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I agree 100% with you. Dr. Chavda was my surgeon and he is amazing!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 231 GW 135

Hi, I'm 2 months post OP and so far i'm down 35 lbs since surgery. I'm hoping to lose another 31 lbs by the end of the year for a total lose of 100 lbs.since January. I'm currently averaging a loss of 2 lbs a week with little exercise. I'm working on adding more excercise to my daily routine. I'm currently working 13-15 hour days. I'd much rather be at the gym but when I get home I am just so exhausted. I know I need to cut back my hours and soon. Hope my July surgery siblings are having success losing!! [emoji173] 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 231 GW 135

Hi, I suggest opening up to your family and tell them how they are making you feel. It's your life and you are the one who has to live it. You are old enough to make your own decisions. If they cannot be happy for you and only bring negativity into your life you then you should pull away and do what's best for YOU and your family. I'm sorry you are going through this. I truly hope they realize how negative they are being.at the end of the day, your life is your business. 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 233 GW 135

You look awesome, great job!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 233 GW 135

I think it may depend on insurance and your doctor's requirements. I wasn't required to attend a seminar, however, my doctor does host a monthly seminar and I attended by choice. I was only required to be on a doctor's supervised diet for 6 months and to see a nutritionist twice and a psych doctor once. I also had to have clearance from my primary. Good luck to you!! [emoji4] 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 233 GW 135

That is so awesome!! Congrats to you!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 234 GW 135

This has been one of my better weeks! 7 wks out and down 32 lbs. I went from a 3x to a 1x and they are loose [emoji4]. I haven't bought any new/new to me clothes yet. I need to, my coworkers who do not know I had surgery are giving me a hard time about my baggy clothes. 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 234 GW 135

Congratulations!!! That's amazing!!! So happy for you!!! [emoji4] 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 236 GW 135

Congratulations, you look fabulous!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 236 GW 135

Congrats!!! That is great!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 236 GW 135

Wow, that is awesome!! Congrats!!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 236 GW 135

Congrats, that is awesome!!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

Congrats, you are doing great!!![emoji4] 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

Hi, I live in the Tampabay area. Dr. Keyur Chavda at Surgical Associates performed my surgery. I was sleeved on 7/31/19. Dr. C and his staff our wonderful!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

I had my 2nd post OP visit today since my surgery on 7/31. My doctor was super pleased with my progress. When I told him that everything I eat makes me head straight to the potty, he suggested I add more fiber to my diet. I thought that would cause me to go... apparently it works both ways. I'm willing to try anything at this point. Hope everyone else is doing well!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

Congrats!! You are doing a fantastic job!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

It's hard now but it does get easier, hang in there! You've got this!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

I'm now 36 days post OP and down 28 lbs. My water intake is much better, I'm able to get 64 oz of water most days. I'm still struggling with my protein. After a few bites I'm immediately full. I'm doing protein shakes to help meet my protein goals. I've been working out everyday and walking alot. Its amazing how much energy I have these days. I have not bought any new clothes yet but I really need to, everything hangs off me. I'm truly blessed to have had this surgery! I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me! Hope everyone else is seeing progress as well [emoji847][emoji106][emoji123] 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 238 GW 135

I'll be sure too. Thanks again [emoji4] 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 244 GW 135

Hi, it just started this week. I thought it was the protein shake causing it. Yogurt, soup and scrambled egg also caused it. Basically everything I eat. I don't eat anything with sugar except what is in my protein shakes. I'll reach out to my doctor and RD tomorrow and see what they think. Thank you!! Ps, you always have the BEST advice!! ❤

I kinda wish I had this problem but I'm currently dealing with everything I eat passes right through me [emoji853]. Nothing seems to help either. I hate eating at work now. The bathroom are not private and are way over crowded.... time is of the essence. 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 245 GW 135

You look great!! Congratulations!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 245 GW 135

I'm almost at the one month mark and feeling the same way...not sure if I'm losing as much as I should be. My scale and clothes tell two different stories. Seeing your loss gives me so much hope!! Keep up the great work!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 245 GW 135

Hi all, I'm in the Plant City area and work in Brandon. Dr. Keyur Chavda performed my surgery July 31st. I have not joined any support groups yet, I have alot going on at the moment but plan to in the near future. 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 245 GW 135

Welcome and I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey!! This has been the best decision I've made. I researched it for years before actually going through with it. My only regret is not having surgery sooner! I was more excited than nervous about surgery. The morning of surgery went by really fast, everyone involved in the surgery prep process was kind and supportive. My surgery and recovery went amazingly well. Hope yours goes as well as mine! You've got this!! 5'4" Starting weight 297 VSG on 7/31/19 Surgery wt: 266 CW 248 GW 135