LynnV1964

Thanks everyone! It’s weird ....I don’t really miss it, but now and then it smells so good! And it was quite a routine in the morning and on the way to work. I guess it’s been replaced by my daily protein shake, which is better for me anyhow!

I took my pill maybe 20 min before the appt. not sure if it had kicked in yet....but regardless, 101/69 is too low either way! Lol. I feel so much better with out it. So far my BP is running normal since I stopped the meds last week!

Major success.....went to my annual BP check up this week. BP 101/69!!! Of course my dr said no more meds!! Yay!!! And down 19 lbs since surgery 9/25.

Sams has the premier shakes. Sometimes Kroger’s does too.

Probably just stretched or bruised a bit but you’ll be fine 🙂

Good luck! It was rough. But I found ways to get thru. I found the broth I could eat best was just taking a can of Campbell’s chicken noodle or vegetable soup and straining out the noodles or veggies and just eating that. Regular bouillon or broth soups were way too salty!

I’ve seen it at most major grocery stores....Kroger, meijer and Walmart

Definitely possible to stall early. I’m 2 weeks post op and weighed myself this morning. Same weight as last week. Bummed but I also now have actual food in my system and while not constipated, things aren’t regular yet. I’m going to try to fit in more walking and just keep at it! 😃

Doing pretty good. Just wish I could get some real energy back! Guess that will come as I consume more food.

1 week follow up yesterday and down 11lb since surgery, 16lb overall since start of 2 day liquid pre op!! Surprised at how quickly that happened. This is my first full day back to work and while I woke up easily, I’ve been lightheaded in the shower and had to sit down a couple times while getting dressed. I’m wondering if it’s due to low blood sugar till I eat or what? I’m pretty sure once I get more food in my system it should pass (it’s my 1st full day of full liquids/puréed). Any ideas or helpful hints?

I am 1 week post op also from the endoscopic sleeve. Lost 11 lb since surgery and 16 lb overall including the pre op 2 day liquid diet. Surprised the heck out of me! Anyhow....I did the eating out thing yesterday and like you, I sipped on the broth of some amazing chicken noodle soup. My husband had a coupon for 2 free buffets for the casino we went to so no damage done $$ wise either! Felt proud that I could walk into that temptation and still stick to it!

Ouch! I was finally able to sleep on my left side last night! Woo hoo!

Las Vegas! Love that place. My husband and I go each year and are looking for plenty to do that will take the place of some of the fabulous meals we’ve had in the past. My husband had vsg about 5 years ago and there is that slippery slope when you allow yourself a little more of this or some of that and before you know it you’ve regained some of the weight. He lost 100 lbs initially and regained 50 over the years by letting bad habits creep back in.

I’m amazed that you can walk that much at 1 week! I’m only 4 days out and just today the fatigue and blah feeling just hit me hard!! I’d say relax on the exercise and take it easy. Your body has been through a major surgery. It needs rest.

Thank you everyone for the ideas! I think I may get some soup from Kroger’s tomorrow and try that! I’ve always liked their soups. It seems the broths I’ve had today are also overly salty. Never had that happen before! Thank goodness I can move on to full liquids and puréed on Tuesday!

Had mine on Tuesday and doing well. Traveling gas pains...shoulder, ribs and now boob!....but getting about ok. Can’t seem to track my liquids but just going by if the pee is pale yellow you’re getting enough liquid! Glad I took a week off work though!

I started my 2 day liquid diet today too. Not sure if my time on Tuesday but they’ll call tomorrow. I got that anti nausea pill too. Fortunately my insurance covered all but $20 of it!

Surgery twin! I’m the 25th too! Only a 2 day clear liquid requirement for me. Trying to ease into it ahead of time so it’s not such a shock.

1 more week to go for me! I only have to do 2 days and of clear liquids pre op, but I’ve been trying to ease into it over the next few days.....especially with eliminating caffeine! I think hunger headaches and caffeine headaches together would not be fun! 🤪

You are definitely a success! Hang in there 😃

Glad there’s a few of us within a couple days! The support here is great! I’ve learned a lot about dos and donts! Good luck to everyone!

ESG

Sounds familiar! Getting mine done 4 days before my 54 birthday and my motivation is I’m too young to feel this old!

Woo hoo! A twin!! What are you having done?

Do far most everyone is supportive. Some of them look at me weird cause they’re surprised. I only qualify for esg just barely .....I had to have a BMI of 30 or higher. I was 31. It just makes so much sense to take this step. I’m 53 and I feel older than that due to plantar fasciitis, acid reflux, high blood pressure and just no energy. Can’t stay like this! I’m ready