PEvette

I honestly havent had this issue, yet...I know its coming but as of right now I haven't had it yet... ALthough there are some co-workers of mine who used to talk to me on a daily basis last year, will not even look at me now....I dont take offense to it, everyone has to deal with themselves, its not my problem....

I would tell them exactly what you told us....that's what I did when I told my family, and I was ready for the backlash....but to my surprise, no backlash.... I have so much support now from my family now....even when I was in the hospital for the surgery, my cousins called and texted me giving me inspirational words and prayers (my family has 5 preachers) and encouragement....on facebook I post about my progress and doctor appts...in code of course (its really no one's business if you had surgery or not) and they know what I am saying and they motivate me on there....

Well I started at 339....after the 2 week liquid diet I was down to 324 on the day of surgery (6/11/12) now 3 months post-op I'm at 277.2 I am very happy, especially since I'm a revisioner.... I just pray that it continues to drop off and away forever

congrats! See you on the loser's bench!

I honestly dont miss any food...havent had issues with anything (praise thee) and I pray I have continued success....

Instead of hating your current state.....start to praise God for your future state...stay hopful...when I was in my final week I was content, excited, and nervous all at the same time....

I only have dizzy spells if I go too long before my next meal....I'll get weak and light headed, and if I turn too fast I'll get dizzy

well, at first is was watery....until I started soft foods...then it got back solid again.... I had the talk with my doc when I was 1 month post op, because I was goin like every other day....and he said that I should be going everyday....try to increase my veggie intake with protien, and eat those Fiber gummies.... every since then I make a conscious effort to make sure I eat some veggies everyday....

we share the same sleeve date! congrats

Three days after my surgery my period decided to come....for the first time in 5 months....I didnt have one in July, so my GYN put me on a different pill and I had one in August...I'm hoping that they come regularly now that I'm lighter

congrats! my pants are all swallowing me...a co worker told me today to start shopping...lol, I told her they are going to have to fall off before that happens, I'm broke! lol

I've found the opposite to be true....since I've been VSGed guys approach me more...it could also be because my self-confidence has improved.... I've lost close to 60 pounds....so I guess I'm coming out of my shell more...

I didn't have a completely bad experience with the band, I had no experience with it....I didn't lose any weight

Pop Chips are the only chips I eat now....I can only eat 1/2 serving at a time, so a bag can last me a month....if I try to eat other chips the fat in them makes my mouth feel icky and my stomach hurts for hours afterwards....too fatty

I so wished I was able to transfer schools over the summer....I'm praying I will be able to for next school year.... SO far not many people have commented, the teacher aides have, but everyone else haven't and I kinda like it that way....but I will be losing more so I know the comments will be made later in the year....

more relief than regret....I wish I had the courage to have VSG done earlier....I love the fact I can eat grapes and apples again.....it feels wonderful to be able to not worry about whether the band will let me eat at a particular time.... I just love my sleevie!

I've lost 41 pounds since my June 11th surgery date.....56 pounds in total....see below....

Think about your health and research the procedure....then if you are still on the fence, write a letter to yourself explaining why you desire to have this procedure....I actually went to therapy to help me....that along with the help of friends of mine who have had WLS in the past, helped me alot.... Glad I did it, and have no regrets!

Sushi goes down pretty good for me as well, I ate half (4 slices) of a california roll made with brown rice last weekend, it was the best ever.....I just make sure I workout on the days I plan to eat it....

I just read your blog...I am happy that I am able to tolerate rice and Pasta....I can have only a very little amount of it, but I can still taste it and it doesnt make me sick....I am hoping my weightloss continues so I could lose my excess weight by my 35th birthday next year....the goal is to be at the half way mark by december, and I'm close to it and I'm not 3 months out yet.... I have some complaints about my sleeve, but the by no means out weigh the positives....my knees still hurt sometimes 56 pounds lighter, I dont look at food the same way anymore, I'm more fascinated with the nutritional aspect of food now....not so much everything else.....and sweets do not over take my life, I can sit and talk with someone while they are enjoying a piece of cake, and not desire a piece for myself....now to me that is BIG! But in the same time I NEVER tell myself I cant have it anymore, because I can....I can eat whatever I want, I just CHOOSE not to do it....there's a difference....when people ask me if I want any, I just say no thanks, and that's it....

IN Houston, most doctors are around 10 to 12 thousand for self pay....and most include 1 year of free followup

Are you taking your supplements like you are suppose to be taking?? Are you meeting your protien goals??? If not, well you need to start there....