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How soon after surgery did you guys start adding abs to your workout

So I have a friend that had VSG. Afterwards she took HCG because she was told that it helps with skin elasticity. Because you're already only eating 800-1000 calories per day. And she actually ended up having no loose skin. Has anyone else heard of taking HCG after the sleeve?

So I have a friend that had VSG. Afterwards she took HCG because she was told that it helps with skin elasticity. Because you're already only eating 800-1000 calories per day. And she actually ended up having no loose skin. Has anyone else heard of taking HCG after the sleeve?

I'm in week 3 and the scale goes up and down .4 to .8 pounds. But since I've ready so much about the stall I'm not in a panic. I know I'm eating between 500 and 600 calories per day and I'm getting in close to 60 grams of protein and getting in around 48-64 ounces of fluids. So I'm going to keep going and be patient.

So any of my April Sleevers experience the week 3 stall?

I drink the premier protein shakes. They have 30g of Protein and the don't taste too bad. That way I am sure to get in my protein for the day even if I just drink two

Hitting the egg stage seems exciting, but you can't eat enough to really do too much. Lol! Although I've only been in this stage for a couple of days I still drink my protein shakes to get my protein in. My NUT told me that eating will get easier. I can only take her word for it. I read somewhere that the goal in phase 3 and 4 is to get in 6 oz of food. Today that seems impossible!!! Lol. That's sounds crazy to hear myself saying I can't eat 6 oz of food!!!! We'll get through this together!!!!

I'm feeling surprisingly well!!! Nothing more than a little gastric discomfort every now and then. I'm 8 days post op, I'm waiting to get on the scale at day 10. Just trying not to obsess over the scale, because I am real good at that. Drinking my protein shakes and I'm getting down about 9 to 10 ounces in an hour so that's good. Next step baby food. Lol!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!! Happy healing

I went to Dr Ponce de Leon at the Oasis of Hope Hospital. Excellent service!!!!!

My fellow april sleevers I am 2 days post op. And I'm already feeling great and ready for this journey. I too had my surgery in Tijuana, and I believe that was the best hospital dr and staff experience I've ever had. Just gotta make sure I stay hydrated without my iv now. But good luck to everyone.

I made it!!! Finally on the losers bench... surgery was yesterday at around 3:00 pm. The gas pain immediately out of surgery was pretty intense, but it has eased up immensely! I'm walking and walking and walking this morning. Good luck to all of my fellow April sleevers. We got this!

I'm a few hours away from surgery and I guess it's still unreal to me. I'm excited but I'm not anxious or nervous. I've never been this calm before a surgery. Sending prayers to all of my April 20th fellow sleevers....

Caramel premier I get from Walmart and it is definitely the best one. Violetisle that is funny!!!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

The hard part is being around everyone else that is eating food that smells wonderful. [emoji23]

I almost had a slip up today. I wanted some real food so bad. But I made it through. I ate my soup and kept it pushing. Day 4 is a wrap. 6 more to go!

I got 10 days on the liquid diet [emoji31]. This is day 3 and it hasn't been TOO hard, but hasn't been completely easy either. I still prepare dinner for my hubby every evening and I have to sit in an office where everyone is eating junk food all day long!!! I'm doing GREAT considering. Its hard to believe that this is happening next week, this time flown by so fast. I'm excited and believe it or not, I'm not nervous at all. I've been wanting this for a long time and I'm ready.

Yes we most likely will! Well wishes to you too!

Wishing you the best! Praying for you!

I started my pre op diet yesterday. It's hard. I'm doing 3 premier protein shakes a day and SF Jello and Popsicles. I haven't tried the soup (juice only) yet.

I started mine yesterday and I was good yesterday but today I got really hungry!!!!! I only have to do it for 10 days but support would be good Because I still cook dinner for my husband...

I'm April 20 with Dr Ponce de Leon!!!

Tuesday!!! Exciting. Please let us know how you're feeling afterwards. Praying for a speedy recovery

12 days and counting... I'm getting really excited! My surgery is next Thursday (the 20th). I start my liquid diet on Monday so I'm mentally preparing now... although I've been sick with a sinus infection the past two days. I'm Ready to begin my journey

I'm going to Mexico april 20th to Oasis.

That is so good to hear!! I'm glad you're going so well. I hope it only gets easier from here.