TimeToFeelFit

Some people thrive off of support. Some find their way best on their own. I am in the latter group. Only my husband knows and he is the only one who will ever know. It’s no ones business as far as I’m concerned. You do what is best for you! If you lose weight quickly and questions start, say “Thanks! I’m working hard at it”. And you know what? You will be telling the truth! You got this girl! Do it your way. However it works best for you is the “right” way.

I am two months out from my surgery date and I can eat WAY more than two bites! I’ve noticed many people post about eating half an egg and things like that. That is definitely not me. That said, I am not eating as much as I was, so I am definitely losing weight. Try to concentrate on your improvements. Our bodies are all different and we won’t react the same to the surgery.

I am 5’2”. I weighed 212 pounds at my pre-op weigh in early February. My surgery was in February 10th. On March 30th I was weighed at my doctors office; 165lbs.

On 3/2/2021 at 9:14 AM, MiraMar said:

My tongue has had a tan coating since the day after I had the VSG 1 month+ ago. Does anyone know what this is? Google searches seem to suggest maybe ketosis tongue? My surgeon seemed surprised and suggested that it was just Bone Broth. (Which I know it is not because it started before I could even get bone broth down.)

I bought a flexible plastic tongue scraper, which is useless in removing the coating. The only thing I've found that works so far is to put baking soda directly on my tongue and a brand new, stiff brush head on my electric toothbrush and brush it off. I don't mind doing this except for that I am changing brush heads every few days (after a few days they are too soft to "sand" it down) and they are expensive!

Anyone else have experience with this and an effective way to remove it?

I definitely have this too. I wondered if it had anything to do with Ketosis as well as my breath has a ketosis funk to it. I can't brush it off but boy do I try!

On 1/3/2021 at 7:54 AM, TreeTrunks said:

Absolutely surreal to be posting this as I have read so many of these threads! I didn’t think the day would ever come! Excited and petrified. My date is 2/22/21!!

Any February 2021 bypassers out there? I would love to connect and share prep plans and how things go after surgery.

My surgery is this coming Wednesday, February 10th. SO HUNGRY on my liquid diet!!!

Can we have Protein Soups in the first two weeks if we strain them? I tried a few from a bariatric liquid diet and I like them WAY more than shakes.

https://www.nashuanutrition.com/collections/high-protein-soup/products/healthsmart-soup-chicken-bouillon-7-box

I'm having the gastric sleeve. I am so hopeful and excited!

My pre-op appointments start on February 26th and my surgery date is March 1st. I can't wait!!!

Well, I did it. Instead of waiting for approval from Aetna, which I heard can take four to six months, I thought I would just do it now and see if I could get a jump start on my weight loss during Covid times. I booked today with Blossom Bariatrics for the end of February. I can't believe I am doing this! I have researched and researched but I just don't want to wait. Let's get this DONE!!!

1 hour ago, Arabesque said:

Yes, you will be able to sit down & eat & drink with others. You’ll just eat a smaller portion & not drink as much and you won’t be able to eat & drink together. There may be food you can’t tolerate but most sleevers can eat just about anything. Just step gently with a new food or an old favourite the first time you eat it after surgery.

The closer you get to your goal weight & maintenance you’ll find your portion size increases closer to a recommended portion size for a non surgical adult. It’s an important thing to remember that many people eat serves that are 2 & 3 times the recommended portion size without even knowing it. You likely did. We all likely did.

I used to have a large glass of wine every night. Now half a glass is enough & I can go for weeks without even wanting a drink. I’ve lost a lot of my taste for it. It’s not a problem. I just sip slowly if having a social drink.

I understand your experiences with extreme dieting & then regaining very quickly after. I was the same. The big realisation & acceptance for me has been I can’t go back to eating like I did if I want to be successful & keep the weight off otherwise I’m just repeating what didn’t work before & I’ll be obese again. I have to eat smaller portions. I have to make healthier food choices & I have to eat food prepared in a healthier way. There are foods I avoid. There are foods I restrict. But it works for me.

It’s a realisation you will have to come too as well. And you’ll also discover what you need to do to be successful. Yep, it’s hard to begin but you’ll work it out. It’s about finding a balance between your food & activity choices & how you want to live your life.

Good luck with whichever path you decide to take.

This is so very helpful. THANK YOU! I am grateful you took the time to respond.

15 hours ago, Jaelzion said:

Almost two years out from my gastric sleeve, I can eat 6-7 ounces at one time. I can take a small sip of liquid while eating, so you might be able to sip a toast and still eat. I can taste whatever I want and occasionally I do. This Thanksgiving, I tasted everything. People with the sleeve are less likely to have dumping syndrome, so there is nothing I have to totally abstain from. What I can't do, and what you won't be able to do, is eat large amounts of food with reckless abandon. You will have to eat smaller portions for the rest of your life (unless you stretch out your sleeve, which would not be optimal). With weight loss surgery, you are permanently giving up the ability to pile a plate high with food and demolish it, LOL. Those days will be gone forever (hopefully). It's Portion Control enforced by your own anatomy. So are you up for that?

Yes I am! That is exactly what I am hoping for. Thank you so much for this great insight. I am grateful for your response.

Wow! Thank you all!!! I am so grateful for all of your responses. I feel like I have a better idea of what to expect. I know this will be a lifestyle change and know I feel better prepared for what that will look like long term.

Hello all. I am brand new to the site and looking for insight and advice. I have been researching various surgeries for a couple of years now. I am 5'2" tall and about 193 lbs (36.5 BMI). I have yo-yo dieted my entire adult life but have found that since turning 45 it just doesn't come off as easily anymore. Now that I am 48, I can go on any diet you can imagine, stick to it perfectly and lose 6 pounds in a month. If I stop the very aggressive diet, everything comes back and them some. I have somewhat settled on the gastric sleeve at this point although I am very interested to hear what my surgeon recommends. One of my biggest concerns is living long-term with the sleeve. Does my stomach really only hold 4 ounces for the rest of my life? Will I never be able to eat and drink together at a meal again? I just imagine things like my daughters wedding and not being able to toast the bride and eat the dinner! Is this a life of eating for sustenance only? When I travel to foreign countries in my retirement, will I not be able to eat the cuisine? Is this 4 ounces in my stomach forever? I know many people may think if I am asking this question I am not ready to commit to the surgery. I may or may not be, but I want to be sure of the life I will be living in the future if I do this. Any advice?