Dianmi

Hi everyone. I wanted to share with you guys every step of the way in my journey. My pre op diet started yesterday and I am happy to say the first day was great. I did not struggle much, when I was cooking for my kids my mouth did water a little but it wasn’t too bad. My numbers so far HW: 234 CW: 232.5 GW: 140

Hey. Your numbers sound awesome! I am exited about the journey. I ate tuna today and it was a mistake OH THE NAUSEA!!! But is a trial and error thing I have to relearn how my tummy works.

Update! Ok so I feel almost normal. The pain is very little almost none existent. As I mention before I was able to go number 2 again. Food wise I ate cottage cheese today and it was really good! I ate it really slow and in two sittings I felt I had eaten enough so I put it away for like 5-10mins and then finished it. I had no problems with it. Also I am able to put regular pants now, not jeans but like thick leggings and stuff and I used a shapewear top that is not too tight. I find that when I am standing up and my belly is hanging that makes my incisions hurt on the left, so if I support the weight of my belly with my hand or something it doesn’t hurt. Sooooo I decided to use my control top today and it didn’t hurt and keeping everything supported and tight actually feels good. The premiere proteins I was drinking ate not settling nicely on my little pouch anymore so I have stopped drinking them and will try again later. Today is my first week after surgery and my numbers are as follow HW: 234 SW: 212 CW: 205

Hi. Well tmi here but I went today again and it was hard but not little. The fiber really helps I take benefiber and it works for me.

Okkkk update. I went number two yayyyy it was not really bothering me not going I was just concerned, (sorry if this is tmi but i want to write everything in case it might help others) I went very little and it was kind of soft in consistency. Oooook let’s talk about something else. Food I have been eating the same meaty soup/purée for the past couple of days it has been good on my tummy and is delish. I I’m eating the same thing few days at a time so that when something doesn’t go down well I know exactly what it was. Ok other things that have been happening, my incisions have started feeling a bit tender like a little bit of pain and burning I think it was due to rubbing against clothing so I covered them and it has helped. Also yesterday and today I have felt week and a bit trembly for the first time. Yesterday was just for a few minutes today I feel week in general, idk maybe my body is complaining about not eating enough. The pain in the inside has diminished quite a bit is way way lower I can get up and down with very little pain, sometimes it is a bit stronger than others but nothing compared to how it was before. Overall I’m happy, I look skinnier and that always makes me feel good lol. The premiere protein shakes taste awesome the only thing is they leave a light after taste that is not very pleasant, idk if is just me or for everyone but it happens to me every time. Well that is it I think if anyone has any questions I’ll be glad to answer anything

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I’m going to try that thank you!

Small mini update. I told you I was eating the 2 oz meal. That settle better in my belly I had a little bit of pain and there is ALWAYS Gad when I eat or drink anything even water but I didn’t feel uncomfortably full like my belly was going to explode. I feel satisfied but can’t really say I feel full I no longer know what full or hungry feel like I guess I feel filled but not full like before. It used to be a feeling in all of your stomach area is not anymore (understandingly) it centers in the middle and a little towards the left but not much. Two things I had not updated and I am sorry if is tmi. I got my period two day ago, let me mention I had not gotten it in about 3 months and also that I had an iud implantes Friday before surgery so idk if it has more to do with that than my vsg. Also I have not been able to go number two since day before surgery let’s see how that goes when the time comes.

Updateeeee. Os so today no eggs lol. I had 1 premier protein shake and my other 2 meals were a liquid beef purée more like a soup as it was in the liquid side more than pure. The food went down ok, I won’t say great because I had a feeling like I was too full and it hurt. The first meal I ate around 4oz and for the second one I am trying (eating right now) 2 oz see if maybe that way it doesn’t bother me. Maybe I was. eating too much. Pain is there, almost the same but I was able to tell it hurt a little less to get up and down now. Something that did change is my incisions, some of them started hurting/burning a little today. Idk if taking a shower everyday is taking the glue off them so they are more tender or what’s going on, with the thick layer of glue on them I don’t even feel them but the ones bothering me seem to have less glue. Here is a picture of my miniature plate of where I eat my 2 oz soup

Yeah I thought so too but he is a wonderful doctor and the office staff is great and knowledgeable. I know every doctor is different so I’m going to try and see how it goes with this diet.

Ooookkkk update! Tried egg today (according to my surgeons office I am in purés and scrambled egg and cottage cheese don’t need to be puréed) well it didn’t go down that well. I feel a little nauseous and a bit of stomach pain. Will try it later on but for now I’m going to avoid it

Ooookkkk update! Tried egg today (according to my surgeons office I am in purés and scrambled egg and cottage cheese don’t need to be puréed) well it didn’t go down that well. I feel a little nauseous and a bit of stomach pain. Will try it later on but for now I’m going to avoid it

How are you doing?

Congrats on the approval! It is quite a journey but I know it will all be worth it.

Hello everyone. Update! I am home the pain is better I never thought I would be so happy to pass gas! After my first meal my bowels started “waking up” and I generated a lot of gas that I couldn’t pass, this made me get bloated and was pushing against my incisions and inner wound and hurt a lot but once I was able to pass gas it was a relief. I’m keeping my liquids down ok and my nausea is very minimal. I was able to get up and go to the bathroom, even take a shower all by myself today

Ok soooooooo I am sleeved! The surgery was a success, I had a hernia repair also. I am doing good. The pain is there it gets better jute strong with certain movements but laying down is almost none existing. I have some nausea especially when I move or if I sip water and I have not been able to pee but will try again later. The hospital and staff are wonderful. I couldn’t be happier with my choice of surgeon and setting

Good luck today!

Heloooo everyone today is the Day!!! I am supper exited my pre op diet was great I lost 19 lbs! I am very happy it was hard but worth it. I am ready at home just waiting for my husband to take a shower and get ready. We are leaving for the hospital around 5:30-5:45. They want me there at 6:30 and is 30mins away, I want to be a little early in case anything delays us. I will keep you all updated on how I am feeling. Good luck to all of you getting surgery today!!!

Hi Mary I am sooooo exited! Only 5 more days and then is surgery time!!! How are you doing with your pre op diet? It gets difficult sometimes!

Hi guys updating on my journey my surgery is in 8 days!!! My pre op hasn’t been that bad, for thanksgiving it was! I ate a bit more that I should have but I am back on track giving it my best. I am trying to avoid food because I feel like pinching little pieces so I try to avoid when I can. HW: 234 CW: 221.6 [emoji4] GW: 140

Hi my surgery is on the 5th also!!! I am on day 2 of my pre op diet. How are you doing with the diet?

There are vitamin patches. That's what I am planning on using. Google it!

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