ReEstDec2013

I've noticed a lot of responses first solid meal was some sort of fish. Is that mandatory? I do not like fish and allergic to shellfish. The only Protein I like is chicken. Not so much into beef or pork either.

Just wondering???

CONGRATS! Very inspirational!

It depends…. People that I have told already about my pending surgery was either encouraging and some were not so encouraging. The ones that were not so encouraging I think are jealous. Therefore, for me it depends on who asks. At the end of the day, we still need to watch what we eat and exercise the way other people lose their weight. We just went that extra step to help us on your journey, so it will not be a far stretch from the truth if I do not mention the surgery. Again, it depends....

I do know someone that confided in me and told me about her surgery. She didn't know at the time that I was in the works with doing my own surgery, so I was very happy she confided in me. Now I have someone I know that I can talk to about this which really puts me at ease. When someone else asked her what is her secret she responded "diet and exercise". She looks FABULOUS and the fun part is she doesn't diet &/or exercise at all. Her take on this question is that it is no one's business, but her's. She told me that only a select "very" few knows about her surgery. She told me not to tell anyone else because you will get the mix responses as I have gotten already. She is literally the last person I told.

Curious to see what others will say and their reasoning.

I was 5'9, but somehow now 5'8 and weigh about 280. I want to aim between 170 (heaviest) to 160 (smallest).

You look FABULOUS! Congrats!

I've noticed with a lof of the post-op VSGs that went through the pre-op liquid diet prior to their surgery too the post-op two week liquid diet, there were some that struggle during this period with hunger.

Wonder if chewing gum is permitted during this period?

When I watched what I ate last year and lost 30 pounds sometimes when I got hungry I would chew gum to give me that feeling of chewing. Mentally it was a distraction for me to eat.

Would like to know if anyone tried chewing gum during their two week liquid diet and if it helped?

WOW and double WOW! Truly an inspiration! Congrats!

Now that you mention it... I was never a milk drinker prior to being sleeved, so no "diagnosis of lactose intolerance" ... But after I attributed some tummy rumblings to more milk intake. I did switch to Smart Balance Fat Free milk and poof.. no more problems.

I do have some gluten in my diet now, but no where near what I had. I have never felt better. Even my slight case of excema cleared up.

Good luck, I hope things turn out equally well for you!!

Thank you JerseyGril68! I am going to do the same and see what happens. Fingers cross is works for me too.

Wishing you continue success on your journey!

I had my gallbladder removed in Sept of 2012. At the time I had many gallstones estimated around quarter size blocking the bile duct. I never really had any symptoms of trouble with my gallbladder until just before surgery pain started to develop. Currently I’m pre-surgery and I was recommended for the VSG due to during the surgery they discovered that I have end stage 4 liver disease (NASH) non-alcoholic cirrhosis. I’m curious if anyone else has ever had this situation? My Heptologist recommended the VSG due to its 98% rate of success in stopping the progression of Cirrhosis as well as diabetes management. In some cases, curing type 2 altogether. I completely understand that the VSG will not cure the damage that has already occurred to my liver, but I’m concerned with my other comorbid that I am entering a dangerous road. Does anyone have additional comorbid such as diabetes, liver disease, Cushing’s before considering the VSG?

Oh my EarthWormJenn! I truly wish you success in whatever procedure you decide to do to get you 100% better! Curious to know as well for you if anyone else on here has the same elements as you and hope they can shed some light for you.

I had my gallbladder removed a month prior to getting sleeved. I have been lucky and not had any issues as far as bowel movements relating to the Gall bladder removal. Moreso because I'm not getting in as much Fiber and have had to increaes to keep things moving along nicely.

Do you notice it being any different depending on what your diet consisted of? I came to realize after surgery that I had a gluten sensitivity. I always attributed my sinus issue with allergies, but since the sleeve surgery I have had no issues at all.. I used to take over the counter meds daily - only once since surgery in December.

Thank you for your response JerseyGirl68.

Funny that you mentioned gluten…. That is not the first time someone said I might be allergic to gluten. Even my NUT thinks that I might be lactose intolerant. Could be a combination of both. All I know is prior to my gall bladder being removed I never had these severe stomach pains and bathroom issues.

I have not had my VSG yet, but wondered if my current issue will stop, decrease or worsen.

Glad you are doing well, JerseyGirl68. Hope something changes for the better for me once I have my VSG.

This question is to those who already had their VSG, but prior to their VSG they had their gallbladder removed.

Would like to hear your expereince having both done.

Ever since I had my gallbladder removed over five years ago, I still have issues with using the bathroom. It comes in waves for some odd reason. Sometimes or most of the time the first thing I eat for the day sends me running to the bathroom in pain or I can go days without going to the bathroom at all... Very frustrating! Saw my dr. regarding this issue and he prescribed Nexium. I hate relying on daily meds to remedy an issue. To me it is a bandaid over the issue, not a permanent fix.

Please share your experience.

Thank you.

Looking at all the before and after pics are just so freaking AMAZING! Some people don't even look the same which is shocking to me.

CONGRATS to all who made it to their healthy goal weight and WISHING SUCCESS to all on their journey to a healthier weight.

I can't wait to have my surgery now!

CONGRATS!

My 3rd visit is actually tomorrow and the first month I lost 6pds, but really by accident. During the summer months I always drop weight because I am not hungry. My NUT was so happy. My 2nd month she asked me to track everything I eat and sadly I did not do that due to stress in my life. Could not focus. So not sure what is going to happen tomorrow.

My new life style change meal plan (don't want to call it a diet) is low card, Protein, tunes of fluids (water) and walking. I have done NOTHING in August. I think I may have even put back on some of those 6pds I lost.

I really want to do better at this as I plan to be the healthiest I have ever been in my life after my surgery. So this month, I will take it more seriously.

Good luck on your journey!

That is fabulous! CONGRATS! Looking forward to having the same feeling.

Wishing you continue success on your way to a healthier you!