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I was a vegetarian for years. After surgery I added fish back in occasionally. The thought of eating chicken, beef or pork makes me feel ill. After 15 months, I am getting very tired of my staple foods, but not sure how to expand without adding meat. Also would like to cut down the amount of dairy (yogurt and cheese) that I eat.

I go the support group at Rose (2nd Monday of the month at 6:30) and its open to anyone even if you didn't have surgery there. 4545 E. 9th Ave., #650. Denver, CO 80220

I really didn't lose anything until about 3 weeks post op. I think my body was fighting it.

I stalled and didn't lose a pound from weeks 2-5. Very frustrating...I'd just had this major surgery and I was sure I was going to be the ONE person who didn't have any benefit from it!

I'm down 52...Slow but steady. Should hit Onederland in the next month. Once I do I will also weigh less than my husband for the first time in our relationshipm, which I am way more excited about than he is. Feeling pretty good...feeling like I have lots of energy for the first time in years!

I was a huge beer and wine drinker before surgery and didn't have a drop for 90 days after. Since then I have had a few glasses of wine and don't really notice a difference. I was warned to not try beer by several VSG veterans (was told it would be painful and I would feel like my chest was going to explode), but today ended up at a brewery that didn't serve anything except beer and was with my sister who doesn't know about my surgery and I didn't feel like explaining it all today so I just ordered a beer. It did make me feel a little full and I sat there and nursed one beer for 90 minutes (I think I would have drank 3 in that time, before). Nothing bad happened and I didn't feel very drunk. So far, in my case... I think all the dire warnings I was given about never drinking again were a bunch of crap. No, I can't drink like before but I can't eat like before either and that's the whole point. I plan to have an occasional beer or wine when I want to and not stress about it anymore.

I was sleeved 10/5, I'm down just 40 lbs....definately on the slow side. Its better than nothing but hard to watch people on here that had surgery after me losing alot more. I eat less than 1000 calories a day and feel hungry alot. My nutritionist suggested I eat less to lose more weight but that doesn't seem realistic.

I just noticed you are having the band....I had the sleeve. Its possible you will recover faster. I had a co-worker that had the band and I think she only missed 2 or 3 days of work.

I only took a week off. I was tired when i came back but other than that, it was fine. I have a desk job but if i did something with alot of moving around i might have needed a few more days.

Do you need some Isopure? I have half a case of the grape and now that I don't have to drink it anymore, I don't want to! I had no use for it except the 3 days prior to surgery and the first few days after.

@@chavezmommy, I am doing good....I had my 13 week checkup today. I have lost 36 lbs which is on the low side of normal from what I am told....but its been a steady 1.5-2 lbs per week. I was so frustrated at first (one woman who had surgery the same day as me has lost almost 70!) but as long as it keeps coming off slow and steady I have decided I am fine with that! I feel like I have finally got the hang of the eating thing....when to eat and how much and what ffull but not stuffed feels like!

@@amboyd I had follow up appts at 1, 3 and 6 weeks. I still have to go at 12 weeks, 6 months and at 1 year.

I have the standard as well, and agree...the whole process could not have been simpler. Highly recommend BCBS Federal! I know several others that had this surgery with different insurance and I had the shortest pre-op diet requirements and quickest approval. I have paid less than $500 out of pocket for everything from copays to labs and surgery.

http://www.specialcheese.com/bakedch.htm I love this stuff and I haven't been able to replicate the recipe and get them this crisp and non-oily. perfect snack for on the go. Its a little pricey though.

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