Looking for VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) Friends

PearlMartineau22

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

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

Sleeved 3/7/2014 down 85lbs add me!!

Mom2Cubs

For those just joining in, welcome. There is also a weight loss surgery group you are welcome to join.

soxboys1969

I was sleeved this past Tuesday, 9/2/14. Looking for friends.

kiarra22

Hi everyone I was sleeved 8/6/14 add me

sandra22466

Hi Everyone! Feel free to add me, recently sleeved and new @ MFP, could use supportive buddies.

lrcokecollector

how do I join the weight loss surgery group? I was "sleeved" 8-13-14.

rainydayinmay

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

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

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

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

I was 2 years post op VSG in July. Feel free to add me

heathervsg

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

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

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

rghanor

I was sleeves 7/8/14. IN a stall...trying to break it. HW:297 SW:278 CW:228 It's getting tougher!!!!

HippychickLori

I had my surgery last Tuesday. Feeling pretty weak but begin to add protein supplements today.

elaraye

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

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!