Looking for VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) Friends

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  • geks1224
    geks1224 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I was sleeved June 17th. I would love to be added by anyone in the VSG group. Our journey is a little different than the people who have not had WLS, so it would be great to share notes, experiences, recipes, etc.
  • staceycoffey26
    staceycoffey26 Posts: 1
    I was sleeved June 9th and am down 30 lbs but at a stall right now. I am exercising like crazy and weighing everything. I will succeed on this journey and hope to meet others following this journey for motivation and to share success stories.
  • Marlene5280
    Marlene5280 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi There! My VSG was done 7/21/14. I'm only a few days into my recovery and post-op. I'm looking for more VSG friends...so please send me a request if you are also looking for VSG friends and support! :) Thank you :wink:
  • mrseveland
    mrseveland Posts: 9 Member
    I was sleeved on 2/4/14 (almost 6 months ago) and I've lost 59 since, with a total loss so far of 120.
  • trasvst
    trasvst Posts: 2 Member
    I was sleeved on 07/22/14 feel free to add me as a friend :-)
  • lovex5
    lovex5 Posts: 11
    I had my surgery January 27 2014. I have lost 63lbs since surgery, 75lbs if including the pre op diet. I am pretty disappointed as I wanted to be further along towards my goal by now. My weight loss has really slowed down and I'm considering doing the 5 day pouch test. Has anyone here done it?
  • headsupoxer
    headsupoxer Posts: 1
    I am starting on my journey with surgery scheduled in 2 months. I would love to talk with someone who is ahead of me and knows the ropes. I was wondering what you did to prepare your life for the surgery, not just my pantry?
  • 22dream
    22dream Posts: 60 Member
    Add me sleeved 8 6 14
  • GirlOnTheBlvd
    GirlOnTheBlvd Posts: 1
    I was sleeved in April 2013 at age 61. I've lost around 70 pounds and have maintained for over a year, but I should be loosing more weight. I recently decided to track everything on myfitnesspal to see where I have deficiencies. I found I was not getting enough iron so I added an iron supplement. I Never come close to meeting potassium levels. My protein levels ate great. I struggle to get in 1200 calories a day and am not loosing. According to myfitnesspal I am not consuming enough calories. At 5' 3" and 191 pounds, hOw many calories should i consume to average loosing a pound a week? BTW: I tell my self to exercise everyday, but never manage to get it in. I know I should!
  • kgirl59
    kgirl59 Posts: 1
    I was sleeved on August 4, 2014. My weight at my first visit with the dietitian was 253 pounds. I lost about 40 pounds in the 6 months pre-op period by eating a balanced plate (well, most of the time) that included 3 meals and two snacks per day. Since surgery, I've lost 13 pounds and am a little frustrated with my slow loss. I guess I expected to lose more in the early weeks after surgery. Week 3 I lost 1 pound and week 4 I lost 2 pounds. Like many people in these groups, I'm having problems stomaching the protein shakes. So, I generally am able to drink 80 oz fluids in each day, but struggle with the protein. Is anyone else struggling with slow early weight loss?
  • PearlMartineau22
    PearlMartineau22 Posts: 1 Member
    I had the VSG on August 7, 2014. I lost around 15 lbs before the surgery. I've lost 11 since the surgery. I'm happy with the rate in which I'm losing weight. I think that when I begin my circuit training again, my skin will have a chance to slowly adapt. I used to be a great sleeper, but now I'm waking up for an hour once a night. This is helped if I do at least 30 minutes walking each day. I took two weeks off work and returned on week 3. My energy level is a bit low since my job is very exciting but super fast paced. I think the key is to get the exercise in and since this surgery costs so much, I'm planning on investing in exercise to get good results. I'm not that young, 57 years old and my 58th birthday is in September. I have some goals such as I want to get back on my bike and get back to hiking. I also am sewing a dress that I think I will fit by Christmas. I think doing things like this will encourage me to really get motivated even more.

    I had breast cancer about 10 1/2 years ago. I twas told my chances were not good. Thus I ate any thing I wanted and with such a hearty lifestyle and eating it up, I lived. But gained so much during chemo and approximately 6 to 7 lbs added each year after. I realized I had to stop so I could continue living and nothing worked. This is working. I'm patient and very focused because I plan on living as many more years that I can. So far my Type II Diabetes is nonexistent. I do get very low blood sugar levels and am taking care not to let that happen.

    I have head hunger, but after I cook and sit down with my husband, I can only have about 1/3 cup of food. It works but I truly believe the weight loss will slow down if I don't put in the extra effort to exercise to keep my BMR in line. I have an exercise buddy--super helpful. I hope this post helps others. I know yours have. Thanks.
  • msveevee1
    msveevee1 Posts: 1
    Hello, my name is Ms. Vee and i was sleeved on July 7th, 2014. I started at 341 lbs and now I'm 308 lbs. I am currently working out with wogging around a 2 mile track twice and then do T25 for 25 minutes 4-5 days/wk. My caloric intake is anywhere between 800-1200 a day. I've been loosing about 8/10 of a pound a day. And I've lost 13.5 inches overall, but mainly in my torso. I'm hoping to reach my goal weight of 150-175 lbs by March or April 2015. I hope everyone else have much success in their journey as well.
  • Krystallala
    Krystallala Posts: 11
    Sleeved 3/7/2014 down 85lbs add me!!
  • Mom2Cubs
    Mom2Cubs Posts: 60 Member
    For those just joining in, welcome. There is also a weight loss surgery group you are welcome to join.
  • soxboys1969
    soxboys1969 Posts: 1
    I was sleeved this past Tuesday, 9/2/14. Looking for friends.
  • kiarra22
    kiarra22 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi everyone I was sleeved 8/6/14 add me
  • sandra22466
    sandra22466 Posts: 3
    Hi Everyone! Feel free to add me, recently sleeved and new @ MFP, could use supportive buddies.
  • lrcokecollector
    lrcokecollector Posts: 1
    how do I join the weight loss surgery group? I was "sleeved" 8-13-14.
  • rainydayinmay
    rainydayinmay Posts: 3
    I am getting ready to have my VSG done (two weeks from today) and am excited but as it gets closer I'm really nervous and overwhelmed too. Would love to connect with people who've been on this journey (as it's different than others just trying to lose weight) so I can bounce questions off, get tips/advice, etc...
  • Angelat704
    Angelat704 Posts: 3 Member
    Oh wow, my VSG date is 9/24/14. We can be sleeve sisters!!!! I am on day 2 of my liquid diet and please feel free to look at my food diary and see what Im eating, who am I kidding, what Im DRINKING LOLOLOLOL, and give me some of your pointers and tips and I would be more than happy to share mine with you. We can do this hun!!!
  • 22dream
    22dream Posts: 60 Member
    starting tomorrow i will be making my diary public writing anything i eat even if its a crumb or bite my goal weight 185 175 absolute lowest !!!
  • craigbethluft
    craigbethluft Posts: 10 Member
    Hi All. I was sleeved a year and a half ago. My husband was sleeved one month ago. He has some aches and pains and complaints and I honestly can't remember if I had the same. Is there someone here that was recently sleeved that I can ask some questions to?

    Beth
  • SlimSmittySleeved
    SlimSmittySleeved Posts: 8 Member
    I was 2 years post op VSG in July. Feel free to add me :smile:
  • heathervsg
    heathervsg Posts: 21
    I had my surgery 12-2-2013. I was 207 at surgery. Down to 147 now. Only 2 pounds to goal! Feel free to friend me too.
  • elle2max
    elle2max Posts: 10 Member
    I'm almost 16 months out. 50ish to 60ish lbs left to my goal. My diary is open to friends so feel free to add more if you're looking for support or just want friends to *actually* interact with. :)
  • lartimovich
    lartimovich Posts: 2 Member
    Hi,
    I just had my Sleeve performed on 9-17-14. I love being able to log my intake. I am hoping that there is a way in the future to change the daily caloric needs for peeps who have undergone Gastric Bypass, the Sleeve, or banding. Our needs are much different from the normal. Though in time we will be there.
    Would love to hear some pointers and words of knowledge from those out there. Thank you :smile:
  • rghanor
    rghanor Posts: 4
    I was sleeves 7/8/14. IN a stall...trying to break it. HW:297 SW:278 CW:228 It's getting tougher!!!!
  • HippychickLori
    HippychickLori Posts: 1
    I had my surgery last Tuesday. Feeling pretty weak but begin to add protein supplements today.
  • elaraye
    elaraye Posts: 2 Member
    35 years old
    5'3"
    Highest Weight: 310
    Pre-op Starting Weight: 254
    Surgery Weight (9/15/14): 243
    Current Weight: 230.4 (At 2-week post op. Will step on the scale tomorrow for 1 month surgiversary)
    Goal Weight: 135
  • FeliciaF13
    FeliciaF13 Posts: 2
    I am looking for sleeve friends as i am in the process of getting my sleeve done. I will need all the help and support I can get, please add me!

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