Gastric Sleeve???

Hello there

I had a gastric sleeve on 30 May this year and have lost 54lb so far including the pre-op diet. I find MFP really good for tracking my protein and calories.

where is the vsgers group?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1052-vsgers

Hello I had the gastric sleeve on 7/15/14. So far I'm doing just fine. I weighed 282 my highest and thus far I lost 11 lbs. I have so much to learn. Eating healthy and staying on target is my first priority.

Hello, my name is Susan and I am scheduled for my sleeve on Aug 5th. Am nervous about the operation. Any advice?

I had my sleeve on July 9....started my journey in January at 238 pounds....and today im so happy to repoirt. I have not been i......drum roll please.....198 i couldnt be more pleased, well maybe if i woke up tomorrow and i was at my 128 goal weight but we all know that wont happen

Hello, I was just approved for gastric sleeve and will be getting in a a couple of weeks. I am nervous...

I had my sleeve surgery on 6/13/14. I was 284 pounds and had lost 10 in preparation for the surgery. I'm seven weeks in and have lost 50 pounds. The most astonishing change for me was feeling like I WANTED to move again. Once I crossed a threshold, probably about 275, I just didn't want to move anymore. Any motion simply reminded me of all the excess weight I was carrying. But once it came off, I felt fantastic and couldn't wait to get out and walk, run, swim, and do all the things I'd missed for so long. I'm not super athlete and never want to be one, but the ability to be even somewhat active and feel good doing it has returned.

For those that are worried about their surgeries, you will probably be fine. Problems can always arise. I had a massive kidney stone because I wasn't drinking enough. But the benefits are many and, as far as I'm concerned, worth the risks. The first couple of weeks were pretty terrible, to be honest. I couldn't eat meals with my family for a month. But once your diet can open back up to include solids, you will begin to feel much better again. I know I did.

Hello, in new here. I had my gastric sleeve on 7/16/14. My pre- op weight was 291. On the day of surgery I weighted 277. At my 4 week mark I was down to 252 BUT yesterday I jumped up to 255 and today to 256. I don't understand how I could be gaining. I'm eating 3 meals a day and still can't eat more than about a half a cup without being over full. In more active than I've ever been. Had anyone else had this problem? In getting married in 6 weeks and am terrified I won't be able to buy a dress. This is so depressive!

Hi, I had the gastric sleeve done Nov 20, 2013. At my highest (about 6 months prior to surgery) I weighed 367lbs. I lost 24 lbs prior to surgery, and have lost an additional 121 lbs in the nine months since my surgery. I am still losing.

My surgery was done at a Bariatric Center of Excellence (St. Vincent's Carmel, IN) that has excellent support and follow up care. My program doesn't require patients to count calories - only grams of protein and ounces of fluid post-surgery. However, by the third month out I determined that I needed to set a daily calorie goal so that I could make better choices and have more flexibility. My current daily goals are 900 calories per day, a minimum of 75 grams of protein, and a maximum of 90 grams carbs. I have been using My Fitness Pal since March as an easy way to track these things and I love it.

As to the safety issue, I did a fair amount of research prior to my surgery on the different surgeries and their complication rates. To be clear - weighing 367 lbs was not safe - I was at risk of serious health complications every day. The sleeve had the lowest complication rate of the three most common surgeries (bypass, sleeve, or lapband). The re-operation rate for the sleeve is 1.5%, compared to about 3% for the bypass and as much as 15% for the lapband. The death rate for all gastric surgeries is comparable to gallbladder removal. My center did a lot of pre-op testing to check for any health problems that might lead to complications during surgery - and they had a whole series of proven techniques to minimize the risk of post-op blood clots which is one of the most common complications for any surgery on an obese person. I have not had any complications from my surgery.

For the person who was concerned about daily weight fluxuations - please stop weighing yourself every day. You will make yourself crazy. Your weight will fluxuate based on fluid retention and all sorts of other factors. Don't weigh yourself more than once per week.

Gastric Sleeve surgery was the best decision I ever made. My life is so much different than it was a year ago. I can finally keep up with my six year old (we ride bikes together, swim together, and play soccer together now), and am confident that I will be around to be a grandma to his kids.

HI Vanessa, I was sleeved on Aug 8th; congrats on the weight loss. When I talked with my dr. about the fluids he said he would be happy with 40 oz right now becuase it is so soon after surgery. I do get 40 and sometimes I can get the recommended 60 oz is but I have to start at 7am and I'm usually drinking up to the time I lay down for the night.

Take it slow, you'll figure it out.

Best of luck!

HI I'M April was sleeved on 8/29/14. Honestly not hungry, but fighting the temptation to eat even though I know there will
consequences ...lost 7 lbs..but really frustrated! Suggestions?

I had my sleeve done 8/25/14. I'm pretty sick of soup and protein shakes! Oh well, only a few more days until mashed potatoes! I'm having a hard time getting all the water down. Any ideas? I don't like crystal light or mio really just because they are super bad for you. Also tried Kroger flavored water. Yuck!! I love regular water, but can't gulp it fast enough to get down the large quanities.

Good luck to all the new surgery people. I am 10 months post op with my sleeve. I have lost 150lbs, and I have 60 - 80 left to go.

The first couple months after the surgery are the hardest - there are only limited foods you can eat - you are learning new habits as far as eating, drinking, taking vitamins, etc. I found My Fitness Pal difficult to use during those first weeks, because the quantity of food was so small (1/8th of cup), and sometimes I would do things like order a cup of vegetable beef soup and eat all the meat out of it, with a little bit of the other things. (How do you track that, you are getting all the protein, but only 1/4 cup of the soup.) By month three I had kind of hit a sweet spot, I had my food routines down. I started using my fitness pal to keep track of calories, grams of protein, and grams of carbs. (I aim for 900 calories, 75 g protein minimum, and 90 grams carbs max per day - but follow your nutritionists guidelines.)

My suggestions: after week 4 (on my surgeon's plan) eat lots of fish and shrimp. Fabulous protein, low in calories, easy for your new tender stomach to digest. Also, don't weigh yourself more often than once per week (at most). Daily weight fluctuations due to fluid retention, etc. will make you crazy. Exercise - ideally by finding activities that you enjoy and sticking with them. For me it is Aquaaerobics, swimming and bike riding. You might like Zumba, Yoga or walking. Try out different classes - if you like it you are more likely to do it and keep doing it for the long term.

Protein Drinks - after surgery I discovered I hated thick protein drinks, and overly sweet ones (I find the artificial sweetener flavor overpowering). After much trial and error I discovered Syntrax Nectar - only 100 calories for 23g of protein if you mix with water. The cappuccino flavor is my go to flavor - I have had it every day for the last 8 months. (Can be heated to 120 degrees in the microwave - very nice in the winter.) I also like the lemonade and fuzzy navel flavors. I also drink decaf soy latte's for a protein treat some days - but My Fitness Pal keeps me honest because those have more calories. (170 for a hot 16oz Soy Latte, 130 for an iced 16oz Soy Latte - sugar free syrups are a nice treat too!). Skim milk lattes (for those who can drink milk) are even higher in protein, and lower in calories.

Here is my group! Im a year out, give or take. Best decision ever! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100820-gastric-sleeve-before-during-and-after