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Mettermrck

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About Mettermrck

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  • Gender
    Male
  • City
    Columbia
  • State
    SC
  • Zip Code
    29229
  1. Mettermrck

    Hello All

    Hi, all! My name's Bob and I just had my sleeve surgery on 2/2, about 3 weeks ago. I've been real obese for over a decade, as high as 475-500lbs at one time and drawing down to about 370ish before I started planning my surgery. With diabetes type 2, blood pressure, you name it, I had to do something. I want to raise a family with a my wife and be around, healthy and active, for her and my kids. I had my surgery here in Columbia, SC at Lexington Medical Center, with Dr Antonetti of the Riverside Surgical Group. It went great, no problems, laproscopic, shrunk my liver enough thank goodness. The first week or Clear liquids was rough to get used to, especially watching my in-laws gorge on Pasta, pizza, and hoagies during the week. I literally had fits where I could do nothing but picture food (its texture, taste, and smell). Thankfully I made it to mashed potatoes, having dropped to 339 (pre-diet plus first week post-surgery). So far, I'm hanging in there. I walk every morning, adding a little bit of time, and am now up to 20 min (my goal is an hour someday). I try to drink a lot of Water, though I'm not sure the 64 oz is enough for me. I actually put on a few pounds last week, and my nutritionist thinks it's due to carbs. I wonder if it was the sodium in the potatoes and I'm retaining water. Or maybe muscle? Anyhow, trying so hard not to obsess about the scale. This is a long-term process and I'm already developing many habits I only dream of doing (no soda, daily exercise, etc.). Great to be with you all!
  2. Mettermrck

    Hello All

    Hi, all! My name's Bob and I just had my sleeve surgery on 2/2, about 3 weeks ago. I've been real obese for over a decade, as high as 475-500lbs at one time and drawing down to about 370ish before I started planning my surgery. With diabetes type 2, blood pressure, you name it, I had to do something. I want to raise a family with a my wife and be around, healthy and active, for her and my kids. I had my surgery here in Columbia, SC at Lexington Medical Center, with Dr Antonetti of the Riverside Surgical Group. It went great, no problems, laproscopic, shrunk my liver enough thank goodness. The first week or clear liquids was rough to get used to, especially watching my in-laws gorge on pasta, pizza, and hoagies during the week. I literally had fits where I could do nothing but picture food (its texture, taste, and smell). Thankfully I made it to mashed potatoes, having dropped to 339 (pre-diet plus first week post-surgery). So far, I'm hanging in there. I
  3. Mettermrck

    Hello All

    Hi, all! My name's Bob and I just had my sleeve surgery on 2/2, about 3 weeks ago. I've been real obese for over a decade, as high as 475-500lbs at one time and drawing down to about 370ish before I started planning my surgery. With diabetes type 2, blood pressure, you name it, I had to do something. I want to raise a family with a my wife and be around, healthy and active, for her and my kids. I had my surgery here in Columbia, SC at Lexington Medical Center, with Dr Antonetti of the Riverside Surgical Group. It went great, no problems, laproscopic, shrunk my liver enough thank goodness. The first week or clear liquids was rough to get used to, especially watching my in-laws gorge on pasta, pizza, and hoagies during the week. I literally had fits where I could do nothing but picture food (its texture, taste, and smell). Thankfully I made it to mashed potatoes, having dropped to 339 (pre-diet plus first week post-surgery).
  4. Mettermrck

    Only 2 pounds this month

    I know how you feel. I dropped about 20+ pounds that first week and then when I switched to full liquids (lots of mashed potatoes), I put on 5 lbs in the next week or so despite walking 15 min a day and drinking decent amounts of fluids. It upset me, but I have to learn it's a long-term process. My nutritionist thinks it was too many carbs. Gotta keep plugging away. Walking, drinking, small portions! Hang in there!
  5. Welcome to VST forums Mettermrck :)

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