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Congratulations on your success. I see you just passed 1 year post op. You are an inspiration to us all. Time to let go of the old clothes and enjoy shopping for whatever you want.

A beautiful day today feeling a bit like summer. Went apple picking with the grandkids and had fun. I am changing my mindset about fall. I took your advice Linney and drove down Bear Mountain enjoying the beauty of the foliage that is beginning to change. If I can stay present, I can enjoy...

Welcome. I think nerves are quite normal before surgery. I think I was so desperate I had kind of made peace with it, but I'm not really normal. I never took anything for pain, but that's me. You will be given pain meds and try to stay ahead of the pain especially at first. Protein powder...

Welcome. Regarding the diabetes I know many people that have had the VSG and their diabetes has been resolved. My daughter had the surgery over a year ago and she was on 3 medications for diabetes. She is off all medications with about a 80 pound weight loss. I know her long acting insulin...

I was thinking the same thing. Stomach acid can feel like hunger. If not that, I will tell you what I have found. I don't need to eat every 2 hours. That doesn't mean I can't physically, but I do not need to. I eat and then wait to drink and then wait at least 4 hours before I eat again...

Hi Jennifer and welcome. No secrets. The beginning is hard as you are still healing and the nerves that send signals to the brain have been cut. I would caution you to stay on plan as you do not want to overload your sleeve and blow your staple line. At the soft food stage I remember just...

Hi Kate and welcome to the forum. Everyone is different so it is hard to say what you should be losing. I was not a fast loser, I think 12 pounds the first month. However, I lost every month for 15 months and reached my goal. Just as important is I have been maintaining my weight loss for 1...

Hi Linney, Thanks for the video. I don't do Fall well. I start to see the leaves changing and I start to panic about what it ahead. It is only within the last few years that I have felt this sense of dread. Trying to live in the present moment and enjoy each day. Hope all is well with you.

Cheyenne you are doing great. I think along the way we can see patterns and make adjustments as needed. I tend to eat dinner at about 7:30 and don't need a snack before bed. That doesn't mean that I don't ever have one. Just need to check myself. Eating when I am not physically hungry feels...

I have not been on the site for quite some time now. I am 27 months post-op and 11 months at maintenance. I am maintaining my weight loss. I will say sometimes with little effort and other times with all the strength I have. Well speaking only for myself maintenance is where I discovered the...

Congratulations. You have been committed to this process since I can remember. I get what you mean about starting to look a bit sunken in. I slip down a few pounds every now and then and I start to look older. Glad you have a plan for maintenance it is kind of an unfamiliar place for many of...

Well I think the smaller we get the harder it is to lose. It sounds like you are doing the right things increasing protein. I am at maintenance and keep my carbs at 50 or below. My protein is 80 or more. Keep drinking the water. Try and fit in the exercise and I think you can jump start...

A very common issue with the sleeve. I do take a PPI everyday. Didn't know it was also an issue with RNY. Don't suffer call the doc.

Hi Linney, Thanks you look great as well. I was at the Apple store trying to figure out how to use my laptop and I had the tech help me post a picture. Don't know if I can do it again lol. I did the 5 day pouch test last week in an attempt to calm the cravings. I also got into some grazing...

I did the 5 day pouch test recently and it really helped me stop the cravings and grazing. It did require 2 days of protein shakes. I have heard of vegan shakes that you can get at the health food store. Also some use fruit flavored ones. Also you can get individual size samples so in case...

I glad you are okay. I thing for VSG patients it is a bit different. I didn't feel any hunger for 9 months, but as Karenina said ate what was recommended and stopped when I felt satisfied. If I felt pressure, I knew I ate too much. Since you are so early out and still healing, it will be hard...

There are hormonal changes with the surgery. Some do suffer with depression. Maybe you could contact your surgeon's office and meet with the psychologist who did your pre-op clearance. Keep in mind you are mourning the loss of food. Hoping soon you will feel the joy of starting a new life's...

Welcome to the forum. Just saw your post and today is your surgery. Hoping all went well. I have only used online support groups due to conflicts with time and work. Glad you will have the support of your sister. come back and post when you are feeling better. Sending out healing energy to you.

I lost 12 pounds the first month. I was a slow and steady loser. Lost something each month for 15 months and then stopped. I decided my body knew the best weight for me and decided this would be my maintenance weight. You will lose most of your weight for first 12 to 18 months and you can...

There you go. Keep doing what works for you. You will succeed. Glad to hear you will be getting additional support it really helps. Keep us updated on your progress.