Jess01

Wow congratulations!!!you look wonderful.

I drink peppermint tea ☕️ and im fine. I dis not even know I wasn’t supposed too. 3weeks post op

Sounds so good 😊 My Doctor program is a little more intense I think..... Clear Liquids for 10days, full liquids for 4weeks, puree for 5weeks and then soft food. Still on liquids lol

I'm only 4 days post op. I'm on liquids for 2 weeks, then purees 2 weeks, followed by soft foods 2 weeks. I already know my first soft food is going to be refried Beans.

I suspect as much as well. Same stories. Projectile vomiting no matter what was given. She took me to our family doctor - and he said "I Don't want to scare you, but this is not uncommon and you need to take him to surgery immediately". I was 10 days old. Left a pretty awesome scar on my stomach; my older brother told his friends it was a war wound - HA!

I've been drinking full caf since day 7 and I'm fine, if I'm feeling virtuous, I add in some Protein Shake haha

Is anyone else constantly looking at food on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. I miss food like it's my friend and I lost them.

Just thought I would ask here why the pre and post diet for the gastric sleeve require no caffeinated coffee. I know it's long been believed that caffeine acts as a diuretic, and it does to those people who don't drink it daily. However there has been new studies that show that if you have been a caffeine Drinker for years the diuretic portion of caffeine is not going to affect you. If there is any other reason not to drink caffeinated coffee I would love to know. Thanks

I had my surgery almost 5 1/2 months ago and honestly I'm so happy it has changed my life so much for the better!!! I have way more energy and when I look in the mirror I love my self again!! I am beautiful again!! it was the best decision I ever could have made!!!

I was just curious what are the symptoms of sleeve leaks? My doctor doens’t do the swallow test anymore....found it to be unnecessary. He’s good at what he does, but I want to know what to possibly look for in case I do develop one. I want to catch it early instead of having something that keeps me in the hospital for weeks at a time. Thank you in advance.

Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive.
—Josephine Hart
Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
—Truman Capote
We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.
—Kenji Miyazawa
The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.
—Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.
—Helen Keller

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Here to brag a bit and update on progress:
Down 50 pounds!
VSG 6/1
Pre-op 286
Current 236
Amazing to see the ongoing transformation!...

May need to reassess my "target" weight. I picked 210 because that would put me below BMI of 30 (arbitrary, I know!) ans because, well, I couldn't imagine weighing that little, let alone even less!

liquid diet is hard

Congrats man!! I can't wait until I make it there. Just started so I have some time before I get there.
BTW What are your stats bud? You have nothing posted. Not even surgery date. Post it up so we have an idea of what we poossibly have to look forward to .
Again Good on you brother, CONGRATS!!!!

I have just broke the 100lb dropped mark today. I'm so stoked. It's amazing.
I just wanted to share.
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Im right behind you feeling the same way. I know your struggles. Sleeve 7/27

Hi All!
First day of my pre-op diet today and I’m really struggling!
Feel so weak, tired and hungry!
Does anyone have any advice on how to curb the hungry/weak feeling? Will it get better?!
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you!

🤣🤣🤣That's too funny!!! I'm the heaviest of all my friends can't wait until I'm in the range of thier size.

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I confess that it brings me IMMENSE joy that I weigh less than my two best friends.

I’m on phase 2 of my post op regimen...I miss food so much!!! 😭 When can we eat seafood again? I need a bowl of seviche (Peruvian dish) Has anyone had any issues with fish, shrimp, crab or lobster?

I've known for many years that I have a problem with food (obviously, I mean you don't become obese without having issues) but I recently came to the realization that I prefer food to pretty much everything. I would choose food over spending time with friends, a concert, shopping, a great movie, a good night's sleep, a vacation, nice clothes, anything. It satisfies me more than anything else. I knew I had a problem but this made me realize that my problem was just as serious of a compulsion as a drug or alcohol addiction. I hope I can defeat this and become healthy, not just physically, but mentally.

Hi everyone,
I am new to the forum. I am scheduled to have VGS on August 6th. I weigh about twice what I should and have high blood pressure. Insurance approved it and I am good to go--but I can't get over the fear of not waking up from the surgery, and the shame that I let my weight get to the point that I need medical intervention.
Has anyone else struggled with these emotions? If so, what can I do to overcome them?

"Man who eat too many sweets, take up too many seats"

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday August 1st.
Today was the start of my clear liquid diet, half way through the day and I feel amazing.
Im getting very nervous about the surgery on Wednesday though, more scared than anything I guess.
Anyone else feel this way right before?