Shrinking_Shamrock

I was told the same thing in regards to the gas (carbonation) from soda having the chance to stretch the pouch, but it also would depend on how much a person would drink of it, have never been a huge soda fan in the first place But have always enjoyed Seltzer water, am at this point 11 months post op and every now and then I'll pour a glass of soda take a couple of sips and just not want any more, same thing with the Seltzer., Was trying to have Seltzer as a way to get in the water because I'm one of the many people who just can't stand plain water., So I have been using the crystal light single serves to add to my water bottles. Also am not huge on most juices but depending on which one you drink, they are very high in sugar. I was told by my Dr that I'm far enough post op that using a straw should not be an issue at this point. Good luck to everyone and anything you are unsure of, ask your Dr's first, but if you want those second opinions we can help. anything worth doing is Never easy [emoji3]

Hi everyone! I'm also in what seems like a stall, have been floating in the 160's since October, one day I'm down a couple of pounds and the next it seems they never left, but I haven't eaten anything that would cause this, I also think my scale is funky because I can weigh myself and move the scale a couple of inches and moving it either added or took away almost 10 lbs...Anyone dealing with a funky scale? Btw, just replaced my scale with a digital that allows programming for weight, water and body fat ( had a dial type model) and both change in the same way..,am a little confused and lost about the shifting weights anything worth doing is Never easy [emoji3]

I have asked my bf to walk with me but I feel like he makes excuses, he's a foot taller than me and insists that he walks at a pace that I wouldn't be able to keep up with, I almost feel sometimes that he's trying to sabotage me anything worth doing is Never easy [emoji3]

I think that also what makes it harder for me is that I eat the proper portions and then about a half an hour to 45 minutes late it I actually feel hungry, before my surgery the doctor said I would never feel like I was starving again but within 45 minutes of eating that's exactly how I feel is as if I'm starving so that doesn't really add to me making progress but just because I feel hungry I don't always eat it's hard though not to give in, of course there is some cases when I do give in and it's a little bit of ice cream or a pudding pack but usually I try something healthy like a couple of Triscuits or a banana or some peanuts but can't do have those if they are not in the house anything worth doing is Never easy [emoji3]

Hello All! A little about myself, had my VSG on April 18, 2016 at Miriam Hospital in Providence Rhode island, surgeon was Dr. V (Vithiananthan), started getting heavy when I was 7 and have a family history of all of the women in my family being heavy and I wanted to live past 50, so at 42 years old and 220 pounds, my heaviest being 248 with me being a short person I knew what I needed to do. I I knew it wouldn't be easy and it still isn't it took some time to get me down to 163 and I'm still having trouble with stalls and someone to kick me in the rear end and get me on track. With a boyfriend who loves to cook and loves to eat even more it's hard for me to do what I know I'm supposed to it's even harder but I don't have a walking buddy in my area., I'm the kind of person who if I have conversation while I'm walking I won't even realize I'm moving but with no one to distract me from what I'm doing it's less likely that I'm going to do anything and I'm sure I'm not the only person who's like this, and that is why I could really use the help from a buddy or 2., I know I'm still a ways from my goal of 120 pounds but was my next follow-up appointment with the surgeon being on April 4th I would really like to be down to 150., I know it's not unreasonable but for me it's very hard to do without some kind of support system. Thanks everyone for taking the time to read my plea. anything worth doing is Never easy [emoji3]

Thank you all for your responses, since I haven't yet spoken to a PS I don't know exactly where the surgeon would be working and it is a rather large tattoo so covering or altering it is an option though not inexpensive, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, I have to focus on reaching my goal first and take time after that to decide what I want to do, even though I would love to have it removed I guess I'll see what the surgeon says they can do when the time comes. Thanks again everyone!

If you're waking up with that feeling that maybe you're eating or drinking too close to bedtime

Was just a thought, am not quite 4' 11" myself and live on a very limited income which is why I hem my pants/slacks at home otherwise I have rolled a cuff of half the length of the pant leg and it's so thick it looks like I'm wearing ankle weights..,lol. Well I wish you luck in finding affordable, comfortable and stylish pants capris and all of the above that fit your needs (being vertically challenged [emoji6])

Are you maybe swallowing what you are eating or drinking a little too quickly for your body to take? Maybe also eating/drinking too quickly?, I try to take at least a half an hour for either a meal or a drink (am almost 11 months post op VSG) and I still get that feeling on the rare occasion.

What about buying a pair that may be a little too long and take them to be hemmed at a tailor or dry cleaner? I know it's not free but it is an option., I hem my pants at home without a sewing machine, not perfect but it works

Congrats on your Surgiversary! And I have to say, you look amazing, like a totally different person [emoji3]

Don't forget when your body gets used to a certain workout the n you may slow down with your loss, keep changing your workout every few days so your body doesn't know what's coming next it will keep you losing..,of course you can alternate your workouts so you don't go crazy trying to create new ones all the time but I personally would suggest changing your routine every few days.Good luck and don't get discouraged, no matter how much we want it and how hard we work for it, nothing happens overnight

Thanks everyone, I guess my main concern regarding tattoos is due to the large one on my back, it goes from my mid-back to partly down my cheeks taking up just short of half of my back., It's not my only tattoo but the one I'm more curious about possibly changing.

Warren, RI

Just wondering if anyone has experienced a change in the appearance of their tattoos due to the surgery to remove excess skin. I had my VSG on April 18, 2016 with a pre-surgery weight of 219 and am currently at 160 (still 40#'s) away from my goal of 120 so I still have time before I talk to a plastic surgeon, just curious of anyone's experiences. Thanks all, and congrats to everyone on your progress and results

I also brought a notebook to write down questions and answers that I had for the Dr and nurses, also a book/coloring book to pass the time when I was awake..., Good Luck with your surgery and keep us posted

Hi everyone! Am new here but had my VSG on April 18, 2016., 43 yrs old, 4' 10.5" highest weight was 248, pre-surgery weight 219, surgery date weight was 213, current weight is 163 ( been stuck at this since October) and goal weight is 120/125.

I just brought a loose and comfy pair of shorts for walking the hall, other than that I settled for the hospital gown but the shorts hid my backside.., lol