Month 1 Report

Today marks 1 month out from my VSG Surgery. What a ride it has been so far! Surgery itself was uneventful with no complications, I have to say the first 3 days were the worst as far as pain. I honestly felt like I had been run over multiple times by a Mack Truck, after a couple days things improved rapidly. Getting in liquids and protein has really been no issue for me. Figuring out how much I can eat has admittedly been trial and error. It seems there is no set amount of food I can eat. It just depends on what I am eating and it's consistency. Sometimes it's 1/4 cup, sometimes 1/2 cup. Others it's 1.5 oz, sometimes 4 oz. I notice capacity seems less the denser the protein, and less tolerable the drier it is. I have discovered my restriction finally, and yes I do know what it's like to eat too much. Trust me it sucks, and throwing up is not fun. I don't seem to have much problem with sticking with plan, although what the Psych said is so correct. A bite of this or that every once in awhile will not harm a thing and will help kick the dieter mentality we all hate. So far I am having no regrets, only gripe I have which honestly is a good thing as it shows my progress, is the clothes falling off of me and not being able to replace them at this point. I have experienced the "week 3 stall" but I wouldn't call it a stall as much as a slow down. I could list many NSV's I have already seen, but for the sake of not having a absurdly long post I'll just name a few.

1. Much Less Pain - I can get around much better with nowhere near the pain I had preop.

2. I am No Longer Diabetic and off Metformin!

3. I No Longer need BP Meds!

4. The Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is Resolved!

Certainly I do not regret my decision in the lest, and I already feel better for it. Now onto the numbers...

HW: 478+

Consult: 478

SW: 438

CW: 413

That is 65lbs gone from my HW, and 25lbs since surgery!

To God be all the glory!

Congratulations on your success!  It seems that people who get in their protein and water early in the process seem to have less complications and complaints. You are doing great 

That's awesome Sammy!!  You're doing fantastic!  Praying I'm as successful as you!

Dee

Congrats on your 1 mo anniversary.  I'm sitting at the hospital waiting for my pre op appointment now.  My surgery is scheduled for Monday.  Is there any advice you can give or anything I should have for surgery day and after

Other than walking and sipping.  I recommend getting anti nausea meds before pain meds are taken.  Trust me dry heaving with a fresh sleeve sucks. I also say Gas strips helped me out a ton. No amount of pain meds help with the surgical gas. 

Thanks Sammy, how long did the nausea last?

About 15 to 20 min after the morphine was given

Congrats on your success!  I think that you and your surgeon should keep at least a little bit of the glory for yourselves - you've worked hard. 

Congrats!!! What a great follow up to read. I hope the coming months you continue to thrive as well!

Sammy,

I am so proud of you. You are such an inspiration to all of us. I'm glad your clothes are falling off. I can't wait for that as well. My surgery is 12/15 and I'm very excited. Keep us posted on your progress and good luck my friend.

Robin