UnbeSleevEable85

When you can walk through the turnstile straight not sideways lol

I had a major meltdown about this just about a week ago. I cried myself to sleep, thinking to myself I will never be able to eat like a real person again. It took a few days to pull out of that funk and I'm doing better now, I am 7 weeks out today, yesterday was my birthday and I didn't really do anything. I am rambling now, but yes this is something I wish I had known prior to surgery!!!Happy Belated Birthday @@nuzzlebear40

btw I use lean shake by GNC and I think their amazing. Plus GNC has an amazing guarantee. If you buy it and don't like it, you can bring back the unused portion and get a refund. Sounds like a win..win situation to me.

Aww, thanks for remembering. I'm on day four of my liquid diet and it's sooo tough... I think about food 24-7 Ive got 12 days more... I'm so grumpy lol

Hey guys, after a long 6 months my surgery is finally becoming a reality. I just got my surgery date and I'm set for July 16th 2015. The excitement is uncontrollable. My question to you guys is has anyone had the VSG with simultaneous hiatal repair? I've watched so many videos on the sleeve surgery that I'm comfortable with the procedure. but it's the hernia repair that gives me pause because I don't know much about this procedure. Has anyone had it done and can shed some light on this matter?

I promise you, your experience sounds just like mine lol like word for word

Thanks cause didn't know what to expect. How long was your recovery? like before you could return to work? Thanks! I have to have a hiatal hernia repair also. My VSG surgery date is July 6, 2015. I am excited + a little nervous.Good luck to you. I go in July 16 let me know how it goes

Sounds about right

Hey, I'm on my pre-op diet and Ive successfully lost 26 lbs on my own and I haven't even begun you liquid diet yet. I'm set to be sleeved on July 16th. My NUT put me on a low carb, low calorie diet. Basically one serving of starchy carbs a day. One serving is a half cup of brown rice, whole wheat pasta one slice of Bread ect. I fill up on non starchy veggies and I have my serving of protein and I'm ok. I realize that my little 26 lbs is just the beginning but I'm proud, because this is coming from a person who couldn't really lose weight on her own. Just know the first two weeks are hardest. But once the cravings stop you're on easy street. Good luck, wishing you all the best.

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Shacorra Gresham NYC

Hey guys I'm Shacorra, my date is set for July 16th liquids start on the first for me also... I'd definitely be interested in joining. We can use all the help, support, encouragment and tips as possible.????????

I am glad my dr told me it was ok to use Imodium ADliquids in mean liquid out (both pre and post op) Wow, thanks for that because I was thinking the same thing. I start my liquids July 1st and my system is very sensitive, and I'm lactose intolerant to boot.

how long was the shedding?

Scheduled for July 16th I did all my pre-op appointments early on, I got them all don't in like the span of 2 months. For most of April and May I was a zombie lol. Procedures after procedure, but I'm glad it's all done now. Now all I have to worry about is approval , but with my comorbidities I'm not worried about getting the green light for my surgery. I'm cool as a cucumber, I keep getting asked am I nervous yet but it hasn't hit me just yet. We'll see I guess. Is anyone else nervous?

This is great, different perspectives. Allows me to best prepare myself.

Thankfully I haven't had to experience the reflux often associated with this hernia. One thing I miss most is being able to sing. I was an avid singer but due to the discomfort I felt during and after singing I had to stop. So when my surgeon said he can fix the hernia simultaneously I was ecstatic. I just needed to know what I was getting myself into. And whether 4 weeks off from work is enough time to recover.

Thanks guys the feedback is helpful.

Thanks cause didn't know what to expect. How long was your recovery? like before you could return to work?

"So after a year long struggle and being denied once before! I finally got my date, July 13th!!!! I start my liquid diet on June 29th!!! I'm so excited words cannot describe! Although I am still nervous and worried about the liquid diet and post op diet." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congrats, on your date!!. I'll be having my Surgery on the 16th and starting the liquid diet on the 1st. I'm so anxious,is it just me? I'm just so excited to have a date after a long list of procedures. I'm wishing you all the best!