ellidaisy

Hi everyone, I love reading all about your journeys and experiences. I went into surgery Monday morning at 9, my weight was 309. I did this surgery at a day surgery center and was released home at 4 PM. Dr. Tersigni was my surgeon. I went home with a JP drain and SL. On the day of the surgery I received 3 liters of fluid, Tuesday I returned to the clinic and received 2 more liters of fluid for some much needed rehydration, I also was able to get my IV and JP taken out. Wednesday I went in for a quick check up with the surgeon and a "weigh in", because of all the fluids my weight was 319. I have been doing really well, walking every 1-2 hours, drinking about 2 ounces of my protein drink each hour. I am tolerating the sugar free popsicles or bites of banana baby food very well. Today (2/24/12) I weigh 311. I feel a little discouraged about the weight because I weigh more today then the day of the surgery but I'm sure the scale will soon show me some progress. I will keep you all informed of my progress. I would love to hear if any of you share my surgery date and if you are having any struggles or concerns.

That's me on the right Surgery date 2/20/12 down 65 lbs do far yay!!!!

Thank you everyone for the very kind words. I love this forum so much. You all are so supportive and make me feel like a part of this huge VSG family.

Before surgery

Dooter It was in central Oregon

Whoops forgot to put in my after photos! 64 lbs down!!! Yippie! Love me sleeve!

Down 7 lbs in almost 2 weeks. 270.9 this morn!

Feb 20th....starting at 319, now down to 272

Late entry: have to put Saturdays weight in for today cause I was out of town. Down 4 lbs this week to 277 : )

281 down 4 lbs this week

Dr. Tersigni in Oregon

I am up a pound this week 285. Very frustrated!!!!

Down 4.1 lbs this week 284.0

I had this exact same thing happen to me 1 week after surgery...very painful. It is just now starting to go away and I am 1 month post op. hang in there, it will get better with time.

288.1 down 1.5 lbs from last week. SUpER slow losing ... But a loss none the less.

Voted...and will continue to vote for you every day!!!!

289.7 down 3 lbs this week : )

I so understand and relate to all you said. I am so excited for you! I can't wait until I can have those same NSV's!!

Hello everyone, I know this story may seem so silly to some, but it was quite a moment for me. Last night my husband and I went out for my very first "outing" treat; frozen yogurt. When we arrived I grabbed a small bowel, this alone is major because I have NEVER grabbed a small anything before, even in my mind it felt wrong, I filled it about 3/4 of the way and my messed up mind was thinking, "this does not look like enough", I ate about 5 small spoonfuls AND.......... I was so full!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really could not believe it! Never in my life have I ever been able to not finish a meal, a dessesrt, a drink, or anything! I was actually full and it was such a major moment for me. I actually broke down and cried about it. I didn't cry because I couldn't eat it, I cried because of so many times I wished that the time would come where I could actually push food away without eating it all, and I did it 40 years later. It was such a moment for me, thank you for letting mr share it with you.

Hi everyone, Last Saturday I was 306.0 this Saturday I'm so pleased to report that I am 292.8!!! Down 14 lbs. but, I must say I'm 12 days post op and having a TON of trouble getting in all my fluids or protein. It has actually been really tough just to try to eat. I am MAKING myself drink at least two protein drinks a day but it's a struggle. What I am am so excited about though is I FINALLY am out of the 300's....I will celebrate that.

Well Elli is part of my last name and Daisy is my favorite flower =Ellidaisy

Hi everyone, I want in too! Surgery date 2/20/2012 last Saturday's weight was 306. Can't wait to post for this Saturday...see you then : )

Yay!!! I'm so happy and proud for you! Have a great game tomorrow : )

I'm so excited for you!!! You are probably done with the surgery by now....yippie!!!