Sunny Florida

[gmanbat 5,889]

I am 1 year out and fell off the track I am terrified that I stretched my sleeve... Any advice? Need help. Cant seem to get back on track. Initially I lost 70lbs and now have re-gained 15lbs. Very very upset!!!!

Gaining back a bit is normal. I am 3 years out and am up 20 from my lowest weight. Back to basics: Protein first, good food, exercise, Water, limit snacking, concentrate on when you are full, don't eat in front of the TV. Good news is that your sleeve will still work for you. It hasn't stretched that much.

[chunkymonkey86122 2]

Super normal, don't freak out. This is where you need to find the balance of what you want to eat and what you want your weight. It helps to keep Protein with me at all times so I can make snacking decisions with a clear head.

[bekah81015 16]

I am in Orlando. Sleeve is scheduled for 8/10/15. Surgeon is dr teixeira. I am excited and scared all at the same time

[chunkymonkey86122 2]

You are going to do great. I know it's hard but just focus on your pre op diet and getting your ducks in a row for after surgery

[DarnMonica 14]

Hi all,

Where did the sun go?

Hope you all are doing good!

[FireMedic247 0]

Hey...I'm in the space coast area...had surgery 8 mos ago at Viera hospital by Dr. Tieu. He's amazing!!! Just wanted to say hi to any fellow Florida sleevers!

Hi Sassy,

I'm a post-sleever from Jacksonville, FL. I'm only 6 weeks out, but I've already lost 37 lbs. I was hoping to find others in the Jacksonville area to Celebrate and commiserate with...if anyone wants to chat, send me a friend request.

[New2this 4]

Hi. Michelle here in Fort White, FL. (Between Gainesville and Georgia) Doing pre-op diet for sleeve on Sept. 16th. Hungry but excited.

[undeserving777 8]

Hi!! Im in the Tampa Fl area, had my VSG surgery 8/10/15 lost just over 20 pounds but have been stalled for over a week, hoping & praying I still continue to lose, focusing on my Water more since that was lacking otherwise excited for this journey!!

[FireMedic247 0]

Hi!! Im in the Tampa Fl area, had my VSG surgery 8/10/15 lost just over 20 pounds but have been stalled for over a week, hoping & praying I still continue to lose, focusing on my Water more since that was lacking otherwise excited for this journey!!

...you will continue to lose the weight. I plateaued around 20 lbs, and now I'm approaching 50! Hang in there, and drink lots of water!

[dragonfly78 16]

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Hello Fellow Floridians! Tampa Bay area here (SW Ohio native), VSG surgery on 9/3/15. I had surgery in Boca Raton. Getting through the first couple days at home, mostly dealing with the swelling and pain mgmt. Tolerating the soft/mushy post-op diet my surgeon uses. Everything seems to be going well so far. I will be interested in a good in person support group in the area if anyone can share. I live in palm Harbor, work Downtown Tampa. I am also blogging to share more frequent updates, if anyone is interested. https://thedawningofanewday.wordpress.com/

[VidaBella 4]

Hello dragonfly78! I live in Orlando and I had my surgery in Viera Florida (near cocoa beach). I also had surgery on the 3rd. This gas pain is no joke. I feel like someone is standing on my chest. My post-op diet consists of Clear Liquids until Wednesday and then I will move on to full liquids. It is definitely weird how each surgeon is different when it comes to post op requirements. I can only take in 1 oz of liquids at a time. I hope it gets better. Thanks for sharing your blog, I enjoyed reading it????.

[Onesassychick79 35]

I had my surgery in MX but had complications and ended up in the ER in Viera (I live in Viera) and had an endoscopy with Dr. Teiu. I love him in fact I have an appt with him next week just to make sure I'm ok and to try and get rid of this H Pylori. I am 3 weeks out and have tons of questions for him like why can't I swallow and drink without pain and bubbles.

That was my Dr!! Love him!

[_telia_ 10]

Hey there! I am also from the Tampa Bay Area. I was sleeves on 9/10. Feeling good, and looking forward to the future!

[gmanbat 5,889]

Platues are just the body adjusting. This is not like running a marathon. It is more like interval training. Intense activity followed by periods of rest. Always keep in mind, proper eating, exercise, and Water will result in fat getting scarce. It will get the hint and leave, for sure.

[VDLT 244]

Hello all. I live in the Orlando area and was just sleeved in Miami two weeks ago. Any local support groups?