June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
So glad to hear others struggle too! -  I've hit a bad patch where I wasn't following my plan and I wasnt' losing any weight. At only three months out, I started to feel like a complete failure because I couldn't do it ...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
VSG doesn't fix you -  I was doing great for about six weeks, then I hit a stall. I also found I could eat some things that were not good choices for me. So I ate. And ate. Luckily, I didn't gain a ton,...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
NSVICTORY!! -  After losing 42 lbs, I am finally down a size. Started out a 24/26 and I am fitting into my old 22s! What a motivation this is for me to follow my plan. I was starting to think no...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Feeling Nauseous All the Time -  I was doing fine for weeks, and now all of a sudden for the last week or so I've be nauseated all the time. I drink, I feel nauseous. I eat, I fee nauseous. I take meds, I feel na...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
EXHAUSTED! - I'm going on five weeks out from surgery and I am tired ALL OF THE TIME. I'm eating about 700 calories a day and meeting my protein and water intake. I'm taking my multivitamin tha...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Starting to Dream - So now that I'm sleeved I am starting to dream of what my life might be like when I'm thinner. I haven't let myself go there for a long time because I felt there was no hope it cou...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Tired all of the time. - I'm almost four weeks out and I'm still feeling pretty tired all the time. I'm getting in my protein and water every day. My protein shakes give me all my vitamins for the day. ...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Listening to my body - I don't think I ever stopped eating before surgery because my body told me that I was full. I stopped when I finished my plate or when I had enough emotionally or when I just felt ...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
How much FAT? - I know that we are supposed to count our protein intake and many also count carbs, but how many grams of fat do you have per day? I'm around 80 protein and 40 carbs, but my fats ar...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
I'm a believer now. - Three week stall. It is a reality. It has to have something to do with going from full liquids to mushies. I'm still in my caloric range and getting all of my protein in, but the s...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Not drinking before and after meals.... - is SOOOO HARD!! I never realized how much I drank while I ate until I started trying not to. I have to say, I don't like this part of the regimen. I get so thirsty. It seems la...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Mushies for me!!! - I had my two week post op appointment today and I've been released to have soft foods. I had refried beans tonight with a little salsa and it was awesome!! Tuna salad tomorrow. I'v...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
25 lbs GONE FOREVER! - I am one sixth of the way to my goal weight!! That's only five sixths left. Hehehe! I can't believe I've lost 25 lbs in 28 days. Now I know it will not continue this fast over t...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Dreaming of NSVs - I am just sitting here dreaming of all of the NSVs that are going to happen as a result of getting this weight off of me! Being 150 lbs overweight just gets in the way of so many t...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Throwing Up - I just almost threw up. I say "almost" because I didn't complete the process. But I dry heaved and felt like my sleeve was going to burst. It really freaked me out. I don't want to...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
3 days Post-op - I am three days post-op and I am doing well. My bodily functions are in order! And I finally got rid of that pre-migrainy headache I had. I'm getting in my water and protein. I'm d...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
I can't tell what I'm feeling- Hunger or pain? - So I'm just a couple days out of surgery and I can't tell when I am full. I have discomfort from the surgery at the incision points and inside where my sleeve is. So it is difficul...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
I'm SLEEVED!!!! - I got home today. I was in surgery yesterday. I just did was I was told here.... sip sip sip, walk walk walk, rest rest rest. I had minimal nausea right after surgery. Now I just h...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Surgery This MORNING!!!! - I can't believe it is really here. Just had to post my excitement. Got my nose and lip piercings taken out and I've done my Hibiclens wash. I packed my bag with my robe and slipper...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Juicing - Anyone thought of juicing to get your fruits and veggies in? We focus so much on getting our protein and avoiding the evil carbs that I think we forget that we're supposed to ha...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Lost my first 10 lbs! - I'm pre-op with surgery on Thursday. I have started my weight loss journey with my first 10 lbs lost on the pre-op liquid diet. I had my struggles but I stuck with it. Here's to sh...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Last days with my old stomach - I keep thinking about how it's the last few days before my surgery and the last few days that I will  have my old stomach. Of course, part of me is happy for that because it is thi...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Facial Piercings Part 2 - Well, I talked with my surgeon and I can leave in my dermal anchor piercings as they are implanted in the skin. I can leave in all of the rest of my piercings except those on the n...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Facial Piercings - I have 15 facial piercings and my surgeon is saying that I have to have them removed before surgery. They are all surgical grade titanium. I can't think of one reason that they sho...

June W. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Well.... $hit. - I broke my liquid diet. I ate some real food. I made it a whole week and then I just stupidly, brainlessly made the decision to eat. I don't know if it's because I know I'll never ...
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Phoenix, AZ
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39.4
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VSG
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04/12/2012
Surgery Date
May 17, 2009
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