Vsg on 2/9/23 here. Anyone near or on the same date? So excited!

I get the struggle.
but I remind myself that a lot of this is temporary- I’ll be able to enjoy foods again with my family, in moderation in time. In the meantime, I’m so happy that my recovery has been remarkably smooth so far.

2/27/23 sleeve here! Just eight days out. It's weird - I'm not hungry but I want to eat. It's definitely a mind game.

Surgery 22 Feb. I had a liver laceration so had to be opened up. And ended up having 3 surgeries in 24 hours. Really struggling post. Have lost weight and am struggling to get daily water, protein, calories in. Anyone else had complications? I know it’s rare but just trying to connect with someone as it’s been hard. Good luck to everyone ?

Three surgeries at once is really big, but you will make it through this. Each day will get better and better.
Tried to take slow sips of water every 15 minutes to stay hydrated and try to stay positive ?

Be Encouraged!

One month since surgery, and first day of soft foods. For lunch, had an egg without issue. Dinner was hard - I tried some chicken and felt stuck in my throat. Sorry if tmi! Anyone able to share what's worked for them in transitioning to soft foods?

I tried potted meat,Salmon, cottage cheese, vienas

Mine was done on 2/27/2023

Surgery 2/10…. Finally got the approval for soft foods! Yay! Still struggling with restriction feeling vs full feeling. It’s just not the same. I’m still hungry most of the time so hoping that with soft foods, the constant hunger goes away.

2/27 sleeve and o get hungry I. The evening. First weeks I just felt like I should be eating. But we eat to live not live to eat.

Mine was Feb 15, 2023

2/8/23 for me!

Sleeved on 2/8 and just had my 6 week check up. Cleared for all foods as long as I stick to 400-600 calories. Found that I can eat a small amount of the mushroom chicken and pepper steak from Panda Express. It has been a life saver a couple times I was out and desperately needed a some calories/about an ounce.

Also, full clearance to workout. Starting slow with resistance and weight training.

Such varying experiences on here I see. I was sleeved on 2/22/23 and am completely on all normal foods even a few days before the 4 week mark. I do have to separate eating and drinking. It is amazing to have control over food. Felt amazing to have one slice of pizza and be able to say no to more. I actually miss drinking a 'big ole chug' of liquid a lot more than eating!

I have had a few doubts along the way but constantly remind myself that I was never able to consistently stay at a lower weight for the first 40 years so why do I think I could do it now without the sleeve...."food" for thought!

Sleeved 2/27, and having similar food experience. I can manage most foods, just in much smaller portions. Like 2-3 chicken nuggets.

it’s a good thing, but takes getting used to.

Reached a scale and non-scale achievement. For the scale, I made it into onderland a couple days ago. This was big because it means, at where I live, I can go horseback riding with my son. Planning to take him during spring break this week! These kind of achievements are why I had the surgery, to be healthy and active with my kids!