VSGnewguy

I've been using Tespo and my dietitian was very supportive of the concept. She's excited to see how my pre-op bloodwork comes back since I've already been taking them for a month. I've got the recurring subscription from bariatric pal...couldnt be easier. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Ugh! Just had pre-op appointment with dietician and found out they have to re-submit to insurance because it's a new year. Should just be a formality, but still frustrating. Hopefully it goes quick. Surgery is scheduled on the 11th. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I don't know if it will ruin everything but I would certainly be concerned about developing a pattern that could hurt your odds of success. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

First off, Happy New Year to everyone! I have not started my pre-op diet yet but have my appoinent on the 2nd and expect to start my diet then. However, making just a couple of small changes, I have avoided the usual holiday gain and managed to lose about 6 lbs. I've replaced my breakfast with a green smoothie every day and then, either skip snacking or if I'm really hungry between meals, I've had a premiere protein. That's really all the changes I've made. Nervous, but looking forward to surgery on the 11th! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Curios why the OP has not responded to this thread. Trolling maybe? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

If your doctor recommended due to your family history and current weight, then I would listen. Doctors usually recommend diet and exercise first and are reluctant to recommend WLS. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I have the same date...starting to feel real now! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

My wife was on board so it didn't take any convincing but here's one thing you might try. We were at the store buying a bag of paper cat litter (for our rabbits). Each bag weighs 25#'s. I had my wife pick one up and pointed out that I am carrying around more than 3 of those in extra weight. That was am eye opener even for me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry you are having to endure this. Is this your first WLS or was this a revision? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

It's winter. Just way heavier clothes...and layers. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Just finished my upper endoscopy this morning. Found a small hernia but all is was good. Shouldn't be any delays to my surgery on Jan 11th! Excited and nervous. Fyi...if you are nervous, let the anesthesiologist know. They have me versed and that called me right down! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I figure it can't hurt to make sure your body's stores are all full so I started a month early. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

At age 45 with a BMI of "just" 35, I had a heart attack. At age 46, I'm having VSG but I'll never be able to undo the damage that was done to my heart. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Sounds like you may need to step back and at least delay until you cam decide if this is really for you...maybe some additional counselling. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a great idea! At my first appointment, the dietitian had to help me compile my list. It was funny because just about every be and or type of diet she named, I have tried at some point. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm still pre-op but have been using the Tespo liquid vitamin system for a month now and have been happy with it. I am taking the Men's Bariatric Complete. I'll be curious to see how my lab work comes back after surgery.

I'm a guy in my mid 40's with the usual receding hairline and getting a bit of a bald spot. I've accepted that I'll have hair loss, but hope that most of it comes back... hair is already thin enough! I'll be working hard at meeting my protein and calorie goals.

I'm planning on at least 3 weeks, but will take longer if needed. I'm mostly at a desk but my job has the potential to involve heavy lifting from time to time so I don't want to go back until I won't risk injuring myself.

I am pre-op but decided to buy a high end blender to have post surgery. With a Blendtec or Vitamix, you can make perfectly smooth vegetable drinks, nut butters and even hot soup right in the blender. I've already been getting a lot of use out of it and expect to use it even more for pureed stage, etc.

I've been watching a LOT of YouTube videos from people who have had the VSG surgery as well as bariatric surgeons. It's cool to watch and see people's transformation over a period of months. Right now I'm especially interested in the videos from people who post their experiences during their surgery and first week post op, since I'll be having VSG on Jan. 11th. Just curious, what are some of your favorite YouTube VSG channels? I've learned a lot from a couple of the bariatric surgeons channels - one is Dr. Mathew Weiner and the other is Blossom Bariatrics from Las Vegas; their dietician has some really good videos.

Are you meeting your water requirements? Seems like dehydration is the most likely cause of dizziness.

Two things... A snow skiing trip. I've never been and have put off my wife's requests because I know it would be really hard on my knees at my current weight and I get winded too easily. A new family portrait.

Kind of pricey but we just got a Blentec blender and it makes perfect green smoothies and lots more! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

My suspicion is that it has been the adequate levels of protein that have been the biggest help. We WLS patients are basically engaging in medically supervised starvation for a period of time and hair loss is a result. Getting adequate nutrition seems like the obvious solution. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Not having a second heart attack! Hoping sleep apnea goes away so I can actually feel rested after a night of sleep. Getting off blood pressure and cholesterol meds. More energy.