The group is for anyone who has had weight loss surgery or is thinking about it.  You're welcome to come April 9th and give us a try.  We have a couple of lapbanders but the rest of us are RNY,  I haven't had any experience with the VSG but if you're looking for support, please come and spend 90 minutes with us.  You'll learn from us and we'll definitely learn from you.  The most important thing is that you'll get the support you're looking for and a group who will share your successes.  I'm not sure about the Bridges group being open to others who have not had the surgery by their doctors.  I have heard that this is a very good group and has very good information to share so please give them a call and check it out to see if you can join them also.

I look forward to seeing you on the 9th.  Please shoot me an email to [email protected] and I'll put you on the email list for a meeting reminder.

Ann

Yes - I must get my witts about me.  I really think it would be easier to handle if I didn't have my daughter and her family living here with me. My husband is more conscous of what I'm going through. He is willing to eat a meal out away from me so I do not smell it or see it. After all it's only a week. But, my daughter, son-in-law, and 3 grandchildren are here and cooking constantly.  It's so much harder when you have to see and smell the food. I HAVE to remember that it is only one week. I shoudl be able to do this. On Tuesday, we will all meet at the hospital to have our first meal together. I'm not expecting anything special, just an egg or some beans, but man that sounds good right now.  I will take your advice and check out the sleeve support forum. Thank you very much and please, please, forgive me upset.

Dont mourn food- you will eat the stuff again, but you have to get healed up first and relearn how to eat. believe us - too much , too fast , too soon  is not what you want to do.

have you gone on the sleve support  forum - they can give you lots of help and pointers

Try adding some lemon or lime to your water.  It usually feels better on your stomach.  From my experences it is not uncommon to have regrets the first week.  I promise it will get better and you will be so glad you did this.

Sip and Walk

Debbie

Yes - I am drinking broth a few times a day. The bottle I keep with me always is room temp water. I swear I sip it all the time but by the end of the day, I'm lucky to have gotten 20 ozs down all day.  I guess if you add in the broth and protein drinks, I'm probaby getting 30 oz in one day and I know that isn't enough.  I am not dehydrated though. I just went through all the checks. I do have tears, urine is pale yellow. I just need to try harder tomorrow, I guess.