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Let me start off by I'm 31 and I was sleeved on 10/20. My preop diet weight was 225, day of surgery 217 and 8 days out I'm already at 208. I got the sleeve after being over 220lbs for the last 12 years. After countless diets, meal plans, workout regimen, you name it I tried it and did and and failed it. VSG was suggested to me after it was discovered I had extremely fatty liver while testing was being done on my gallbladder. My liver was so advanced that it was projected within the next 5 years I could very well be in liver failure. VSG was the safest and most effective way to help reverse this disease. Having two small children this isn't the future I saw for myself or my family.

I have to admit I've been stepping on the scale everyday to track. And it isn't without guilt that I see a lower number everyday. I feel like it isn't fair that I was blessed with this gift by "default" because I had other medical issues going on. My husband is extremely supportive and doesn't want me to feel guilt he wants me to remember of how this could have gone the complete opposite direction.

I've been emotional because I've identified as an over weight woman my entire adult life. It's who I am. Or who I was. I've learned to not be confident because I was always put down. The idea that in the next year I can easily be 150 or less is not something I can comprehend. AT ALL. The thought of not being a size 18/20 is insane to me.

How to you mentally adjust to this? I intend on asking my surgeon for advice at my 3 week follow up if I am still feeling this way. I have been told by friends it does get better. But I've also been told by a friend 2 years post op that she still has a hard time believing this is the new her...

Advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

I LOVE creamed honey!! I bought some organic creamed honey while I was in Colorado and yesterday I remembered it! I wanted something sweet so I dipped my little spoon in and had maybe 1/2 teaspoon. It did the trick as far as fixing my sweet tooth. I'm still alive and I'm not apologizing for it!!!!

Creamed honey?! I've never heard of that. I do buy local honey here in NorCal, because my daughter likes it with tea and my husband prefers honey in his coffee. I'll have to look for that. I honestly only have the need/want for a touch of sweet in my coffee and tea. But even at that with my coffee I've been managing perfect by adding Protein to it bc it gives it just that touch of sweetness I wanted

If you're in near Sacramento, Sacramento Bee Keeping has some creamed honey and it is amazing!

thanks I am a tish south at Travis AFB

I LOVE creamed honey!! I bought some organic creamed honey while I was in Colorado and yesterday I remembered it! I wanted something sweet so I dipped my little spoon in and had maybe 1/2 teaspoon. It did the trick as far as fixing my sweet tooth. I'm still alive and I'm not apologizing for it!!!!

Creamed honey?! I've never heard of that. I do buy local honey here in NorCal, because my daughter likes it with tea and my husband prefers honey in his coffee. I'll have to look for that. I honestly only have the need/want for a touch of sweet in my coffee and tea. But even at that with my coffee I've been managing perfect by adding Protein to it bc it gives it just that touch of sweetness I wanted

Have you tried Stevia?

I've found the packets of this are pretty decent in coffee & tea.

There seems to be less aftertaste, too.

It's certainly more pricey than generic Splenda or NutraSweet but is works well.

I've honestly only ever had Splenda as an adult. I remember trying equal and sweet and low when I was younger, but I just don't like how unnatural they taste and I can't imagine it's doing less harm then actual sugar...but who knows

Yae or nae post op? I feel like I know the answer is no, but I loathe artificial sweeteners. Help

Is everyone else doing the 2-week pre-op diet?

i assume I would find out on Tuesday when I meet with the surgeon

How did it go?

i have to do stage 2 diet for 7 days leading up to surgery. 3 Protein shakes a day and Liquids and Jello and pudding

Is everyone else doing the 2-week pre-op diet?

i assume I would find out on Tuesday when I meet with the surgeon

I'm in NorCal.

I'll go and start adding y'all.

My VSG Instagram is af_vsg_mama

We share the same surgery date and I'm also a Texas girl living in California! Lol!

No way that's awesome. My husband is military that's why we are here

My exhusband is military, that's how I ended up here as well. I chose to stay here after we divorced. I like it here.

No way! What part? We are at Travis

I live in Southern California, that's where we were originally stationed. He is at Travis now. It's about 8 hours from where I live.

Wow small world!

I'll go and start adding y'all.

My VSG Instagram is af_vsg_mama

We share the same surgery date and I'm also a Texas girl living in California! Lol!

No way that's awesome. My husband is military that's why we are here

My exhusband is military, that's how I ended up here as well. I chose to stay here after we divorced. I like it here.

No way! What part? We are at Travis

I'll go and start adding y'all.

My VSG Instagram is af_vsg_mama

We share the same surgery date and I'm also a Texas girl living in California! Lol!

No way that's awesome. My husband is military that's why we are here

I know there is already an Oct group but would anyone be interested in a day specific group so we can all post each day how we are doing?

I'll go and start adding y'all.

My VSG Instagram is af_vsg_mama

I was told by my Surgeon I need to take a Multivitamin daily along with calcium citrate +Vitamin D specifically 500mg 2x / day (total 100mg)

Does anyone have specific suggestions? Right now I do take Nature's Made Biotin & B12.

I am scheduled for surgery on 10/15/15. However, I keep wondering if I am doing the right thing. I have lost and gained hundreds of pounds over my life. Part of me says just lose it and stay strong enough to keep it off this time. Then I will also not have the pain and side effects of surgery. Another part of me says I have never been able to keep the weight off before and if I lose weight and gain it back, I have lost that time. Maybe the sleeve will help me keep it off. I'm so conflicted in my mind. I need to lose 90 to 100 lbs. Did anyone else go through this? Thx.

I've debated WLS for 7 years...yes 7 years. Like you I have lost and gained and lost again and gained again. It's taken having 2 children to open my eyes to reconsider. I originally I went to be seen for what I thought was gallbladder pains, it turned out to be gallbladder and fatty liver disease bothering me, and my PCM suggested WLS. With WLS I can reverse the fatty liver on top of learning new healthy food and exercise habits that my children will grow up with and hopefully pass on to their children. It's worth it to have this tool. I think my only regret with getting it is waiting the 7 years!

Congratulations! If I were a fall sleever, I would enjoy one last round of autumn goodies, now that the cooler weather is here. Don't overdo cider donuts though! Good luck with your pre-op, whenever it starts!

I would be in trouble if was back in Texas with my family, but my husband is military so we aren't "home". I honestly don't think I have anything k want to funeral over...my bean pole husband on the other hand seems like he wants to food funeral for me lol he keeps saying we need to go here and here and we better find a sitter because we need to have some dates so we can have go eat. lol

I'm Oct 21st, just got my date today! ????????????????

Yippie!! 10/21! Anyone with me?!

I created an IG account to track my journey af_vsg_mama if anyone wants to follow!

That's unfortunate, but you busted your butt to get you where you're going. Just because it isn't happening tomorrow, doesn't mean it isn't ever happening. Keep on track with what you have been doing its all worth it, get use to those habits now so you won't have a hard transition. You got this!

Following all y'all ladies...I've been thinking about starting a channel specifically for it but I'm not sure. I'm not sharing with people about it...

I am have my final preop in two weeks then I can schedule...I have told my mom, sisters, MiL & SiL, 4 friends & of course my husband knows.

I'm 31, 5'3 and have stayed between 220-225 for the last 10 years. I've actually been having some medical issues regarding my gallbladder and a horrible fatty liver. Yes of course I'm doing the surgery because I want to loose this weight...but I am doing this for my life, my health.

I have no intentions in telling anyone who doesn't already know I've had this surgery. Friends and family know I've been sick with gallbladder issues, and I will be getting it removed soon. While that is true, they don't need to know I'll be having my bariatric surgery at the same time. And when I get asked about my weight, I will be honest, I've made a lifestyle change. That's all anyone needs to know.

You also need to remember this is your battle. No one knows what you go through and what you have been through. Of course they won't be supportive, because like I once was...they think it is the "easy way out". In reality it is only a tool to get you to where you should be, but creating those healthy habits along the way is what will let you maintain that.

The cells apparently take 3-4 months to cultivate again.

I needed a pap bc it's been more than 3 years since my last one was on file. Cervical and ovarian cancer run in my family and I've already had precancerous cells removed about 8 years ago.

I emailed the doctor because I was concerned it would interfere with my pre op and he said it wasn't an issue, and wouldn't impede my surgery date.

I had my pre-op pap come back and they told me there wasn't enough cells...and I have to wait 3-4 months to get it redone....has this happen to anyone? This is literally the last thing I needed before I got my surgery date. I do see my dr for my follow up on pre op appts in two weeks...