KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

So today I had my 1 year post op visit with my surgeon. I weighed in at 155. 5?pounds lower than my original goal. He was very happy and congratulated me on my succes wished me well and told me to keep up the good work and that i did not need to see hi


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago

Got on the scale this morning and weigh 158!! For the first time in over 35 years I have a normal BMI. This has been an amazing journey ,reached my goal of 160 and still going down. The vsg was the greatest thing I have ever done for myself!


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago

Hi All, just got on the scale this morning and weighed in at 162!! I am 2 pounds from the goal I set for myself. I can hardly believe it as I was away in Florida for 2 weeks with relatives and tasted several desserts. I still watched what I ate but i


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

Today I stepped on the scale and I was 169 pounds!!! The first time in over 33 years I have been in the 160's.  It almost brought a tear to my eye.  7 months post op and 9 pounds to my goal.  This was the best thing I have ever done for myself.  


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Weighed in this morning at 189!!I reached 189 after doing Atkins about 20 years ago but never again with all the other diets. I am feeling great exercising 5 days a week and finding it really easy to eat properly. Having the vsg surgery was the best th


KTnj63 wrote 189!! 7 years, 4 months ago

Weighed in this morning at 189!!I reached 189 after doing Atkins about 20 years ago but never again with all the other diets.  I am feeling great exercising 5 days a week and finding it really easy...


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago

Just got on the scale and I am 199 lbs!!  I cannot believe it. I am down 45 lbs in less than 3 months.  I feel great and I was nervous every as we just got back from a 5 day cruise.  I was able to stay on my restricted diet and enjoyed my meals. So tha


KTnj63 wrote Wunderland!! 7 years, 5 months ago

just got on the scale and I'm 199.  I am thrilled since we spent 5 days on a cruise!!  Just under 3 months and down 45 lbs.  so thankful for my sleeve!!


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

Hi all, had my appointment with my surgeon yesterday and I have lost 30 lbs since surgery!!  I was shocked and thrilled. I have accomplished in 6 weeks something that would usually take me 5 months to do....though the difference is I have lost the same


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I just got back from my first post op appt with my surgeon ......I am over the moon!!  Down 13 pounds from final visit pre op!!  I feel great 8 days out he said to progress with soft foods small amounts start exercising and he will see me in a month. M


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Just woke up 2:40 in the morning with nausea and began to vommit. Must say I was scared it was green in color maybe to much info. Anyway all I had was water 1 ice pop and chicken broth. Has this happened to anyone else.  I'm nervous because I was strug


Kathy S. wrote 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi KTnj63, Congratulations on your surgery. When you feel better give us an update on how you are doing.

KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi all, just wanted to let everyone know I had my vsg surgery yesterday at 3pm (it was scheduled for 1:30 but o.r. Was running late). Stayed overnight in hospital not too much pain just hard time sleeping.  They released me from hospital at 12 pm. My s


KTnj63 wrote on justmept's support wall 7 years, 8 months ago
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow !! I will be having my vsg surgery tomorrow also. I am feeling anxious and excited. Ready to get this journey started. Best wishes on a speedy recovery

KTnj63 wrote on Gavitia's support wall 7 years, 8 months ago
Good luck tomorrow . I'm getting my vsg tomorrow also mine is at 1:30. Can't wait for it to all be over. It's time for us to start our new life!! Wishing you All the best

KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Last night with this stomach,  feeling ready to go but anxious that surgery is not until 1:30. Ugh. Hoping all goes well thanks for all the info you all have given me. I will check in on Friday when I get home. God willing. 


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I am 2 days pre op, I have spent the last few days shopping for everything I will need yet as the day gets closer I am almost feeling sad which is kind of weird!?!?   I am so looking forward to doing this for myself but somewhere inside I think I will


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I feel like I am the only person with no pre op diet... Surgery is 7/7 and I am starting to get nervous.  Bmi is 39.9.   I was just wondering if anyone else has a surgery with no pre op restriction????


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Just went to my mailbox and got my insurance approval! My doctor seemed confident as they scheduled my surgery for 7/7, but I was not so since they sent in the paper work June 21st.  I was really expecting some kind of delay.. To my surprise I am 1 wee


KTnj63 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi all, new to this forum but have been reading everything I can since February when I decided to have this surgery.  I am still waiting on my insurance approval but my surgeon has scheduled me for 7/7!! Needless to say I was very surprised ... 3 weeks

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