My story is pretty typical. I have been overweight most of my life except for the few times I went on crash diets, lost a lot of weight, only to regain it back and more.

My peak weight (or maybe it was the nadir) was when I hit 292 last January. I'm a 5'11" 48 yo male who should weigh 190. I was pretty depressed and didn't want to socialize or even leave the house except for work. I also had hypertension and was prediabetic. I still can't believe I didn't have full blown diabetes.

I made the decision to have a VSG in March, and the surgery was this past Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

I'm not hungry but the protein shakes are a bit of a drag. I even put one in a martini glass to make it seem better.

My mood is fair at this point.

Glad to find this forum to connect with folks on similar paths.

Welcome! As someone who has been there, I can tell you it gets better! The first few weeks can be rough. You will have doubts about this whole thing more than once. But at 3 years out and 260+ pounds down, I can honestly say I would do it all again from the start. Just do what you are supposed to do and enjoy the results.

As for the protein shakes, I would like to tell you they get better, but they don't. Changing the brand and flavors frequently helps so you don't get too tired of the same thing. Pouring them over ice helps too, but really they all suck. I just look at them as a necessary evil! And despite all that, I still drink them 3 years later. They are too convenient!

You made a good choice, keep it up!

That's what I keep telling myself about this pre-op diet of 4 meal replacements a day. They suck... but I just think about the end result.

I am getting sleeved 9/25

That's what I keep telling myself about this pre-op diet of 4 meal replacements a day. They suck... but I just think about the end result.
I am getting sleeved 9/25

I'm a week out and having trouble with shakes also. I know it's s necessary evil, so I do what I have too. I feel hungry tho. Any suggestions??
Really need help

46 days post surgery now. Now over -30 lbs. lost.

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Nice view! Congratulations you will look fabulous in a couple of months!

46 days post surgery now. Now over -30 lbs. lost.

47 days out and lost 27 lbs. was feeling depressed that I hadn't lost more, but after reading your post it seems I am right on pace. Thanks for sharing.