Hello everyone, my name is Alicia and I had my VGS surgery on March 7 2013 so I just completed my 2nd week. So far I have lost twenty pounds. I am very excited and feel truly blessed with this surgery. I decided to post because I don't know any one that has had the sleeve besides me and I would like to hear from others about their experiences (I would also like to share mines also) My sister and one of my best friends had the gastric bypass but I'm finding that their experiences are different than mine. I'm still on my high liquid protein/puree stage of the diet and will be on that until April 11th. I'm looking forward to getting to know every one better. I do have a few questions and I would really appreciate it if any one can share their experiences. Do any of you still have food cravings? I know it's head hunger lol. I don't have any hunger pains or anything during my cravings. I'm just making sure I'm not going crazy still craving foods. Also has any one had any issues with being lactose intolerant? My RD told me not to worry about that because most sleeve patients don't become lactose intolerant. I'm starting to think that's not the case with me. I become very gassy and bloated when I drink any protein shake milk. . . even nonfat pudding. I also have been getting headaches for the past two days. I do a lot of walking and I'm wondering if I'm not getting enough fuel in my body. Also some times I feel full and then other times I can drink a protein shake or have a pudding and an hour later my body or maybe it's my head, is telling me that I need more fuel in my body. One last thing and I hope it's not to much TMI, in the beginning is it normal not to have a bowel movement for a few days. I think I'm freaking out more about this than anything. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and again I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better.

I am new to this (havent had surgery yet)

So I am interested in everything anyone has to say!

You may not be getting enough Water which could be causing your headaches. The water is really more important than food! Regarding cravings, yes I still have cravings! At 6 weeks post-op I'm cleared to eat all types of food. I found I could eat a little cake and ice cream at my Dad's birthday last weekend! It tasted great but points out the obvious, that this surgery it a great weight-loss tool but isn't a cure to one's issues with food.

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I heard that they were doing sleeves at BACH!!!

Yup... That's where I got mine.

I'm in Fort Campbell, KY. I'm down another 5 pounds... Weighed this morning...

Welcome, neighbor! Well, not real close, but still in beautiful Kentucky!

From Frankfort.