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Anyone else with high BMI to start?
vsgchick replied to brandeett's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had several food funerals before my pre-op diet. I am 11 months post-op...started with a BMI of 53...down to 32 (150 lbs lost). Continued success to everyone! -
10 Months Post-Op-- How Many Calories Are You Eating?
vsgchick replied to Momcat's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am almost 11 months out and eat 900-1000 calories daily...protein is usually 90-100 grams...60g of carbs or less. I increase my carbs for more intense workouts, if needed. -
African American vsgers!
vsgchick replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Stalls are normal. When I was 3 weeks out, I stalled for 2 weeks and I've had several in 9.5 months post-op. Just keep working your plan...the weight will come off. Even with the stalls, I am down 140 lbs since surgery last fall. -
I had mine removed this week. I am 9.5 months out. I had bloating and pain under the right breast. Recovery has been easier than sleeve. Good Luck!
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Anyone else with high BMI to start?
vsgchick replied to brandeett's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started with a BMI of 53. 9 months post-op and currently at 33. I've lost 137 lbs since surgery, so it is definitely possible. There are sleevers on this board that have lost 150+ lbs. -
Where are the November Sleevers?
vsgchick replied to ToccoraVSG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello...I was sleeved on 11/20/14 and I am down 132 lbs (373 to 241). The weight loss is starting to slow down, but I am ok with it. Hoping to lose another 40-45 lbs. -
African American vsgers!
vsgchick replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Highdee215 I drove once I stopped my pain medicine...around Day 9 or 10. I initially took 3 weeks off from work and went back in 2.5...the second week was more fatigue than pain for me. -
African American vsgers!
vsgchick replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi all! Congrats to the new and soon-to-be sleevers! My journey is going well. I hit 8 months post-op last week and I am down 130 lbs. My goal is to lose another 45 lbs. No complications or hair loss issues. I take my vitamins religiously, so my labs are good. The sleeve has exceeded my expectations! Easily the best decision I've made in years. Glad to have my active lifestyle back. ???? -
I chose sleeve to avoid the rerouting element. I also have an autoimmune disease, so I needed a procedure that would allow NSAIDS if needed. I am very pleased with my choice. I had a textbook surgery and recovery. I am 7.5 months out and down 122 lbs.
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Great job, becweaves! My surgery date was 11/20/14 and I am down 120 lbs...60 lbs to goal.
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I started at 372...down to 263...6 months months out. Love my sleeve!
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Hi all! Down 100 lbs as of today (21 lbs in pre-op diet/ 79 lbs since surgery on 11/20). I love my sleeve. No issues...life is kinda normal. Hope you're all doing well!
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African American vsgers!
vsgchick replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey all...just popping in to see how everyone is doing. Sleeved life is progressing nicely. I am down 100 lbs so far (21 lbs in pre-op diet/79 lbs since surgery on 11/20/14). I am so grateful for my sleeve. I've been doing moderate workouts and I am ready to kick things up a notch. I hope everyone is well! -
African American vsgers!
vsgchick replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you! I am sticking with my surgeon's plan. My calories are around 900, carbs under 50g, Protein is usually at 75-80g. I also drink at least 80oz of Water and currently doing moderate exercise 3-4x per week. I will bump up the calories/carbs when my workouts get more intense. -
Where are the November Sleevers?
vsgchick replied to ToccoraVSG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi all. Glad to see November sleevers are doing well. I am down 70 lbs...21 from pre-op diet, 49 lbs since 11/20 surgery. I am very pleased. Calories are between 800-900...carbs under 50...protein 75-85g daily. -
African American vsgers!
vsgchick replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi all...First time posting to this group. I am 3 months out, 69 lbs down (21 lbs in pre-op diet, 48 lb since surgery on 11/20). I am pleased with vsg so far. No surgery complications and no issues with food. -
Hiatal Hernia Repair/Gerd After Surgery
vsgchick replied to Lindsey Skinner Abbott's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had hiatal hernia repair during vsg and haven't had any issues since surgery. I am 2 months post-op. -
Sleeved on 11/20...down 50 lbs total (21 from pre-op diet/29 since surgery)
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I hit mine a couple of days before my 3rd week post-op...scale didn't move for a week. I ended up losing 6 lbs after 7 days of nothing.
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I am doing hummus, beans, tuna and chicken salad blended with a little mayo, cottage cheese, yogurt, ground turkey blended with marinara sauce, eggs.
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I'd love to know the answer to that...my surgeon puts everyone on prescription Pepcid for the first 6 months.
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My pain was a 5/6 when I woke up...which isn't horrible to me. I walked the halls 3 times and was released the same evening. I will say the worst pain was sneezing on Day 2.
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5 days post op. Phase 2 diet... Help!
vsgchick replied to joliemarie88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 9 days out and using Isopure to make sure I hit my protein goal. -
Difficulty Eating/Drinking Enough (4d post op)
vsgchick replied to HawaiianTexan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree...I am 9 days out and got my protein in using Isopure. It was an all day process in the early days. -
Good luck to you too! Thursday can't come fast enough!
