Sharonisshrinking

One of my biggest goals in having a VSG was to be more "present" in my kid's lives. Because of my weight, I was unable to attend many school activities. Well today, at 92 pounds down since pre op on 10/4/12, I went with my son on his field trip. It was a TON of walking and at times I was out of breath, but, I did it!

Thanks!

90 pounds gone since first picture on 10/4/12.

I started at 426. In 30/32. I have lost to 336. Now in 26 jeans and 26/28 tops. Got a ways to go but feel great! Surgery was 11/8/12. I am 5'10 1/2. I would like to be 180s.

I am down 90 total. 50 pre op and 40 post. Surgery was 11/8.

My preop was a month. I am happy with the weight loss, don't get me wrong, just seems a little odd I lost more pre op. I know it's stupid, but my doctor said my weight loss was "pretty good" and I am analyzing that to death. Plus, I'm not a perfect eater. I eat what I want, just in very small amounts. I concentrate on protein but I do treat myself. Kids cup of ice cream or a small caramel macchiato and none of it sugar free. So, I guess I'm wondering if that is hinduring things. I never eat more than 1200 - 1400 calories and sometimes less. I know some people are very strict about what they eat but I don't want to feel deprived. I didn't do this to diet, but to reduce my intake. Yes, I am eating much healthier, but I will never eat only sugar free or reduced fat foods. That's just me.

I am down 88. I lost 50 pre op and 38 since November 8th. I feel good but I guess I thought I would be down more post op. does this seem normal or do you think it's slow?

I had my surgery on November 8th. Since the surgery I have lost 37. With pre-op included I am down 87. Does that seem decent? I only ask because my Dr. used the term "pretty good" and it made me paranoid!

I have the same thing. I am 4 weeks out and all of a sudden I have what I would describe as painful hunger. Like you haven't eaten in days. I don't want o eat, but feel like I have to to gt I'd of this awful gnawing feeling. I was never very hungry prior to surgery - just ate for no reason or any reason. This is weird and disappointing.

When can you have cheese? What is the difference between puréed foods and just chewing until liquified in your mouth? When can you have sugar free ice cream or frozen yogurt?

I was sleeved on November 8th. I'm doing good, I guess. Still on thin liquids. Jello, Protein shakes (yuck), Water, crystal light, and broth. Today I am hungry! I want to eat a ham and cheese sub. I have no idea why. I am having one of those days where I miss my old lifestyle. I miss eating and watching a good movie on tv! I'm so bored lately! So much of my life was eating. Now I don't know what to do/dont want to do anything. I'm happy with my weight loss. 55 pounds since pre op October 4th. I feel great. Just missing food. It takes me forever to eat jello even! I can't wait until it gets better/easier. Thanksgiving is going to suck this year.

3 pounds.

Okay, so maybe I'm jumping the gun here, but I was sleeved one week ago tomorrow. Apart from losing the four pounds I gained in the hospital, I have lost......wait for it........1POUND! Am I doing this wrong? I'm working hard on my protein and staying hydrated. I'm walking 15 to 20 minutes a day. Help! I lost 50 pre op. but only one pound post.

I was 426 and 5 days post op I am now 375. I lost almost all of that pre op on my surgeon's required liquid diet. You may have to do a longer pre op diet to get to a safer BMI. they typically want you to lose 10% of your body weight if your BMI is over 60. I did it for a month. It sucked, but you can do it. I had a very safe uneventful surgery and my surgeon said the weight loss really helped shrink my liver. My advice to you would be to get started now. Do some protein shakes and high protein low fat meals. It will help you adjust. Every surgeon is different. Mine required me to do the OptiFast program for a month. It was not fun. Just be prepared. But, you certainly aren't too big. You just may have a longer pre op road than others.

I had a few slip ups and a few guilty pleasures (a tiny strip of pepperoni French bread pizza). I still managed to lose 45 pounds and surgery went off without a hitch! Don't get down on yourself. Each day is a new start! You can do this!

Feeling good. Sleeved on the 8th. No nausea/vomiting. Just gassy. Gas x helps. Just drinking and walking. So glad it's over. Not hungry at all. Not even thinking about food. So happy about that!

Thanks for sharing. I had no vomiting. That must have been awful! My worst problem was gas pain the first day. Haven't had any nausea. All in all, pretty uneventful.

Feeling good, pretty sore. Up and walking. Sipping about 2 ounces of clear fluids and protein shakes every fifteen minutes. Ready for the pain/gassiness to be gone though.

I was sleeved on the 8th. Doing great! Not one bit hungry. Walking all around the house.

It doesn't really hurt, just some pressure and gas. I guess that is normal.

Hi fast forward! I just moved to Lewisville (outside of Winston) from Morganton. Good luck! I had a great friend go through Frye and had a great experience.

Please know that I didn't say what I did to be negative. I just wish someone had told me of the possibility so I could have been prepared. Then I wouldn't have worried so much when I felt bad. I also have chostocondroitus (chest wall inflammation - I know I spelled it wrong!) and that might have been a huge factor. Please don't worry, you'll be fine.

Lost them at birth 12 years ago today. The weight just poured on. I miss them everyday. Please say a prayer for me today. I am 3 days post op and still grieving for my baby angels. Being in the hospital at this same time of year was tough. Please pray for me. My heart aches today.

You can do it! It's definitely not easy but it is worth it. I was like you, not excited, more anxious. Now that it's done I'm glad but everyday is a new different struggle. Anyone who thinks this is the easy way out is kidding themselves. It's not easy, just the most efficient. Good luck. God is with you.

I'm a Dr. Heider patient. Just sleeved on the 8th of Nov. doing good. I live just outside of Winston-Salem. Hi everyone!