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Wonderful progress!!

I know right. Good for you taking steps to be healthy. What procedure were you thinking of doing?

I had the vertical gastric sleeve on Oct. 24, 2013.

I'm a few days from being a month post op.

I've ate better now, than what I ever have before.

My mum's best friend, happens to be a man, decided that he should tell me that I should try losing weight on my own.

Thing is, I have previously done medically supervised weight loss, medically given weight loss pills, even went to Nashville's fat clinic at the age of 12, trying to lose my weight and get into the health range.

None of it actually worked.

With this surgery, I now have a whole team to help me. I have a tool to help me reach health range. Yes, I have a bunch of rules to follow for the rest of my life, but... I'll actually be LIVING my life.

I completely agree with you, on how rude and hurtful it is for someone to say it's an easy way out and to do it by yourself.

Currently, mine is pissed at me for listening to my surgeon MD, rather than her.

She seems to just want to be "right" all the time.

I'm considering changing my NUT or just not having one.

Amazing job!!! )

Sometimes, I regret this surgery because it means I can't go back, that I'm "stuck" with this belly.

I sorta regret not being able to binge and be able to eat like I used to.

I'm almost a month out, and I know this is all just fear.

Fear that I won't lose the weight.

Fear that I won't be happy with my choice in later years.

Despite my regret feelings, I know it'll pass once I start losing the weight and feeling better.

Since you're three weeks out, it could still be the gas from the operation, depending exactly where in the chest you felt it.

I know that when I got gas machine pains (plus gas pains now) I can get short of breath, unable to breath, unable to talk, unable to walk.

My anxiety and panic hasn't changed after surgery, though. Atleast, not yet, if it does change.

If I were you, I'd call about it.

My sleeve is named Clementine.

I don't have a "fat brain" name.

My boyfriend calls my stomach "Banana Belly".

I believe in moderation for everything in life.

However, I do hope that I lose interest in certain foods, just because of how unhealthy / damaging it could be.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your sister sounds like she was an amazing woman, and I believe she deserved better from the hospital staffs she encountered. My thoughts are with you and your family.

I was sleeved on 10/24.

Pre-op + after surgery weight loss = about 30 lbs now.

Hello everyone.

I had my VSG on 10/24/13, which makes me a little over three weeks post.

My problem is whenever I try to eat or drink, I can have really bad gas pains on my left side.

It gets so severe that I can't breathe and sometimes I cry because of it.

Anyone has suggestions on what to do to help?

Pure Protein bars are pretty good from what I've heard. I eat the chocolate deluxe and its wonderful. Try that one. It's found at Walmart.< /p>

I'm a little over three weeks post and I'm now able to sleep on either side.

However, I've noticed that my hips hurt after sleeping or lying on a side for too long, so I still lie on my back as well.

I think I was able to lie on my sides for short periods of time about two weeks post.

I'm a little over three weeks, and my recovery has been a little slow.

Last week, a dog jumped on me, and hit me near my main incision, so that took a few days to recover from.

Currently, I'm just doing the basic walking that comes with everyday life.

I've been meaning to walk on my treadmill, but by the end of the day, I'm worn out and hurting.

Lately, I've also been having problems with energy levels and not been feeling too well.

At my two week check up, my surgeon said not to worry about exercising, but instead focus on getting in my Water and Protein. He said I needed to heal first, before doing anything other than walking.

I had my VSG Oct. 24th, 2013.

I'm a few days past three week mark.

I'm struggling to get my Water ounces (64).

I accidentally drink too fast, as well, and I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem?

My questions are:

1. What can I do to slow down on drinking?

2. What can I do to get my ounces in?

3. Is it normal to not get them everyday?

It made me feel better that one of the nurses in the hospital that took care of me, had the VSG WLS. She was around my stats, too. It made me feel good that she knew what I was feeling. I wasn't alone, when my family wasn't able to be with me.

A month before my 18th birthday, my MD asked if I had ever thought about having a surgery, to help me lose weight. I said I had thought about it, but only for a moment. I went home, and done a ton of research. I began my process starting my 18th birthday. This year, I turned 20. I had my VSG on 10/24/13 and so far, it's been one of the best choices for my health.

If a doctor doesn't say that you need to lose a certain amount before hand, it could be because you're at a good weight to perform the surgery without having risks.

My pre-op diet including no sugar, low/no calories. I could only drink. No food. Not even Soups.

Each doctor will be different, due to how long they've done it and your own genetics. A full assessment is required.

I was allowed to shower the day after my surgery.

I'm unsure on how you'll be after surgery, but I didn't want to do anything after, not even "eat".

I lost about 13 lbs before my VSG.

I lost it in eight days.

If I had to lose weight before it, my surgeon never said anything.

Thank you everyone, for the suggestions.

I truly appreciate them.

Woah! What an ordeal you had to go through.

I'm terribly sorry, and I hope you're feeling better!

Can't have apple juice. It causes kidney stones and I can be very prone to them.

Thank you for the suggestion. I appreciate it. ^^

If you went or are going through shock, it'd be wise to ask your doctor about this.

That can be extremely dangerous, and hurt you.

Hope all is well.