Good evening all! I was thinking that we should start a thread on this forum where we post an update on our progress, challenges, frustrations, or just a place for us to unload about anything we want to while on this unique journey. There aren’t many esg people out there compared to the other WLS so I thought that this particular thread could help us bond together. To be honest I feel so close to so many of you that I really want to keep that relationship for as long as possible. So even if you are preop I want us each to post an update on how their week has progressed. Please write whatever you felt was important about your week pre or post esg. It could be a that you’ve moved on to solids or you’ve lost a nice amount of weight for that week or you really struggled or perhaps you are starting to revert back to the old habits that got us here in the first place. Let’s try and update every Monday starting on December 4, 2017. My hope is we will become more accountable for our food choices and possibly stop any member from falling off track. Let us all make a commitment to one another and post our week’s successes and failures. If we had a successful week then we can guide others to do the same. If we’ve had a bad week then perhaps posting it will get us back on track. I know by now most of you are hating my long posts, lol, ?? but I think if we stick to posting our progress or lack of at least once a week we can minimize failure and encourage one another. Come on gang I hope you are all with me ??????

I’ll post Monday although I’m in the preop stage. I’ll post about whatever things I’m worried about leading to my esg or something I discovered about it for the week. Looking forward to reading all of the updates every Monday on this thread. We can do this!!!!

7 hours ago, Melesg said:

You are doing wonderful and I'm very proud of you. I honestly think the slower pace of weightloss has allowed me to learn the lessons that I need to keep moving forward. The trial and error of seeing how much you can eat and lose weight is important. The stalls have also taught me the importance of both consistency and the need to be forever changing what you do. Changing the exercise, adding Protein, drinking more Water, curbing the snacking and admitting when I wander off track are important things to learn and implement. As much as overnight weightloss would be awesome, it would not change your thoughts and mind set.

Surrender to the reeducation and be as patient as you can - it's worth it!

Mel x

Thanks Mel for the encouragement. I know that I will not lose this weight quickly but you are right that along the way I am learning better eating habits that will stick with me.

I have already changed a habit that was unhealthy pre Esg. I never ate fish before thinking that I wouldn’t like it. How childish was that? I now eat a serving of salmon, flounder, or tilapia everyday. It is delicious and so easy and quick to bake.

I also exercise regularly which pre esg was not a priority. I feel stronger and I feel like my muscles are looking more toned.

My only challenge I have yet to conquer is the snacking. Americans are famous for snacking, unhealthy endless snacking. I have cleared out my cupboards of almost all the really bad junk food like potato chips but somehow there is always something in there not necessarily unhealthy but too much of it can be damaging. Huh! It’s never easy but I’m still working on it. I’m fighting and having little victories here and there keep me motivated.

Lets keep this forum going. Hope to hear more of your posts soon.

hai my friends time is tikking 12 hours for me now!!! i will post when im a real ESG girl[emoji4] let yall know how it was[emoji109][emoji8][emoji8][emoji8]

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39 minutes ago, patriciaholland said:

hai my friends time is tikking 12 hours for me now!!! i will post when im a real ESG girl let yall know how it was

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I wish you a speedy recovery. You are going to do great. I’ll be saying a prayer for you tonight. Rest after your procedure. Listen to your doctors and take all the meds they prescribe to ensure a painless and comfortable postop. We’ll see you on the other side!!

10 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

hai my friends time is tikking 12 hours for me now!!! i will post when im a real ESG girl let yall know how it was

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Good luck! It will be over fast and then you begin! Let us know how it goes! Excited for you!

I had my ESG two and a 1/2 weeks ago and have only lost two kilos and 7 kilos from my pre op? Is this ok? How much have people lost in the early stages!!??? Pls and thankyou!

3 hours ago, Esg said:

I had my ESG two and a 1/2 weeks ago and have only lost two kilos and 7 kilos from my pre op? Is this ok? How much have people lost in the early stages!!??? Pls and thankyou!

Good morning. I had my esg on Feb. 6. That would make me more than six weeks out and I have only lost 13 pounds which is 6 kgs. total. I’m a little frustrated but I look at it this way:

1- I was headed down a road to slowly gaining and this procedure stopped that. I can’t imagine what my weight would be now if I didn’t do this.

2- I don’t know what BMI you started with but I started at a “lower BMI” so I knew the weight wouldn’t come off as quickly.

3- I think losing the weight slower helps us adopt better eating habits which will help us keep the weight off in the long run.

4- For me even a small loss is good because it means that I’m doing something right. I’m not worried about this, a little disappointed yes, frustrated yes, but we all lose at a different rate and I’m not feeling deprived and still slowly losing.

Keep the faith and keep working at it. It will be worth it in the long run.

You are awesome, thank so much

feel ok 10 hours later im sleepy will post in a few days

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17 minutes ago, patriciaholland said:

feel ok 10 hours later im sleepy will post in a few days

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You did it Patricia!!????Now rest and recover. But please keep us updated. Congratulations!!

feeling really sick today

2 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

feeling really sick today

I’m sorry to hear that Patricia but it won’t last. I promise by day 3 you will feel much better. When you feel gassy or pain in your stomach get up and walk around, this will relieve some of the pain. Also, something that TexSlim told me and it really helped a lot is to try to sleep with your head elevated a bit. Put a few extra pillows under your head so that you are sitting up a bit at least for the first few days.

I know you’ll be better by tomorrow. Please post to let us know you’re ok. The worst is over and you’re on your way to a more beautiful you!!!

On 21/03/2018 at 11:29 PM, ASHLEIGH77 said:

mel,

I am scheduled for ESG Wednesday in 1 week!!

Can't wait!!

ash

Ash that's wonderful. And sooo exciting. Good luck, I will be thinking of you. Make sure you check in regularly and update us on your progress.

Mel x

10 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

feeling really sick today

Hope you feel much better very soon Patricia. It will get better but it's awful to feel very unwell. Thinking of you.

Mel x

hello nu friends sorrie yeserday wasnt a Good day bit 48hours later already feeling beter i sleep alot eat on time thnx 4 youre support xxxxxxxxx

3 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

hello nu friends sorrie yeserday wasnt a Good day bit 48hours later already feeling beter i sleep alot eat on time thnx 4 youre support xxxxxxxxx

Glad you’re feeling better! Hang in there. Keep us updated. Everyday will get easier. ??