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[Adri 40]

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the site and was happy to find it. I just had my VSG on June 6th. I have been on the Protein Shake diet since May 23rd. I have lost about 15 lbs. so far. (starting at about 240 and now about 225) This may be the least I've weighed in about 20 years! (I am 46 yrs old). I'm feeling a little down, maybe not just from the diet but I also caught a terrible cold this past week. I'm thinking I may be a little dehydrated, it is hard getting in all that Water. My stomach is still tender...inside and out. I can only hope this will improve. I'm anxious but also scared to start "real" food next week...wondering if it will make my stomach "rumbly." If anyone would Iike to comment I'd appreciate the feedback. Good luck to everyone out there!

[Valentina 2,642]

Welcome! Fellow "Jewel of June"! :grouphug: I was also sleeved on 6/6. I am trying to get all of the 64oz of Water in a day, but am not quite making it yet. I feel like a sponge! You will find tons of information as well as support on these boards. Join in often. Another opinion is what it's all about

:hug: Valentina

:grouphug:

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the site and was happy to find it. I just had my VSG on June 6th. I have been on the Protein shake diet since May 23rd. I have lost about 15 lbs. so far. (starting at about 240 and now about 225) This may be the least I've weighed in about 20 years! (I am 46 yrs old). I'm feeling a little down, maybe not just from the diet but I also caught a terrible cold this past week. I'm thinking I may be a little dehydrated, it is hard getting in all that Water. My stomach is still tender...inside and out. I can only hope this will improve. I'm anxious but also scared to start "real" food next week...wondering if it will make my stomach "rumbly." If anyone would Iike to comment I'd appreciate the feedback. Good luck to everyone out there!

[Adri 40]

Thanks for the kind welcome Valentina. It looks like we are on a similar journey---timing and weight-wise. I look forward to comparing notes in the future!

[Valentina 2,642]

You got it!! We can ride this roller coaster together. Keep in touch---often.

Valentina

Thanks for the kind welcome Valentina. It looks like we are on a similar journey---timing and weight-wise. I look forward to comparing notes in the future!

[mnbsleeve 87]

Hi Adri and Welcome! I too was sleeved on 6/6 and working on recuperating. I am finally able to get all 70 grams of Protein and 64 oz of fluids. I've actually surpassed my fluids and my Proteins have been between 70 and 80 grams. I've stuggled with dizziness and feeling extremely tired. I also pulled a stitch somehow and it became soooooo painful, even more so than after surgery. But overall I see the progress and it's moving in the right direction. I remind myself that it's JUST been a day or so past one week after major surgery. I know each day feels very long, at least to me, but it really hasnt' been that long. I've also felt up and down mood wise and I think it's been because of what feels like hour to hour changes. I'm totally caught up in what I eat and drink, walk i.e., protien, fluids, Vitamins, Calcium, meds etc. So, it's like a job LOL But it all does seem to get better day to day. The people on these boards are AWESOME. So, keep having a looksy here and there. They will encourage you and inspire you! Best of luck and I hope your cold gets better soon as well.

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the site and was happy to find it. I just had my VSG on June 6th. I have been on the Protein shake diet since May 23rd. I have lost about 15 lbs. so far. (starting at about 240 and now about 225) This may be the least I've weighed in about 20 years! (I am 46 yrs old). I'm feeling a little down, maybe not just from the diet but I also caught a terrible cold this past week. I'm thinking I may be a little dehydrated, it is hard getting in all that Water. My stomach is still tender...inside and out. I can only hope this will improve. I'm anxious but also scared to start "real" food next week...wondering if it will make my stomach "rumbly." If anyone would Iike to comment I'd appreciate the feedback. Good luck to everyone out there!

[Adri 40]

Hi Adri and Welcome! I too was sleeved on 6/6 and working on recuperating. I am finally able to get all 70 grams of Protein and 64 oz of fluids. I've actually surpassed my fluids and my Proteins have been between 70 and 80 grams. I've stuggled with dizziness and feeling extremely tired. I also pulled a stitch somehow and it became soooooo painful, even more so than after surgery. But overall I see the progress and it's moving in the right direction. I remind myself that it's JUST been a day or so past one week after major surgery. I know each day feels very long, at least to me, but it really hasnt' been that long. I've also felt up and down mood wise and I think it's been because of what feels like hour to hour changes. I'm totally caught up in what I eat and drink, walk i.e., protien, fluids, Vitamins, Calcium, meds etc. So, it's like a job LOL But it all does seem to get better day to day. The people on these boards are AWESOME. So, keep having a looksy here and there. They will encourage you and inspire you! Best of luck and I hope your cold gets better soon as well.

Hi, I hope you are feeling better. I seem to have taken a turn for the better yesterday. ...Still trying to get all that Water down. Take care, I wish you the best!