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OK so my Dr says I'm def an exception but I walked the nurse's station in the hospital 5 times around about 3 hours after my surgery and continued to do that every couple hours until my release the next day. Once I was home, I began doing Leslie sansone 1 mile walks in front of my TV with a belly band and also doing some squats. I'm now 19 days out of surgery and running/walking 2 miles on the treadmill pretty much daily. My Dr did warn me not to do any core exercise and that makes perfect sense cause when I do use my core I can kinda feel a tight pull like my internal stitches are "pulling" just do what feels right for your body. I worked out a lot before my surgery and I started out low bmi so everybody's gonna be different Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Also from Bk but I live in Rockaway...I know dont throw rocks lol i was sleeved 1/29 at st johns with Dr. Andrade. 19 days out and I've only lost 7 lbs so I'm kinda in a rut. My sw was 218 and I'm not 211 so I'm feeling kinda bummed but also optimistic. Let's all be friends!!!!! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Use a natural dye like henna if you can any chemicals add to breakage and damage and its best not to take chances Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Ive had the same experince, sleeved on 1/29 and I can eat full food now, albeit only teeny tiny amounts, I can tolerate just about anything as long as I chew it into a paste. I got up immediately after surgery and walked the ward 4-5 times each time. I also snuck ice chips and small sips of water before my GI test and I was fine. I had my first post op appt today and my Dr was impressed that I'm already walking 2 miles and tolerating most foods. He encouraged me to introduce more foods but make sure I'm taking in mostly protein and watch for white meat cuts as they may get stuck and irritate the stomach. Your most likely fine, the weight will come off as long as your portions are very small, but be glad your not one of those that has reflux or vomiting. I've lost 6 lbs as of today HW 288 SW 227 CW 221, good luck you'll be fine Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

I just had my vsg yesterday 1/29 the pain was minimal, gas is pretty bad in my shoulders even though I got up and walked immediately. I'm already on stage 2 bariatric and just had applesauce and cottage cheese, couldn't eat more than 2 spoons and I got that full feeling, but doing well and ready to be discharged. Good luck you'll be just fine Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Same here queens and I'm getting sleeved on Monday. Love to keep in touch with any NY sleevers. IG liamebane Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm scheduled for the 29th so I with post abt my experience, I'm nervous as well, but I'm also super excited to get my life back. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Jan 29 here, starting pre op diet Jan 17 and mentally preparing for a break up with my lifelong addiction. I look at it as a gift that I've been given the opportunity to live a healthy life and enjoy my family without the confines of my large body prison. Its time to let the real me out and live my best life. Best of luck let's keep in touch! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Getting sleeved Jan 29 starting pre op diet Jan 17 how was gas pains and did you have drains? I'm kinda nervous about that. Thanks! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow what an inspiration great job! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

That's awesome advice...thanks so much!!! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

I work from home as well and I only took 4 days off. It might have been a little too optimistic, but being as though all I have to do is go to my office and log on to my workstation, I'm thinking I should be OK. My surgery is scheduled for 1/29 Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi guys first time poster here. My vsg surgery is scheduled for 1/29 with Dr. Andrade in NY. Starting out at 218 lbs. I'm 5'7 and type II diabetic which is the only reason I'm qualifying for surgery. I've completed all my appts and am now ready for pre-op diet beginning 1/17. My biggest fear at this point is hair loss because I already have extremely thin hair. Has anyone NOT experienced hair loss and if so, how did you prevent it? Thanks! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app