Hi everyone. I think I am the only VSGr who has responded but I had my VSG on 5/15/08 and have lost  61 lbs since the surgery date. In total since my highest last year of 345 I have lost 107 lbs.

I can eat anything I want but when I overdo it I get sick. I am forced to eat in moderation :-) which I like very much. I need to watch the chocolate for sure. :-)

My diabetes is gone though. My blood pressure is much lower though I still take one pill. I love my salads, healthy fats, mineral salts, and green drink!

My Doc said my weight loss was right up there with the RNY. I am pretty happy right now :-).

I just spent three days in the hospital. After fainting 3 times last Saturday I ended up in the emergency room. End result was I extremely anemic due to excessive blood loss caused by two ulcers (that I was unaware of). I had to have a blood transfusion as well.  I guess I have the answer to why I was so irritable (major symptom of anemia). I am sure all the espresso was a contributing factor.

I learned my lesson. I am on two new meds for ulcers, increased iron supplements,  and off the doubled and triple espressos.

I feel much better after only 4 days. I am down 55 pounds in just over 90 days.

We all live and learn.

I had VSG on May 21st and I have the same issues as you. Interestingly, I can only eat grilled chicken wraps (no lettuce or dressing) from Mc Donalds, Peanut butter crackers & drinks.  I can not eat any dairy (milk or yogurt).  Chinese food gave me the same nauseous feeling and I spent an hour in and out of the bathroom with the same heaves.  Only when I left and threw up in the parking lot did I feel better.  I have found that I must just wait it out.  I have not tried salad or vegetables for the same reasons as you.  Today I had some catfish that did the same thing - it sat in my chest but, so far I have lost 50 pounds so, it is ALL worth it to me.  Janis in Dallas

I am down 80 lbs. from May 19th. I still can't tolerate most meats. But I can each seafood? Anyway I am soooo happy that everyone is doing well. I am so proud of us all!  Go May Team!! I am down to size 9/10 in Jeans, but still need a large to x-large in shirts. Starting to have quite a lot of loose skin on my arms....YUK! But, I guess I will just keep exercising and see what happens there. I am off all meds. except vitamins of course. Diabetes is completely gone, metabolic syndrome is gone, cholesterol is dropping, not quite normal yet, but almost, and I feel GREAT!!

I had surgery May 7th and last week I started drinking caffienated coffee. I work nightshift so its my booster. Just yesterday I had my 3 month followup and was asked about caffiene. I told the dr that yes I had started drinking caffiene. I was told its not a good idea for us to have it because it increases hunger and causes ulcers.