Gastric Sleeve - Need more pals who have had surgery.

HannahEYR

Hello there,
I was sleeved on March 24, 2015. I've lost about 35 pounds so far but I'm having trouble staying on-track. I hope we can all motivate each other.

I have a Fitbit too. My email is hyabrove@lps.k12.co.us

HannahEYR

Hi everyone,
I was sleeved on March 24, 2015. I am down around 35 pounds.
I need help getting motivated to work out!

HannahEYR

herecomesthesun99 wrote: »

Hi, all! I am a sleever too. I am approaching my six-month sleeve-iversary. I've lost 68 lbs so far. I'm so excited to see the folks who are a year or more out and have achieved their goals. Can't wait to get there!

Is anyone else a FitBit user? I'd love to add some FitBit friends. Maybe we can do some weekly group challenges or something to encourage each other to get those steps in! I'm at https://www.fitbit.com/user/38LC4X.

Add me! My email to invite me is hyabrove@lps.k12.co.us

tretoptreece

cfedk wrote: »

LisaFit4Me wrote: »

Now My Fitness Pal says I can have up to 1650 calories per day but that seems a bit high to me.. I'd like to be under 1000. We'll see how my first week goes and take it from there. Is there a group for VSGers here? I'm happy to meet you all and wish you the best success in your weight loss journey

I know nothing about the treatment you've all had, but you really should confirm from a medical professional if you're going to go under 1500 calories.

That's what the sleeve is for, you are limited to what you can eat after the surgery. You are basically eating to enough for nutrition. So 1600 calories would actually be a lot.

tinaleigh0327

Please add me as a friend. I will be having the gastric sleeve with in a month. Just waiting for insurance to approve.

micp3020

had the vsg on the 10th and am down 29lbs as of today.

vlg_nurse_1979

i wanna follow bcuz ive been thinking about it but my united healthcare wont cover. :-(

KarenZen

I was sleeved on 12/9/14 and have lost 104 pounds so far. I LOVE MY SMALL STOMACH!!!

Despite complications (I have a rare autoimmune disease and had flareups post-surgery and trouble with surgery wounds healing), I would do it again in a heartbeat.

My advice to newbies and those considering: make sure you get the therapy you need! Half the battle is mental.
K.

HannahEYR

micp3020 wrote: »

had the vsg on the 10th and am down 29lbs as of today.

Way to go!

akindofmagick

I had the VSG on June 18, 2015 after over six years of waiting, saving, and trying to get approval. Gained 11 pounds in water weight post surgery! Finally took a diuretic last night and lost 6 pounds overnight! Have had a Fitbit since December. Would be happy to have a few VSG friends to have challenges against/with!

akindofmagick

llemar97 wrote: »

I am considering this or the Adjustable Gastric Band. I am also interested in hearing about your experiences.

The lap band should be discontinued completely, in my opinion. There are so many problems with it. I heard recently that Kaiser will not even do them anymore. For me, I decided on the sleeve gastrectomy in August 2009, after over a year's research, and finally had it done in June 2015. It is the ideal procedure for my needs, but everyone is different. Go to a weight-loss surgery introductory briefing at a Bariatric Center of Excellence near where you live. It is free and you will learn all the different options available, and the pros and cons of each one. You will make the final decision with your surgeon, based on your own medical history and needs.

jpsgal1994

I'm a sleever too! Had my sleeve done in Mexico on 3/28 and today I hit my second goal of losing my first 50 pounds! No fitbit but I do work out and am working towards actually being able to run (not walk like I have others) a 5k in October. Well run for part of it anyway! LOL

Autum1031

Hi, I'm just starting the process to get a VSG. I have an insurance-imposed 3 month wait chock full of specialist and dietician visits, tentatively looking at late October or early November. Would love to be added to an active group. I'm very nervous about the surgery and being able to maintain!

rachiepoo78

I am new to MFP, 1.5 weeks post-surgery (gastric sleeve) and currently very tired of liquids!!!

ImaWaterBender

I had my VSG surgery on Feb. 4th. Love it! HW 298, SW 256, CW 205.

lisatrupp

VSG 3/2/15
HW: 299 SW: 291 CW: 244 slow I know but I'm ok with that!

ashleybatchelor16

VSG 4/23/15
HW:246
SW:240
CW:210
Would love to see what everyone else is doing food and exercise

ancra_ac

Hi Ashley,

Our stats are very similar.

Surgery 3/7/15
SW 254
CW 213

If you are still looking for connections.

misslissa2u

I'm also looking for people on here that have had Vsg that maybe want to start a group with and give encouragement and helpful hints. Have to find people that are going through the same thing I am...

Wonderwomanvik

Hello all,

HW: 286
SW: 286
CW: 248
GW: 130

PLANNED VSG SURGERY DATE: 8/4/15

I'm looking for friends and support!

mackie0601

Having surgery on 8/3/15!! Started my pre-op liquid diet on July 13th.

nana6380__Chris

I had VSG on July 10th looking for buddies.

NewNixi

Hi, I'm Nicolene. I was sleeved July 21st - last week... also looking for active fellow sleevers. feel free to add me..

staceythr

nana6380__Chris wrote: »

I had VSG on July 10th looking for buddies.

I was sleeved july 11. Would love some buddies.

fithero1

Sleeved on July 17 2015. Feel free to add!

KyaNyght

VGS 10/20/14
HW: 220
CW: 170

Looking to stay on track

inkdm0m

Just had my VGS 2 weeks ago and so happy I did it, pls add me! I need more VGS friends!

sundog888

Sleeved Aug 3/15 - Down 13.5 lbs in 9 days / please add me

aathom11

Feel free to add me VSG 3/4/2015 -77

aathom11

jpsgal1994 wrote: »

I'm a sleever too! Had my sleeve done in Mexico on 3/28 and today I hit my second goal of losing my first 50 pounds! No fitbit but I do work out and am working towards actually being able to run (not walk like I have others) a 5k in October. Well run for part of it anyway! LOL

I had mine in Mexico also!