chicogirl3

Hi Everyone. Just starting my process. I live in Redding and getting the surgery in Pleasanton thru ValleyCare.

This is going to stretch out to forever.

Anyone else around here?

Good luck, I'm in Chico. I went to northern valley surgical in chico. Dr. Simchuck was the best.

Bariatric Fusion. I take 3 a day one with each meal. I also take Bariatric Advantage probiotic once a day.

Mine used a 32 French. I have had no problems. I just have to make sure I take small bites. I have never got sick, and I have healed very quickly. My doctor is also very strict on what you can eat for the first 6 months. For the first 3 weeks, Water, Protein and broth only. Three weeks after soft blended (baby food soft) Soup non creamy. 6 weeks after soft protein, fish shrimp, chicken, and some veggie. I'm allowed 2 tbs of fruit a day. Not much I know. But it's protein, protein, protein.

I am 7 weeks in and have only lost 21 pounds. Haven't lost a any weight in the last 10 days. Just started working out.. Leslee Sansone walk tapes.. 30 to 45 mins. Getting frustrated.

If you are in this range you are good. I was sleeved on 11/24/14 and have lost 26lbs.

Sleeved on 11/25/14, I can't seem to get past 236. I'm going crazy!!

HW 280

SW 260

CW 236

U guys are doing better than me. I was sleeved on 24th only lost 22lbs since

What were you before? I was HW 280 SW 260 CW 236.

I was sleeved on 11/25/14, I lost 20 lbs before surgery, and 24 after surgery. I keep hitting stalls. Oh well slow and steady right.

Just found this. I'm in chico too. Sleeved by dr. Simchuch (Ludwig assisted). Who was your surgeon and how are you doing?

I was sleeved by dr Simchuk as well. My Surgery was on 11/25/14. How are you doing.

Yes all of them, so no need to add more.

Bariatric Fusion, 3 x a day after surgery. It has all you need.

My doctor suggested Water, water, water, and to sip through the day on milk of magnesia in till you have a BM. It worked for me.

I had a 10 day, Protein Shake and Water only diet. I was ready to beat on someone, and it's worse when you have to cook for your family. But now I'm 14 days post op, just moved to full liquid and it's not so bad. Getting a little tired of Protein Shakes, but I'm not hungry, no cravings, in fact I'm still trying to get all of my water requirements in. I think for about two days after the hospital I was head hungry. All those stupid food adds. But it will get better, just look ahead.

Nice going, Msbritt! On your way!

I've hit my first stall, hoping it doesn't last too long:

Monday: 253.4

Tuesday: 252

Wednesday: 253.4

Thursday: 253.4

Anyone else having this kind of plateau already? I thought I'd get at least 3 weeks postop before hitting a plateau.

I feel pretty good. Incisions are healing nicely, not too sore anymore. I'm having BAD head hunger on the liquid diet, though. Really have to stay busy to not think about it.

I was sleeved the same day as you. I lost 7 lbs on the 2 week liquid diet, after I got home from the hospital, I had gain those 7 lbs back from the surgery and Water weight from the I.V Fluid. I was able to loose that, and 7 more pounds, but stalled last week and have not lost anything for over a week. The plateau really sucks, when I've seen others sleeved the same day as me have lost 20 lbs, but they are not me...we are all different, I have to just remember that. As of today I have list another 1.5 lbs, so I'm hoping my plateau is over. So I understand your feeling about this.

Try looking at Bariatric Fusion. With these you do t have to add other, everything you need is in them. You take 3 a day, and they come in different flavors. You can chew them or just let them melt in your mouth. This is what my doctor recommended. You can find them on line, and some. Doctors carry it in there office.

Talk to your surgeon. Remember a PA is not an expert on bariatric surgery, your surgeon is. Also a PA is not a doctor but a physician assistant, Just a step above an RN. I'm not knocking PA, I love mine, and I'm a nurse myself. This is just my opinion.

Your EGD is to check you're esophagus and stomach for any problems. It is very quick. They put a camera down your throat. You are asleep when this happens. My throat did not even hurt. In fact I could not tell anything ever happened. Some people do complain about a sore throat. It all depends on your doctor.

I'm a little nervous, and the hospital just called and wants me there at 7:45 instead of 8:45. Oh boy...I'm more stressed then nervous.

Nov. 25th for me.

I am supposed to have only clear liquids for 3 days before surgery. I am wondering if I am supposed to still use Protein powder over those 3 days. I am supposed to start this diet tomorrow which is Sunday so I can't call my surgeon to ask until Monday.

Jessica, it all depends on your doctor. Mine has me on a 10 liquid diet, where I can only have Protein Drinks like premier, broth, Water. Yours has you on a three day so I don't know. Who is your Doctor?

Does anyone know if I can mix the PB2 with my Premier Protein shakes on the liquid diet? Feel like that may help with not getting tired of the taste but not sure if I should. It's 1g of sugar, 5g of Carbs and 5g of protein..

I just asked my doctor that question yesterday. Mine said yes. I have noticed every doctor has different requirements, so you should check with yours.

Well, started my two week liquid diet today, surgery on the 24th!!! For breakfast I had a Premier Protein shake but if anyone has any recipes or links for Low sugar/Carb and High Protein Shakes it would be much appreciated! Also, any advice is appreciated. I am a college student and I know these next two weeks are going to be full of temptation but I KNOW I can do this!!

This is one of my favorite drinks. Premire Protein vanilla, pumpkin spice international delight fat free/sugar free.

I'm on the 25th... Anyone tried the Protein powders yet? Idk what to get. I guess it is just trial and error?

I'm on the 25 th as well. I like Premier Protein, and Trutein protein ( chocolate Peanut Butter cup my favorite). A lot of people like nectar protein, but I have not found a flavor I like yet.

Bariatric Fusion they come in different flavors and have everything in them that you need, so no extra pill. They are chewable and don't taste that bad.

Try some gasx strips. You just put them on your tongue, so no having to swallow.

I am a patient of Dr. Ludwig. I had a better than awesome experience this past Tuesday getting my vsg. The hospital staff was phenominal. Of course both Dr Simchuk and Dr Ludwig go into every surgery together to assist each other. If you did not have a good experience I'm sorry for that.

So far I have had a great experience. My surgery is on Nov. 25, so I'm just trying to see what the surgery and hospital stay are like. How long was your hospital stay, and surgery?