mom2five

Yes! It feels wonderful!

Well, I had 150 to lose, so I split it up into more manageable chunks. My next mini goal is 75 pounds lost. At that point, I will be halfway to my ultimate goal! I can't wait! :-)

Two of my mini goals are to lose 50 lbs and to have less than 100 to lose. As of this morning, I have lost 51 pounds and I have 98 to go! I'm really excited! I am 9 weeks out from surgery and it was the best decision I've ever made. I can't wait to lose the rest of my weight! :-)

At two weeks, I was unable to eat even half an ounce of anything. I've always had great restriction. Now, at 9 weeks out, I can eat about an ounce of most things. Some things, I can't even eat that much. I've never eaten a whole egg at all since surgery. I'm thinking that maybe you are able to eat that much because your stomach still hasn't healed and maybe you can't feel the fullness at this stage. When I was at that stage, and even now, I weigh my food. I weigh out an ounce.. that is what I will allow myself to eat. If I eat it all, I usually feel really satisfied or even full... but many times I can't even finish it. With that being said, we are all different and our stomachs/sleeves are different sizes. As long as you are following your doctor's instructions, I'm sure you will be fine.

You look great! How tall are you? My goal weight is 125... I am only 5ft tall and 125 is at the top of my normal BMI range.

Thanks!! I feel great too! :-)

I know I still have a long way to go, but I'm excited about my weight loss so far. I am very happy about my decision to have VSG. I feel so much better. I'm thoroughly enjoying this process. Here are some pics. This first pic is me a couple years ago at nearly my highest weight of 274 (on the left) and me a couple weeks ago at around 230 (on the right). This pic is me in May of 2012 at my highest weight of 274 (on the left) and me yesterday at 227 (on the right)

Imagining mixing powder to sprite sounds difficult.. Did it actually mix well?

Yes, as long as you puree it. You will get lots of protein with both the tuna and the egg.. Try adding a little plain greek yogurt instead of mayo and you will get even more protein! I usually just use the mayo, but I thought I'd pass that along because I've heard of other ppl doing it. :-)

This video really helped me understand why I get hunger sensations from time to time.

My sister in law had sleeve surgery a year and a half ago. The doctor told her she had one of the biggest stomachs he had ever seen. I don't think he gave any details though. I have the same doctor and he didn't say anything like that to me. She has lost over 100 lbs, so I don't think it impacted her ability to lose weight.

I have those pains too.. I'm 6 weeks out. I refuse to believe it is really hunger because it happens after I eat.. anytime actually. I had seen a lot of posts before my surgery where people thought they were feeling hunger pains but it was really stomach acid, so that is what I always have thought this was... I tried gas-x strips. I put one in my mouth when I feel one of those pains and it really helps!

Wow! I'm glad they got it! Good luck on the follow up!

My doctor suggests that we get one. I have one. It has my name on it and Gastric Sleeve. It says caution with NG tubes and NSAIDS... and has my doctor's name on it.

Great job!!

LOL.. if any of us knew how to keep it off, we wouldn't be on this forum. LOL... just kidding. :-)

After searching, I found the info you want in the forum rules. Here is a link. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules What you are looking for is in the section titled "Special Notices" and it states that you can't delete your account or have it removed, but you can change the user name and all the personal info... Hope this helps.

That is what I was thinking too. I don't feel good physically when I don't take it either... so I really want to start taking it again.

It's been really good.. At first, it was difficult to get my Water in and Protein... but it gets easier all the time!

Nope... mine weren't normal either. I wasn't taking my meds like I should've.. Going back to my regular doctor next week to get back on my synthroid. My surgery was 4 weeks ago.

My doctor gave me some packages of adhesive remover, especially for medical tape. It worked perfectly... but you know, I still have dry skin where all that adhesive was. It's weird. LOL

My sister in law, who is over a year out from VSG now, accidentally bought a sparkling water.. she didn't look at the label... she took one drink and was in pain... so I'm steering clear of carbonation!

I'm four weeks out too and have lost 30 pounds! It's an awesome feeling isn't it! Keep up the good work! :-)

I bought some 8 oz Isopure, alpine punch, with 15 grams of protein. I can drink them ok.. I don't really like them but I can get them down... but after every drink or two there is this odd filmy stuff in my mouth. It is nasty. I wouldn't mind drinking them other than this nasty film. Anyone else have this problem with Isopure?

Lots of people eat Wendy's chili. It is pretty good. Home made is better, though.