Mrs.RRn

My doc ok'd it 1 week post op. I didn't try until 2 weeks post op. I'm more of a side/tummy sleeper and used a pillow to prop- up my belly to avoid that pulling feeling. I couldn't sleep the whole night on my side/tummy, but it was nice to lay there for a bit.

I'm not ready for steak (4weeks out), but I've been craving it! M mmmm

Listen to your doctor! The last thing you want is a complication (especially caused by you). OUCH- hernia, hemorrhage, leak, oh my!

Congrats!! Advice?? 1) follow your doctor's plan 2) have patience 3)

What a wonderful place to wake up in!! Congrats !!

No appetite is normal for now. I find myself watching the food channel or Food Fest on QVC just to entice me to eat something. Lol

Thank y'all.. Breakfast: 2 oz yogurt, cream of wheat, egg ( I like it scrambled w/ a laughing cow wedge), or turkey roll up Lunch: protein shake Dinner: 2-3 oz total fish, shrimp, chicken (I tried ground turkey, but I find it difficult to eat) and a bite of veggies- broccoli, squash **eating something heavier, I usually split dinner in two, and the 2nd part of dinner becomes a snack. Snack: 1-2 oz yogurt (if I didn't eat any for breakfast), cottage cheese I try to add protein powder to whatever I can.

Thanks y'all!!

I just focus on protein. I really don't have much room for anything else.

Thanks! I plan on it!!

30 lbs lost (unofficial) in month 1. Feeling AWESOME!!

You go girl!! It WILL come off!!!!

I threw up for the 1st time on July 4th (vsg 6/11) and it was eggs too! And for the same reason you did-- ate too fast. Ick! Hopefully this is the last time for you. I'm paranoid now--- chew chew chew, slow slow slow. Lol

Today marks 1 month of my new life with my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Wow! What a month! THE GOOD My "official" weigh in at my surgeon's office (on 7/2/13) was -25lbs. My unofficial weigh-in this morning was -30lbs. I can't believe what a difference 30lbs makes! I feel like I have so much energy, I'm sleeping better, oh yeah, and the bedroom stuff In the past month: Lost 1 chin My engagement ring no longer fits My wedding ring is loose My thighs look slimmer I haven't been having night sweats/ hot flashes (purely bc of weight, I'm 25yrs old) I've retired my first pair of blue jeans And every once in a while I see a little peak of my clavicles What I've been doing? **I exercise daily: 40 minutes of walking & at least 30 minutes of other stuff (light hand weights) and OMG, my husband and I are doing the 30 day squat challenge!-- it hurts to sit on the toilet! Lol ** I eat my protein first. I get in around 70-something grams of protein per day. I'm eating 3 meals (a protein shake being a meal) and sometimes a snack if I need it. ** H2O: I'm getting AT LEAST 64 oz per day- it's usually in the 70's. ** Vitamins: I'm taking 2 Flintstones, 2 calcium chews, and 1 dissolvable B12 per day. All taken at separate times to increase absorption. OH, something I thought was really cool: my husband went away for work for a few days and when he came home he was shocked. He thought I looked so much smaller! It was really awesome to see the look on his face!!! THE BAD I've heard this rumor about changing taste after surgery -- TRUE. My husband and I ate boiled shrimp (one of my favorite things) and I thought it tasted like band aids. WTH? And I now love Greek yogurt, where before I took one bite and trashed it. During this month, I felt like I had poor concentration and I kept getting dizzy upon standing, especially when getting out the tub (blood sugar= good, hydration= in check, orthostatic blood pressure= negative). So my doc suggested adding B 12. I can def tell an improvement in both my concentration and dizziness. I don't think this is truly "bad," I'm just not used to it. *TMI WARNING*. BMs are now every other day- less than what I was used to. THE UGLY I did have one vomit episode, but it was purely my fault. I ate too fast and didn't chew enough. LESSON LEARNED! _________________________________________________________________________________ But this has truly been an amazing experience so far. I feel so blessed to have this chance in life- to be a healthier, happier person. I'm so excited to see what comes, especially in the next few months.

I was pretty upset when I heard this, but I'll forgive her. She's had a pretty ugly history with her weight as well (she drops lbs by starving herself after her fiancé calls her fat)... So, I'll let her be green if she wants to. I'm happy with me!

LOL, literally.

You look fantastic!! Great progress!

My doc gave specific instructions: I had to drink 1 bottle at 4pm, and one at 6pm. If you're really not sure if its ok, just call and ask his office- that's what they're there for! Good luck!

Earlier today my husband ran into a good friend of mine. Not BFF, but a close friend. This is how the conversation went: Her: So how's she feeling? Him: oh she's doing real good. She lost a few lbs, been exercising, and no complications- real good. Her: SO DOES SHE REGRET THIS YET? Ummm..... WTH!?! But on a happy note-- I retired my first pair of jeans today.

On the day of surgery, you wouldn't say " I'm 1 day postop" ... The following day is 1 day post op.

My surgeon was happy with Flintstones Complete- 2 a day, taken at different times of the day. Calcium twice a day. And I just started taking Vitamin B12 per his recommendation as well.

Thanks so much for sharing that!!

That's why I want to make sure my PCP orders everything I need. I love my doctor, but I know she's not a specialist in wls. I don't want to miss something like that.

I'll be visiting my PCP soon, and I want to know what kind of lab work did you guys have post- op. My surgeon won't be following these things, so I want to be sure I don't miss anything. I'll be having my yearly thyroid level checked, but other than that, what should I suggest? Thanks you guys!

Did you try light compression garments?- might not sound fun, but it could help.