Preciousone

I've noticed that many of you have lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. I am following the instructions of my surgeon but my weight loss is not fast.I would like to add that I am menopausal and at 51 years old weight loss prior to VSG was a nightmare. I would like to know what is everyones exercise plan.

I showered on day three after surgery. Baths are not recommended until incisions are healed so as not to infect the incisions

ksangster and fannyf, My surgery was may 23, 2011. I started at 223lbs and now I am at 159lbs. You will have a few weeks where you won't drop a pound but then you will have a big drop. Try to get back on your eating plan. Once you start the carb overload you will lose weight very slowly. If you can, put yourself back on the Protein Shakes for a few days and drink plenty of Water. If you sit at a desk for work then try to do leg lifts in your chair and also chair crunches. It really works. I hope this is helpful. Good luck to you. Feel free to contact me any time.

Thank you. Keep in touch...any questions, feel free to ask. Where was your surgery and who is your surgeon?

I was able to to take a shower the second day after surgery. Good luck and keep us posted.

Hi, I'm in San Diego. My surgery was on May 23, 2011. To date have lost 30lbs. It's slow for me though. I need to exercise more but am so tired from work. Hope you are well and losing lots of weight.

Sorry, I have been ill for the past few days. I am having some work done in one of my bathrooms so could we meet next week?

Liberty Station is good for me...close to my job.

Welcome. How has your experience been so far?

I am open to what is best foe everyone else. I don't have children so I am flexible. As for the surgery, I am doing well. My weight loss is really slow...very frustrating.

my surgeon is Dr. Tanaka. I am also a Kaiser member. My class facilitator was Barbara and we met on Thursday evenings at 4pm.

Welcome...I am from San Diego and was sleeved here also.How are you feeling? Who is your surgeon?

Thanks for the tofu recipe. I didn't like it before but I will try your recipe. It sounds yummy.

The week of the 18th is good for me

No,mine was at Scripps Mercy...Kaiser paid for everything...a true blessing

Early August is fine with me. Let me know the date. I'm not familiar with the place but I will find it. You can e-mail me anytime. Best to all of our San Diego Buddies.

Thank you. The heart rate information is very helpful. I feel like I have to work extra hard because I am menopausal and my metabolism is so slow.

Keep watching this post. I too will let you know when and where.

I would love to know the cost of this kind of suit and where to purchase.

Hello all. I was sleeved on May 23, 2011 in beautiful San Diego, CA. I feel really good about my decision to have the VSG. Thank you so much for having a place for those of us of color to virtually meet. What a wonderful idea. Best to all.

I'm sorry, I thought I had replied. You are so close to your date. I would love to meet you and offer any support that I can. USMCWIFEandTEACHER and I will meet sometime the week of July 18. Keep me informed of your procedure if we don't meet before. I work at night so Fri and Sat anytime is good, all other days...early is best.

Sounds good to me

Would love to meet...work at night so any Friday or Saturday is good or early all other days