I can't decide on my goal weight. My surgeon didn't go over what he thought it should be. I guess I should have asked him that. I know there are several sites that can give me numbers but I would like to hear from other VSGer's!

If anyone has similar stats as I do (see below) can you let me know what your goal weight is.

I think 145 might be too aggressive for me.

Height - 5'8 1/2"
Age - 29
Bone Structure - Medium/Large
Current Weight - 223
Current Size - 16/18
Goal Size - 6/8
VSG - 10/20/2011

Thanks for any input, I appreciate you!!!

I am pre-op and I live on the below for my vege in take. It is delish. Can I have this when I get to the real food stage post op or is it too acidic?

Tangy Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Onion
Cucumber
Tomato
Cilantro
Soaked in Home Made Vinaigrette Dressing - Red Wine Vinaigrette, Cracked Pepper, Water & Very Little Sugar.

Keep your chin up girly and congrats on the new smaller sizes. That is so fun to go down in size, I can't wait!!

I had my pre-op appt today with my surgeon and we did before pics. I was able to see them and was so ashamed. I try to stay behind the camera and haven't had my pic taken in a year or so. It is so sad to see how out of control my weight has gotten. I can't wait to be on the flip side and join you guys on the losers bench! On the upside I lost 3 pounds this week on my pre-op diet.

I figured it out!! Just go to MY OH and then click on Start Page. Next to the rolling pic slide there is an edit button. You can pick VSG from the drop down.

How much does Dr. A charge for the sleeve. I have my surgery scheduled with a Dr. in the US for next week but it is very expensive and I am cash pay.  I am curious what Dr. A. charges since I am cash pay. Thanks.

I am on my pre-op diet and have been struggling to find a protein drink that I like. I don't do vanilla and hate anything "milky" so the shakes were killing me.

I went to GNC last night on a "whim" and found the Isopure drink (in a glass bottle). They are the consistency of propel and you can see thru it. No gritty protein flavor at all and very similar to the taste of propel. I water it down and put crushed ice in it also.

One bottle has 40 grams of protein and 0 carbs...wowza! I am so happy to find something I can tolerate and before I have surgery to boot. I am taking it to the hospital with me for sure!!

Is there an official thread for before and after pics? I have been searching and can't seem to find one. I would love to see one and use others journeys as motivation/inspiration.

I am 5'9" and 29 years old. I am on the killer pre-op diet (no liquid just high protein/low carb no meat) and it is very hard to stick to. I am so hungry and fighting my head hunger by the minute.

You sound like you have it all under control. I am super nervous about the surgery but can't wait to get it. I am so happy to get some energy back and keep up with my little ones.

I am looking into the post op protein options and just ordered the unjury sample pack from unjury.com. I am hoping I will like it and can tolerate it. The protein I am taking now is just from walmart and is so yucky. I can hardly get it down.

Yay! That sounds wonderful. Our stats and goals look to be very similar. My home life is similar, I still cook a normal meal for the hubby and the kiddos but don't eat with them. I try to piddle in the kitchen and keep myself busy so I don't wreak my pre-op diet more than I already have.

What protein are you taking? I can't find anything I like and am tired of wasting money on stuff that is yucky!

I think the Angel program is where someone adopts you "so to speak" and they keep in phone contact with you in the hospital. I am super uber curious about it and will do some research and report back pronto!

First off, GO RANGERS..eekkk. The game last night was amazing. The cheers that erupted from our home last night were probably heard miles away..haha!

Second, I can't help I am still pre op but my main goal is to regain my energy so I feel like keeping up with my babies. I will be following the responses to your thread! 

I want my energy back and not feel like I have to stay at home all of the time because I don't want people to see me.

Me too. I am just now in the pre op diet and can't find anything. I will keep up with this thread also.