Hopeful_GS

I've had a glass of wine at a happy hour or at dinner with friends. I'm a fan of chilled white wine, sav. blanc or pinot gr. Nothing sweet but I think that's personal preference. The red doesn't settle well in my stomach, feels too heavy and thick for some reason. I would totally do vodka, if I like it- but I don't so my options are pretty limited.
I tried a glass of champagne on new years, the first carbonated drink I've had since my surgery (this past March) and it did not go well. I'll spare you the details but no, absolutely not- never again. lol

Hi everyone!

it's been a while since I've posted before and after pictures, so here goes. I am 19 months post-op (VSG) and am blessed to have such great results!

I am 51, 5'8" and while the weight loss is awesome, I most proud of what I have accomplished in my general fitness (thanks to great fitness training with an emphasis on strength training!)
Here's to success for each and every person on this board and on this journey - IT CAN BE DONE and YOU CAN DO IT.

Before and during

I don't drink often, but when I do, it's hard liquor. Honestly, there are just fewer calories and carbs than in wine. I usually do vodka and Water and I add Mio flavoring to it; it's yummy!

Wow! I am impressed and jealous of all of you; Hopeful, BeanieSprouts, NelliSleeve and CurleyQ you have been doing fantastic.
Sleeved on March 28 and I haven't been on for a while probably because I've been stalled for 2-3 months and haven't felt like talking about it. BUT I seem to have broken it in just the last 2 weeks. Been snacking too much and not careful with portions or speed eating.
Going back to basics: increase Protein, increase liquid, lower carbs and slow down.

VSG on March 2,2018 pretty pleased with my new tool. HW 380, SW 315, CW 224. Have come a long ways already. With many more roads to travel. But this is one hell of a start I think. How are you other March sleepers doing?

at about 4mos post op. It sucks, but it stops eventually.

My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Many of us get cold feet during the process, it's normal. Do what is right for you.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

My goal weight is 185 lbs. I am 5'8. My all time highest was 289 lbs. I had surgery on March 19 and my weight was 263. This morning I was 237 lbs. I have 52 lbs to go to hit goal.

I'm going to guess it's the time travel. Temporal flux is hard on the body.

Ok so i have no fear of being first or being wrong or both so here goes.
I dont think your surgeon did you any favors with the solid foods 2 weeks in.
the 5-6 week transition back to solids gives you a chance to get your brain and stomach talking to each other again in a healthy way. It provides a time for you to learn the difference between Head hunger and actual hunger.
lets face it no one in need of WS surgery is in any danger of starving to death. If we cant be honest with ourselves and other WS patients who can we be honest with.
that "Hunger" you feel every 2 hours is in your head and you have not taken the time since surgery to break that habit.
i honestly dont know what your doctor was thinking. maybe some others who had doctors that let them go back to solids so fast will jump in later and explain it.
i cant recommend anything except to try to get past eating every 2 hours. that is what got you to this point in the first place
get Water and Protein in that order in the start try to keep calorie count low and stretch out the time between meals a little at a time till you get back to a more eating schedule
good luck

VSG 3/26
6’5” / 58

HW 320
SW 306
CW 286
GW 200

Feeling great but always constipated.

Stalled all week but down 21 lbs since pre-op appt and my work pants are loose. I’ll take it!

3 days out and doing ok. I was able to finish a Protein Shake today, though it took an hour and a half. No chance of me meeting my 64oz goal but I continue my sips.
How long until I can get on the scale and see all of this surgery bloat and Water weight gone? I GAINED 7 lbs from the surgery, which I understand is mostly bloating due to the swelling. But when will I see the number slide back down?? A week post-op or longer?


HW: 420 SW:320 CW: 288 GW: 185
Sleeve: 03/26/18

I’m sorry to hear about your Seroma!! I had to google that, sounds very painful.
I’m going to the dr for my 2 week post op on Wednesday, I was planning to talk to him then about the pain. Luckily, the pain is now only present when I bend down or reach high with my left side. So that makes me think that it’s probably just muscle pain- who knows.
I was stalled for a few days but finally lost a pound. Feeling super relived and ready to go on puréed food. I’m seriously craving tuna and roasted broccoli (puréed of course).
I haven’t had anything other than Protein Shakes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free pudding, and fat free yogurt since March 15th!!
HW: 420 SW:320 PRE-VSG: 301
CW: 274 GW: 185
Sleeved: 03/26/18

I’m sorry to hear about your Seroma!! I had to google that, sounds very painful.
I’m going to the dr for my 2 week post op on Wednesday, I was planning to talk to him then about the pain. Luckily, the pain is now only present when I bend down or reach high with my left side. So that makes me think that it’s probably just muscle pain- who knows.
I was stalled for a few days but finally lost a pound. Feeling super relived and ready to go on puréed food. I’m seriously craving tuna and roasted broccoli (puréed of course).
I haven’t had anything other than Protein Shakes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free pudding, and fat free yogurt since March 15th!!
HW: 420 SW:320 PRE-VSG: 301
CW: 274 GW: 185
Sleeved: 03/26/18

I started soft foods today! Stayed away from meat in puree stage cause that just sounded disgusting. But I had a little canned chicken mixed with guacamole for lunch and a small piece of mahi mahi for dinner! I've never been so satisfied in my life!

I’m in the exact same boat as you. Down to the day and the amount of liquid you are taking in!
I’ve only lost 7lbs since surgery but I’m still holding onto a lot of Water. Looking forward to the end of the week!


HW: 420 SW:320 CW: 281 GW: 185
Sleeved: 03/26/18

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I’ve had good luck on Poshmark!

I've kept myself satisfied, don't feel too thirsty overall. I should add I do have a cup of broth and a sugar free ice pop each day as well. So I guess my liquid intake is probably slightly higher overall.

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So wanted to post a small update. I'm now one week post-op and while I still have some mild discomforts at times, I've been feeling pretty good.
I have been struggling to get all of my fluids in. My surgeon wants me drinking 32oz a day of Water plus one 12oz shake broken down over the day. I haven't kept a solid water count, but I'm likely getting about 20oz or do and drinking half of the shake each day.
Despite these little issues, I'm doing really well. Down 13lbs since last Monday and I'm looking forward to returning to work on Wednesday.
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I did and 2 weeks post op still do. I’m just so happy things are moving that I don’t care.

Earlier on I was only consuming liquids and also I think some of the medications I take have come into play as well.

3rd day post op, I’m waiting for that wake up feeling amazing thing.

I remember that feeling good news it will pass trust me, bad news is Water will fall like a ton of bricks and you’ll have so little you won’t get the thirst out but that too shall pass I’m in my 3rd week keeps walking that helps with the water intake I’ve lost 40 pounds since my sleeve started on 300 now I have 260 walked around 5k since day 4 and been going to the gym since week 2 keep doing to works and you’ll see the results best of luck