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  1. Posted

    Thank you! I'm super ready lol. And yes, I've gone far passed my expectation preop. The 6 month doc supervised plan really changed my life. I developed different habits and it made me prepared as best as I can be for life after sx. I know some ppl don't want to wait, but I'd recommend that to all!

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    I had to wait because of my work schedule, but it's been interesting because it it forcing me to REALLY look at my bad habits. It is highlighting all my bad choices and really looking at what has me give in, give up and say "wtf, I'm already fat" and "what does it matter, my sugar is alresdy high"...."I mean, I HAVE to eat, right?" I think it's partially laziness and partially hopelessness. I completely lost sight of even the IDEA of being a thinner, somewhat "normal weight" adult. Until I came across an article written in one of those free magazine-type papers (by my now current surgeon), I had completely resigned myself to being fat for the rest of my life, and watching my diabetes get worse and worse. I think VSG is the answer I've been waiting for. So, if I have to wait a few months, so be it. Hopefully, by next year, I'll be waving my little flag at PRIDE!

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    *raises hand* Me!

    Welcome. smile.gif Glad you have a date. Best of luck! Yes, it can happen so soon. My initial consult was May 12, and I had insurance approval done and surgery completed on July 21. Granted, I had a short window, because I needed to have the surgery done and recovery well under way by the time I went back to school in late August.

    Wow, that was really fast! I started early June...first consult was June 8, but it took me all summer to jump through hoops and get initial clearance letters from a handful of doctors (pulmonologist, cardiologist, primary and endocrinologist, because of diabetes). I wasn't able to get my surgery date until September 6, my first day back at school. I wanted to have it done during thr 3 weeks I had off, with about a week to spare for recovery. That didn't happen and I was disappointed. I am now scheduled for December 23, since I can't take off now. Hoping and praying for a quick and easy recovery. I have about 9 days to recoup enough to return to work.

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  4. Posted

    Not sure how the chia soaking any liquids in ones body would affect anything since they are heading to digestion anyway. Plus we have 30/30 rule. I think they taste better after soaking up yogurt but also fine in smoothies. For me, was permitted at 8 weeks post op

    Good to know...I guess after 8 weeks, you'll be mostly healed. I'd rather be safe and wait, than get those things stuck in my healing sleeve. That sounds like a recipe for disaster!

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    What's the 30/30 rule?

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    Not sure how the chia soaking any liquids in ones body would affect anything since they are heading to digestion anyway. Plus we have 30/30 rule. I think they taste better after soaking up yogurt but also fine in smoothies. For me, was permitted at 8 weeks post op

    Good to know...I guess after 8 weeks, you'll be mostly healed. I'd rather be safe and wait, than get those things stuck in my healing sleeve. That sounds like a recipe for disaster!

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  6. Posted

    @@gustavio You can't compare yourself to others. We are all different. Men lose faster than woman usually. Often those losing a significant amount of weight that early on have a lot more to lose than you do. This isn't a race - you have done well and should be ecstatic! Without surgery, it would have taken me a year to lose 20 lbs and about 3 minutes to gain it all back. Stop weighing so often - you're going to sabotage yourself!

    And increase your fluids!!!

    A year to lose 30 pounds and 3 minutes to gain it back! So true...I'm gonna keep this one in my back pocket if/when I feel the need to explain my reason for surgery...so true!

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  7. Posted

    For the ladies that are single, live it up girls. Enjoy every minute of your sexuality, and have fun exploring ; )

    For the ladies that are married and their men are loving their new, wild, sex craved wives, time to explode with passion ; )

    And then the ladies like me...not single, married, but my husband has zero sex drive. So bad in fact that he has told me I can see other guys(for sex) if I need to. Our sex life has been like this for about 5 years, and he gave me the go ahead years ago, but I never followed through. Until this past summer, when my urges were uncontrollably intense. I felt so guilty at first, and angry with myself and him. But I keep bringing it up, and he keeps telling me to do what I have to do. I'm totally confused about where this is going, what I want and what's going to happen with our relationship!

    My friend went out of her marriage, on her wife's encouragement (somewhat different circumstances), but she wound up really connecting with the other person and now they are separated and the marriage is pretty much done. On the other hand, all that was just a catalyst, and possibly a good thing in the end. All situations are different. Have fun, but proceed with caution.

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  8. Posted

    I'm 30, a little over 2 1/2 months post and I'm on the other end. No interest at all! :(

    surgery 10/17/12 pre op wt 215 surgery wt 201 current 181

    I watched a lot of You Tube videos on VSGers...one woman had the same issue...a big drive before surgery, but no drive afterwards...it did come back for her a few months later, so fingers crossed for you too!

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  9. Posted

    I would talk to your doctor to make sure it is safe for you. For most it is very safe but there are exceptions to that and only your doctor knows your underlying health conditions. Assuming it is safe it worked wonders for me. I got to goal weight in about 7 months. I am no longer in ketosis but most of my carbs are veggies, fruit and some potatoes. No wheat sugar or rice. I still keep my carb lower than the average person and Protein first. Beating the carb addiction has changed my life!

    So good to know that beating the carb/sugar addiction is possible!

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  10. Posted

    I'd like to follow this please - I'm very interested in how it effects people - I'm diabetic but believe I went into this today - well I had low blood sugar so maybe its not the same thing... anyway - I ate carbs as I felt it was what I needed at the time...

    I'm diabetic too...I am a bit worried about this because of diabetic ketoacidosis, but I read that ketosis is different than that. This is an article I came across...seems legit:

    content: content://com.sec.android.app.sbrowser/readinglist/0920215551.mhtml

    I'll have to read the link someone shared above, as well.

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  11. Posted

    I'm definitely looking forward to experiencing THIS NSV! Last weekend, I met up with some friends...as we were ushered towards a booth, I panicked a bit. I fit, but just barely. Luckily, I was with a very close and wonderful friend who "measured" her side of the table with her menu, and as it turned out to be a few inches larger, we switched. It could have been worse, but my friend was so great about it...very matter of fact. Later on, I told her about my plan to get the sleeve.

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  12. Posted

    I love chia seeds. I can't quite describe the taste...maybe a mild nutty taste? Not sure. I imagine that I will have to wait to eat them again for some time after surgery (VSG for me) as they are very tiny and will absorb liquid. I don't even want to imagine getting those stuck in a healing stomach. I hope to add them to shakes when I start my liquid diet in December.

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  16. Posted

    I was able to find pre-made Premier Protein shakes in Stop & Shop in NY (specifically Bay Shore )...I think about $8 for 4 shakes. I just tried a new brand of powder this week...Syntrax nectar Protein Powder. There are 15 different flavors- so far I've tried Wild Grape and caribbean cooler (tastes a bit like Piña Colada). So far, I've found these to have much less of a "protein" taste and the aftertaste is pretty mild too. I'm pre-op, so I had no issues with tolerating it in my system. I like this better than unjury so far, and I think it mixes better.

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  18. Posted

    I'm having my VSG done on December 23, so I really want to be out of the hospital and with my family, even if I'm passed out. I don't want them stressed that I'm in the hospital on Christmas eve (our big celebration...Italian-American here!). I need to stay positive that my surgery will go well so I can go home the next day. Fingers crossed!

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  21. Posted

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one who bailed on tracking crappy foods. Someone above said it's sple to track, but I have always found it quite challenging (it's a very simple concept, but not necessarily easy for me to maintain the practice of tracking). I guess, from a medically safe perspective, it's really crucial to track, especially in the beginning with liquids and Protein, so we don't wind up in the hospital dehydrated. I guess this is the perfect opportunity to establish good tracking habits, so that it becomes second nature. Thank you all for your input and responses!

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  22. Posted

    I just ordered a sample box of Syntrax nectar Protein. Last night I tried "grape" and it was quite good! Not much of a Protein taste or after taste. I am still pre-op, but I'm trying out different powders now. Each package has 23g of whey protein isolate. Some of the flavors look very sweet and fruity, so I'm not sure about those. I ordered it right from BariatricPal. I definitely liked it better than unjury, but I guess I'll have to try again post-op (11 weeks away, but who's counting? )

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  24. Posted

    Thank you for all your replies and the apps that you use. I will check them out. However, the thing I'M curious about is whether if you were bad at tracking before and you improved in your tracking post-op? Was there a mental shift for you? I mean, surgery is a huge endeavor and it would be pretty wasteful to abuse it. I really don't want to do that. I more curious about the attitude and approach to tracking vs the tracking itself. @OutsideMatchInside... interesting that you had to track so that you would eat ENOUGH! I can't imagine that.

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  25. Posted

    Hello...just wondering if anyone improved in their ability to track food after surgery, especially with any long-term effects. I am aware of many tracking apps and whatnot, but I have struggled with consistency and accountability. If I eat something that I feel others would judge as unhealthy, then I wouldn't want to put it down. Ifeel like the only way to be completely honest would be if I knew no one could see my tracking. I know that having others see it is part of the idea behind being accountable, but for me,it doesn't work. Also, I struggle to stay committed to writing/recording stuff down. I guess I'm a bit lazy, in that respect.

    I know the sleeve and other WLS as well, are just tools, but have any of you with my experience made a **real change** in your tracking after surgery, and what do you feel impacted that change? I'm curious and very worried that I'm going to be one of those "people who regain all the weight back". I have occasional binges, but I feel that my weight is a combination of my low thyroid (but on meds most of my life), slow meyabolism, over eating (often beyond full, but rarely to the point of being sick), bad choices and inconsistent behavior when choosing healthy foods. Thanks! I'm looking forward to hearing your responses.

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