3 months since surgery

[julielle 199]

I figured I'd do a little update. 3 months ago today I had VSG with Dr ponce de leon in Tijuana. I'm down 51 pounds since surgery day. Seriously best decision I've ever made. No regrets whatsoever. None. I was SO scared pre surgery. I knew that the odds were in my favor but it's hard not to go into a surgery without thinking "what if". I hardly slept the night before. But it went very well for me, I woke up in recovery a little uncomfortable but ready to start walking asap. There was pain, but not cry out loud pain. And even that was gone within 2 days. I remember sleeping a lot the first few weeks, but I will use any excuse for a nap The post op diet went well, I'm now on full solids and I can tolerate mostly anything. My body does let me know if I eat too fast or too much, it's not very pleasant. I've gotten the "slimies" a few times, blech. food wise, a small quantity of Protein fills me up quickly. Sometimes I can't eat an entire egg. A few bites of chicken and I'm full. I can pack in a lot of carbs though, they go through very easily so I have to stay away or carefully portion them out. Other than that, my energy is good, my back has stopped hurting me when I walk, I can now walk miles without pain, and I can stand in place without my lower back screaming at me. I'm sure my spine thanks me.

[abetterme4.2 268]

Glad to hear you are doing well!

[slojo 150]

You're doing awesome! Bet you look great!

[Bunnydee 40]

Wow great! Glad your doing so well! I hope that's how it goes for me. I am 15 days post op and down 16 since surgery. I just started the mushy foods. Today I had oatmeal for the first time and was able to get in 1/2 cup and that scared me. too much huh? Maybe I should stear clear from that. I had a soft boiled egg this morning and was perfect for me. I am having a hard time drinking the Protein shakes...yukkkk! What do you suggest?

[julielle 199]

I'm sure I could eat a cup of oatmeal if I tried, anything carby just doesn't fill me, it goes right through and doesn't stay in the stomach so I can eat more of it.

I suggest keep trying the Protein Shakes, there are so many out there that you're bound to find one that you tolerate. I tried a lot and they would trigger my gag reflex, but I find that the ready to drink Premier Protein drinks (from Costco) taste fine to me. Like a slightly thicker chocolate milk. Not too sweet. And it's 30g of Protein. This week I've been drinking 2 a day, and right there that's 60g of Protein for 320 cals. With a sensible supper I can end up with 70-80 grams of protein for 500ish calories.

[Webchickadee 716]

Wow great! Glad your doing so well! I hope that's how it goes for me. I am 15 days post op and down 16 since surgery. I just started the mushy foods. Today I had oatmeal for the first time and was able to get in 1/2 cup and that scared me. too much huh? Maybe I should stear clear from that. I had a soft boiled egg this morning and was perfect for me. I am having a hard time drinking the Protein shakes...yukkkk! What do you suggest?

Protein Shakes never really got better for me. But after nearly 9 months, I'm not having to drink them very often. I'm up to about 850 calories a day (sometimes more on workout days!) and I can usually get my Protein in without a shake (though I do eat Protein Bars on occasion).

Your capacity will increase some (though maybe not much). I find I can eat 6 oz of food now in a sitting, but I'm usually VERY full when I do. Just to stay on track and keep away from slimies, I still measure my food (though I'm pretty good at esimating now), to prevent the dreaded "overeat".

[measureofme 175]

Love this update! Thanks for sharing it.

[KatInFL 216]

I figured I'd do a little update. 3 months ago today I had VSG with Dr ponce de leon in Tijuana. I'm down 51 pounds since surgery day. Seriously best decision I've ever made. No regrets whatsoever. None. I was SO scared pre surgery. I knew that the odds were in my favor but it's hard not to go into a surgery without thinking "what if". I hardly slept the night before. But it went very well for me, I woke up in recovery a little uncomfortable but ready to start walking asap. There was pain, but not cry out loud pain. And even that was gone within 2 days. I remember sleeping a lot the first few weeks, but I will use any excuse for a nap The post op diet went well, I'm now on full solids and I can tolerate mostly anything. My body does let me know if I eat too fast or too much, it's not very pleasant. I've gotten the "slimies" a few times, blech. food wise, a small quantity of Protein fills me up quickly. Sometimes I can't eat an entire egg. A few bites of chicken and I'm full. I can pack in a lot of carbs though, they go through very easily so I have to stay away or carefully portion them out. Other than that, my energy is good, my back has stopped hurting me when I walk, I can now walk miles without pain, and I can stand in place without my lower back screaming at me. I'm sure my spine thanks me.

I'm glad you're doing well! I have tons of back issues and pain, so it's good to hear you've seen improvement with your weight loss. My pain management doctor assures me I will feel so much better when I can loose some weight.

~Kat

[HoosierGirl 780]

Thanks for sharing! Gives me hope!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Hooray for you! Thanks for the update and insight.

Amanda Rae

[amytug 996]

I can't believe it's been three months already! Thanks for the update and way to go!

[golpher1204 4]

What do you do for follow up appointments or are just on your own?