Vsg021412

I had vsg 2-14-12 and did my first half marathon 5 weeks post op then ended up with a total of 11 completed thru dec 2012. I have 10 half marathons and 2 full already set for this year I'm addicted to running now but by no means a fast runner

Valentines day will be my 1 year surgiversary ????

I'm in Modesto and I had my vsg Feb 14th

I was a 36 BMI on the day of surgery and I feel I am doing well with my weight loss. Just remember its a tool to help you so don't abuse it and with a lifestyle change you should do very well :-)

I have been very blessed with no problems and I'm happy with my weight loss I am down 117 from my heaviest and 85 from jan 3rd when I made the choice and 57 since surgery. I have ran 3 half marathons since surgery and loving life!!

I live in Modesto and had to use the Fresno Kaiser. I guess I got lucky because I had only a 6 week exactly time frame from when I said yes to surgery until the day I had surgery. I'm sorry for those who are having the trouble getting approved.

Count me in too :-)

I'm doing my 2nd half this Sunday in San Francisco ... I'll be almost 12 weeks post op

We have to be friends with someone on FB in order to be put into group ... So who is gonna make the group lLOL

Ok so how are we doing this group?? Lotus4me I found on FB I'm thinking of creating a separate FB acct with my screen name here it's easy enough to do is that how everyone else thinks we should do it?

I was sleeved 2-14-12 and very happy I did it!!

Isn't that for men only ???

I did the half marathon and yet I walked most of it I am very proud to have done it at almost 5weeks post op. I jogged a 1/4 mile every mile throughtout my 13.1 mile journey and completed it under 3hrs and 30 mins. I can't wait to do more :-)

I am 4 weeks post op and will be doing a half marathon this Sunday... I will be walking and jogging it but hey it's a start and I am excited to do more

I'm from Modesto and was sleeved on 2-14-12 in the Fresno Kaiser

How are you doing?

I was sleeved on Valentine's Day and I agree it is the best present ever!

Hello I am very new to this although I have been watching you tube videos and reading forums I just never responded or joined ... so now here I am! I had my surgery on Valentine's Day this past week and I am so happy. I feel great and even walked 8 miles yesterday. Now as for my numbers I started at their recorded weight which was 265 in Dec 2011 (but my highest was 295 in Dec 2010). I started walking everyday from Dec 20th and havent stopped since even joined a walking/ running group which helps to keep me motivated. My surgery weight was 237 and now as of today 5 days post op I am 227. The day of surgery was my worst day only due to nausea. I did have a hiatal hernia in which the Dr fixed during surgery.He does have me taking Prilosec in addition to my viatmins. I am trying very hard to get all my water in and have no problems with getting my protein shake in. I am thankful for this process and am looking forward to getting my life back by being healthy.

I'm 2 weeks post op today and I lost 20 lbs... Very happy

I never heard a thing about the options class. I had to do a mental health evaluation ( 2 different appt. ) and meet with the nutrionist. After I completed that I got to schedule with the surgeon on which was when he was to tell me what weight I needed to lose but lucky for me when I met with him he said I was ready for surgery.

Somehow I replied to this thread on another one... Lol but here it is again. Happy Birthday! I have been walking everyday since surgery on Feb 14th I walk a min of 2 miles a day but generally 4 ( I have done 8 and will be doing 12 this Sat.) I have lost 15lbs from surgery date I try not to weigh everyday.

Oops wrong thread I'm sorry

Oops wrong thread!

Happy Birthday! I have been walking everyday a min of 2 miles but generally 4 ( but have done 8 miles and will ne doing 12 this Sat. ) I was sleeved on feb 14th and have lost 15lbs from surgery date.