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New to the site. Here's my story.

I got a Lap-Band in 2007. I lost 100 pounds, mostly so that I could have both knees replaced. After that surgery was complete, I started gaining weight in spite of the band. Finally, this summer, my surgeon said, "I don't think the band is working for you." Good thought! So, after some careful study and consideration, I had my VSG last Monday. I'm feeling pretty good. My only pain is on my left side. It gets me pretty well once in a while, but other than that all is well. And thus begins a new journey.

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Congrats on your surgery. Sounds like your recovery is going well. You are gonna love your new tummy - one that actually works for you and not against you! Welcome!

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Hey John-

Congratulations on your sleeve. Good to hear that one week out you're not feeling too bad! My surgery date is 9/16, although I may have to postpone until December because of my workload. I'll know more tomorrow.

To our good health-

Fit

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First follow-up appointment was today. I'm down 28 pounds since beginning the pre-op program about three and a half weeks ago. Still on basically clear liquids. Will start full liquids on Monday. Hooray!

AWESOME news ... full liquids will be wonderful and purees will seem heavenly. :) Great progress.

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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