VGS post-op Update

FluffyTX
on 7/15/15 4:13 am

Hello friends,

I wanted let you know that my VGS yesterday went very smoothly. The pre-op diet did an excellent job of shrinking my liver in preparation of the procedure. I was able to walk five times by bed last night.

I didn't quite expect the level of post-op pain, but it was only really tough in the period between the recovery room and when I was able to receive medication in my room. They had to observe my vitals for a couple of hours. If you can make it until then, then the largest hurdle is cleared (that could just be my experience though).

I'm still a little sore this morning, but I'm glad that I decided to add this tool to my arsenal in the battle for health. If you decide to walk this road, then I suggest you follow your doctor's diet recommendations as explicitly as possible If you think that something is wrong, then you should ASK. They initially made a mistake with mine, but we got together and resolved the problem.

Finally, therapy prepares you to handle the process. I started about ten weeks before the procedure; some might need more or less. Reading about other patients' experiences here helped me know what to expect.

A new leg of the journey begins today. I wish you all love, health, and happiness. Also, a very medicinally l-induced namaste.

rhudson
on 7/15/15 4:58 am - Melrose Park, IL

VSG on 12/09/14

Congratulations and good luck! Now the fun really begins.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)
(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

E_Saenz
on 7/15/15 5:08 am - Grand Rapids , MI

VSG on 08/12/15

Congratulations I'm so glad that you came out without any complications Good luck on your journey!

Elia Maria Saenz

ocean4dlm
on 7/15/15 6:03 am - Liverpool, NY

VSG on 05/27/15

Congratulations ! Welcome to the bench ! It sounds like you are ready to follow your team's plan on this side of the process too ! You are poised to be successful !!

Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!