I was proud of myself for eating two smaller serving of salad, no bread and half a bowl of Soup. This was not an easy feat given I DO NOT have a good relationship with my in laws and I am an emotional eater.
I feel so proud!!
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Day 1 of the pre-op liquid diet wasn't horrible. As a general rule, the Protein shakes are easy for me to tolerate. This brand, the doctor requires us to use since it will give the same results for shrinking the liver for every single patient. The smell of this Protein is really hard to take. I've got the vanilla brand so that I can add a variety of flavors. No matter what I have added for flavor has not helped one bit.
I got 3 shakes in so far. Need to get 2 more in before bed. I have all of my Fluid requirements in already, but will continue to sip for the rest of the evening. I have some Jello in the fridge and popsicles in the freezer.
I WILL DO THIS!

New to the post op section of the boards! Was sleeved 9/4 by Dr. Kim in Dallas. Everything went great, had some bleeding from the incision they pull the stomach out of that wouldn't stop. Finally got that stopped with pressure bandages (OUCH!!!), and was released around noon today. Able to keep drinking fluids, and having minimal nausea, and slight pain. Most pain is from the incision that wouldn't stop bleeding. Happy to be on the "loser bench"!! :-)
Robyn

I hated going to the gym, at first. What made it better, was I put on headphones, with some really upbeat music, and lip synced to every song! I'm in my own little world, if someone chooses to judge me, I know that they have NO IDEA where I started, and how much weight I have lost.
Most people are so concerned with themselves, that they are not judging you. They may have something, that you don't even notice, that they feel you are judging because it is so noticeable to them.
Plus...the endorphin rush after a good workout, is AMAZING!!

Went to the office this morning and saw the other surgeon since my surgeon is in surgery today. She thinks my left side abdominal pain is being caused by the stitch that's in there that closed the trocar site and when I move and use that muscle its rubbing and irritating that area. She gave me a injection of local so that will help for a couple of days. She answered all of my questions and was wonderful! She reviewed what I've been eating (mostly some pureeds since I was scared to advance to softs) and said I'm not eating enough (which I new). She said these next couple of days (while the local is working) increase my pureeds and introduce soft foods to see if it's the muscle or my sleeve. I feel so much better and assured! AND I've lost 40lbs since Aug 1st just wanted to update incase this info can help someone else.