Hey everyone. I'm one week post VSG as of tomorrow! I'm feeling great and so happy I made this decision. I've lost a total of 38 pounds but that includes the weight I lost during the 2 week liquid pre op diet as well. It's still hard for me to see where on my body I've lost the weight, but I'm feeling like it must be in my face, hips and the side boob area (i'll be so thankful to lose the side boob hangover, lol). I was wondering where did you all lose your weight first and how much did you lose before you could really tell? I tried on some jeans this morning thinking they would definitely feel loser, but I didn't notice a huge difference :/

How are you all with eating and drinking? I eat slowly and can tell my tummy says stop after a few bites but with drinking I sip but I'm afraid I sip too fast. I can take a sip about every minute or two and I'm ok. I don't drink a whole lot but im worried I will mess my stomach up. Is it ok to sip every couple minutes or should I wait longer in between? As long as I feel ok do u think it's ok? Maybe I worry too much because I'm still learning.

Did you not get to watch your barium swallow test post-op? If so, you would have seen that Fluid passes through your sleeve in a matter of seconds. I don't think it would be physically possible to fill your sleeve with fluid, unless you filled it with some food first then drank something before the food had passed through your stomach. There is zero risk in drinking quickly, but many people find it difficult and uncomfortable in the first few weeks post-op due to swelling.

Thank u for letting me know. My doc didn't order a barium swallow post op. I had no idea. I appreciate it!

Thank u for letting me know. My doc didn't order a barium swallow post op. I had no idea. I appreciate it!

You can probably find some videos on youtube of other people's tests. It's actually pretty cool to watch!

So after a couple of weeks of weight going up and then steadying, I have lost four pounds this week (on top of losing the 2 I'd gained). Which is great. But, the weird thing is, I have gained THREE inches in my waist during that time. Not TOM because no more TOM, but it seems backward.

Always lose in my face, butt and legs first. Baby don't got much back anymore

Edited April 16, 201511 yr by akreese02