Lets stay in touch guys, if there is a forum for us already please point me to it, otherwise, I'll start:

Surgery date: 10/23/13

Highest weight: 283

Surgery weight: 277

Current weight: 271 (1week post op)

Pre op meds vs post op meds:

type 2 diabetes pre op-2 insulins 2 pills/

post op-1 pill only 1/2 the pre surgery dose- still on high cholesterol meds but I suspect that will change after my pcp follow up.

I am struggling to not get on the scale until my 2 wk post op, 3 days to go I'll keep you guys posted. Gas/constipation is my biggest complaint. Getting down all of my liquids and Protein is my biggest struggle. Staying positive is my biggest accomplishment....

VSG ON 3....1 2 3 VSG!!!! Let's get it!!!!

Sleeved on 10/29/1013

HW 358

SW 348

CW 322

Looking forward to pureed food on 11/26/2013 Everything is going better than I expected with the exception of an unexpected bout of constipation two nights ago. Don't ever want that to happen again! LOL

Sleeved on 10/29/1013

HW 358

SW 348

CW 322

Looking forward to pureed food on 11/26/2013 Everything is going better than I expected with the exception of an unexpected bout of constipation two nights ago. Don't ever want that to happen again! LOL

Sleeved on 10/29/1013

HW 358

SW 348

CW 322

Looking forward to pureed food on 11/26/2013 Everything is going better than I expected with the exception of an unexpected bout of constipation two nights ago. Don't ever want that to happen again! LOL

Sleeved on 10/29/1013

HW 358

SW 348

CW 322

Looking forward to pureed food on 11/26/2013 Everything is going better than I expected with the exception of an unexpected bout of constipation two nights ago. Don't ever want that to happen again! LOL

Sorry ya'll! Guess I got happy with the submit button,,,,oops!

Sunkist Protien Shots are 27g of protien in like a fruit flavored syrup, kinda like that 5 hour energy stuff! I used them a lot my first week to get all my protien. There are Berry and Orange. I seemed to tolerate the Orange the best. Don't do one all at once but break it up into like 3 shots or so. I got them at either the Vitamin Shop or another site online. Just put in Sunkist protien shots and you should be able to find them.

Went to 1 month check-up today. Never thought I would ever hear I am not eating enough food! Need about 500 more calories a day. Also eating way too fast! Guess this is a learning experience. Doctor said I am learning to eat healthy now so in the future when I don't feel sick to my stomach to tell me I am eating too much I will already have it down! Excited to be able to have cheese and crackers soon! Happy Holidays to all of you!

10/21/13

192

4 weeks out

22lbs

21% gone

Fibromyalgia -arthritis- EE

Hiatal hernia repair during sleeve

5'0

Goal- 125.

have been struggling to get all my food in. I only seem to be able to get in 1oz of chicken or fish and then I feel like I have to throw up! On two occasions I got 2 oz of protien in but am getting really sick of protien drinks and yogurt. Eggs make me sick as well. Anyone have suggestions. I take all my vitamins and have been getting my protien by protien shots from Sunkist (27g) per shot.

I looked up those protein shots, and I'm going to have to get those! I am very naughty and don't meet my protein requirements regularly... I just can't seem to eat enough. The only way I can meet it is with protein shakes but I am so over those right now! Everything I mention below I'm allowed to have, so it will depend on whether you can or not...

My favorite "treat" is half of a banana (a smallish banana) with a tbsp of peanut butter on it.

I also really love oatmeal, so I get the low sugar/weight loss kind and put a little unflavored protein powder in it. Otherwise it will taste weird if I put too much in!

Canned chicken & tuna seem to go down well also, but I can't eat too much. I make chicken or tuna "salad" with fat-free mayo and some onion powder. Once I'm allowed I'll add celery. I find I'm so hungry for protein I don't even miss the bread.

I love egg beaters all egg whites with fat free cheese and mild salsa... plain eggs would probably make me sick! I also put some garlic powder and paprika in the eggs to jazz them up and take some of the "egginess" away.

Bonnie, you can always add celery powder too. That is my plan once I hit the pureed stage, which is this thursday!

Sleeved on 10/18/13

Highest weight - 220.4

Day of Surgery - 202.5

Current Weight - 184.5

Weight loss is slowing down but it's to be expected. Just got back from a week of business travel and seemed to manage it just fine....love my sleeve!

10/24/13

Hw 292

Sw 274

Cw 245

Sleeved 10/3

SW 258

CW 224

Down 34 lbs! Yay!

Had my 28 day check up today! Here are my Stats: Sleeved 10/30

HW: 250

SW: 241

CW: 229

I feel good except every time I drink or eat I get gas bubbles that come up and feel like they sit in my chest...like I need to burp but it just isn't enough to make it happen. Anyone else? My surgeon said he thought that may be from the swelling I still have. If it does not resolve he will have me do a "swallow" and see what it is.

Sleeved 10/24

HW 290

SW 229

CW 212

No complications, no problems eating or drinking. I get about 65-75g of protein and about 700-800 calories and walk 1-2 miles a day.

Not overjoyed with the rate I've lost so far, but all I can do is follow the plan and hope my body complies.

Cindy