sleevegirl830

I have no idea whether I'm following proper protocol....but I'm posting an intro of myself! I live in Arizona and I stumbled upon verticalsleevetalk.com on the internet! I had VSG on December 18, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. Doing really well. I'm down just under 40 lbs. No problems at all and good healing. Just looking for others who are taking this path!!

Sounds like things went really well!! I'll be excited to follow your success!

I was told that a minimum of 64 oz of water is MANDATORY, so it must be pretty important! Keep some protein drinks with you for times that you can't eat on schedule. These new stomachs shouldn't go hungry!

Yes! Go to Vegas!! I felt great at one month. It will be an entirely NEW experience because you will have to be more structured in your food choices. You'll be drinking water instead of anything more fun too....But you can learn to eat out on this program. It's not that difficult. Take some protein shakes to pull you through the tough times! No buffets...that would be a big waste of money. YOu won't believe how much you CAN'T eat!! Have fun.

I am only 6 weeks post op...so I really remember that feeling: excited AND nervous! This surgery is the best thing I've ever done. I have done EVERY diet and gained and lost the same 20 lbs for the past 20 years. My surgery went really well...and I healed very quickly. Some of the things I did (not necessarily on my surgeon's list...but I did them anyway!) I drank organic aloe vera juice 24 hrs post op and continued for 30 days. It's VERY healing. If you buy the EXPENSIVE brand, which is George's (available at health food stores) it tastes just like water. I also started taking arnica immediately after surgery. Great for healing and not bruising! It's difficult to get your water in, but it's very important. I couldn't handle the broth (yuk) but I ate sugar free jello and popsicles that were fruit...with no sugar added. It was good to get my first meal 10 days post op!! Now, even if I try a bite of something I'm not supposed to have....I know how limited I am for space in my new small stomach, so I can't try much more than a bite of any forbidden food!! I'm eating breakfast: either an egg, or a protein shake, or a half skinned apple with peanut butter. I LOVE soup for lunch and I make a chicken tortilla soup with lots and lots of beans and some salsa and spices (great protein) and for dinner I usually have fish, or chicken or turkey with a little cooked veggies. In between, I'll have a small amount of protein shake or some peeled fruit. My clothes are getting baggy....which I love. My only worry is because I'm in my 60's I'm already noticing some extra facial wrinkles and sags I've lost 39 lbs in 6 weeks (no required loss pre-op). Good luck to you....I know it will go well!

I'm currently pretty restricted on what I eat. Lots of protein: chicken, turkey, fish, beans, cooked veggies, peeled fruits, protein drinks, dairy. I'm excited to get back to salads and uncooked veggies and beef! I drink about 64 oz of water a day. I'm walking a mile about 4 days a week. I lost the first 30 lbs really fast and now...I feel like I'm dragging a little bit! I had no required weight to lose before surgery. I do like the feel of baggy clothes already!