My name is Stacy. I have started the process of VS with a doctor in Lafayette, LA. My best friend and I decided to do this together. She is having the lap-band. I'm really excited and nervous at the same time. I have worries just like everyone else. Will I be able to adjust to the new lifestyle? Will losing that much weight cause me to look deformed? I guess when I really think about it, looking deformed is a non issue. I probably looked deformed now! Lol My doctor requires a liquid protein diet for two weeks prior to surgery. I also have to quit smoking. That will be challenge for sure! I'm not sure on how much weight I should expect to lose at first. I'm 38 yrs old, 5'4" and weigh 311 lbs. I guess I really just need to hear from others who are going through the same thing.

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I quit smoking 3days before surgery. I've been so preoccupied with the surgery I haven't had a chance to think about cigs. It's now been 2 weeks and I've only cheated once. Good luck and I wish you the best.

Hi from another Stacy (in Michigan)!

No, you won't look deformed LOL... and yes, you'll adjust! Well, you kind of pretty much HAVE to, there's no choice, but it's easy and you'll welcome the changes as they happen.

Welcome and good luck!

My name is Stacy. I have started the process of VS with a doctor in Lafayette, LA. My best friend and I decided to do this together. She is having the lap-band. I'm really excited and nervous at the same time. I have worries just like everyone else. Will I be able to adjust to the new lifestyle? Will losing that much weight cause me to look deformed? I guess when I really think about it, looking deformed is a non issue. I probably looked deformed now! Lol My doctor requires a liquid Protein diet for two weeks prior to surgery. I also have to quit smoking. That will be challenge for sure! I'm not sure on how much weight I should expect to lose at first. I'm 38 yrs old, 5'4" and weigh 311 lbs. I guess I really just need to hear from others who are going through the same thing.

Hello and welcome! You have come to the right place for info and support regarding the VSG.

That is really great you have a friend who is also having WLS, it will be nice for you two to discuss what's going on with each other and offer each other support. I think ANYONE can adjust to the changes in the lifestyle. I'm not going to lie, its not super easy, but when you start having so many wonderful things happen because of your weight loss you forget all the rough things about it. You will not look deformed. If anything with the sleeve, all the photos of other sleevers and even myself look like normal BUT THIN people. No one I've seen looks weird, strange or out of the ordinary.

I'm sure you can get through your pre-op requirements. If you want something bad enough, I believe you can push through things that may seem difficult to do. Hang in there!! You will be SO glad you did!!

It's hard to say how much you will lose, however those with higher BMI do tend to lose faster in the beginning than those who do not. However, everyone is different and just be happy for all weight lost, because those individual pounds will be lost FOREVER!!

Good luck and best wishes on your new journey. Get ready, its gonna be a WILD RIDE!!!