Linkinchik

For the first time in more than 3 years, I'm back in the 200s! Whoa lol

Starting weight was 348

Date of surgery weight was 336

Current transitional weight is 299.6

Woohoo

Optifast ready to drink Protein shakes are bomb!

My girlfriend let me try some of hers and both the chocolate and French vanilla are absolutely delicious. I can't wait to order some for myself.

Awesome sauce, Mandy!

I feel the same way about VSG.

There's so much life to live now

Thank you so much :-)

I wish us all luck and endurance because it'll pay off in the end. Hang tight, guys and gals.

I'm at my 1 month post op appt with my surgeon and everything is wonderful! I've lost a total of 41.5 lbs since I began this lifelong journey and 29.5 in the month since my surgery. I am so excited about life and I look forward to doing so much more livin'!

As young as I am (22), I feel like I've just had a rebirth and this new me is awesome!

Ooh thanks for all the suggestions, guys :-)

Greek yogurt is where it's at!

I was never big on Greek yogurt because it was just too plain-tasting for me. I decided to suck it up and be a grown up and eat the yucky stuff and ya know what?

I do believe I'm addicted now lol

I bought Chobani 0 percent (1 black cherry and 1 pomegranate) and they were soooo delicious. Unlike the plain kind, these have fruit at the bottom and they have 0 fat, 21g sugar and 14g of Protein per container.

Definite win :-)

Sleeved June 17

Starting weight was 348

Date of surgery weight was 336

Current weight is 306.2

I've been getting all my Protein in, as well as my liquids. I will resume an exercise regimen on Monday as my muscles have finally healed enough for more vigorous activity. Up to now, I've only been walking.

Can you describe this feeling?! I'm only 5 days PO And felt like a bubble popped on my right side with a warm running sensation?! Could this be similar to yours' date=' but earlier?![/quote']

I went to sit up from the couch I was on and there was just a painless and smooth feeling of release on my abdomen, and after that I wasn't in any more pain.

I'm 4 weeks post-op, so it might not be the same thing you had as your stitches aren't healed yet.

The stitch finally popped! Yay

I'm 31 days post-op, and the stitch in my muscle on my right side has finally popped...at least I think that's what it was. Anyway, the point of all this is: No more pain!

Woohoo!

I guess this would count as a scale victory but for the first time in over 8 years, I can see the backs of my knees. I no longer have to dig in the fat connecting them to my calves when lotioning up my legs!

This is the start of wonderful things to come!

Preop weight - 348

DOS 6/17 - 336

Current weight - 316

So happy! Yay

Thank you, everyone :-)

Is it possible that I, Chika, have managed to break through the much dreaded, agonizing and nerve-wracking 3 week stall??

Why, I do believe so!

Woooohoooo!

Don't stop believin'!

321lbs for the past week and a half.

316.2 todeeeeeeeeeeee!

I'm 3 weeks post op and this is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life.

My surgeon fixed my hiatal hernia during surgery so I think you'll be fine

Haven't had rice yet. Had a few bites of bread today and felt sooo horrible afterwards, I've sworn never again. Ditto for rice and Pasta.< /p>

I'm 20 days post op and find that the first indication of my being full is when I burp. Any bite I take after I burp leads to the feeling of being overly full and makes me nauseous.

eggs, oatmeal, fish (broiled)

I know exactly what you mean! I'm 9 days post op too and I find myself making more food than I can finish because after 6-8 spoons (with breaks in-between) I feel stuffed and I even get nauseous if I try to eat more. I've started making smaller portions because I tell myself there's no need wasting the food, which is what happens. It gets easier once you consciously think of how little food you're really going to eat, and how much time, effort and $$ you'll save yourself when you don't give in to the head hunger. It's hard but you got this

I got the Celebrate calcium citrate in cherry tart flavor and its absolutely delish! The pills are quarter-sized but you only have to chew 3 daily. Very yummy

8 days post-op, down 16 lbs.

Eating soft foods (mashed potatoes, Popsicles, Jello, broth)

Feeling top notch except for some stomach upset.

This is one of the best decisions I will ever make.

Lovin' it!

Hi, I'm 22 and got sleeved on Monday 6/17. Home now. Awful gas pains but otherwise feeling ok. Having trouble getting in enough fluids but trying to stay hydrated. Haven't weighed myself yet. Not really concerned right now lol just this freaking gas ugh

I got my sleeve...slept. On 18 June I did h2o after leak test. Today should be clear liquids!! fingers crossed my dr is loven my sites still...I may get home tomorrow!

Hey sleeve sister

I got discharged yesterday after doing my leak test. Gas pains are a total pain in the tuchus lol otherwise, not feeling too badly. Hope everything works out well and you can go home tmrw. Goodluck :-)

Me too are u as scared as me im nervous as heck

I'm freakin' out lol hence my posting this at an ungodly hour

I cannot wait to start my 2nd life and start living clean and healthy.

I wanted to keep up with every one's surgery date in one spot so here we go! (I'm a bookkeeper...I'm a little OCD with organization...ha!!)

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04 - prayergirl, rockpaperthinner, miss2shine, Arts137, babybearsmum, tab, KrisM799, ChrisBthin, cori0604, Flutterby, FindingElise, newmeIowa, sheree212, thickbonez, abba0604

05 - taurabird, Museum-Mama, Racheal, fluffydivantn, JennWallen, cooterbrown, tanderson01, shadesofteal, 340empress, suzbredo, Masko5, Lunaya, California_Chick95969, thisismyyear, Ana87

06 - jgcraftmom, mytime2shine, shays4265, hgk2002,joannao74, Zaine20, socklessinnyc, sassygirl055, AmandaGeorgePelts, janazee, Blueeyes, Reberm, nino1025, VSGayle, bigjim77

07 - rebecca_dsu, Molly3, Laura72, 1stBabeBorn5th, JoiaRox, Tanesha young, Dabble, harlie6pack35

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10 - NikNakMcCants, wordygirl74, BeyondBlessed, rubyrosa, bashmom, sprinkles13, Purrplelover, losingit2013, lniysa, Maira, GrandpaB, SUZI-Q, K.Hollingsworth, Jhconnection, jenthompson, kimgetsleeved, onegenericdude, Dreax33, domi366, Shribhi

11 - JennJ536, over_ice, taylorelizabeth13, whiskeygirl70 (jackie), mzblaze36, BrianSATX, MrsRRn, navyma, chelD, jenger, Prettynpink1982, ratrita, brittersmom, BryJohn, bangixxer, bettyb71

12 - Vermillymomma82, monkee94, Bellanana5, Karmen081020, angiemorda, Michelle Bell, BKLYNgal87, Hazel Eyes, Lavender, akarigger, mariadt, olemissgrl82, Tpool, ilopez73, BloomingFaith, epeeler

13 - Liza1227, thedivinemsQ, photojdoc, Namaste, SHORTDOG,

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17 - MindfulWeightLoss, MKGlidewell, AutismMom, ninanew, metamme, newlife27, jvonna09, icqgiggles, claudiaisabella, Jennyzee

18 - Aline728, diva1, AmyRN09, neneh_vsg, NerdInOregon, Curvy, awalsh45, diva1, WhereTo?, Brian Randolph, marymouseetc, NuLife4me

19 - getlownurse, southernsoul, busybeingme, conshy416, Healthier2day1227, zenliving8, momrox, lifer, Bufflehead, Blue73

20 - uccmart, marlene, blucarelli, jewintheridge

21 - vanessa012287, Commitingtochange23, NiqueJ, colcol

22 - zoey1176

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24 - txbucki, b_vanessa, genepha, shewins1, mydetoxnurse, Lisa O

25 - artymama, Busterdoodoo, brandnew, shelly85, hello145body, hbrill, CCarterRN, Kami63, RAAinNH, PaNailGirl, HannahB, TexasRed1978

26 - SlimDreams, DenaLJ1354, Trajo, jadeladybug, the nerd, wmbt, memk, nazerina77, loving me, Busdriver71, samsjourney, Brenda0928

27 - Caaattt, Lindzee, town976

28 - gummykandi, EllaJo, kp2010

29 - Kristen H, datruth33169

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Let me know if I missed you!![/quote']

Hi :-) my surgery is June 17th (tomorrow!)