I'm glad I found this small group of November VSG'rs (NVSG for short)

My surgery date is set for 11/12. It's funny, but I'm not scared or anxious about it really at this point in time. I mean when I first started this whole process, physically starting and mentally starting - I had some bad dreams about it. Woke up throughout the night a little panic stricken. But now, I say BRING IT ON.

Also, has anyone felt that for every pound they are losing now (pre op), they realize they will never gain it back again? Before when I dieted, I would say to myself, I wonder how long I'll 'BE ABLE" TO keep it off.

Also, I'm apprehensive about after surgery - everyone seems to have such a hard time getting in a few ounces of Liquid Protein and staying hydrated. hair loss concerns? anyone?

Thanks so much for responding. Yeah, we do share our surgery date, so I think that is a positive in our journey. I am truly excited about the surgery, I feel so different now that i lost some weight. I am so totally disappointed that I can't get all my Water in and am having a hard time with the Protein drinks, too.

My energy level has been horrible, then I drank some green tea with stevia and wow, did that help! I realize now the tea has caffeine in it...oops! But hey I'm ok and had lots of energy, so I'm guessing it is really ok. Tonight I puréed some red Beans, and ate them and it has stayed down.....I'm fortunate as I know some people have trouble changing over to soft foods. I also ate an egg today, half in the morning and half at lunch. That stayed down, so tired of the sweetness of the protein drinks.

Keep in touch with me and let's support one another! I appreciate you already!

G

I am so with you on the sweetness of the protein drinks. Right now I'm able to get in 1/2 of and Ensure. It's not too sweet but has lots of protein. Luckily, I moved on to "soft" foods today and will be there for 4 weeks. I don't know how you can eat pureed food. Just the idea made me gag! I begged my nutritionist to please find a way past that, and she did. She called it "modified liquids" (cottage cheese, yogurt, mashed potatoes).

Yeah, lets keep in touch and keep up the support.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to the site here, still trying to figure out how everything works! Had my sleeve done on 11/19. Started my journey at 281 and am down to 249 as of today. So excited about life and finally shedding this weight that has plagued me for more than half of my life.

Surgery went very well, was in the hospital for two days following surgery. No nausea after the recovery room until today. Wiped me right out too. Put on a pair of dress pants (that fit and look nice!) for the first time since surgery and I guess they put too much pressure on my stomach because I started having a rapid heart beat and felt extremely ill with a lot of pain after drinking half of my Protein Shake. The pants didn't bother me before that. My stomach must still be swollen to some degree so lesson learned, do not wear anything that feels even the slightest bit snug around the waist yet!

Anyone else having trouble trying to get in their daily Protein amounts? I hit 67 grams yesterday and was able to tolerate 6 cups of Water throughout the day. Maybe my tummy is upset with me from all of that yesterday :/ Anyway, tomorrow is a new day. Back on the band wagon to get my protein and liquids in. My post-op visit is next week, can hardly wait to start eating a larger variety of foods other than full liquids. I haven't been hungry since the surgery but food sure does smell good to me...guess that doesn't go away huh?

Nice to read everyones posts so far. Good luck to all of us and may each one of us reach our goal weight!!!!!

Hello I am begining to worry is everything ok. I am suppose to take 70 grams of protein and now it is up to 90. I have been forcing myself to drink the fluids as I am scared to go back in the hospital. My weightloss does not seem as good as everyone else. I am 20 down but if I do it by the operation day I am only 11 pounds down in two weeks. Is that slow? I have not cheated. I want to make sure I take advanatage of this period. Today I started on soft foods only ate a litte but could have ate more. everyone seems that they dont want food but I feel hungry or maybe it is just my head not sure. Anyway taking it day by day.