New Guy From San Diego!

[mocmylov 6]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Daryl and I'm from Sunny San Diego! I was sleeved last week on May 15, and today I finally got my drain removed! Phew. I hated that thing!

I'm happy to say that as of today I'm down 46 pounds from when I started my pre-op liquid diet! But man, I can't wait until I can get back to the gym in full force! I can't even do my routine stretches! Oh well, I feel great!

I just have a few questions, I'm currently only able to drink 1 Protein shake a day because after a few sips I feel full. I'm also drinking about 54 ounces of Water throughout the day. Should I be concerned about how little Protein I'm taking? I should note that I don't feel dizzy or tired at all, and in fact I feel nearly as energetic as before I started the liquid diet. Thanks for the help and it's great to be here!

[bnorms 2]

Welcome to the boards! I am still pretty new (8 weeks now) but the consensus seems to be that early post-op, the most important thing is to get your fluids in and it sounds like you have a great handle on that. Congrats on all that weight loss!

[mocmylov 6]

Thanks! I'm so excited for this year. Hopefully when i go on my eastern carribean cruise this time next year I can lay out on the deck as happy as can be

[shangefan 193]

Hey Daryl1 Congrats on your surgery. Glad you are doing well.

[Phi Phi 4]

My doc said by day three or four I should be getting my 60 grams of Protein in.

[Lissa 2,631]

First of all, welcome to VST and to the loser's bench! Second, if you're getting in 54 oz of Water AND a Protein shake, you're doing an amazing job! My doc tells us not to worry so much about the Protein until we're into the mushies stage. You need the Water WAY more than you need protein for those first few weeks. You're not going to starve to death, but you can get dehydrated and end up in trouble in a hurry.

Good luck on your journey!!

[sleevertobe 22]

Yay !!! Great job.

[sarahr0 66]

congrats! I was sleeved may 16. best decision of my life! I'm down 24.2 from preop diet :-) I'm so blessed I had it do easy. no pain at all. really feels like i never had surgery! can't wait to book a vacation now!!

[mocmylov 6]

Hey Daryl!

Welcome to VST - love the avatar pic by the way.

Haha thanks! I was feeling silly the other day haha.

Thanks for all the warm welcomes guys! I'm glad to have a support group when I can't attend support at my clinic! This is going to be fun

[mesaucedo 207]

Hey! Welcome

As some others said, I wouldn't worry too much about Protein now. Focus on fluids and making sure that you are hydrated! The first few weeks are when people have to go back in to the hospital from dehydration.

Keep us posted!

[malia247 3]

Where in San Diego did you get your surgery? Which dr? I'm considering the band or sleeve and curious how things are going for you. Thanks for any information and advice you can give, it's greatly appreciated.

[Disneytikifan 21]

Congratulations! You are doing better than I did. Even the thought of a Protein Shake makes me nauseous. After throwing up many different shakes I waited until mushies and worked on Protein at that time. San Diego is a beautiful town and one of my favorites. I have been to the lodge at torrie pines for a meeting and they have a great golf course and a beautiful state park near there. Good luck!

[mocmylov 6]

Where in San Diego did you get your surgery? Which dr? I'm considering the band or sleeve and curious how things are going for you. Thanks for any information and advice you can give, it's greatly appreciated.

I got my surgery at UCSD with Dr. Horgan. Great doctor, friendly and to the point! He and his team are top notch here. I couldn't have had a better experience.

Congratulations! You are doing better than I did. Even the thought of a Protein shake makes me nauseous. After throwing up many different shakes I waited until mushies and worked on Protein at that time. San Diego is a beautiful town and one of my favorites. I have been to the lodge at torrie pines for a meeting and they have a great golf course and a beautiful state park near there. Good luck!

Thanks! Yes, I love San Diego haha. I actually work 5 minutes away from Torrey Pines State Reserve. I drive past every day after work. It's the best drive, and the view makes the traffic worth it

[malia247 3]

Thanks for the info! I'm going through UCSD also and have my consultation next week. I'm

Really looking forward to it but still deciding between the band and sleeve. Thanks for the info. and congrats on your weight loss....

[StarshineMama 10]

Hi Daryl! I'm also at UCSD. Dr. Horgan is doing my sleeve on July 3rd. I've been wanting to talk to others who have been sleeved by Dr. Horgan. I went to the last support group and I really liked it. Natalie is, of course, wonderful and Jill is great too. I'll definitely be at the next one, so I hope to see you there!