BigCraig

Don't tell Dr Shoppe but no very little exercise, just go to the pool when I can and eatting right, sometimes I still follow my pre-op diet to keep it moving, I still have a long way to go-about 250 lbs more to goal

Anesthesia puts this in after you are asleep to keep you breathing, it does not hurt and will be out before you wake up. You may have a sore throat for a few hours, no fears all happiness. Yesterday I hit the 150 lb loss since 3-21-12 VSG, I feel so good and had half a hot dog and a scoop of potato salad for the 4th celebration

Grilled chicken I do, Greek yogurt I believe is high in fat/ calories? I stick with light and free Dannon

Hang in there, the first week post op I was screaming in pain "what did I do to myself". It definetly gets better. For fluids I drank a shot glass full of Water every 15 minutes, so much easier seeing it in small glasses.

Now you look like a teenager, awesome looks great

Don't give up!!!, It took me 10, yes 10 long years to get it done, I went through all the insurance hoops(mine was 6 mos of nut and 2 psyc visits along with excercise class and more) Than after I complied with everything the insurance company said this is no longer a covered procedure by your plan I called my companies HR and CEO and they made an exception for it. Please contact your employer and beg for an exception to get it done, explain to them how it's cheaper to get you healthy rather than pay for continued heath problems.

Dr Shoppe did my VSG @ WHC and he is AWESOME and his staff is the most caring gentle and caring group of medical professionals I have ever dealt with, I LOVE him..1 You will not wake up with a tube down your throat, they put it in when your asleep and it is removed before you wake up, btw, everyone has a trach tube installed by anesthesia. 2 I was given morphine injections by needle when I mentioned pain but had to stop them due to nasea, the pain was easier to take. 3 I did not have any drainage tubes but I know some people that have, ask MRJgetssleeved about his. Any more questions? Please ask I am happy to help

In weds at 11am out thurs at 9pm, I was slow coming out of recovery almost 8 hours

I have strong feelings it is going to happen for you, keep the faith.

Citracal has Calcium Gummies and they are really good and my nut says there great for us. My Flintstones chewable multi vits are a different story, yuk and I have 4 bottles to chew through, I need a better multi vit as sweet/tart chews are aweful.

I hope your husband does not get jealous of Steve, lol

Are you male or female? Females lose much slower. FWIW, watch labels on anything you eat-it must be 3grams of fat or less per 100 calories. Stay under 100 grams of carbs per day. Stay away from Caffeine, soda and bread. Hope this helps, not trying to be bossy

Just think how they will respect your determination, good job

Our healthcare is not any better down south, it took me 10 long years to get my VSG approved but I'm on my way. Read lables and try to stay under 3 grams of fat per 100 calories no matter what you eat.

I am feeling so good, down 74lbs in 2 months. 112lbs down from my highest weight

I do follow these rules but it still happens sometimes. I just have to get used to it and I can tell when its about to happen and I stop eatting for a few minutes. Thanks

It's no secret really, I just made up my mind as you have and you will see the improvement. For me: No more snoring No more CPAP No more urinary incontinence(ugh always had to pee and hurry to find a mens room) No more choleteral meds No more high blood pressure I am so happy watching the weight fall off

Nexium is expensive isn't it? I take Pantoprazole 40mg twice a day, it works just as good and is only $10 for a month supply of 60 pills with my insurance.(they don't cover nexium)

Yes, definetly, feels like it won't go down and it does not come up, and yes I eat VERY slow tiny bites.We went to Ihop yesterday and they thought I did not like the food cause I ate so slow and so little, told them my little secret and they comped the meal.

I get the same feeling plus a clear mucus gets me spitting up a little, welcome to sliming. Are you taking your PPI medicine?

Congrats on the best thing you are doing for yourself, it is worth it. Realistic? YES, I am down 86lbs in 10 weeks post op. It can be done and your goal is very realistic.

I had to FIGHT my insurance company all the way, contact your HR Dept & CEO and beg/pleed for an exception. My companies CEO & HR Manager pushed mine through. It will happen, be patient and persistant(but kind)

I have not had any gas pain what so ever, but I still get sliming sometimes. Down 86 lbs post op