4 days post op and my mind is blown

[Brian G 12]

My first post here. I've been reading a lot though and these forums helped finalize my decision so thank you!

My story is pretty simple... always been fat. born 12 lbs, 24" long. I don't have one memory stored of looking down and not seeing a belly.

After years of depression and excuses and up and down I decided I had to do something drastic.

I was sleeved by doctor Aceves on Feb 14.

My weight the day before my surgery was 445 lbs. I actually carried my 400+ quite well which is probably why I let it go on for so damn long...

Today, I'm already down to 432 lbs.

I did not expect things to go this fast. I already notice a difference in my energy level and happiness, it's absolutely incredible. I'm finally realizing what my diet was doing to me.

I'm not expecting this to be easy in the least but I'm extremely surprised that four days out I already feel like this.

Only real issues I have had at all is just a little bit of soreness that only really shows itself when I move, cough, bend, apply pressure etc.

I have no desire at all to eat. The past two days I fill up a huge glass with ice and drink Isopure and that's it. I can handle about 1.5 bottles of the stuff but watered down. Today I took down about 120 oz of the Isopure/water mix so I guess that's 30 oz of iso and 90 oz of Water. I feel full and satisfied. Although my brain is still thinking about all my old addictions. I actually dreamt last night that i was eating good food and woke up freaking out thinking I had hurt myself by doing so....

Anyway just wanted to say hi and report my progress so far. I'm so suprised at how this has gone so far it is not what I expected.

[No game 14,437]

Wow my mind is blown!!! You are doing great for 4 days out!

Oh by the way hi

[katikati 127]

12 pounds at birth! Your mother has my respect.

Welcome to the forums, Brian. I'm newish myself. I had my surgery on February 6th, and am also impressed and very pleased with the results so far. Having surgery is such a drastic step, but rewarding too. You are doing an incredible job on the liquid intake. I can only aspire to do so well. You've made me decide to try even harder to get all of my Water in.

Please keep posting!

[Brian G 12]

If you are doing Isopure, I reccomend just keeping a huge cup of crushed ice at your side all day and just sipping at it all day.

I'm able to finish 4 huge cups of the water/iso mix, but i literally never stop sipping. Stay full this way too

[VSGKirk 855]

I prefer to cut the Isopure too - great job so far and I wish you continued success!!

[mark! 449]

Man, you and I come from so similar backgrounds. My mom had me at 11.8lbs, 2nd biggest baby that day in Texas, lost out to a female, sigh. I was 464 at my heaviest and was able to get down to where I am now, about 350 +/- 2 pounds. I never worried about my weight, I never saw it as an issue. I was able to go places and do things all the same, except fit in rides at six flags, etc, which really sucked. I'm glad everything is going well for you bud, hopefully I'll have the same success after the 26th.

[Amberlydw8 41]

Mark, congrats on the life changing choice... I am counting down the days till my surgery and am so happy for you that everything is goind so smooth... good luck and keep it up!

[PhilyNurse 119]

My first post here. I've been reading a lot though and these forums helped finalize my decision so thank you!

My story is pretty simple... always been fat. born 12 lbs' date=' 24" long. I don't have one memory stored of looking down and not seeing a belly.

After years of depression and excuses and up and down I decided I had to do something drastic.

I was sleeved by doctor Aceves on Feb 14.

My weight the day before my surgery was 445 lbs. I actually carried my 400+ quite well which is probably why I let it go on for so damn long...

Today, I'm already down to 432 lbs.

I did not expect things to go this fast. I already notice a difference in my energy level and happiness, it's absolutely incredible. I'm finally realizing what my diet was doing to me.

I'm not expecting this to be easy in the least but I'm extremely surprised that four days out I already feel like this.

Only real issues I have had at all is just a little bit of soreness that only really shows itself when I move, cough, bend, apply pressure etc.

I have no desire at all to eat. The past two days I fill up a huge glass with ice and drink Isopure and that's it. I can handle about 1.5 bottles of the stuff but watered down. Today I took down about 120 oz of the Isopure/water mix so I guess that's 30 oz of iso and 90 oz of Water. I feel full and satisfied. Although my brain is still thinking about all my old addictions. I actually dreamt last night that i was eating good food and woke up freaking out thinking I had hurt myself by doing so....

Anyway just wanted to say hi and report my progress so far. I'm so suprised at how this has gone so far it is not what I expected.[/quote']

Brian, i was also sleeved on this day. Thanks for the inspiration. Great job thus far and God bless!

[Brian G 12]

thanks guys. and yes mark we do have similar backgrounds.

still rocking the isopure/water all day, still not too hungry.. although my addiction to food is still there. Had to deal with being around good smelling food at work today.. wasn't too bad. every fast food joint i drive by i still think about my old friends

3 more lbs lost today. feeling so energetic. accomplished more today than I have probably in the last two months. Took a nice walk too

[iegal 460]

Congrats Brian on being able to make a decision for yourself. That is true love, loving yourself enough to reach out and take a chance.

Glad you are doing well. Hugs to you.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

So looking forward to you sharing your wonderful journey with us here on VST!!!

Congrats!!!! <3

[SaraB 38]

Wow, that's a great attitude to have on day 4, I hope the rest of your journey continues in this positive light. I'm a fellow Aceves sleever, I was sleaved Jan. 5 and I certainly was not quite as "glass half full" as you on day 4. Today I know this was the best gift I've ever given myself! Keep up the great work and I'm jealous of your liquid intake!

[Yvette1214 0]

Great Job Brian!!! very inspirational!! I was sleeved on Saturday Feb. 16, my doctor put me on Clear Liquids for two weeks no protein! (weird) I rather take Protein to make me feel full. I'm hungry all the time!!!

[Bowgirl 19]

I will be sleeved March 6. I keep seeing people talk about Isopure. What is it and where do I get it?