Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I feel lied to.  Everything I read about VSG said that the part of my stomach that signals hunger was going to be cut and I would no longer fee hungry.  The cravings would go away.  Well at 11 weeks post op I am still hungry.  I eat a little bit and an


Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since surgery. Doing great - still struggling to get in enough fluids, but other than a little bit of a lack in energy and some major constipation I feel great.

my question is - how much weight did you lose by the 4 we


Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Hi,

I'm day 5 post-op and doing great after a rough first days. I'm curious though; there seems to be a huge varience on how different doctors tell their patients how to progress to regular foods. My doc insists on 4 weeks full fluids, follow


Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

So I had my surgery yesterday and I feel awful.  Constant nausea, pain is pretty bad.  Even sips of water make me nauseous.  When will I start to feel better?  They're talking about sending me home tomorrow and I can't even imagine feeling well enough


Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 29 and am on day 4 of the pre-op liquid diet.  I feel horrible.  I feel hungry but ok for the first 2 days, but yesterday I was hit with a brutal headache that won't go away, I'm nauseated and have no energy.  I'm "eat


Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Liquid Diet - Getting Depressed - I'm on day 6 of 14.  I can deal with the hunger, which is much improved.  Energy is fine now.  But I'm so depressed because I miss food.  Food is how I deal with stress.  Food comf...

Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
LIQUID DIET - I confirmed that I have to do a 2 week liquid diet followed by a strict 1200 cal diet until my next appt (which is about 6 months away).  So I started the liquid diet yesterday an...

Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
The Dreaded Liquid Diet - So, apparently even though I'm 6-12 months pre-surgery, I'm supposed to follow a 2 week liquid diet followed by the stage 5 limited choice diet until the week before my surgery whe...

Jennifer G. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
What was the hardest part/thing for you? - I have been on the waiting list for 10 years for this surgery and it looks like I will FINALLY be getting it within the next few months.  Mixed in with the excitement is a lot of f...
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