MerrySoul678

hey guys - hope everyone is well. I am 14 days post-op and so far have only been weighing myself once a week. the thought behind that is "i dont want to become a slave to the scale" - but, now that I am starting on stage 3 - soft foods, im wondering if i should weigh myself daily to keep better track of how the new foods i am introducing to my sleeve may affect my weight. Any feedback? Do you weigh yourself daily/weekly/monthly/never and why? thanks in advance! Marisol

What great valid points you have all shared. Thank you so much. I like the idea of doing measurements. Haven't yet but i think i will start tonight. Thanks guys.

if i see a difference now that i am introducing new foods i will go to once a day... because i agree with the above posts regarding accountability. thanks again, youre all awesome.

thanks guys. i think i will stick to once a week and just keep on doing what im doing. @perfectlyimperfect i like your idea of snapping a pic every week too. think i will start doing that, thanks!

bravo to you lisa. i am an opener-sleever, i posted on facebook the day i started my pre-op diet - by this time, everyone in my family, close friends, and some co-workers knew. i voiced my reasons, my hopes and fears and stepped back to see the reaction - and it was and has been amazing. my friends are super supportive and i am only 8 days out. i just figured in these days of social media, there is no way that people wont see the changes my body will go through. i am proud of myself for making this decision. its not easy - and its a lifelong commitment, but if this sleeve gives me a better quality of life not only for myself but for my family it will all be so worth it! sleevers are bad-asses! LOL

Isopure is so not the business. Lol but here i am 4 days post op and i finally get some Cream of Wheat in the morning. Lol. not gonna lie these first four days have been tough, lots of gas pain, lots of tenderness... i miss my bed. I waited too long to take my liquid pain meds today, and the pain was so intense, i had a moment today where the "what the hell was i thinking"... but theres no looking back now. Gotta keep on keepin on. Hope y'all are doing well.

Hi October Sleevers - lots of you should already be in the recovery process, hope its going well. I am scheduled for Monday October 29th! Best of luck to you all, and let me (us) know how you are doing.

Hi Everyone. I am new to this site, and thought it would be nice to introduce myself. My name is Marisol. I am a 37 year old latina from sunny San Diego but currently live in Los Angeles. I am a wife, a mommy, and a craftster. I am 12 days away from having a VSG through Kaiser West LA. My Surgeon will be Dr. Benjamin Kim With the day rapidly approaching the emotions are high and all over the place but I am looking forward to the start of a new and healthier life. Looking forward to getting to know all of y'all. Thanks!

hey mischief - thanks!! good luck to you! insurance can be such a drag sometimes!

Hi Shrinkydinkme - thank you so much for the warm welcome! Im glad to hear things went smoothly for you! 60 pounds is amazing, good for you! I would love more info on your Saturday morning meetings! Thanks!!