Looking for VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) Friends

UndercoverBariatricGal
UndercoverBariatricGal Posts: 2
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Hey everyone I'm new looking for VSG friends men and woman are welcomed I'm 4+ weeks post op I need someone to talk to about my surgery. I'm from NYC and I'm in my Mid 30's..... No one in my life knows I had this done so I have no one to talk to.. Thanks everyone..
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  • yellowlabmom3
    yellowlabmom3 Posts: 3
    Hi! I had the sleeve 5 years ago. Got rid of 150 lbs and gained back 40. Friend me and we'll chat!!

    Stacey
  • rycry
    rycry Posts: 5
    I had the sleeve in 2009 lost 100 pounds and then had a baby and have gained 40 back! SO I am in the process of losing my 40! Add me as a friend and we can support each other!! :)
  • rycry
    rycry Posts: 5
    Hey everyone I'm new looking for VSG friends men and woman are welcomed I'm 4+ weeks post op I need someone to talk to about my surgery. I'm from NYC and I'm in my Mid 30's..... No one in my life knows I had this done so I have no one to talk to.. Thanks everyone..

    I was very secretive about my sleeve at first too! you might check out www.obesityhelp.com
    its a great website that has lots of great support!!!
  • melbogg
    melbogg Posts: 135 Member
    I got the sleeve in late November, 35 lbs down so far. I need support too!! Friend me :)
  • melbogg
    melbogg Posts: 135 Member
    can I ask why you didnt share with friends/ family???
  • JillyInAZ
    JillyInAZ Posts: 44 Member
    I was sleeved March 2012, have had great results and have about another 110 lbs to go. Feel free to friend me.

    Jill
  • suzee279
    suzee279 Posts: 58
    Hi! I was just sleeved 10 days ago. So far I am doing well with the recovery. I too am looking for friends who can relate to what I am going through.
  • frankb69
    frankb69 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi ,i was sleeved on oct 3rd 2012.. i'm down 110 lbs feel free to add me...
  • joshputt
    joshputt Posts: 11 Member
    Hi. I was sleeved on Jan. 16, 2013 and have lost 38 pounds since my last pre-op weigh-in (my heaviest). I am, 44, married w/ 2 children and – thanks to Facebook – have made no secret about my procedure. Feel free to add me.
    :happy:
  • laynedj77
    laynedj77 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello fellow sleevers! I'm 35 and have 1 child. I was sleeved on 11/15/12 and am down 57 lbs. :happy: I have had a great experience thus far, and am so glad I had the surgery. It has truly changed my life. So glad to have found you on here. Also make sure you download vertical sleeve talk app. It has really given me a place to share and learn.
  • smkilgore21
    smkilgore21 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi everyone, I was sleeved on 11/28/12 and have lost 54 lbs. I am loving my sleeve. I too am looking for friends for support and motivation on here that have been sleeved. Friend me.
  • larsen626
    larsen626 Posts: 99 Member
    I had my Sleeve on January 30th feel free to add me I need more sleeve friends
  • Fair2bslimLady
    Fair2bslimLady Posts: 3 Member
    Hi guys I was sleeved 1-28-13 and doing great would love some more sleeved friends.
  • mitzi1006
    mitzi1006 Posts: 8 Member
    I just had my sleeve done 2/20. Still feeling a little weak but walking 30 minutes a day and getting in all my protein which is tough. Glad to meet others here for support and ideas.
  • mfernando6
    mfernando6 Posts: 60
    Hello all. I am getting sleeved on March 13th. Also, from NY (long island). Feel free to add me :)
  • llcourage
    llcourage Posts: 1 Member
    I am also looking for VSG friends, I need some accountability, I had VSG April 2011 and have lost 120 pounds, still have 40 lbs to go to goal and have been stalled for a few months, need some help and support to get it moving again. Anyone want to add me feel free, I'd be very happy to have the support.
  • fvolley
    fvolley Posts: 124
    SO MANY VSG PEOPLE!!!!!

    I am so EXCITED!

    I had my VSG done November 2011 I was 330 pounds. I got down to 190 and then gained back 30 leaving me at 220. That's when I came on here.

    I am 27 and 5'7. ADD ME!!! I'm always looking for new friends!

    I haven't told anyone except my parents, my brother, and my fiancé. I don't have any supportive people in my family that's why I didn't give them the privilege of knowing my business.


    ETA: I signed up on here DEC 2011 but I never came on here. I was too busy on my VSG website. I forgot about this one until just recently.
  • karenedwards57
    karenedwards57 Posts: 1
    I'm 55, large frame and almost 5'9". Had my surgery in June 2011. Hoping to drop another 20 lbs to make my goal weight. Here for anyone who would like support. or needs to talk.
  • lsplavec
    lsplavec Posts: 1
    You all should start a private Facebook page. I am a member of one for people who were sleeved last summer. What a great support system!

    Good Luck tomorrow mfernando6! Walk, sip, and do the breathing excercises, repeat! Ask for an abdominal binder while in the hospital. You will be so happy you chose the sleeve!
  • suzee279
    suzee279 Posts: 58
    I was sleeved on Jan 24 2013 and am down 35 lbs post surgery. Friend me...it is so important to have others who know what you are going thru!!
  • Butterfli66
    Butterfli66 Posts: 1
    Hi, I was sleeved on 26 Mar. New to the group.
  • LorraineRay
    LorraineRay Posts: 4 Member
    I was sleeved May 26, 2012. I have lost 73 lbs but seem to be in a stall for quite some time. I have not gained, but I lose a couple and then back to the 73 mark. I know I need to step up my excercise and be accountable to get the rest off. Feel free to add me :) That being said, still the best thing I have done for myself and I would do it again! I also quit smoking 16 months ago. Feeling so much healthier.
  • momofthreebeans
    momofthreebeans Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I was sleeved on 11/5/12 and have lost 71 lbs (from 278 to 207) but I learned between months 4-5 that it is easy to stop losing weight if you stop focusing on protein intake, small meals, and exercise. I keep reminding myself that I didn't go through a major surgical procedure to remain over 200 lbs. I would love to have some fellow VSG friends to follow progress and keep my inspired when the days are tough! :smile:
  • jnapier0
    jnapier0 Posts: 1
    Hi all! I was sleeved July 2012. Highest weight 245, Current Weight 155. My goal weight was 135 but the doctor said he thinks my goal should be 120 SO 35 more pounds to go!
  • josarahm
    josarahm Posts: 48
    You all sound positive. My husband is thinking of getting it done. Any regrets?
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    4.5 months post op here (surgery date 12/17/12) and down 66 lbs since surgery for a total of 96 (adding pre op loss). Best thing ever. I have joined the VSG group here, but it looks like I need to add a few more friends to my list :)))) I am also addicted to MFP.

    -Kendra

    edited to add that I want to lose 46 more lbs to get to my goal of 160. It still leaves me in the overweight category by a little, but I figure as long as I am free of comorbidities and can maintain easier, I'm good, and my surgeon agrees.
  • joemygawd
    joemygawd Posts: 1 Member
    VSG April 30th 2013. POD#6 clear liquids suck! Looking forward to full liquids and protein shakes.
  • birdgal
    birdgal Posts: 17
    Vsg August 2010. I have been maintaining a hundred pound weight loss for two years. I weight train and exercise 4-6 times per week . I continue to weigh, measure, and log my food on a daily basis, which are tools for maintaining the weight loss. I try to eat clean food and minimize process food. Feel free to add me.
  • KayStewart28
    KayStewart28 Posts: 4 Member
    I am almost 6 weeks post op VSG! I had my surgery February 26 and I'm down 42 pounds so far. You can add me!
  • KayStewart28
    KayStewart28 Posts: 4 Member
    LOL! I'm like 10 weeks post op, not 6 weeks! Sorry!

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