Amberlydw8

Hi Aaron,
Serendipity had some really good advice!
A few things I learned going into surgery was to be supper well hydrated! I also wanted to be as clean as I could (as in toxins). Since our goal is to shrink our livers pre op and our livers goal is to filter toxins I started drinking a detox tea I found on line. Not only did it get in the liquids I needed but it also helped detox me too... The tea I drank was made with dandelion tea (or any detox hot tea) 1/2 cup cranberry juice (no sugar added) 1 lemon sliced, 2 oz of ginger sliced and a few packs of splenda (just for taste) I liked drinking it better than plain Water...
The other thing I would suggest is to pack a little extension cord for your surgery day (hospital stay) I could never find an outlet to plug my phone/tablet into close to my bed... I had allot of people both here on VST and FB who wanted to know how I was doing. This might help you out a bit
Good luck with everything! Your going to do great!
Keep us updated, we would all like to know how it goes for you
Amber

You are a definite inspiration! Congratulations!!

I don't know anything about the plication, but I had the sleeve done on Tuesday, 26 Mar and went back to work half days 2 days later. No complications, no issues, no leaks. I had to ask myself what I was willing to sacrifice to finally get off the roller coaster of weight loss, weight gain, weight loss over my life. I am 46 and would do it again in a heartbeat! Just starting my weight loss journey and so excited for the outcome!!! Good luck.

Hello All -
My name is Aaron and I am having my VSG done on 04/25 and I just seemed to be somewhat of a "Nervous Ned" that I am not going to be as prepared as I should. I am currently reviewing any and all of the information that was provided by my Surgeons office however I am hoping that someone in VST land has a good list of "Things to Remember/Have" for both going into the day of surgery (i.e. what to pack and take with you to surgery), and also "Things That Are Must Have's" for after surgery.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions you can provide me here!
Aaron

Idk about you...but I'm going to have a party!! :-D

By the time you get to goal you aren't eating 500 calories a day. By then it should be 1000-1200. You then switch to maintenance which means increasing your calories in order to maintain.

So happy! Best decision ever Highest weight was 341. Now I'm 216

Hi - I am a Seattle Sleever who had VSG performed by DR McMahan at Swedish Hospital on Capital Hill. Fairly pleased with the process before, during and after the procedure was performed. They have support group once a month and regular follow up every 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 month. I am currently just about at 9 months. The dietician, PA, MA and nurses are all very supportive, very good at what they do and, more importantly, love what they do. It shows in how they treat the patients. I would recommend them to anyone.

Hi, girls! I'm May 14, at Providence hospital in Everett. Dr Chock from NWWLS is doing it

Hi Amber! I'm going to TJ for surgery April 8! Who was your dr? I'm going to OCC w/ Dr. Ortiz. I'd love to hear any adivce you have!!!

I am going to start going to a support group that meets in fife at the poodle dog every 2nd tuesday of the month I don't remember what time it is, (sometime in the evening)
By the way I am Amber, I am over on the peninsula and was sleeved 3.11.13 In TJ Mexico. It is my 2 week surgeversary today and I am down 13lb since surgery and 33lb since pre op Everything is going really well

I was sleeved Tuesday 3/12/2013 @ St.Francis by Dr. Houseworth. Everything went excellent! Each day gets a bit better, a bit easier.
Anyone go to any local support groups?

Hi there, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Lauren and I am in the begining stages. I am so happy a group is here in Washington.

I guess I meant "reverse" cowgirl... where your backside is facing him -- waaay too afraid of that!

I bought maybe that's what you meant. Lol. Yeah you gotta really be confident for that!

Oh and people, keep it up and I'll start showing my butt! And it ain't pretty...you have been warned

Laura, I bet you're at least 63% gay after a few cocktails.
As the wise sage Honey Boo Boo once said, "everyone's a little gay!"

It's funny that the person who complained about the pic posted on a different thread on the same day about her saggy and oddly shaped butt in detail...not judging, it's just an observation...I think it's great that we can share so much about our journey with others who understand. When my body looks like his, everyone might see my cheeks too!

You are looking fantastic!!! Even your tattoos are looking cooler! Way to go, I am so happy for your success and for your self confidence! I can't wait till I can post a picture that has that much of a difference from the old me... Im proud of you that you courage to be so open and transparent in your success... Keep up the good work!

Sorry if it is gettibg old but I'm down 50 some lbs and this is a great place to share. Plus im hoping u guys don't mind oh and u can see my cheeks .. is that bad? In any fact I'm proud Thanks for the support and letting me post pics. .. lol
NOTE: I really didn't see a violation. But just to keep everybody happy, I trimmed the pic ever so slightly.(from O.T.R.sleever)

I think I can count myself 1/4 gay??? My daughter came "out" in her freshman year in high school in a big way (brave and scary).
By the way I hate her girlfriend! Just like I'm sure I would hate a boyfriend if she brought one home! That's my job as a mom