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I'm so glad I found this topic. I'm almost 2 weeks post VSG and the protein is difficult. I have dozens of bottles of Protein2O and just thinking about it makes me want to gag! I ordered Isopure and almost cried when I opened it and saw the huge scoop of a serving size. Also, it is not tasteless... So, I'm going to order the Genepro and cross my fingers that I can get it down. Time to drink more water.

I’ll start!

I’m channeling my inner Elle Woods today ?

I am struggling with all the same thoughts & fears, and wondering if I really need to do something so drastic to my body in order to heal my relationship with food. And after I go through this soul searching, I know that after struggling with food addiction for nearly 5 decades, and knowing myself and my shortcomings, I need to forcefully disrupt the broken feedback loop between my stomach, heart and head. I am hopeful that this surgery will provide an initial strong restriction, and later a gentle reminder as my new stomach relaxes & heals; to always approach food mindfully and not mindlessly. I agree with everyone that being "left out" of social gatherings centered around food may make us feel hollow at first, but I think we have to recognize that our culture elevates food in an unhealthy way. I personally think we need to stop using food as a tool for shared social bonding and means to achieve emotional connection with others. I know food sharing in the context of creating social bonds is central in every culture likely back to our ancestral neanderthals, but that doesn't make it right. Maybe it was appropriate when we were hunter/gatherers and food was scarce, but we don't live in that world anymore - and maybe this psychological truth is central to understanding the epidemic of obesity. For me; these deep, tacit, perverted definitions of what food represents are at the core of why my experience of food evolved into an unfillable, aching, longing hole in me to begin with. I need to get comfortable with my body being empty, and not filled with food, get comfortable with all the difficult feelings I have been using food to erase and bury; and at this point in my life; for me, this surgery makes sense. My stomach is literally a part of me that isn't serving me any more, hasn't served me since I was a kid. I need it to survive, and that's it. I want to give it what it needs to survive, and that's it. I don't want a part of my body destroying the rest of my body. And this is a complicated subject, because we know that our mind is intimately involved in this process. There are drives for sustenance & survival rooted in our hypothalamus, ventral tegmental area, vagus nerve, brainstem, etc. that we cannot overcome and should not overcome; but when they are not working properly we need to retrain them. And where I am in my journey is that it seems this retraining cannot be accomplished through any other means, after having tried them all. I sincerely hope I am correct; it would be a terrible thing for us to be wrong about. Good luck to us all as we undertake this incomprehensibly difficult and infinitely meaningful, literal remodeling of our bodies in an effort to finally achieve a lasting remodeling of our minds.
Hope that all that rambling made sense! LOL! ?
PS: this site edits posts to create the weirdest hyperlinks. Obviously this post was not intended to link to the bariatric store. I can't edit out the automatic link above - LOL

I'm so sorry that happened. Stay focused; I lost my insurance right before my classes were finished. I had two more to go. I had to wait five months before I could start again, and I had to start over with all six classes. I was heartbroken, but I knew what I wanted. We will support you!! I hope you don't have to wait long.

Today is the big day, I'll be having surgery in 6 hours! This is probably going to be the longest wait of the past year.
Good luck to everyone else who is having surgery today. I know our surgeons will do an excellent job and pray that we will all recover quickly.
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Had my sleeve on 5/27 and only told my immediate family and one long distance friend that had it done a couple of years ago. When people ask how I’m losing weight I tell them multiple small meals a day and riding my stationary bike. All of that is true and just don’t want the judgment of their disapproval of surgery.

Yeah they said to crush everything for the first 2 weeks. Cannot. Stand. The. Taste.

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I started with a BMI of 35 also--204 lbs 5'3". Since I had the comorbidities of high BP and diabetes I was approved by Medicare. My 12 year old lap band had slipped and had to come out, and I knew if I didn't revise it my weight would go back up.
If your weight is affecting your joints, take care of it NOW if you can...it'll only get worse as you get older, and you'll find it harder to lose weight as your metabolism slows. Good luck!

So glad I found this post. I have lots of medical issues and have a BMI of 35. I am currently going through the 6 month required program before I can get to the surgeon. My primary care agrees this is the best steps to be taking and was very encouraging. I have learned that many people will have opinions and it's best to stay positive because we know what's best for our bodies! I wish i would have started the journey sooner. Good luck to you

Those with a BMI under 35 but with one or more comorbidities such as hypertension/CVD/dyslipidemia/diabetes or other metabolic syndrome related issues are very often considered good candidates for WLS.
I, like many here, started at under 35 BMI but with hypertension and pre-diabetic hyperinsulinemia. Weight does tend to come off more slowly with those of us that started with BMI less than 35

I'm 207 and 5'4" so a lot of times I think maybe if I just tried harder I could lose the weight. But we all know it isn't going to stay off, even if I did. So I'm about to get sleeved July 13. I'm super nervous but I know it's the right choice.

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I started right at a BMI of 35. I lost 10 lbs. I think in the first 2 weeks. Then it was a steady 2-3 lbs. a week until I purposely tried to eat more calories around month 6 because I was already close to a normal BMI and felt that it was still coming off too quick. I dropped a little more and now maintain around 127-129 (higher due to Covid stress eating) eating 1500-1600 calories. I was at a consistent 125-126 from month 6-month 13 (March). I read a lot of others who said they lost slowly due to starting at a lower BMI. But everyone is different and mine was pretty quick.

I just got my date today it’s July 2nd ! Starting my liquid diet next week Thursday. Im so anxious and nervous at the same time.

Hi I was 5'5" and 209 just like you during my first pre-op visit. 35 BMI. 47 years old but post menopausal due to early meno. Self pay. Came in wanting sleeve but doc convinced me RNY was the way to go due to my long history of moderate GERD. Covid postponed my original surgery date and I ate like crazy during those 2.5 months. So I had surgery 20 days ago at weight 217. My goal is 154 which is considered the healthy weight for my height. I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 15 pounds In 3 weeks. Not gonna lie. It's been rough. Yesterday had an odd episode of vomiting/retching for 2 hours due to unexplained pain in my stomach after eating 1oz fish. Miserable. Almost ended up in the ER. Then it just passed. Today I'm focusing recovery (sore everywhere) and on pooping (constipated). I don't feel great. Not even good yet. But I'm following the program and forging ahead. I could always lose weight on diets. Lost 30 pounds on Weigh Watchers 3 different times. But I always gain it back. Plus a little more. 209 then 217 were my highest weights ever. Decided it was only going to get worse with my pre-mature menopause slowing my metabolism down. Was getting so I couldn't be active with my family. So I took the leap. Feel free to ask questions. Good luck with your decision!

Awesome surgery buddies. There is a few of us that are July 6 or 7. The pre op is torture.

Today is day 1 of my 7 day pre-op full liquids. I know this isn’t going to be easy but it will so be worth it!! Surgery is one week away on July 6th!!

Mine is July 7, too!

It is almost July! Let the countdown begin! I go back to my hematologist tomorrow for a second round of iron infusions. Never thought Id be excited to see my hemoglobin levels.
I do not have a preop diet. However, I will begin one about 2 weeks before my surgery on 7/23.

Good luck everyone.

Today is day six of the two week pre op diet and I a have to tell you I don’t think I have ever gone this long with out Peanut Butter! I am craving it so bad. Ice pops are definitely not peanut butter. I think if I see one more tv commercial about Reese’s peanut butter cups I may come unglued. I am waiting 15 minutes for my show to record a little bit so I can fast forward the commercials and then I will be in happy land for a little bit watching YELLOWSTONE. I loooove this show. I am Team Rip all the way! Lol. 8 more days to go. Hopefully they go fast! Hopefully everyone is doing good and managing there diets. Stay safe all! Good night!

Lady Zae I’m having my VGS on 7/2/2020 too! I’m getting nervous but also getting prepared. I just ordered a number of things from Amazon today. I have my preop labs drawn tomorrow morning.

My surgery is scheduled for July 2nd. I'm having VSG and can't wait to get started.

Yay, after reading these forums for the past year I can finally post!
I'll be having my VSG on July 20th, which just happens to be my birthday!

I got a call from my office yesterday and they scheduled my surgery for the 14th of July. So very excited. Its close!

I started the process the beginning of March, but then everything got put on hold. My endoscopy is currently scheduled for June 25 and I'm hoping to get my sleeve in July.

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My office submitted the papers for approval May 22nd. They told me the doctor already gave them a surgery date which is July 20th! So lets hope I'm approved!