MedicVSG

Thanks for checking in. :). Yes I got sleeved yesterday afternoon. And I’m feeling really well. I’m tolerating water although there is a little discomfort, but no nausea. Just had my first meal protein veg broth 6 oz. and 2 oz of protein jello. Probably over an hour. And kind of a cool experience my respiratory therapist shared that he was sleeved a year ago and is down 100 pounds. He’s a veteran like I am and it was so useful to make that connection.

Just had my first meal. 4 oz of water over an hour. Once that was ok my RN brought out a tray and I ate 6 oz high protein Veg Broth and 2 oz high protein jello. Now time for a nap. Have permission for coffee when I wake up. Sooo excited for that. Thanks everyone for all your support in this and some past posts. I’m still a little overwhelmed by this but am glad I went through with it.

I’m going in at 0900 for a 1200 Surgery in the morning. Good luck to you all.

Wishing you well, I'm in socal and am getting sleved Mon morning.

We are a stiff necked people.

Ugh. So I just had my last pre op appointment. I’m cleared for VSG in 5/21. But now I’m freaking out a little. So I’m a 40 yo guy 5’11. HW 287 CW 268. That’s all from my 1 month pre op diet. I’ve kept my daily calories to 900-1000 with at least 120g protein. About half shakes and half food. It’s been hard but I’ve gotten used to it. But the thought of “when I’ll be able to eat real food” is always there. Fat Brain? Food addiction? Addiction runs in my family in both sides. So I’ve lost 20 pounds, managed my work schedule, went through all the insurance hoops, paid out 5600 in program fees and copays/deductibles. My wife is very supportive. I’m on 3 blood pressure meds, have sleep apnea, high cholesterol. My father had a stroke at 55. My chest CT showed starting coronary artery disease. My weight is really effecting my health. I hate how I look. I wear vests or sweaters over my dress shirts because I hate how my gut makes my shirts untuck and look sloppy. I have 4 sweet children. The love how I cook and always say we should open a restaurant called “Big Fat Daddies”. They are being sweet but I hate being seen as Big Fat Daddy. My weight had always been a issue but until the last 7-8 years I’ve kept it somewhat in check. I stayed right at the top of my “height weight” band in the Navy and passed all my physical fitness tests as a firefighter and paramedic. But over the last 8 years things have gotten out of control. But now that this is real and Surgery is Mon morning I’m having second thoughts. Maybe I can stay on my “pre op” plan for another 60-80 pounds. Maybe I can keep it off this time. Of course as soon as I left my surgeon I went out for lunch and had a Mac and Cheese and a cupcake for desert. I’m nauseous and ashamed of my weakness. But I’m afraid of parting ways with the lifestyle of indulgence that I enjoy despite how sick it’s making me and limiting my ability to enjoy life. I’m sorry this really is an emotional dump. I’m just really filled with conflicting emotions.

Thanks everyone, that really helps. I think I'm getting over the jitters for now. Surgery is at 1100 on Monday morning so positive thoughts.

Thank you that really helps.

Sounds like a plan.

Sounds good to me, I'm sure the wife wouldn't mind. Not to get too personal but there is no doubt that as weight goes up, performance goes down.

Shoot yeah I can see that. Hope it gets better.

LOL, that sounds good over here! Thanks everyone!!

Thanks for the thoughts- my food relationship definitely must change. I'm too young to have the medical complications I do. My wife has been sending me posts and questions about VSG. I think she is starting to play around with the idea it. But I'd never even bring it up as a suggestion. It has to be completely her journey with me walking beside her, never behind pushing. Maybe at this stage I'm looking for reasons to worry.

I'm glad things were better, Have you tried the clear Premier Protein, maybe that thickness in shakes is hard? Be Well!!

5/21, staring to get nervous.