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I have been taking Water Aerobics and Zumba classes now the flabby skin is starting to appear. So me and my hubby signed up for a free personal trainer on the military base. Monday was day one core only a little sore but felt good. Tuesday was lower body only and bore was I in a whole lot of muscle pain. When I got in the car I thought I was going to vomit. Now here is the problem, my thighs and buttocks are so sore that I can barely sit, stand, or walk and I have been like this since Tuesday after the workout and today is Friday. I have not been back to see the PT because I am so sore. Can anyone tell me if this is normal? I expected to feel some soreness but not like this. On a scale of 1-10 I am an 8 and today is the third day. I have tried stretching several times a day, messaging the areas, Icy-Hot, and Tylenol. Nothing seems to be working. According to my PT we are starting off easy. If this is easy then I am in for a whole lot of hurt. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

Hello VSG family, today is the first time I have been on here since my surgery back in February. The first six weeks was horrid for me. I was in so much pain I literally broke down crying at least twice wishing I had never done this to myself. I was so frustrated with the amount of pain that I was in that I did not even feel like posting any updates on the forum or going out. I did all my walking in the house or backyard. I had not been to church either and I was not happy about that at all. So, on this particular Sunday pain and all I made myself get up and go to church. After church was over my Pastor prayed for me and when I woke up the next morning all my pain was gone!!!! I know that was nothing but the Lord. I have not had any pain since or vomit not even once. I am still not sure why I have not been on here before now but I just had a urge to post my testimony that maybe this will help someone else. As of 06/27/2012, (I only weigh in on Wed which is the day of my surgery) I am 17 wks post op and is feeling good and doing great. The first time I visited my surgeon about having the surgery I weighed 224.8 lbs which was on 12/06/11. On the day of surgery I weighed 204.8 lbs (I had to loose 10% of my excess body weight before surgery). My current weight now is 165 lbs. Since Dec I have lost 58.8 lbs and 39.6 lbs since surgery. I can honestly say that having the surgery was the best thing I could have done for myself. I no longer have to use my CPAP and I am now up and enjoying life, like I should be. Thank you God for healing me and to my VSG family for reading.

I have Tricare Prime and live in the San Diego area, they covered my surgery 100%. The catch is they will only do the VSG if it is done at a Military Medical Center. The good thing is they will also cover any type of Tummy Tuck, Inner Thigh, and Breast but you have to wait 18 mths after surgery and because they do not do plastic surgery for civilians I will be able to go to the surgeon of my choice for that.

I am in my 17th week and I still burp after everything I eat and drink and I also had a hernia repair. My Dr. says no to straws as well. I now go by the name of grizzly adams by my family because my burps are so loud and strong...lol Better to burp than to be overweight thats how I look at it. Keep up the good work you are doing great!

As we all know when ever there are 29 days in Feb that means it is a leap year, which only occurs every four years. Well my surgery happens to be on that day. Lately I have been wondering, going forward on my journey, what date should I choose for my sleeve anniversaries (too funny thinking about the years to come when this year just started). Should I go with Feb 28th or March 1st. Let me know sleeve family what date would you choose?

I wouldnt worry so much about what they say they have lost they could be telling an untruth especially the one eating the candy. Unless it is sugar free candy. Your body is prob in shock right now and maybe increase your walking an extra 10 min or more times a week. It will all work out in your favor so stay in courage and try not to care so much about how much they loose. Good Luck

How cool is that!!! I bet your husband wish he had went into the store with you now...lol

Thank you for your help. I am in the same vote you were in starting at 224 and three pregnancys does not help my case and my arms are how yours use to be so I am inspired by your pcictures. Thanks again.

Hello I am a leap sleeve as well, and I had to do 14 day pre-op diet I will admit some days did not go well. But today and tomorrow I am on a clear liquid diet and I am not swaying away from that at all. What date are you gonna use as your annivery date going foward? Feb 28th or March 1st?

Nikki264, You have over came a lot in your life and I am sure you will do just great with the sleeve! I live in San Diego as well and I love Dr. Fuller, initially I was going to have my surgery with him but because my insurance is Tricare they denied it and said I had to go thru Balboa military hospital to have my surgery. I love the way they move so quickly at Dr. Fuller's office with getting you prepared for surgery. I met with Dr. fuller back in 09/2011 and would have had my surgery in 11/2011. I was very upset because Balboa has a lot of requirements to meet and they are two months behind on scheduling surgery as they only have one person whom does the scheduling I was so disappointed when I was switched over. But I was finally able to get a surgery date of 02/29 after writing a three page letter to complaint department, how crazy is that. Good Luck and keep me posted maybe we could become walking buddies since our surgery dates are only two days apart.

I do not have to drink the magnesium citrate. Today I had to start a two day clear liquid diet consisting of Soup broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, flavored Water, and just plain water. I was also told to stay home on the 29th...yeah right I have two appointments tomorrow...yikes lol What time are you guys going in for surgery? For what ever reason my doctor's office won't give you an exact time until the day before. I guess thats what happens when you have to use a military hospital.

Meagaan26, Hi there, you can join our leap year sleeve club...lol Good luck

lol I bet they are good looking. So, how soon after surgery did you start working out? I am really worried about excess skin. My insurance will cover it, but I really don't want to go that route.

Hello AA sleevers, I am new to the group my surgery date is 02/29. I look forward to seeing the lbs melt away. Good luck to every one!!!

Hi Andi, I am excited and nervous all at the same time, how about you. Tomorrow I have to start a two day clear liquid diet. Do you? It looks like we are going to be sleeve sisters. Keep in touch with me and let me know how things go and I will do the same. If you choose March 1st I will too...lol

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!

I have gone to about 5 stores and no one sells chewable calcium with citrate + Vit D. I could not believe that. I ended up finding a liquid at GNC it was kind of pricey but I used my Gold Card and got 20% off. If you are military you can get 20% off all month instead of only the first week of the month at the franchise stores only.

At GNC I found a liquid calcium magnesium 32 oz bottle that has vitamin D 400IU and Citrate of 1200MG and total calories is 10 per serving, it is by Tropical Oasis. My Doctor recommends 2000mg so I will have to take 1 and 3/4 tablespoons per day. Is has a 60 day supply with the recommended dosage. I got the orange flavor because that was the only one left. Not sure how it taste because I will not start taking it until after surgery. I am just trying to stock up on all my vitamins before surgery.

Hello Living Again, Congrats to you. How many times a week do you work out? Do you have a personal trainer? And do you do cardio as well or just weights?

I am located here in San Diego and my local MTF is Balboa. This is my story...my PCM is a civilian Dr. thru Scripps Clinic and I went to her on Sept 7th regarding the lap band so she submitted a referral to Tricare for me to see their surgeon who is also civilian for a consultation. Within a week Tricare Prime approved me to see the civilian surgeon for the consult. On October 23rd all my paperwork was submitted to Tricare for lap band surgery within 24 hrs I was approved with modifications. Meaning that I can have the procedure done but it has to be done at the MTF Balboa. My issue is...why did Tricare approve me to see an civilian surgeon for the consult when they knew all along I would have to go to Balboa for the actual surgery. I am so frustrated because Balboa is short on surgeons I have to wait to Dec 6th before I can even see a surgeon for a consult and depending on who the surgeon is I might have to do all my testing and evals all over again. The only good thing that has come out of this is that I have had more time to research and think and now I have decided on the sleeve instead of the lap band... Which brings me to my next issue...hopefully the surgeon that I will see on Dec 6th is authorized to do the sleeve if not I do not know how much longer I will have to wait because the other two surgeons are booked to who knows when and I do not think that Tricare Prime is approving the sleeve outside of the MTF yet. If anyone has gone to Balboa or any MTF to have this done can you tell me what to expect and what testing did they require of you? Thanks and Good Luck to All

Hello All, My surgery date is 02/29/2012 and my doctor said because of my sleep apnea I will most likely be in recovery for 2-4 days. This is my very first surgery and besides toiletries I am not sure what else I should take (like clothing), any suggestions. Thanks

Feb 29th for me on a leap year. I am so excited for all of us. I meet with the Anesthesiologist on 02/24 and then I will have everything complete. Pre-op diet is so-so but at least I'm not starving...lol Good luck.

Hey Sabrina, I see your surgery date was 02/20/2012 I hope that all went well. Good Luck

traceyc, I will make sure to pack some lip balm and my robe and slippers.

Carbgrl thanks for link. I printed the list and will go from there. Canadianprairiegal good luck with your surgery. Are you counting down the days? I know I am...lol