NewJourney17 uploaded a new photo 6 years, 1 month ago

NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

Almost 2 month post op.

70 pounds down.

From a Jean Size 22 to 15.

From a 3XL to a 1-XL

Protein Goal gets Reached Daily

More Energy Than ive ever had in my life!

Gym Life is Amazing!

My hair is Gr


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

is it just me or is dry skin common after WLS?! before surgery I always had extra oily skin and now its sooo dry lotion is not helping. I need to know if this is related to my surgery. has anyone else experienced dry skin after surgery. if so any reco


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

Is it safe to use Benadryl after a VSG? I know Advil is a NO but my allergies are killing me I need some Benadryl. I called my Drs Office and the MA took a Message but by the time they call me back im going to be in a lot of pain. I Accidently put on s


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

I have a question about this... so my daily calorie intake is about 600 to 750 calories a day. I eat 3 meals a day with no snacks in between per my providers instructions. I eat about 4onz a meal and I base my meals on protein meals to reach my goals.


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

Just Curious as to how many VSGers here are on the KETO diet??? any thoughts? how soon after surgery did you switch to KETO? I never really knew about keto until recently and the more I been looking into it the more it sounds like its a good fit. I hav


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

As a scale addict?! Haha. 4 Weeks in and my scale stopped Moving over the weekend and I keep checking my weight thinking its going to change after an hour hahaha! it looks like the 3/4 week stall is finally here!!! Can I just fast forward to loosing we


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

As I posted before im having hard times with my protein intake. A friend that has had this surgery recommend that I use Kodiak Cakes to make protein Muffins. has anyone use this brand before? Any different brand suggestions I was looking at the eat me


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

I need advise, im having such a hard time keeping any kind of food down. everything I eat I throw up. I eat really small bites, im chewing my food like crazy and nothing is helping. I try to eat as slow as possible but Any kind of protein is not going


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Im Currently On The Soft Food Phase And I Need Some Ideas On Ways To Cook My Meats For Protein. Any Suggestions?! Thank you.


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Good Morning! I have a couple questions today I Am 9 Days Post Op and Happy To Announce I Have Officially Lost 24 Pounds!! I’m still a little bit in Shock Of How Much Weight I’ve Lost In only 9 Days!!! Yesterday I moved on to my “Soft Foods Phas


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Today is Week One And I thought I was doing great! My water intake is 64 oz A Day I Added protein Shakes to The Mix And I’m Finally Able To Tolorate My Broths. I’m Still In The liquids Phase until tomorrow. HOWEVER today I was walking around doing


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Day 4 Post op and I’m feeling a lot better. I’m beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel lol however I’m having a hard time drinking my fluids. I can’t tolorate the broths I’m doing ok with water and sugar free jello and popsicles.


NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Hello. I’m scheduled for surgery December 12th but my blood work came back with high blood counts. I have my final appointment before surgery with my surgeon tomorrow but I’m scarredddd she’s going to cancel my surgery!!!! I been having horrible


Kathy S. wrote 6 years, 7 months ago
Congratulations on your surgery! Welcome to the losers bench.

NewJourney17 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

I have a lot of doubts I am little bit confused so I'm hoping to obtain a little bit of clarity. I have just finished my 6 month weight loss and my provider is submitting it for approval to my insurance BCBS. however I have been reading online and mak

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VSG
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12/12/2017
Surgery Date
Jul 24, 2017
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