Hi Friends,
Im new to the site, and appreciate all of the info. I was sleeved on October 20, 2009 in The Woodlands, TX. I wasnt terribly obese, (275 highest, 265 day of surgery, BSA 37) but was very symptomatic with co-morbidities, including HTN, HLD, and bad sleep apnea, and found no relief with a C-PAP. Luckily, my surgeon recommended the VSG, and got it approved through my insurance. I just assumed Id have the Gastric Bypass, but am happy there was no intestinal work involved.

So far so good, almost 2 weeks post op and Im down 10 lbs. Im not sure if this is a good thing or not. Still on the liquids, and am anxious to start real food. Im very tired of drinking all fruity liquids, and soup. Im just curious what will happen the next 4 weeks or so.

Hello rycurtis and welcome to the VST forum. You are right the liquid stage is tough. I am 30 days out and starting to eat reg. foods in small amounts. I am learning as I go about the amounts I can eat. I know that a chicken wing, one bite of potatoes, and one bite of slaw is too much for me right now.
I'm learning as I go what my new tummy likes and don't like. Everyone is different. I can eat eggs with no problems, but a lot of people on here have trouble with them.
Everyday gets better. Just hang in there and you will be fine. My energy levels are up, no more BP meds. and I'm sleeping so much better now.
Just ask any questions you want to know and someone will jump in to help. This is a very friendly and helpful board. Good luck in your new journey.

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Dr. Aceves Oct. 1st 2009
That it may be well with thee and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Ex 20:12

welcome! just go slow with the eating, give your stomach time to adjust to the new program. It will tell you what it wants and how much. I am not off soups yet. I can and do eat soft foods but, I am in love with soups. Good thing I had my sleeve done in the fall. I wonder what people eat in the summer? I am all over the hot herbal teas and hot soups. Good luck. Have patience.

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Carolyn on the journey
Sleeved 10/15/09 Dr. Almanza TJ, Mex
hi 252/ now 191/ goal 165 maybe lower

Hi RYCurtis and welcome to VST. Congratulations, too, on your surgery -- I know what you mean about the liquid stage - it is really tough to follow - each stage gets easier though and before you know it, you'll be eating solids -- just start out slow - and with small portions - you'll be amazed how little it will take to fill you up and make you satisfied.

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Congrats on your recent surgery! I was sleeved on 9-15-09! I see you are just right in my backyard- Im in Houston, TX, I love The Woodlands, its such a beautiful place! Dont hesitate to ask away on this site- we will all offer as much advice as we can!

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September 15, 2009
Dr. Audencio Alanis
Houston, TX

Hey Everyone,
Thanks for all the replies. Its nice to be able to compare notes and find out what the best path is.

Ryan

10 lbs is great achievement , way to go, don't worry much about the scale, just stick to the plan. I am still on liquid diet too. it is getting easier day by day I have to say. hang in there. you are not alone!

Welcome to the site! I live right on the other side of 45 from The Woodlands, so YOU ARE in my backyard! 10 lbs is awesome!! You sound like your on the right track!

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225/200/161/150 maybe 140?
highest/surgery/current/goal

Surgery July 30th, 2009 ~ Dr. Alanis Houston Texas http://www.dralanis.com/
Self-Pay $11,500 total. $10,500 loan through Wells Fargo 13% interest, 5yr loan, payments $244.00 mo.