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Glogyal

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Everything posted by Glogyal

  1. I'm so excited I come across this because I was worried that it was only me. I literally will fluctuate between 1-2 pounds. I'll loose about 8-10 pounds then gain 2 pounds out of no where. Of course it comes right off but jeeeeeeeezzzz!!!
  2. Haha, that post was made days before I made this one. Wow ???? I will continue to pray for you as long as you request it ???????? Lol, right? Thank you so much.
  3. So glad I'm not the only one who feels this way! lol, it's comforting knowing I'm not alone. I'm finally getting to eat pureees and I swear to you I'm in heaven. I can tolerate a lot more things now. I hardly crave (although sometimes it's there, I won't lie) BUT I do feel like I have grown more from the stage I use to be in.
  4. I did actually but it's slowly going away now.
  5. Haha, that post was made days before I made this one.
  6. Hey guys!! Thanks for your prayers. Unfortunately, I was admitted to the hospital due to dehydration, malnutrition and blood clots they found in my right arm. I broke my arm before surgery and barely could move it as much and due to me not really being able to move it, the surgery made my arm more vulnerable to get blood clots. Which my surgeon and I had no clue because it's so rare!!! Sorry for replying so late as well. I've been getting the best rest since I've been here lol. Thanks again! ❤️
  7. I'm currently sitting in the emergency room and I feel so malnourished and anemic. 5 days post-op and this has been a true experience for me. Just asking for people to keep me in their prayers. Thanks.
  8. You're definitely a lifesaver. Thanks for the tip girl. I will head out to buy some ASAP lol.
  9. Totally glad I could help. Wish you well on your journey!
  10. But I'm so happy for you! People wait months to get this procedure done and you're soooo close to making your dream come true. Stay in touch with me and let me know how everything works out!
  11. No, it's absolutely not okay. I boy burned out drinking so many protein shakes pre-op, now I can't stomach the thought of them. I will definitely call my doctor tomorrow. This has been happening to me since Friday and I have no idea what to do.
  12. Oh snap. I didn't realize that could be one of the possibilities. I'm taking Prilosec but I winged off of it because it's not working at all.
  13. I'm 20 years old and my initial weight was 277. After the pre-op diet till now, I weigh 259. Do not try to insulate my numbers in any fashion. I'm rarely eating and I'm definitely not eating protein which is causing me to drop weight significantly. What about yourself? *254
  14. Okay, I'm exaggerating but seriously. Has anyone felt as though there was a ball like consistency trying to roll up your throat? It does not feel like acid reflux. Definitely isn't an heartburn. This has been happening to me ever since the surgery and it literally wakes me up out of my sleep sometimes. It's a very uncomfortable feeling.
  15. Hey guys! I just had my VSG. I hope everyone is doing well on their journey. ????
  16. Oh lord, lol. I have no idea where to start! I'm just going to break it down into 4 days. Day 1: Surgery day, woop. I was so excited and anxious. The procedure went by very smoothly, although, when you first wake up there will be a lot of gas trapped in your abdominal area. When I woke up the first thing they wanted me to do is walk around the facility. Walking was/is my Bestfriend when it comes to the sleeve. It helps with my breathing, soreness, and of course the gas. I was released the same day, was chauffeured home and went straight to sleep. Day 2: This day had to be my hardest. My side was bleeding because I kind of slept on it by accident (Bleeding is normal, just try not to aid it to bleed more by doing what I did)! My right side was really bruised and it's the deepest/widest cut they give you so it will indeed give you the most trouble. I honestly was very emotional that day because I couldn't really do anything for myself. I barely could get out of my car, my bed. It was hard for me to shower properly and I cried like a big baby, but I was thankful to have my family there beside me. 3rd day: This day I discovered the "chewing and spitting method". This sounds soooooo gross but I wasn't hungry, I would just have a taste for something. So, I chewed on one cracker and that basically took the edge away. I do not recommend doing this and do not do that anymore. But, I discovered that which helped a lot with missing food. Ofc I was still sore. I walked a lot more, did my breathing exercises and I was feeling great. Day 4: I'm taking it easy. I don't crave as much but sometimes it's there. I'm just ready to see progress. I'm happy I chose the sleeve because I know that emotionally it will open so many doors for me. This is so long. I swear I wasn't going to write this much lol.
  17. Okay, I'm disregarding everyone's response on here (because I didn't read them) and I'm honestly going to tell you the truth! Girl... I cheated about 5 times during the two week pre-op diet and I was so frightened that I wouldn't be able to proceed with my surgery as scheduled. Now, I wasn't splurging and cheating all day. It would literally be a taste of 3 fries, or a bite of Pasta, or a chicken sandwich. So, on the morning of my surgery I asked a nurse about my cheating and I was surprised when she said "as long as you didn't eat anything before midnight you're fine". I later found out she went to ask my surgeon about this question (which I was trying to keep from him -.- ) Lol, but all was well! All IS well. Continue dieting and making better choices. Do not beat yourself up if you slip up! Pace yourself, commend yourself and be your number one supporter when it comes to this experience. Congrats on everything and I wish you well with your new journey! ????
  18. Girllllllllll lol, I haven't had that yet but I'm so scared to even experience things such as that, or throwing up and acid reflux. I literally take my damn time. Idc if it takes me 2 days to drink broth, I'm chicken as hell. I do not care lol. And what exactly are you "sipping" on to get your daily Protein intake? I'm having the hardest time. I'll literally drink two table spoons of V8 in the morning when I FEEL like it, then at night I'll drink like 10-15 mg of broth and ofc sip on my Water throughout the day. Zero protein whatsoever!
  19. Not from there but I had mine about 4 days ago in Irving, TX!
  20. Hey guys!!!! How's the VSG process going for you?? How far are you guys along?
  21. Lol, I definitely have not!! What exactly is that?
  22. Lol, I think that's my reason as well. I'm so use to eating solids that I feel deprived of foods that I'm use to.
  23. Holla back! ???? Would love to keep in touch.
  24. I totally feel your pain. However, I've noticed that when I do feel gas I simply get up and walk for about 5-10 minutes, breathe deeply In and out, and that helps so much. I can't wait to see the results as well. It's definitely a waiting game. I wish you the best on this journey though! You hang in there too.
  25. Thanks so much for this moral support! I'm acting like a huge baby when it comes to this lol but I'm aware of the amazing benefits behind it all. I really appreciate the feedback.

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