JennyT513

Your body is still healing and swollen from surgery. I know it's easy to say, but hang in there, it will come off. SD 3/4/15 SW 210 CW 155 GW 135

I was told I can drink up to the first bite and then not until 30 minutes after the last bite. It works fine for me and I am down 50 lbs in 4 months.

My surgery date was 3/4/15. On my three month visit my NUT told me I am losing above average. SW 210, CW 160, GW 135. I hate to admit it, but I hardly exercise at all. I have noticed a lot of people who exercise a lot lose slower. I think that in the beginning, you're burning calories rapidly, and the exercise can put you into starvation mode.

I was sleeved on the same day, and as of today I am down 32 pounds. You look great. I'm so much happier than I was just two months ago. Keep up the good work!

30 pounds in a month is an amazing achievement. Don't feel down. My doc said the biggest loss comes in the first two weeks after surgery and then you can expect anywhere from 1-5 pounds a week. I lost 25 in my first month and just hit thirty at 6 weeks. Hang in there, it's working!

You should definitely talk to your nut. The protein is key, as is the liquid. You say you're eating more than you expected. What does a typical day look like for you? How do you feel physically? I was swollen for a few weeks, and that could be halting your loss. Best of luck. Hang in there!

My mom is away, so I didn't have to face a big dinner. My husband, daughter, and I just had a regular dinner at home. They had stir fry with rice , veggies, and shrimp. I had sesame grilled tofu. I never went for the pureed stuff. Just soft foods that were already that way. I'll be 5 weeks on Wed and I get to start solid foods. You'll do great. It does get easier.

Hey all, We are all about a month out? How is everyone doing and feeling? I am down 23 lbs, physically I feel great. Going go go for a bike ride today. I'd love to hear some updates!

I hope all went well. We went to the same practice, I had Dr. Garber but Dr. Holover did my endoscopy. I am one month out and down 23 pounds. Physically I feel great, but the first two weeks were hard. How are you feeling?

Hi Para Thighs, One month and I am down 23 pounds. I can't wait to start exercising again. Dr gave me the OK. One more week of softs.

Hello all, Three weeks today and I am down 20 lbs. I am so thrilled that this is working. I know so many have lost weight with the VSG, but I was skeptical that just like everything else, it wouldn't work. I am on my way down my wardrobe, started at 16 now I am comfortably in 14. I've been yoyo-ing between those two sizes for about two years. I am looking forward to getting to 12 and dumping these higher sizes. This group has been a great support. How is everyone else doing?

Hi JennyT, I am a week post op too and still feel pretty bad and i had 4 c-sections. I can't seem to keep anything down long enough. I have my first consultation tomorrow too, so i hope all goes well. Good luck and i will keep your recovery in my prayers!How are you doing? I hope you are able to keep your food down now. How did the doctor visit go?

I'm ok. Trying to get the Protein and Fluid in, but still not there. I think this may be hindering my loss. A little over two weeks and 16 lbs gone. Some people are posting 30 lb losses in one month. I can't imagine that will be me.

Hello All, I had my surgery March 4 in NY and I am down 16lbs. I think this is great, not sure if it's typical, but I am thrilled. How is everyone else doing?

Wow, 65 pounds in 3 months. What an achievement. I can't wait to be that far along. Keep up the great work.

Please add me. My email is jenthomas513@gmail.com If it's private, does that mean it won't show up on my wall posts?

Two weeks today and I am down 16 lbs! I am thrilled. Is anyone else nervous about transitioning back to solid food? I know I'm not there yet, but time is flying.

Thanks! I am feeling much better today. I saw the doctor and I am down 12 lbs! To me, that is miraculous, and worth. Good luck to you too.

Today is a week since the surgery. I thought I would be feeling better by now. I've never had major surgery, and even my c-section didn't take this much out of me. Maybe because I ate so much after. Tomorrow is my 1st post op appointment and I am nervous. I seriously don't feel like I've lost any weight, but it will be the first time in forever getting on a scale and being hopeful. This forum is incredibly helpful.

I'm feeling the same things! Very emotional.

I was done on Wed the 4th. It's very uncomfortable drinking anything, but I am trying to get the protein in. The nutritionist said I'm probably still swollen so that should ease in a few days. I know this is a major operation, but I have to go back to work tomorrow. I teach high school.

I left the hospital yesterday. First day post-op was the worse, but each day is getting better. Weirdest thing is to not be hungry. I look forward to getting used to that. I don't have a scale, so I probably won't weigh myself other than at the doctor's office. Hope you are feeling well. Jen

Hi. My surgery is on March 4 also. I'm excited and nervous but I know it's the right thing to do. Cool we're starting on the same day.