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So I had a weekend of being BAD in New Orleans. ???? I have lost 51 pounds since pre-op and ahead of goal. Last Wed. I flew into NO with hubs and OMG. I didn't eat as bad as I would pre-surgery by no means. BUT I didn't make the best choices either. Bloody Mary's, butter laden crab claws, and a 1/2 a beignet. I know, I'm going to hell right?? Lol No, would just love to hear from some of the vets that might have had the same lapse and was able to get right back on goal. Oh and for the pre-ops that want to know about eating post-op. Yes, for some you'll be able to eat what you want without getting sick. But no where near as much and alcohol doesn't have any different effect on me than before. I skipped the sugary mixes and drank straight liquor.

I had mine outpatient Nov. 2014. Surgery at like 8am and I was home by noon. Best decision I ever made to have it outpatient. I was up walking every 1-2 hrs for 15 min. This is the key!! Helps alleviate the gas they fill you with for surgery. I even set an alarm to remind me. Think of the germs you would otherwise be exposed to in a hospital setting. My surgeon performs the leak test before closing his patients up from surgery. I've currently lost 143 pounds. Drink your fluids, walk, and listen to your body!! Call your surgeon with any concerns after surgery. Good luck!!

My mother has maintained a 150 pound weight loss following VSG five years ago. You can do it!! If she goes up five pounds she "diets" to get it off.

You can do it Mirv!! The payoff of a healthier new you is without a doubt worth it!!

I weigh everyday. It keeps me honest...lol

I've struggled with this myself after a 111 pound weight loss. What if I gain the weight back? What will I wear? My therapist has urged me for months to get rid of them. He says that I'm only giving myself an excuse to gain the weight back. This weekend I got rid of all of them except my biggest pair of jeans which I now can fit my whole body into one thigh (I kept them for picture reference). It was a freeing experience.

Congrats lady!! I can completely relate. I've always said my dream "size" is actually when I can pull on a pair of jeans and tee and not worry about muffin top or noticeable bulging. I just purchased a pair of 9/10 jeans and the best feeling was having no love handles showing from the back...lol

Your post deeply touched me in its cleverly raw telling of your personal journey. I've often said that the inability to eat at any (and in my old life) ALL whims after surgery, felt like "losing" my best friend. I believe your summarization is a more apposite description. Congrats and "RIP" Brandon!!!

@@AllisonK1986 You can DEFINITELY lose 100+ pounds with the sleeve!! I'm 5'7 and have lost that much the first six months. I haven't been the perfect sleever, BUT I recognized what I needed to do to be successful for myself which included getting help with a therapist who specializes in Bariatric patients. It's not been easy. However, I would do it a thousand times over if need be. Also, I will caution that you can't compare yourself to other VSG'ers. I think everyone's post should come with a warning that "these results are not typical." Lol Otherwise you'll drive yourself crazy. I've been lucky and know the last 20 pounds are going to be hard to get to goal. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions regarding the process.

I eat 5 small meals a day (the first of every day is a Premiere Protein Shake). Two are mainly snaking items of cheese, jerky, and nuts. I'm almost 8 months out and down 109 lbs as of this morning.

OMG!!! @@Elode You look MARVELOUS MAMA!!! I only read comments from my phone app and it limits what I see. I've been thinking about some of the posters around the time I had surgery the other day and how they're surviving. ???? So glad to hear of your success!! I too haven't been habitual about exercising, but trying to change my wicked ways. Lol Either way it still a lot of hard work. Congrats!!!

I drink two cups of coffee daily and alcoholic beverages (mainly white wine, bloody Mary's, straight liquor or low calorie mixers) several times a month. 6.5 months out and have lost 104 pounds. I make sure to include the calories/carbs in my daily totals. Oh...and my surgeon warned me also of the possibility of alcohol being more "potent" after surgery. SO NOT TRUE FOR ME. I just like the taste. ????

@@armiller It's a good thing!!! Keep drinking!!

I could down a premier Protein shake only weeks after surgery. It's actually been a blessing and I think has helped get my protein in for weight loss. Currently I'm almost seven months out and down 104 pounds since surgery. I still drink a shake (in minutes) every day. ???? Edit...I'm "assuming" that you're implying 30 minutes is quick for drinking...lol I do remember days after surgery it taking hours for only ounces. Weeks post-op.. 30 minutes felt like I was drinking it fast.

First off...hugs...the audacity of some people shouldn't surprise me at this point. You look great!!! AND continually inspire me in my VSG journey. I've been running now for about a month all because you did. Reading your blog gave me hope those first couple of months, along with my own therapist, on knowing that losing the weight with the right choices is attainable. When I was 100lbs heavier I was once compared to fat Amy by a stranger... it's horrifying to realizing that after possibly reaching my goal, I still could be continually judged. It's the society we live in. ????

I was diagnosed around the same age with diabetes. I started out with Met. During the next 15 years of being non-compliant and not taking care of myself, I ended up being insulin dependent. My body literally turned on me and with every pound I gained my health severely declined. By 38 years of age, I had cataracts in both eyes and the start of neuropathy, all diabetes related. I too had infertility issues (PCOS), mostly due to weight. I yo-yo'd with my weight over the years between 80 pounds and 3 pregnancies. I wish I'd considered weightloss surgery years ago!! It probably would have saved me a lot of money spent to my infertility clinic and heartache. The best thing you can do for yourself and future children is to be healthy. I had the surgery in November 2014. My surgeon told me to quit takings my meds the day of surgery and my glucose has been perfect since!! My last A1c was 4.2. I've lost 100 pounds since a week before surgery and 21 pounds to goal. I look and more importantly feel wonderful!! The cataract progression has slowed and the neuropathy has reversed itself. I love my new life and my only regret is not doing it sooner!!

Dr. Hart is my surgeon. Please feel free to private message me with any questions!!

You'll get a hundred different answers and all of them are right if it works for them. My surgeon and his procedures have NOT been the norm from the get go compared to others going through this process. My surgery started off with only a one day fast before surgery, followed by outpatient VSG (I was home within a couple of hours) and my NUT supervised diet seemed to progress faster than others with me being able to eat/drink (only no carbonation) at 5 weeks out. I actually had to step away from the boards for a while because it was personally driving me insane to keep comparing myself to others. I've had everything under the sun to eat/drink (in moderation because of my sleeve) while traveling the globe since two months after surgery. I do keep proteins first, try to get in at least 60 grams daily, and limit any bad carbs/fat. Do I have cake, alcohol, chocolate... if I want it...sure!!! In very small amounts and not every day. I slip. For me this isn't a diet...it's my life. Forever!! I want to be healthier, but I also want to live!! And for me that includes not denying myself things I want. The sleeve helps me control it. Now in saying that I know the honeymoon period is going to end. I know it will be harder. And I know I'll have to work for it. But I take one day at a time and do what works for me as long as it is under my doctors guidelines. I had surgery November 26, 2014 and have lost a total of 96 pounds since the week before surgery.

@@mae7365 The apple pie is delicious!!

Thank God for my monthly B-12 shot. I kept forgetting to take the sublingual tab.

@@VSGAnn2014 Not finding most the dishes on MFP was what had me worried in the first place. But as you did, I did keep Protein first. I asked a waiter what the calorie count was for a dish one evening and he laughed saying it's not a question he's ever been asked because most diners wouldn't want to know. Needless to say I passed on that dish..lol I was more afraid of having the bread of the beignet than the calorie count. I've tried to cut them out completely, but missing out on Cafe de Monde was killing me. And we walked everywhere. Before I posted this I hadn't weighed, but my trainer made me and I dropped five pounds since we left. I'm just thankful others shared their stories. Sometimes the post on here seem so unrealistic and I just wanted to feel like this wasn't the beginning of the end. Some eternal stall..lol Thanks for your reply!'

@@Tauruslady5 If this is your positive I would really hate to be on your bad side. ANYWHO...I don't mind criticism. It's the bi*chy way you worded it that I had a problem with. But no more. Have a nice life and hope you took advantage of the block feature. ????

@@dashofsunshine Thank you so much for your reply. I think the biggest struggle also is developing a healthy relationship with all foods. Wishing you much success!!

@@ProjectMe Well thank you for your opinion. Please for future reference, block my rude insensitive cute a**. It's a brilliant feature this forum provides. ????

@projectlady Indirectly calling someone brainless isn't name calling??? O......Kay. I don't expect everyone to agree with my choices and it's one reason I post here. To get several different prospectives. However, what I don't appreciate is someone who has a holier than thou disposition. Haven't we all been overweight and unhealthy?? Making wrong choices got us here. Helping each other overcome repeating those bad decisions or encouragement to overcome slight intervals of not eating healthy is what I think we're all looking for. Not wanting to feel all alone. Why the negativity? For me it was in answer to her negative post and to call her out on her own negativity. No need for that to be directed at anyone. Don't we all have enough life time of hate toward our own actions? Don't make posters feel like they need to censor their honest feelings because someone is going to throw shade. Why can't we all just get along? Lol ???? #ilovemesometrolls