Val Rennee

Hey don't worry, the stomach heals during the recovery. I'm 4 weeks post op and I feel great. Having to get used to eating again...slowly adding foods for energy to workout. Take your time during recovery and REST.....your body will tell you if anything is wrong. Best thing ever done!!! Down 60lbs in all since pre-op. Best wishes! Val Carson

@Keysha That's awful and I'm so sorry that happened to you. Some people still don't know but those that do are mostly supportive. One person said I was doing it because I didn't like myself so I did get vocal because it upset a younger female that really wants the procedure but wanted to know the inside on preparing and outcomes, so I'm going to share. People are judgemental but I don't care and I will pray for anyone taking this on.

Hello! If privacy matters that much then I respect your position because people can be negative but I'm different, I told my closest male friend first then my special co-workers but I'm very vocal about it because I have so many people in my circle and extended that need to know that this is a healthy positive event choice. I feel I have inspired someone by telling which can bring much needed support..THIS IS NOT EASY! Best wishes to you and your success! !! Val Rennee

Hello! Yes I did protein shakes mostly because I didn't like the broth much. I did a MISO soup mix from Kroger and it was good just had to watch the sodium intake to keep from retaining fluid. Correction, it is IdealShape protein shake mix. Go online it's a good value and taste good. Now I'm finding that post -op it is too much to drink with regular serving so I have been doing ready-made protein shakes like slimfast, special K, and premier which has the most protien. I'm having problems with pureed foods, I have to work on that. But my pre-op success really boosted me. The exercise helped tremendously to reached pre-surgery goal. #stillexcitedpost-opVSG#week2 Val Rennee!!!

Awesome and you deserve to cry happy tears....you look amazing!!!!

Hey, I saw "stitched" and the only concern is that there'sno data yet but a much less invasive procedure. The balloon however is not gotten good reviews, similar to lapband reviews. Nevertheless, best wishes no matter we choose, it's a lifestyle change and it all takes hard work. So get ready for your new life!!! Yayyy!!

I wish you all the best. Thus group has been a good support to me because not all my friends and family understand what this feels like. So emotionally, just try to stay focused and do reach out to people that have similar issues and that may help. I'm 5 days post op and I'm doing well. I do have a lot of support but I'm Journaling to help with emotions!!

I started getting hiccups after surgery! I'm thinking it's just acid reflux and since we are doing so much liquid that the hiccups are the result of increased gastric acid. It usually clears up for me with a few chest pats. Good luck on surgery! I got sleeved 6.27.17.....I feel great. Still having some pain and soreness but I feel great.

Hello! I wish you all the success. That's new but I read a lot about it and it is being recommended. Are you ready?

Okay this is the sleeve procedure in which they just staple the stomach from the inside and they do not remove that portion routinely taken in the surgical sleeve surgery. The pros for this less invasive and less recovery time but the cons to this, the staples are inside your stomach and there is little research on the long term outcomes. Hmmm? If so, it's very new and you should be careful. The VSG is the newest most chosen procedure now and some surgeons are still suggesting the full gastric bypass.... Please contact other bariatric centers for factual information on the procedure before opting to do something so life changing. Best of luck to you. I just got sleeved and I'm feeling really good about my choice. This is not easy no matter what you decide.

Just reaching my pre-op goal on the liquid diet was good for me...so I'm excited. Val Reneee

Hey sandijo! Yes I did Slimfast daily but I blended a IdealShake once a day to feel me up...I would add banana and scoop of peanut butter. I found it online and Facebook. Pretty reasonable on price and it taste good to me. I'm really happy with the pre-op results so I will do those shakes next week....I'm not a broth fan at all...

Hey just relax! I was anxious as well but I got a boost from a sorority sister who had bypass surgery. Yes, I stared the liquid diet actually 3weeks out...it will take time to adjust so start now! Eat something you like today as your last regular meal...like seafood or steak or whatever. Decide on starting protein shakes for breakfast, I started with slimfast shakes....I also had Ideal Shake....I use the IdealShake to feel up once in the day and the slim fast was the rest of the day. During the that first week I did slip but I only did a salad and it had a piece of grilled salmon but after that I went back to shakes!!!!! Most important was the week before the surgery, I exercised extensively, walking helped me reach my goAL weight. In addition to shakes I started sipping on broth, beef is better than chicken to me. I bought egg drop soup mix and it was good!!!!!....lol I went from a panicked 308 one week out to 294 on day of surgery. I'm resting today so my tummy can heal....I'm havin Popsicles and unjury with yogurt today....maybe some beef broth...lol... Val

So I am officially sleeved. Baptist Bariatrics&Nutrition at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS is awesome! My surgery was Tuesday June 27th! I am home feeling great. I reached my pre-op and the surgery went very well. Pictures coming soon.

I have been doing mainly protein shakes but had to have some salad. I did lettuce wraps with grilled chicken a week ago and I have had two mainly spinach salads with lite toppings but mostly water and protein shakes. I weigh in tomorrow. Very nervous about getting hungry this week and messing up. I am working out heavy this week though to push 5lbs off.