ssather54

Well I lived through my sleeve surgery (this was actually a huge concern for me because I'm terrified of anesthesia). I am so happy to say I am down 25 lbs from my highest weight. It seems to be coming off so quickly. The first week after surgery was hell for me. The first couple days I was very depressed and questioning what the hell I did to myself. 2 weeks out now, I feel much better. The pain is minimal and I feel great energy-wise because I'm not eating crappy foods. I am still supposed to be on full liquids until the 17th but honestly, the liquids have been making me sick so I have been having a little oatmeal or some kind of shredded meat or a banana the past few days. I felt like a failure at first because of this but I am still doing great and I refuse to let myself feel bad for eating a little to avoid getting sick. I am making healthy choices and making sure I am getting in my protein, it's hard to get in 65 grams per day but I have been coming close. I am so happy to already be feeling better and have started back on an excercise regimen. I have about 55 more lbs to go to reach my goal weight and I am confident I will make it with no problem. I am really excited to go shopping but I refuse to let myself until i'm down at least another 15 lbs. I am so thankful the surgery went well and that the worst part is over--I wish much success to all who have been or are about to be sleeved!! Steph

Ok, tomorrow is the big day for me. My anxiety is through the roof and I just want it over with! This liquid diet has been 10 days of hell, even though I have had some food, it’s been very, very little. Today is clear liquids only and I have felt like vomiting all day. I can’t even concentrate and am feeling extra empathetic for people who are truly starving in this world. I am soooooo ready to do this and get it over with. Please keep me in you thoughts and prayers, as anesthesia/surgery scares the he## out of me! I’ll be back once I’m feeling better

I am scheduled for surgery on June 28th and have been on my 10 day high protein liquid diet for one week now and it's hell! I am a carb junkie so it's been extremely difficult, the shakes do nothing for my hunger. I have cheated a little and felt bad but I was so hungry it was effecting my energy and brain! I have been on mostly high protein liquids the whole time but I have eaten a little and I refuse to beat myself up about it because I have to have energy--I work 2 jobs and have 3 children. I have just tried to make healthy choices when I do need to eat something. Can't wait til after surgery when I won't actually be so hungry. My advice is just do your best and don't beat yourself up : )

My Journey began in November of 2011 when I decided on the RNY procedure. I had to attend 6 months of dietician appointments for my insurance approval and had my surgical consult 6/13/12. I was set on RNY but then my surgeon was sort of leaning towards the sleeve for me. I initially said no because I hadn’t researched the sleeve at all. After leaving his office, I spent the next 2 days researching the sleeve and then had a change of heart. I am scheduled for surgery on 6/28/12 and have decided to go with VSG, mostly thanks to this forum and all of the positive things you all have to say about the sleeve. I started my 10 day liquid diet yesterday and feel like I am going to die! How can people do this?? The protein shakes do nothing for my hunger but I am sticking to it (for now). I will write again as my big day approaches : )