Introduce Yourself!

xtrinity30x

Hi there folks!

I've had surgery on August 30th 2010. I'm 5ft and used to be 196lbs. Since surgery I've lost 65lbs. I've managed to keep it off until just recently. I've noticed the number the scale rising and just knew I had to get back to basics.
I've used LiveStrong during my losing phase but love the fact that I can log in my foods on my smartphone using MFP.
I used OH for the longest time but found that smaller groups work better for me.

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Please feel free to add me!

Missjulesdid

Thanks for the suggestions, but quick question, my nut told me NO eggs, they do not digest well. Has anyone else been told this? Of course I am only 18days post op, maybe that is why????

Eggs was one of the first things I was told to add. I added them at 14 days post op. Every nutritionist seems to tell us different things.

lilbearzmom

I was sleeved on 12/17/12 in Columbus, Ohio by Dr. Sonnastine at Riverside Hospital. I have had a 99% positive experience- I feel really good now and feel fully healed inside and out. My sleeve tolerates everything except when I forget and eat too fast. I had a bad experience just last night with a Chipotle salad- nausea and dry heaves. I was quite depressed from about a month out- I wanted to eat a substantial amount and couldn't (in mourning for my old life I guess). I feel like I'm over it, so there ya go. Anyway, I have lost a total of 88 lbs combined between pre and post op losses. I have no regrets whatsoever.

Mwrarr

Hi All. My sleeve is named "Frank" & he was born on 3/27/13 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. I have lost 32# so far, since the start of my 3 week pre-op diet. I'm on a modified pureed diet due to complications I had during my 1st week. I am pretty happy with my sleeve so far.

lannie2202

I am new here, but I had surgery 5/28/13 in Mexicali, Mexico with Dr Aceves. I am looking for support and ideas on what to eat! I am down 26 pounds but 18 from surgery. Thanks LeeAnn

demilade

Sleeved October 2012, lost 118lb/53kg since I started pre op diet. Now sitting in a 5 week stall, just can't get under 90kg/198lb and stay there.

dward59

Hi,

I'm Dan. Married with two kids, both in college. I'm a former WeightWatcher who watched his weight go up and down and WAY up, and down, and.... you know the story.

In 2006 I almost died from factors caused by being morbidly obese (475 highest recorded weight.) I got serious with Weight Watchers and lost 152 lbs in @ 6 months, then let life get in my way, fell back into old habits and started putting the weight back on. I got back up to 438 lbs, was feeling as poorly as I had when I almost checked out and decided I just couldn't do it without a tool that would help. I attended the seminar for Lap Band, thinking "It can always be reversed." but came out of the seminar with the thought that maybe VSG was a better fit for my life. Serious talks with the surgeon locked this in for me, and my wife and I both did the surgery on 5/1/13.

In the two months since my surgery, I've gotten much better. My activity level is way up, from weekend walking at the zoo and botanic gardens, we have now joined a gym and work out 5 days a week. It is slow going, but every week sees progress in both strength and cardio.

I am happier, but still hate photo's, to the point of looking dour, but I can smile and joke, really.

Best wishes to you all.

PaulaKro

I had surgery 6/10/13 by Dr. Khalil @ Palo Alto Medical Foundation. He must have done fabulous job because no side effects, including pain or vomiting. Lost 40 pounds before surgery & 14 since then. How does one list their operation date in the heading?

Cagsfa

November 19 2013 Houston TX And as of today I have 100 pounds YAY

ashleegil

I am Ashlee, 27 almost 28 married with a dog and cat

Surgery 4/25/2013 with Teresa LaMasters in Des Moines, Iowa. Since my liquid diet pre-op I have lost 57 total pounds and just hit my first real stall for the past 10 days. Feeling well, ready to shrink some more!

lolo1994

Hi, I'm Laura 36 in San Diego and was just sleeved a week from today, so I am fresh off the table. I having a difficult time getting my 30oz of liquid in especially protein shake, since every shake I have tried gives me unbelievable bloating and gas issues. My first post-op appt is tomorrow so I am hoping the Dr. can give some reasonable advice.

Looking forward to hearing the ups and downs of everyone's experience.

thanks

laura

PaulaKro

Hi Laura,

Did your doctor help you with liquids & gas? If it is not resolved yet, I was told some people develop lactose intolerance. Since most protein shakes are whey (dairy) based, they could be a trigger. I have dairy allergies so used egg & soy based shakes. Favorite is "Gold" rich chocolate (albumin/egg). Also, the gas I had from operation had a bad effect at first, because I had developed diarrhea (probably from dental antibiotics). The bariatric nurse recommended a probiotic to resolve the balance in my intestine. Good luck.

therejohn

Hi everyone, I had my surgery 5/28/13....hit my first stall, hate protein shakes but am accepting I am married to them forever, struggle to get 3 meals, 90+ grams of protein and 64+ oz of water every day. I was not prepared for what a tightrope walk this process would be. Did not expect easy, but his is complicated :-) Still smiling, but will smile bigger when I see the scale drop again! I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and including my pre-op prep, have lost 62 pounds since March.

I would love to become "friends" with others from this group so we can support each other.

emmerin78

Hi everyone,

I'm Tara, and I live in Claymont, DE. My surgery is scheduled for 7/15/13 (i.e. a week from Monday - eek!). I'm in the midst of my liquid prep now and honestly it's not as bad as I thought it would be (although I am very tired). I look forward to getting to know some of you as we travel on down the road of this crazy journey

lolo1994

Hi PaulaKro,

On my first week post-op checkup my Dr. told me stop drinking the shakes and to pay attention to the food. So I was excited to hear about that. My first was that I was going to be lactose intolerant but that doesn't seem the case, because I'm enjoying cottage cheese, yogurt and cheese so much. I think it's something else in those two shakes I couldn't tolerate. I am on muscle milk (which is lactose free) now and it tastes like chocolate milk, delish. So the gas is pretty much gone, and I woke on my belly this morning super weird but excited, because I guess I wasn't having so much pain during the night.

Thanks for asking! When did you get sleeved?

PaulaKro

Hello again Lolo1994,

It was so nice to hear that you're doing better! Thank you for responding. Reading about what you were going thru was concerning. It sounds like you've passed from a tough couple of weeks into an exciting period? I hope it is easier for you from here out!

I'm 60yr old from SF Bay Area - sleeved 06/10/13. My first few days at home were tough (gas diarreah stomach size) but no surgical complications. Things steadily better, mostly learning curve. Still hard to get enough liquid, not used to interruptions all day for sipping (oops, better sip). This morning was able to take a gulp without discomfort and didn't push it. Felt great! New motto: "small and often." (Wish I could do same with food but understand need not to nibble.)

Doesn't this feel like an exciting journey? Fun hitting all the breakthrough points. Haven't woken up on stomach yet but looking forward to it. Best wishes!

wendympage

Hi all! I had my surgery on 11/19/12 and am down 75 lbs. I just started using MFP in March and it has been a huge help. I am struggling lately with grazing and finding myself reverting to some old bad habits, so I am looking for friends to be accountable to and also love checking out other peoples food diaries to see what you are eating...I have found alot of great new products and ideas this way! A little about me, I am 45 (46 in 2 weeks) and am from Maryland. Married for 23 years with a 20 yr old son.

happyandhealthy4life

I am five and a half months out from surgery and have lost 54 pounds. My surgeon was Jessica Smith at the University of Iowa. I am happy with the loss but seems to be a much smaller than what others have lost in the same time. I had quit tracking for a while and didn't make working on losing weight a priority. I have twin daughters that graduated from college, moved home for a while, one got married and then they both moved out so there was a lot of things going on that took my focus off losing weight. I am back at tracking and following my food plan and ready to start exercising again, I am looking for friends that have had VSG to help encourage each!

818emjay

Im about 16 weeks out, I have lost 71lbs total, about 54 since SX. im doing prety good!! I want to meet others who have longer term success so I can copy what works as things change. Right now Im doing (mostly) low carb high protien! I love this new lifestye!!

gitafs

I had my surgery 7 weeks ago today- 5/26/13 and I'm down 31 pounds!

I had an easy time at/after the surgery; no complications and not a lot of pain, just gas. For the first couple days I had a hard time getting into and out of bed, but that was about it. I was lucky.

One of the most surprising things for me was that I did NOT lose my sense of hunger.
In fact, for the first couple of weeks it was really intense- almost like a drug craving! Everything smelled amazing and I was severely craving food I never even liked, like turkey sandwiches from Subway!
It has calmed down since, but not completely.
Has anyone else experienced that?

JillianPMehlhaff

I have 8 lbs to go before Kaiser will schedule my surgery! So excited for the future!

PaulaKro

Hello Gitafs,

My VSG was 06/10/13 - also no complications (even easy to get out of bed, mostly) and also did not lose hunger. I coveted food terribly while on post-op liquid diet, but once I could eat again, that was satisfying. Food doesn't taste as good as it used to, but if it means losing weight, its ok.

I love food smells!!! It's like enjoying food without the calories. My heads in a place where it doesn't take having it in my mouth to enjoy it.

The main thing I have to watch is staying away from starches, because once I start, I can't stop. As long as I avoid them, my cravings stay in check.

Good luck to you.

Rief3

I had my VSG on 3/7/13, things went pretty good. I also did not lose my hunger like I have heard others talk about. One thing different is when you are full YOU ARE FULL! I call my friend Lucky because she did lose the sense of hunger!? Everyone is different. I am sticking to a high protein low carb diet, which is also low fat. I really only track Protein and calories. I am done 73lbs with a goal of an additional 40lbs, anything after that I will consider bonus weight lose! lol I have not had any DIET Soda, since my surgery, which is very hard for me (use to drink only diet soda!) Trying to go a year and hopefully I will be done with the diet soda thing for life(fingers crossed!) Also no alcohol either( not as hard as the pop!)

lthesen

Hello :-) I am about 2 months out from my VSG. I did self pay with Dr. A. Lopez in Mexico. I am 36 lbs down since surgery and 46 since the preop diet and my heaviest. I am 5'6" currently 181 and 43 Years old.

I tell everyone i can about MFP - i LOVE it! It took all the guess work out of what i was actually putting in my body when trying to focus on protein and water only.

I just got to the place where i can eat just about anything and more than just 1 bite. It is weird but it actually freaked me out yesterday that i hit 826 calories in one day. plus starting to deal with hormone hunger or "head hunger maybe caused by hormones??" I big time noticed food obsessions last month and this month confirmed it must be the monthly curse causing it :-( It scares me terribly! i was enjoying not being hungry and was hoping that would last everyday for the duration...

I am really looking for good advice, fun gluten free recipes and tips to make sure i keep on the losing path for life !

lisa77marie

Hi I had VSG in August 2011 and have lost 75 lbs to date. The only suggestion I have is to watch what you eat because you can stall. I stalled for a year before I started watching my calories again. I'm thrilled with the sleeve and would do it all over again. It changed my life.

KristinaCarrino

Hi, I am Kristina. I am new to this group. I had my surgery on 2/5/13 at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey by Dr. Binenbaum. I have lost 88 lbs.

emr3857

Hi, I am Erika. I am scheduled for surgery on 08/07/2013.

JillyInAZ

Welcome!!

linarestribe

Hi Folks,
Got sleeved July 1st and am down 35 lbs. Looking forward to using MFP and the knowledge here to succeed.
Jorge

cfranz7715

Hello all! I have been on MFP since last November.... I did not see this group until now! My name is Chris. I'm 43 yrs old. Had surgery March 5, 2013. I live in Las Cruces NM. I have lost 88 lbs thus far. My highest weight before surgery was 333lbs. I am going to the gym several times a week, walking on the treadmill and recently started some strength training. So glad I found this group!!:bigsmile: