Misha_Lynne

@@jacks89 do you use the powder or premade Isopure? I'm interested in another Protein product because I'm slowly getting tired of the whey/milky protein taste from my current whey isolate.< /p>

Congratz. My surgery was last Thursday and I am also ready for Phase 2! And yes, the pain is NO FUN!

Congratz. My surgery was last Thursday and I am also ready for Phase 2! And yes, the pain is NO FUN!

I'm pretty happy with my 2 to 4 lbs loss per week. I mean I'm not having to upgrade my wardrobe as fast and I feel it's a more natural loss. When I get on the scale and it is down, that is a win in my book!

I am NOT the type to brag, nor am I the type to take pics of many things...
BUT OMG!!
LOOK!!!

I know I am BARELY under... but I am!!!!

I was discharged yesterday and everything went swell! Got my sleeve and the doctor fixed a hernia that I had and he removed my gallbladder which I am very thankful that he did because apparently I had a couple big gallstones. I'm healing just fine and all but I'm hurting so much on my left side. I've been walking here and there and icing it when I lay down which helps a lot. I'm so excited to pass this phase and ready for phase 2. Just wish this pain would stop already!! >_

I was 2 years post op at the end of April. I go up and down 5 lbs depending on if I am going out to a lot of social gatherings where there are Desserts that i can't resist. Sweets are my downfall. I keep them out of the house.
For the most part, it's easy to stay at goal.

Just got approved!! Surgery is mid october!!!,

Hi all. I'm post op as of Thursday morning, woo-hoo. NO ONE SAID IT WOULD BE THIS PAINFUL! I know pain varies per person, but geez, my first 48 hrs were awful! I'm much better now, mostly thanks to my Dr and nurses at MedStar Washington. They were soooo patient and gave such great tips.

Don't give in to temptation. The food you ate before and the habits you had got you here. You can do this! You can do exercises with an injured ankle. Google chair exercises. Lift light weights while sitting. Keep your eyes on the prize and focus on what you CAN do and not what you can't. Good luck!!

Good luck everyone! The pre-op diet is HARD. It definitely gets easier post op. I was having some major hunger pains, POST OP on my 5 and 6 nights post op. I read on another website that a surgeon (? wrote a book, maybe a Hispanic name) discussed this as being inflammation in your stomach that feels like physical hunger. I'm not talking mental hunger here. He recommended Gavisccon (sp?) and it has helped. I was scared my sleeve wasn't working. It's amazing how the pounds just melt off the first couple of weeks. Although you're not eating much. I feel so much better already.

12 weeks post op.
Down 90lbs.

Three shakes or Protein Soups a day with sf popsicles in between...surgery sept 8.
Im also gathering and nesting...just ordered inspire Protein powder unflavored and caramel latte to put in Decaf.< /p>
Good luck to everyone

Other people's opinions are none of our business! Seriously! If this is something you're decided to do, made an educated decision, hopefully with your doctor, etc., and you are a grown adult, it's really none of their business! I'm with @Miss Mac! If you don't want their interference, don't tell them until it's done. Telling them after is optional. This is your decision for your good health. Do what you think is best for YOU!

I have years of dieting, exercising, nutrition counseling, personal trainers, and diet pills to prove otherwise.
First off I want to say, you know the truth and you wrote it in the sentence above. This decision is between you and your medical providers, not family members who don't know jack about surgery.
- bowel control problems
I have had no bowel control problems
- vomiting
I haven't thrown up once since surgery 2+ years ago
- weakness
it took me a couple weeks to get through post-op weakness. Since then I am stronger than ever. Come join me in my weight-lifting workout and judge for yourself whether weight loss causes weakness
- hair loss
this is a temporary, cosmetic issue and there are lots of ways to deal with it
- depression because you cannot eat
Of course you can eat! You just can't eat as much and if you are smart, you will change the sorts of things you eat on a usual basis. food is still enjoyable, at least after you get through the first weeks of transition after surgery. If you are someone who uses food as an emotional crutch, I certainly recommend seeking therapy to go along with surgery, because yes, you will have to learn new coping and soothing mechanisms.
- can you drink alcohol (if you do)
I could if I wanted to, but I've never been a big drinker so this is moot for me.
- problems with loose skin
I have some loose skin, it doesn't cause me any problems that Spanx and somewhat modest clothing cannot solve.
- visible scars
I have no visible scars from vsg. My dermatologist had to get out her lighted magnifying glass to find them. Besides that, you can't go through life refusing to do things because you might get a scar. We all have scars. Are you going to decide not to have children because you might end up with a cesearian scar?
- will it interfere with social life?
Not unless your social life is centered on binge eating, in which case I would recommend re-evaluating and making some changes with respect to your social life, rather than forgoing surgery.
- will it prevent me from being a mom one day
No, it will help you be a mom. If you decide to get pregnant, losing weight makes it easier for you to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and safely deliver a healthy baby. Pregnancy only requires about an extra 300 calories per day for your fetus, and that is easily achieved even with a post-vsg stomach. If you decide to adopt, you can count on being a healthier and more active mom to your children. Seriously, research obesity and pregnancy and obesity and childbirth and you will see that losing weight is one of the very best things you can do on this front.
- when can I return to work? (Not a strenuous job)
Probably 1 - 3 weeks after surgery.
Good luck!

I was told forever by my husband I could do it on my own. And I have...several times. I'd lost 50lbs, gain back 70. Lose 50 lbs, gain back 80...see my point? This is just a helper. I still work at you and you will too, but this helps you work at it. I didn't tell my family. I told my mom & hubby. No one else. I had sleeve done 1/28/15 and have finally reached my 100lb wt loss goal. I feel amazing. My depression, from being so big, is gone. At this stage, there are foods I just can't tolerate and I'm fine with that. There are a majority that I can...and I get full fast, but that's what helps.
Bowel control issues - I had IBS, so I was having horrible cramps and diarrhea 5 out of 7 days before surgery. Now....I've had maybe 3 episodes the entire summer.
Vomiting - I've had maybe 2 episodes...but they were my fault. Eating too fast and too much. You'll know when to stop.
Weakness? Right after surgery you will be weak, but that goes away relatively quickly.
hair loss - not everyone has it...I did and still do to an extent, although everyone says they don't notice. It goes away.
depression from not eating? At first I did have some..but that quickly goes away. You realize when you start losing the wt that it's all worth it and this is what you worked so hard for. Are there times now that I wished I could just sit and eat a steak with a salad and have a mixed drink and enjoy it? Yes....but I also like this me so much more that the trade off is worth it.
alcohol- I've been scared to have any. I did have about 8 oz of a margarita drink this weekend. It does not take much at all to kick in...one of the reasons I just don't drink. I know others have mentioned they have and done fine. I'm just not a big drinker.
Loose skin? Yes...but most can be covered and not noticed. My biggest is my arms...I look like a flappy chicken. The rest is all covered.
Social life? Hasnt' affected mine at all.
visible scars? Only if you show them your abdomen. I don't wear bikini's (you're all welcome) so I'm good.
prevent you from being a mommy? SHouldn't effect that one bit
Time off work? I had mine done on a Wed morning, was home Thurs and back to work the following Monday. It was tough, I was tired, but very doable....I am in a nonstrenuous job.
Hope this helps. Honestly, it's the best decision I've ever made. I had my doubts and fears beforehand, but I'm so glad I did it.

I just LOVE all the input! I am "nesting" too. I went today and bought some Campbells single Soups. I also found a couple other bargains. Muscle Milk Protein shakes, 25g Protein a four pack for 3.99, then I bought 3 cans of crab kind of like tuna. You mostly see imitation crab, so I grabbed this.
I will take a picture and upload soon.
Cool.

Went grocery shopping for the 2 week pre-op diet and here's a pic of all, except 1% milk, 0 fat Greek yogurt, and premade Protein Shakes in fridge. This is unsweetened applesauce, sugar free pudding, sugar free Gelatin, cream of wheat, grits, steel cut oatmeal, sugar free Water flavors and unflavored/unsweetened, plain stevia sweetened, and chocolate Protein powders. (Yes, I am a bit OCD, but aren't we all a bit!)

Went grocery shopping for the 2 week pre-op diet and here's a pic of all, except 1% milk, 0 fat Greek yogurt, and premade Protein Shakes in fridge. This is unsweetened applesauce, sugar free pudding, sugar free Gelatin, cream of wheat, grits, steel cut oatmeal, sugar free Water flavors and unflavored/unsweetened, plain stevia sweetened, and chocolate Protein powders. (Yes, I am a bit OCD, but aren't we all a bit!)

To be more clear, this is how my life is going to be *after* surgery -- liquid diet, eventually moving to small Protein meals. If I can't stand it for two weeks before surgery, how am I going to find it magically less stressful afterwards? I mean, I know people mostly don't feel hunger the same way, but I see a lot of "head hunger" comments. This time, right now, this summer, has been my time to get used to not expecting to eat the same way. It's not just about shrinking my liver; it's about establishing a comfort level with the eating/drinking habits I will have after surgery. I don't find that stressful at all.

I just finished watching an episode of extreme weight loss. One thing I saw that is very familiar to me is self sabotage. I am scheduled for my surgery on 9/16 and one of my biggest fears is myself. How do I not sabotage my own success. Any advice, wisdom, or insight in this area is very much appreciated.

Good for both of you. I'm a little nervous about Labor Day too, which will be mid Pre-op diet. My friends are doing brunch and I'm debating on if I'll attend, with Protein Shake in hand...choices, choices...

Putting on cheer leading outfit and getting pom-poms! Go @threatrejo go!

It took 7 days for me. My Dr. office originally stated they didn't receive a yes/no approval from UHC, so I called. I was approved and also had a chance to get full details of my coverage (i.e. hospital room type, coverage limitations, hospital copay).

Hi. I'm in Bethesda. My pre-op starts next week.