Elizabethe Glickel

I had VSG on March 6th and it was the best thing I could do for myself. After years of yo-yo dieting it was the best tool to help me. Before surgery I was taking 2 blood pressure pills and one for high cholesterol. When discharged from the hospitalI no longer had to take those medications. having the surgery has helped me to eat healthier and I have have lost 56 pounds so far. before surgery not only was I overweight I also was diagnosed with Lupus and fibromyalgia and boarderline diabetic. I think VSG has helped me become more aware of what kind of foods I was eating, I have to have protienm then veggies and drink water! It has helped me make make healthier choices. You will do well! I was second guessing myself, but I am glad I did it.☺ Use the time that you have to research, check out this blog, the members who are here have all been there done that and can help if you have any questions ! Good luck in your journey!

I purchased a container of Injury Unflavored Protien powder and mixed it with Water and crystal lite- it was the most disgusting thing that I tried! So now I have this container and don't know what to do with it! Does anyone have any ideas on how to use it? I see that alot of people mix it with jello- I don't eat jello! I hate to throw it out, but that first taste totally turned me off to trying it with anything else! Thanks!

I am going to try it in a smoothie or chicken broth- hopefully that will mask the flavor! Thanks all!

I had my surgery March 6th, and am ending the pureed phase this week. Anything I seem to eat lately tastes terrible, chicken salad, tuna salad - all the things I liked before now taste horrible! Anyone have any ideas?

I am having mine in Manahawkin on the 5th- next week! I hope to be as successful as everyone else ! =

you look awesome! I hope to have the same success you have, I am getting sleeved on 3/6.

Today was the first day of my pre-op diet and my head is killing me- I hope it only lasts 3 days, this is the worst!

I am so hungry! I started mine today and failed miserably... I have to have 4 protien shakes, 1/2 cup cream of wheat, 1/2 c applesauce, 3 oz chicken or fish and 2 servings of veggies along with 64oz of Water. I know its head hunger but I just want to make a big sandwich and wolf it down. My surgery is on MArch 6th, I don't know if I can do this!

March 6th! I cannot wait for my journey to begin!

I am from Ocean County NJ- and my surgery date is March 5th... I have been going to all the drs that I have to and met with the nutrionist for my first meeting. My sugery will be in Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin. I cannot wait for the surgery to start on a new me!

Hi, New to the board and have been a lurker. Today I had my pre-surgical endoscopy preformed, and the GI Dr found a few ulcers. He has me on a PPI to take 30 minutes before dinner. I am afraid that I won't be able to get my sleeve done, it is scheduled for 2/6/15. Did anyone else have this issue?

Thank you all for your input, I called by surgeons office and spoke to the nurse, she explained as long as i follow the diet and take the meds for the ulcers I will be fine. Thanks!

Hi, New to the board and have been a lurker. Today I had my pre-surgical endoscopy preformed, and the GI Dr found a few ulcers. He has me on a PPI to take 30 minutes before dinner. I am afraid that I won't be able to get my sleeve done, it is scheduled for 2/6/15. Did anyone else have this issue?

My surgery is scheduled for March6,2015, I am having done here in NJ.

I have NJ Health and have my surgery scheduled for March 6,2015. Good Luck to you!