I'm in the insurance approval phase (6 month pre-op medically supervised weight loss program) and hoping for a September VSG! I am glad there is A VSG group on MFP and look forward to learning and sharing support with you all.

Hi fellow sleevers! I just had my surgery on May 1, 2012 and including the pre-op time, I have lost 26 lbs. Doesnt sound like much, but when I think how much I spent at Jenny Craig a couple of years ago to lose that amount, I figure I have spent almost a quarter of what the surgery cost and lost in an eighth of the time! Since I am only 11 days post op, I am not sure what to expect in the future. I have gone through myriad of emotions most of self pity. I was so depressed the first week and felt like if I had to eat one more popscicle or cup of jello that it was a curse worse than death! However, at my one week post-op appointment they gave us free reign to begin introducing a whole array of foods and believe me, I have taken total advantage of it! I am hoping that my weight loss will continue even though I am adding real food! Anyway, I am very glad that there is a group on here that can offer support and tips since it looks like many of you have been where I am!
Best of luck to us all!
Kelli
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I had my VSG on June 13, 2011. Surgeon was Baker at Gunderson Lutheran in La Crosse, WI. I was 308lbs. I’m down to 232 as of 5/14/12. This may seem slow; I kept a lot of healthy fats in my diet to help with my skin. And I kept my daily protein 100g or more to retain muscle. Weight loss honeymoon is over, so I’m using this app to keep my diet on track. Loving it!! Feel free to find me on Facebook. cbferriss@yahoo.com

Hi everyone!

I had surgery on January 17, 2012, through Kaiser Fontana. As of today I'm down 56 lbs. I started MFP about 6 weeks ago because I had hit a slump in my weight loss, and wanted to keep better track of what I was eating, exercise etc. I really love it, and am looking for friends, so please friend me.

Thanks!

Hi everyone....
I'm scheduled to have the sleeve on June 5. I'm in the pre-op diet phase right now. Happy to find this group! I have about 100 pounds to lose and know I will need support along the way:).

Hi! I'm Sandy. I started my bariatric surgery adventure over 4 years ago with a Lap Band. My highest weight was 257#. I lost about 50# with my band but began to have trouble with vomiting. After about a year, I was eating only soft foods, chips, ice cream, etc... stuff that would stay down... and I began to gain back. After the past Christmas holidays I weighed 231#! I knew I needed something different.
I went to another surgeon at my medical center and told him I wanted the band out and a sleeve done. He was very agreeable.
I started my sleeve journey at 225#, had revision surgery on March 22, 2012 and today weighed 187#. I had my surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu with Dr. Payne.
So happy with my decision and my sleeve!

I am a 37 year old wife and mother of an 8 year old daughter. I work full-time outside the home. I had VSG on November 9, 2011, after stuggling with my weight since the age of 9. I had tried just about every diet known to man (some twice). Several times I had lost large amounts of weight was unsuccessful at keeping it off and when it came back it brought more weight. My highest weight was 325 pounds (1 week pre-op). Since then I have lost 89 pounds. My surgeon was Dr. Van Wagner in St. Louis, MO.

Guess I forgot to say.....Dr. Pesta with the St. John Providence Weight Loss Center in Madison Heights, Michigan performed my surgery.

I had surgery on May 23, 2012. Everything is going great. Going to start mushies on Wednesday. Yay!

Hello everyone. I'm Katie and I had my sleeve gastrectomy on 4/6/12 so I'm 2 months out. I feel really great, very strong and healthier than I have in years. My weight loss is slow but steady. I have just joined the gym to start working out at the next level after many months of primarily walking and some resistance band work. I don't want to lose my momentum so early in the game - I really want to give this my all. I'm 56 and I live in Los Angeles. I have 3 young adult children and a wonderful grandson who is 9. I've lost 65 pounds counting pre-op weight loss with the Kaiser Options program. I'm about 1/2 way toward my goal weight and my body is definately changing for the better.

Hi Obreezes.....

I agree, after realizing so many don't have the education before VSG surgery and have a much harder time acclimating. I pretty much knew what to expect, and glad I had the nutrional information to help guide me.

How are you doing? When did you have your surgery?

Hello:

I had my vertical sleeve 11 months ago. I have lost 125 lbs so far and more to go. I have also just joined this site to better track my calories and exercise. The past few months my weight loss has slowed down. I need to keep a closer track on everything. I am starting to get hungry and have started snacking more, but I count my calories. My surgery was the best thing I have done for myself. I am so glad that I did this. I have not had any complications and have felt good every day since day one of my surgery.

Hi Genara

Have you tried the Premier Protein Shakes? They are ready made and are delicious. I had an awful time trying to find a protein shake I liked in the beginning and this was the only one I could really tolerate. If you can find it, give it a try. Here in Southern Calif, the only place I have been able to find them is at Sam's Club, but some people have been able to find them at Costco as well.

Good luck!

That's great! Keep up the great work!

I had my surgery on may 22 2012 Im 3 weeks post op I'm looking for support on this journey