tygerseye13 8 Posted April 20, 2014 Hi. My name is Stephanie. I had the vertical gastric sleeve surgery on the 9th of this month. So about a week and a half out today. I feel great. I went on my first real walk today. A little over a mile. It went well, but I did get light headed on the way back and could feel my heart beat in my throat, which I had never felt before. So, that was odd, but I made it and it felt good about 5 minutes after. I live in Lake Tahoe and it's absolutely gorgeous today. Perfect day for my first big walk. My starting weight was 338. I am 28 pounds down from my pre op visit and 11 down since surgery. I started my mushy stage today. Poached egg and grits for Breakfast. Was wonderful! I hope to find a great support system here and be great support for others. Hope this wasn't too long. Thanks for having me. 1 GoldnGirl6677 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snochick2005 172 Posted April 20, 2014 Hello and welcome! Great to hear how well everything is going for you :-) keep up the excellent work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erieb2healthy_2014 27 Posted April 20, 2014 Im a newbie to the forum as well. Congratulations on your surgery and speedy recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) light headed on the way back and could feel my heart beat in my throat @@tygerseye13 @@erieb2healthy_2014 welcome, welcome, welcome to both you NEWBIES always nice to add a couple bright eyed bushy tailed guinie pigs (oooops i mean newbies ) you will get lots of support and help on the board you'll get advice and help with your questions BUT always remember you should call/see your doc with any medical issues you take their word - always, only listen to them (or me too of course ) Stephanie, sounds like you "might" have overdone a bit with your one mile walk even though you are feeling good - don't push yourself so early on lake tahoe sounds beautiful but it will still be around tomorrow and the day after gradually work up with your walking et al don't go exercising (cardio, weights) til your doc says its ok (many/some say around 6 weeks) good luck to both of you i know you will work hard and be successful good luck kathy Edited April 20, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erieb2healthy_2014 27 Posted April 20, 2014 Thank you proudgrammy! 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tygerseye13 8 Posted April 20, 2014 Yes. I overdid it a bit. That wasn't the plan. It just happened. Thank you for the welcome and the advice. I will take it more slowly for sure. And plan better. I'm realizing planning is going to be my best friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tygerseye13 8 Posted April 20, 2014 Thanks everyone. And welcome to you too erieb2healthy. 1 erieb2healthy_2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choosinghealth 9 Posted April 24, 2014 confused, sad, alone and just friggin disappointed. @@hopeful2loose2014 some/many people have problems with pre-op diet/shakes et al i think/know people feel overwhelmed at times cheating alittle too?? Knock it off!!! couple of reasons doc wants people to lose weight pre-op its easier for them to perform surgery, around our fatty liver they also want you to prove that you can proceed, follow rules et al some/many/me hate those nasty shakes but their important there are prepared liquid shakes that don't taste too bad i think Premier is one of them??? you are still 10 days pre-op..........keep working on eating properly, not as much food too but keep plugging away many of us are overwhelmed at first - and maybe for a while post op too keep reading the many informative posts you've been a member here for just over a month read, read, and read past posts go to utube and watch some videos you'll see many encouraging people - before and after pics this should help motivate you i can see the determination in your eyes you can do this, but you DO have to work at it some people think that the sleeve is a magic pill its not!!!! the sleeve works with you if/when you work with it this is hard, and you have to keep up with your proper eating for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life but.......on the plus (this is a big one) you will be so much healthier, feel & look better too i no longer take diabetic meds/insulin - no high blood pressure, no CPAP my big unexpected reward is/was having my epilepsy medication/dosage cut in half!!!!! you can/will be successful you made the wise decision to have the sleeve - don't second guess yourself now be excited/prepared for a gigantic, wonderful change in your life no more cheating ok (even if its healthy stuff) keep telling yourself you can do this if you hopefully you can succeed.... i wouldn't cancel talk to your doc if you are comfortable hope i didn't lecture too much, but i care, and i know you want to lose your weight for many reasons get ready for the 23rd good luck speedy, good recovery kathy Great advice! confused, sad, alone and just friggin disappointed. @@hopeful2loose2014 some/many people have problems with pre-op diet/shakes et al i think/know people feel overwhelmed at times cheating alittle too?? Knock it off!!! couple of reasons doc wants people to lose weight pre-op its easier for them to perform surgery, around our fatty liver they also want you to prove that you can proceed, follow rules et al some/many/me hate those nasty shakes but their important there are prepared liquid shakes that don't taste too bad i think Premier is one of them??? you are still 10 days pre-op..........keep working on eating properly, not as much food too but keep plugging away many of us are overwhelmed at first - and maybe for a while post op too keep reading the many informative posts you've been a member here for just over a month read, read, and read past posts go to utube and watch some videos you'll see many encouraging people - before and after pics this should help motivate you i can see the determination in your eyes you can do this, but you DO have to work at it some people think that the sleeve is a magic pill its not!!!! the sleeve works with you if/when you work with it this is hard, and you have to keep up with your proper eating for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life but.......on the plus (this is a big one) you will be so much healthier, feel & look better too i no longer take diabetic meds/insulin - no high blood pressure, no CPAP my big unexpected reward is/was having my epilepsy medication/dosage cut in half!!!!! you can/will be successful you made the wise decision to have the sleeve - don't second guess yourself now be excited/prepared for a gigantic, wonderful change in your life no more cheating ok (even if its healthy stuff) keep telling yourself you can do this if you hopefully you can succeed.... i wouldn't cancel talk to your doc if you are comfortable hope i didn't lecture too much, but i care, and i know you want to lose your weight for many reasons get ready for the 23rd good luck speedy, good recovery kathy Great advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choosinghealth 9 Posted April 24, 2014 I am new to this also.. I have just started the first step of submitting my info and seeing if Anthem BCBS will approve me. I want to be a healthy active Grandma to my 5 young grandkids.. I am encouraged by everyone's journeys!!! 1 erieb2healthy_2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
