LucyR posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

My dr wants me to get 90g protein a day and 75 oz of water.  Anyone else out there have these goals?  I know every dr is different but would like to have an idea of what other people are doing.  

I am struggling to meet the protein requirements


LucyR posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Yesterday I was feeling tired and nauseous midday.  Got home and took my temperature and was high 99 to low 100's.  I am 2 weeks out and was feeling great up until yesterday.  The only thing I changed:

Took iron supplements the past two days du


LucyR posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks post surgery for me and I get to move onto soft foods.   My instructions say stop drinking 20 minutes prior to meals and don't drink again for 45 mins to an hour after a meal.  What are the reasons?  Are they concerned about ov


LucyR wrote on kkllbb's support wall 8 years, 1 month ago
Hang in there! Day 4 and 5 got MUCH better for me. I had horrible gas too days 1, 2 and 3. I would bet you will be feeling better this weekend. As far as passing gas, I couldn't leave the hospital until I did. We are a few day apart so let's keep in contact. Wishing you the best! Becky

LucyR posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hello VSG'ers,

Well, I have made it through a week since my surgery.  There have been many ups and downs.  

3/3 Thursday, out of surgery at 5 pm.  Taken to my room and a dinner tray of clear liquids showed up at 6 pm.  At 10 pm they got


Kathy S. wrote 8 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations on your recent surgery! How are things going? Let us know if you need anything.

LucyR posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

I am leaving in ten minutes for the hospital.  Check in is at 11 and the surgery is at 1.  Have to drive myself as my husband has a job interview at the same time.  Murphy's Law of course.  But I will be just fine on my own.  Thank God for this forum.


LucyR posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post. I have been lurking about for a month now trying to make a decision if VSG is the solution for me. I have battled my weight my entire life and have had success with Atkins and Medifast but always put the weig

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