Just going to use this as sort of a blog to document my journey.

February 11, 2015 - First appointment with True Results for VSG

February 12, 2015 - Had blood taken for Pre-Op blood work.

February 13, 2015 - True Results Insurance Coordinator called me to let me know she was submitting my paperwork to insurance for approval.

February 17, 2015 - I called my insurance to confirm that they had received my paperwork. They said they had received it yesterday.

February 18, 2015 - Insurance approved my VSG surgery (I wasn't aware yet)

February 20, 2015 - I called insurance to see what the status was of my surgery auth. They let me know it had been approved on the 18th!

February 25, 2015 - Went to another True Results location to have a Body Composition test done. (BMR, Body Fat %, Recommended diet)

February 26, 2015 - Finally was able to get a hold of the insurance coordinator and patient advocate to let them know that I had been approved (bad weather in the area past 2 days)

February 27, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. (rescheduled due to weather)

March 2, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. Doctor said he believes that I am low risk for surgery and sent clearance.

March 6, 2015 - Received a call from the surgeon's office and I have an appointment for 9am on March 9th to meet with the surgeon and hopefully schedule my surgery!

March 9, 2015 - Appointment at surgeon's office. Scheduled my pysch, nut, and stress test appointments.

March 11, 2015 - Nutritional and Pre-Op appointment. 2 week liquid diet starts.

March 16, 2015 - Stress Test - They did an ultrasound of my heart and legs. Then did a breathing test and then pedaled on a stationary bike for 8 mins or so while he monitored my breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.

March 17, 2015 - Pysch Counseling

March 25, 2015 - Surgery Date!

April 1, 2015 - 1 week post-op appointment

April 8, 2015 - 2 week post-op appointment

May 27, 2015 - 2 month post op appointment

Edited March 16, 201511 yr by ladycook9713

Hang in there ladycook soft foods are around the corner! you are an inspiration to me! I'm going through all the pre-op stuff and have my pre surgery meeting on 4/14 with endoscope happening 2 days later. Surgery scheduled for 5/12. Can't wait and u continue to look forward to your progress! Be strong!

Long overdue update!

I'm around 3.5 post op now, and once I was able to start regular foods I felt so much better! I did end up on the doctors office once and received IV fluids and Vitamins. Getting Water in is much easier now, but I'm still hitting my water goals the way I should.

I am now down 93lbs as of today. 3.5 months out. AMAZING!

I have great restriction. I listen to my stomach and stop when I get my full feeling. I haven' thrown up since I was able to start regular food.

Here's a new pic of me.

You look amazing!!!

You look amazing!!!

Thanks so much!

You were pretty even overweight, but gosh you are stunning at 3.5 months post op!!

Awe!! Thank you so much! Blushing!

Your story sounds very very similar to mine. I am 16 days out from surgery. I hope I do as well as you!

What is your daily eating like? I am the same starting weight range and hope I lost like you. At 3.5mths you look GREAT! GO GIRL!!! ????

Awesome job I'm 9 days post op I'm ready for the upcoming mths

At first I started out eating low carb, but found I wasn't happy doing that. So I've started eating carbs as well and I feel like a normal human.

For Breakfast I may have a Fiber one bar, yopa Greek yogurt with granola topping, 3 pieces of bacon, or Protein oatmeal. (I've had other things but those are my staples)

lunch I'll have part of a non breaded chicken breast. Or steak...I usually stick to a protein source for lunch. Same for dinner.

For a snack I'll eat some sort of fruit. Grapes, watermelon, kiwi. I've also had crackers or beef Jerky.

I've also eaten things that weren't so great for me. I've had French fries, a hamburger, fried chicken tenders, ice cream, sno cone.

I've not been perfect. But I don't over indulge. I'm only able to eat a few bites of it and then I feel full. I am able to eat bread (toast, rolls, buns) without ill affect. But eggs, milk, and tortillas are a no-no for me. (Although I haven't tried eggs or milk since the first month. They could be ok now)

I don't do Protein shakes. Or Protein Bars.

Edited July 10, 201511 yr by ladycook9713

Thank you so much that really helps. I HATE the protein shakes... Glad to know you can be successful without them. Do you use my fitness pal or something similar to track your meals? Sorry for so many questions I just need this surgery to be a success and want to use the tool as much as possible. I have done all my pre op stuff and am just waiting for my insurance approval. The wait is driving me CRAZY!!!!

Thank you so much that really helps. I HATE the Protein shakes... Glad to know you can be successful without them. Do you use my fitness pal or something similar to track your meals? Sorry for so many questions I just need this surgery to be a success and want to use the tool as much as possible. I have done all my pre op stuff and am just waiting for my insurance approval. The wait is driving me CRAZY!!!!

I use My Fitness Pal for tracking my weight only. I don't track what I eat in any form besides in my head. I'm conscious of what I've eaten through out the day and make my choices based off that. "I probably shouldn't eat this because I had XYZ earlier" If that makes sense. I don't think that tracking everything I eat is something that I could do long term. I want to make this a regular part of my life and I don't want to obsess over everything tiny thing I eat.

I've come to the conclusion that I can only eat a small amount and that I need to make those tiny little meals count.

I had a Protein shake that I enjoyed pre-op but didn't like anymore postop because I couldn't stand milk.. but I haven't tried milk for a while. So who knows.. it could be ok now.

Oh! And chew chew chew chew chew!! Make sure you don't get back into a habit of chewing a couple of times and then swallowing.. Make sure you chew eat bite up really well! And smaller bites.

Do you remember the name of that protein shake? Mind if I follow you on mfp? I am baseball_mama1621.

It was GNC Amp extreme 60 in chocolate

And sure you can add me! My username is ladycook9713