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I was sleeved 7/31/2012. Got pregnant 2/14/13. I am 24 weeks now and have gained 3 pounds total. I have no problems eating enough ad have found that my capacity has increased since finding out I was pregnant. Dr not concerned. I was still rapidly losing when I got pregnant and was still hoping to lose another 50 before my nice little surprise. I have a 2 and 4 year old already and I required fertility drugs to conceive both of them so BE CAREFUL...once the weight starts coming off our fertility increases drastically...apparently. I feel soooo much better with this pregnancy than the other two and doc says I just "temporarily" halted my progress. Good luck to you!!

Hello all. I had my vsg on July 31. Started out at 306 and now at 225. Still wanted to lose another 50 pounds but much to my surprise, I am pregnant. Conceive on Valentines Day (so cliche). However excited I am, I am still very very nervous. This definitely wasn't a planned thing. I have two sons, ages 4 and 2. I conceived both of them with the help of Clomid so I honestly didn't think it could happen naturally. Boy was I wrong. I'm not looking for ridicule because I know what the recommendation is for pregnancy after wls. I am just interested in the story of others who conceived so early following surgery. We're there struggles with eating? Did you gain all your weight back? I was a cash surgery and have no intention of being that big again. Any words of wisdom you can offer???

Thanks. I WILl admit. Water is soooo hard to get in each day. I'm a gulper and not a sipper. It's hard to sip all day long. But I'm soooo gonna make that my next priority. Thanks all.

I'm in the never ending stall. Or... I'm done losing?!?! Surgery was 7/31 and I was 288 morning of. First month after surgery, the weight poured off. Now as of today I am 246 and the scale won't move! I eat less than 800 calories per day. I will admit, I don't get all the protein in I am supposed to but damn close. I have been at this weight for almost a month now and I am so frustrated. I don't eat much which I am ok with but paying 14k CASH I feel stupid!!! Tell me one day it gets better. I exercise. Eat healthy. Don't snack. Ugggghhhhh!

Hello everyone. I had my surgery on 7-31-12. I started out at 306 and after two week preop diet I was 288 day if surgery. I am 5'7" and 35 years old. My journey started out so well and the weight was just pouring off. For the last 10 days...not a SINGLE pound gone. Each day the scale reads 254.6. It's so frustrating. I'm so happy with what I've done thus far but Lordy!! How long will this silly stall last? Just need some encouragement. I am doing everything by the book. No more than 600 calories per day. 80 of protein. Exercise. Ugh! I know I can push more water...that I need to do but I'm just curious as to if anyone has experienced the same frustration??

Hi all. I am being sleeved on July 31 by Dr David Kim at Forest Park in Dallas. I was just curious about what to expect... How was the facility? Nurses? How long were you there? What type of pain control was used? Was Dr Kim good at getting the gas out? Was a family member able to stay at all times with you? Any tips on things to bring with me? Sorry! I am just so excited and it would be great to get a few pointers from some that is familiar with Dr Kim or the facility.

Just wanted to give everyone an update. I am 35 years old two kids: 3 and 1. I am 5'7. Surgery was July 31st. My starting weight was 306 and after two week liquid diet, I was 289 day of surgery. Today I start my sixth week (exactly 5 weeks post op) and I was 258 this AM. Just got out of a 5 days stall but prior to that I generally watched the scales move about a pound per day. Gee, sure would be nice if that continued...ohhhh, for about the next 130 days , but I'll take what I can get. This weekend was actually my first experience with real food and all I can say is...I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!!!! I have had ZERO problems at all thus far. I have not had a problem with anything yet I just can't eat much...thank God! The thing is, I crave good foods and honestly, fried or greasy foods just no longer appeal to me. I already have tons more energy, look better, feel better, get TONS of compliments and I can say this was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. For those who have struggled with their weight and are looking for something to help them refocus their eating habits...do it do it do it! I know not everyone has such a simple experience but for me...no problems at all!!! Geez...two c-sections were worse than the sleeve surgery, even on the worst days. Pics to come soon. Good luck to all of you waiting for surgery and those new in the journey as I am. Not a SINGLE SOLITARY regret!!!!!

Hi all. Had my sleeve done July 31st. Yesterday was my first time eating real food in 8 weeks. Tried sushi and it was WONDERFUL! My sleeve handled it well. Treated myself once...now, healthy eating here on out! Super excited and I crave good foods now. Have no desire for fried or greasy. Thank God. Just had to post for all the sushi lovers out there.

Need some good ideas for mushies. Tired of fat free retried beans and just cannot phathom blending meat! Ideas please??

I'm with DEZ. When you are full...you will totally know and for me...it's usually too late. Only happened twice but LORDY! Eat SLOW! You will feel it and trust me...STOP at that point. It's hard at times because you just want ONE more bite. Not worth it. I can do about 1/2 cup and I've learned to really visualize what that 1/2 cup looks like.

Just want to say...overfilling your sleeve...SUCKS!!!! That's why it is soooo important to eat slowly and try not to eat on the go! Lesson learned.

Love this!

Omg!!!! I feel GREAT!!!!!!! 16 pounds gone since surgery. Not a SINGLE ounce of pain anymore. 34 pounds total loss since July 12 and I feel like I NEVER had surgery. Lovin this new life!

I am 12 days post op today. For me, it's been hard to get liquids in. Well...found the perfect thing to help! Picked up some Matcha powder yesterday from Teavana and have made the perfect drink! 1 tsp Matcha 8 oz Organic Unsweetened Silk 3 Splenda packets 1/2 Packet Carnation Instant Breakfast Vanilla About 8 ice cubes Blend for 2 minutes!! Delicious!! If can help anyone as it has helped me... I'm so glad to share!

I am 12 days post op today. For me, it's been hard to get liquids in. Well...found the perfect thing to help! Picked up some Matcha powder yesterday from Teavana and have made the perfect drink! 1 tsp Matcha 8 oz Organic Unsweetened Silk 3 Splenda packets 1/2 Packet Carnation Instant Breakfast Vanilla About 8 ice cubes Blend for 2 minutes!! Delicious!! If can help anyone as it has helped me... I'm so glad to share!

Sure. 137 Calories 19g carbs 10.5g Protein

I am one week out today. I am TRYING to get all the liquids in but it is so hard. I know to fight through it, but I look at the clock and see that has been hours with nada! BAD ME...I am working on it. I just sat down and had Heart Healthy tomato soup and was able to drink 8 ounces!?!?!? I didnt think that was possible. That is what I heated up and I just kept sipping on it until it was just about gone. I know that it will take time to get to know the sleeve, but do you ever feel FULL? I am afraid that I wont know that I am full and stretch "what the doctor gave me".

From what everyone has told me thus far: a main culprit is the multivitamin. Not sure if you have started yours yet but that is what I was told.

That's why I am soooo concerned. It took me about 10 min to get almost 1 cup!

Need some words of wisdom. I was sleeved on July 31. They also repaired a hernia at that time. Still pretty sore but my biggest issue is that I feel soooooo HUNGRY!!!!! Help!

That's probably exactly it! I have Isopure but it causes a TERRIBLE dry mouth and I can't drink it. I'm on clear liquids only. Any ideas?

Hello again. I was sleeved on Tuesday (7/31) by Dr Kim in Dallas. He said he found a 4cm hiatal hernia that he repaired while inside. Who knew?? Just curious as to how many of you also had a repaired hernia and how you feel it effected your recovery time. I'm 3 days post op and still really sore and SLOW! Lol.

I am three days post op. The only think I really want right now is water. Everything else dries out my mouth. I'm getting in about 70 ounces of water or about 5 Popsicles a day right now. Today my goal is to mix it up a little more and drink some isopure. But I will say...it hasn't been necessarily easy. Day two I drank some beef broth and i thought the gas was going to kill me. Won't be doing that again.

Hi all, I had my surgery Tuesday. I'm still so sleepy and weak. My head is foggy and I feel like I'm moving around so slowly. I am getting plenty of fluids in and I'm sure it is expected. I am just curious as to how long it took you to feel "normal" again after surgery. I plan to return to work next week (desk job). Is it possible to return to work in 6-7 days??

The countdown begins. Have to be at the hospital at 6:30. Procedure is scheduled for 8:30. So excited!!!! Any last minute words of advice?!! Wish me luck!!!!!!!