Hey guys I saw a thread from 2011 that I wanted to continue. I love all of my vsgers but as we know african american women tend to carry weight differently. I would love to follow you ladies on your journey and for us all to support each other.

I was sleeved on September 5th so I'm a week out. I'm doing good so far and feeling better everyday. I stayed at the hospital 3 days mostly because they discovered my allergy to morphine while I was on the pump with a fever and my entire body on fire. But I'm home now and much better. I was just moved to the full liquids stage so I'm pretty happy considering that the liquids stage made me nauseous. I've lost 24 lbs since my surgery so any pain I have is over shadowed by my joy.

Looking forward to hearing from you ladies and seeing some progress pics!

Had my 2nd weigh in since being put on the 10 day product diet and I'm down 5 pounds!!! 1 more weigh in next Tuesday the day before surgery where I have to be down at least 10 pounds and I'll be on my way to surgery! I start all liquid products tomorrow so in sure there will be no problem hitting that goal but I'll admit this is TORTURE! All I think about is food! ????

I was going back through this list! Love it! Everyone is very encouraging! I read that Blerdgirl likes to keep Protein to 100 grams a day. I usually land about 65-80grams, and just wondered what are some ways that people get in their Proteins.

I drink Isopure which adds 40mg of protein! (Those are my great days!) But even at 4 months out, I still feel like I can't eat much, when it comes to meats.

Any suggestions or ideas will be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone, I'm in Louisiana and excited to be sleeved January. I'm grateful to read all of the posts about what to expect. Will anyone else be sleeved Dec or Jan?

How did I miss this thread?? This is great ! Lots of encouragement here.

Hey guys!

I just had my VSG. I hope everyone is doing well on their journey. ????

Hi everyone: glad I found this group! I had my surgery on 10/30 and am currently down 15 lbs. though this is a drop in my loss bucket, I feel really encouraged. Since beginning this journey--with my first appt. with my surgeon, I've lost a total of 38 lbs. I saw another post from a woman that said she lost 24 lbs. in her 10 days post-surgery and I was like What???? Am I doing something wrong? I'm struggling getting in all the protein--too much sipping and I go back to work today. Sorry I rambled, glad to be part of the group!

Hi everyone: glad I found this group! I had my surgery on 10/30 and am currently down 15 lbs. though this is a drop in my loss bucket, I feel really encouraged. Since beginning this journey--with my first appt. with my surgeon, I've lost a total of 38 lbs. I saw another post from a woman that said she lost 24 lbs. in her 10 days post-surgery and I was like What???? Am I doing something wrong? I'm struggling getting in all the protein--too much sipping and I go back to work today. Sorry I rambled, glad to be part of the group!

Don't compare yourself to others. I like to compare weight loss to what doctors say about pregnancy, no two are the same. Weight loss results will never mirror another's, or even how you've lost weight in the past. Just keeping following what the program has outlined for you and you'll do fine!

In the beginning it's a struggle to meet goals, but before you know it it will all BE second nature.

Good luck to you dhrguru, I'm sure you will find your stride. The main thing is that you're losing the lbs (albeit slowly) but that's the point because you're not gaining, so listen to your body and keep doing what you're doing and before you know it you will be at your desired weight and healthier than you've ever been.

I was sleeved October 26, 2015 and on my two week checkup I was down 17lbs....my next checkup 4week will be tomorrow and I am already concerned because I can't get my water down; I may get a 20 oz bottle all day. My protein I get down about 50grams. I am on pureed/ soft but I prefer soft cream corn. My sister was sleeved a year ago and was told no corn at all.( different physicians )

Hi everyone: glad I found this group! I had my surgery on 10/30 and am currently down 15 lbs. though this is a drop in my loss bucket, I feel really encouraged. Since beginning this journey--with my first appt. with my surgeon, I've lost a total of 38 lbs. I saw another post from a woman that said she lost 24 lbs. in her 10 days post-surgery and I was like What???? Am I doing something wrong? I'm struggling getting in all the protein--too much sipping and I go back to work today. Sorry I rambled, glad to be part of the group!

In the beginning I was barely losing, then after 6 weeks it sped up, then after 10 weeks it really sped up. I have lost the most weight in the 3rd and 4th month after surgery. Don't be discouraged, different bodies have different set points and lose at different paces. It wasn't until I got past a number that I hadn't been able to get past on my own in the past 10 years, that my weight really just started to fall off. Just follow your program.

Hey everyone. I'm doing well. I was sleeved 11/5 & I'm feeling so good. It easy rough at first but things have definitely gotten better. Down 29 pounds.

Hi Ladies! I'm getting sleeved on 12/7. I'm currently on a liquids only diet, and it's going pretty well! I was feeling a little dizziness yesterday, but nothing I can't handle. I tell myself that if I can get through this, then I can get through anything in life. I'm getting sleeved in New Orleans, LA

@@MissNOLAGirl you can do it girlie. Just stay focused I was sleeved on Nov 5th and I am three weeks out. It gets easier.

Hey guys I'm from upstate NY too. Was sleeved on 10/7. Down 31 lbs. Now I am at a stand still. No weight loss in 2 week.

Heyyyy everyone! Newbie here...from upstate NY...recently sleeved on 10/26/15!

Where in upstate are you from. Iam from Fishkill, NY Sleeved 10/7