AliciaL

You're absolutely right. Right now I am not ready for the procedure. But the good thing is I still have 4 months to keep doing research and asking questions and watching Youtube videos and hearing other peoples experiences to get my mind, body and soul ready for this journey! I am going to see a dietitian July 31st (not through the VSG doctor, I see their nutritionist mid August). As of now I'm not emotionally there but I think that's why we have to go through the 6 month process to make sure this life changing surgery is the right fit for us! Thank you for your feedback and if you have any other advice I'd love to hear you out! Best.

I have gone through everything you're describing and I totally get you. I began the process in 2012 at 341, im 5 6 1/2. I thought to my self all of your same thoughts. I cancelled the surgery a week prior and began working hard qith exercise and calorie counting. I DID GREAT! I lost 80 pounds, felt awesome. Oh so gradually the pounds returned plus 6 additional! Now with new blood pressure issues. So again I explored the procedure, worked with a few women I was lucky enough to follow their progress. Started the steps and I was approved right away. I still have reservations up until the day I went in for surgery. I think that is normal. As long as you know exactly what you're getting into and what it will take to succeed afterwards you are ready. I'm going into my third week post-op, and up until a few days ago I was having regrets, which is also expected just as those in my support group my surgeon and the other people who have had it done said may happen. Im now starting to feel normal, i am able to test more things. I'm unable to eat more than a couple teaspoons but surprisingly it is very satisfying now and gets better each day. Ive lost 22 pounds at my 2 week follow which includes the 2 wk preop liquid Protein Shakes (5 daily!) So far so good. I need to get moving and ill be more successful. Back to work Monday that should help. So bottom line is, in my opinion, you are perfectly normal to have questions and concerns. Good luck!

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Still mostly on liquids. I have tried a few spoon fulls of mashed Beans and did ok. I have a follow up appointment on Monday so I’m looking forward to trying more foods. What about you?

In addition to premier and Unjury Protein Shakes, Yogurt, Beans, egg. I did try mashed up pork roast one day did ok. Any of the above only 1-2 teaspoons tops except yogurt, can do 1/2. Each teaspoon takes about 3 or 4 nibbles to finish. My appt is monday too good luck!

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Washington, DC

Surgery date: 07/03/18

Mine the day before. How are you. What have you tried eating?

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5.6 lbs. i need to walk more maybe.

What are you eating/drinking? Surgery starting wt?

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My surgery was July 2 also. How are you doing? Maybe we can compare stories

Im finally feeling a little normal. Still on "pureed" but can eat an egg over medium now takes several nibbles just to complete a teaspoon of anything

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I had surgery also on July 2ndand I am not losing weight as fast as I would like. I am a little down but I will get better.
Lovely picture by the way.

Thank you how much have you lost since surgey. I have only lost 14 as of today

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Had mine 7/2. Been rough for me but better each day. Glad your doing well keep up the good work!

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Im new im still a little lightheaded, but starting to feel human again! HW 347, SW 333, GW 220. CW 321. I havnt been moving around much, Im going to get moving and hopefully make better progress. I was having so many regrets the last week but feeling better now.

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