Dametris

Hello! I was sleeved June 1, 2017 & I feel and look great[emoji6] my only regret is I should've done it sooner. My surgery was easy only pain was the gas monster🙄 & my hair started shedding @ month 2, but I've been able to treat it so it's getting better. Congrats to all the June VSG friends[emoji7] HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:197(9/22/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Waiting until hitting goal is great to buy the new wardrobe, but I have been shopping for must have ONLY clearance & mark downs because I dress for work and must be looking professional at all times so I placed a $10 limit on each piece so im not wasting $$ but still look cute #TransitionIsHard[emoji6] HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:197(9/22/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Premier Protien shakes (vanilla & chocolate) are what I have been drinking since day preop & they are good plus at times I mix in my favorite fresh fruit to the vanilla like banana, papaya, strawberries, or even blueberries [emoji4] or I add powder peanut butter to the chocolate [emoji6] HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:197(9/22/17) GW:180[emoji41]

I eat snack or small meals @ 6 times a day, lil to NO carbs & this is a huge help. HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

I never tried POSTOP fasting, I eat a snack or small meal every 2-3 hrs, when my sleeve is "empty" the hunger pains hurt. Also when I started the eating every few hrs my weight loss became steady. HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Week 1-2 liquids, week 3-5 full liquids, week 6 puree, week 7-8 soft then regular diet at end of week 9 HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Me too[emoji4] HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

I'm 3 months POSTOP and Fridays are pizza not in my house so i eat the topping off a slice! Also as a snack i put pepperoni slices in oven with a lil shredded cheese, & when done I dip in sauce. There is a great zucchini pizza crust recipe on Pinterest also[emoji41] HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

It's difficult decision, I only told 4 people because I hate judgement so to prevent a "falling out" I kept my desicion a secret[emoji41] #NoOnesBusiness! If you allow their opinions to bother you it'll sabatoge your success, so don't allow the negative emotions inside of you or in your space[emoji7]HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Congrats you've done Great! My stepson is a Freshman at MSU beautiful place[emoji41]! HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Thnx for this topic, I'm 3 months out and HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

I had constipation issues prior to my VSG, I drink a Laci La Bean dieters tea it works wonders I order from Amazon but it's also in stores just a lil pricey[emoji41] I use organic honey to sweeten the taste. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HCHGR0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Gm-SzbYDHJ9N7 HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Congrats, you look fabulous and thanks for sharing[emoji41] Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

Congrats to you!!!!!

Hello my fellow sleevers and future sleevers! I had my VSG on 06/01/2017 and today is 08/08/2017. I must say this was one of the greatest decisions that I have ever made. Besides adjusting to the pre-op diet for 17 days prior to surgery, and fighting that "gas monster" for 1 week post-op I must say that this has been an easy transition that I should have done years ago, but at least I am in my early forties so I have alot of time to enjoy life and my new me. Thus far I have lost 30+ pounds in total and that puts me only @ 26lbs until I meet my goal weight (which I may change depending on how I look and feel at 185)! Prior to surgery I watched numerous youtube videos of past VSG patients, and read 100's of comments and post on this site which supplied me with alot of positive info as well as answering many of my questions. As of today I feel & look fabulous and my only suggestion to future sleevers is to DO YOUR HOMEWORK on surgeons, diet pre & post, vitamins, do's & dont's, etc. HW: 247 SW: 239 CW: 210 GW: 185

Congrats to you!! The quick weight loss is scary and amazing, I'm 2 months POSTOP and I've lost 30+[emoji41] total. I got on scale this morning and when I saw I was 11lbs from onderland I almost cried[emoji7] I'm not far from my GW so I'm praying my weight loss slows down when I enter onderland[emoji6][emoji6] HW: 247 SW: 238 (6/1/2017) CW:210 GW: 185 Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

CONGRATS!! You have done a great job and plz remain encouraged. Many times WE are our biggest critics and worst judge. Also do not allow your doctor to determine what your goal weight will be!! If your current size is comfortable then remain there, and plan for your next plastics procedure even if you must locate another surgeon 2nd opinions are ALWAYS an option, plus once you have the excess skin removed that will change you weight instantly!!!!![emoji41][emoji41][emoji41] Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

I was sleeved on 6/1/17 & other than the gas monster after surgery I have been pain free with zero indigestion. I was truly afraid pre surgery but now I'm 6 weeks out and I feel like a million bucks[emoji6] HW: 250 SW: 246 Cw: 219 Gw: 180 Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

I'm scheduled for 6/1, starting liver shrinking diet tomorrow 5/15😎 #Nervous

I MADE IT, NOT MUCH PAIN JUST HEADACHE & GAS IM ALREADY WALKING THE HALLS[emoji6]. THANKS 4 THE WELLWISHES[emoji9] Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED! I'm praying for a successful surgery for not only us June 1st peeps but all of US[emoji8] & may we all have a blessed & speedy recovery[emoji7][emoji41][emoji16]. #OnlyAFewHoursUntilMyProcedure Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

Thnx & same 2 U[emoji6] Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

As this Monday comes to a close my mind is racing.... my surgery is this Thursday June 1st!!! I must be at the hospital at 6:15am & I'm ready but also having feelings I can't describe. I'm waiting until Wednesday to pack to occupy my mind, but hopefully I don't allow any anxiety to overcome my spirit🙄 #PrayingForCalm Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

Thanks for the input I was just ordering my vitamins on Amazon & I've changed from the chewable to the chewy[emoji41] I'm supa afraid of vomiting so I'm taking every precaution [emoji16] Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]

SENSITIVE INFO... today marked #5 of my liver shrinking diet and drinking 4 protien shakes a day is "hard" on the bowel process. I found these magnesium pills (MAG 07) last year during a 10 cleanse & they produce results in @ 3-5hrs depending on your body w/ zero cramps. The capsules are big but can be opened so the powder is "mixable". I intend on asking my surgeon if I can take this post op as well. JUST THINKING THEY WERE WORTH A SHARE ask questions plz I'll answer on my experience. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PKEJR0/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1&th=1 Sent from my S8+ using BariatricPal mobile app[emoji41]