VSGKirk

I think my eating was pretty much all over the place when looking into WLS. When I finally made the decision to move forward, I had the opposite experience. I started eating much better and in smaller quantities to prepare myself. I didn't want there to be such a shock to my system pre-op and post-op. I called it "practicing" - I wanted to start to really pay attention to whether or not I was actually hungry or full or whatever. I know several others who did something similar and they are having fantastic losses post-op and feel great!

The hardest part for me has been keeping up mentally with the physical transformation - and quite honestly, I can live with that

Hey y'all - I'm doing well also. Had my 6 month post-op surgical visit the other day (a few weeks early) - all my lab test came back remarkably normal. Say what!? So I guess this fantastic tool, hard work and making a conscientious effort to put nourishing things in my body is working! Thanks to everyone in this forum and on VST for all of the support throughout this amazing journey

Very excited for you! Please do keep us updated on your progress. Pictures of you drugged up with bedhead and a backless hospital gown get extra points

Welcome to the Loser's Bench Seaboy!

Fantastic work, dude! You're a real inspiration to many

If you stop weighing yourself, the number on the scale will not have the power it seems to have on you right now. It will force you to measure your success by how you feel. Can you do that?

If you stop weighing yourself, the number on the scale will not have the power it seems to have on you right now. It will force you to measure your success by how you feel. Can you do that?

If you stop weighing yourself, the number on the scale will not have the power it seems to have on you right now. It will force you to measure your success by how you feel. Can you do that?

You go, girl!

60-90 grams of protein.

I would imagine pretty much everyone.

This question comes up frequently and the consensus is that you'l have one when your body is ready to have one. You'll see replies from 1 day to 1 week. As long as you are staying hydrated and not in any acute severe pain, you'll be fine!

I am a rotisserie and sleep on all 4 sides. I took a little Tylenol PM each night which seemed to allow me to move comfortably and sleep soundly most of the night.

The beauty of this tool that it allows you to take pause, where in the past, you would have mindlessly eaten much much more. This time you at least stopped, thought about it, made a decision (although it sounds like you regret it) and are now being accountable. This sounds much healthier and deserves to be celebrated - so congrats! Guilt and shame should have been left behind in the O.R. Love yourself enough to enjoy the cookie, track it and move on!

48 lbs in the past 3-5 weeks and you're "disappointed"...? What in the heck has happened to us as a society to where this could even be remotely considered something to be "disappointed" about? I'm disappointed that you feel disappointed about this instead of celebrating your new healthier life. Chin up, buttercup - it only gets better!

*Disclaimer* This is just my opinion... I think they are dangerous and a waste of your money. You can become dehydrated and broke! Don't lose site that VSG is a surgical tool to help you become more healthy. Leave these fads in the biohazard bin with your old stomach.

Enchiladas are one of the things that I can eat - it's my go to item when taken out for mexican food!

Congrats Charles!! Let us know if you need any extra encouragement.

Hey Cubbie, It'll be weird at first, but once you have a fewer food restrictions, you'll be able to join right in (just will eat and drink in much smaller quantities). I had to attend work meetings, lunches and dinners as early as 1 week post-op. You can do it - but like I said, it's weird at first, but once you see it's not as bad as you thought, you get through it. I focus on the conversations and make the interaction more about that than the food or drinks.

5.5 Months out and I get about 800 calories (+/- 150) each day. The denser the food, the smaller the volume for me. I eat mostly Soups, chilis and stews - whatever is soft, easy to prepare and store.

Overnight...and that was only because I died during surgery (briefly) - otherwise, I would have been able to go home same day.

Bruising, normal. Dark urine, more fluids. I'd be more worried about dehydration than anything else. Your doctor's advice sounds perfect!

I wore basketball shorts just a few hours post-op and didn't find it problematic. I say bring both and wear whatever's most comfortable!

LOL, I just took a picture of one of these sitting on my lap at a powerlifting competition last weekend!