I just had VSG (Nov 13, 2012). Anyone out there I can chat with?

I had VSG one week ago (Nov 13, 2012). I'd like someone to talk with to give and get ideas from.

I'm a little confused about how my hunger should feel. I think I have a lot of head hunger.

Today is Thanksgiving and I'm very irritable that I can't partake since I'm still on the full liquid diet.

I could use some support

Thanks!!.

Hi,

I had VSG the same day as you.  I too am confused- sometimes what we read does not really translate to what we experience or feel. I am not physically hungry, but "longing" for food! When I grocery shopped Monday and picked up things for my husband, it REALLY hit me that I won't be eating a lot of what I love for a very long time...and I love to cook as well. 

We usually travel to NY to be with family on Thanksgiving (I live in Boston) but we stayed home this year so I could avoid the whole TDay feeling sorry for myself! I'm OK with not eating the meal today, cause I can cook it anytime and I am concentrating on thankfulness ;)

I am truly ready to eat some real food next week- even soft.  So tired of clear liquids + protein drinks.  Very hard for me to stomach the shakes post op. They were fine pre-op and now I hate them. Only getting in 2 a day at this point  :(

What stage are you on/what are you eating now?  How are you feeling? 

Hello! Happy 6 week surgiversary tomorrow! How are you doing? My Dr just pulled me off all restrictions so now I can exercise and eat more things. There are still some things that she says to wait on though. I'm still doing 2 protein shakes a day. I've lost 28 lbs since surgery day and 43lbs since the pre surgery diet. How bout you? Have you gone down a size? Or two? What are you doing for clothes? I hope we can chat since we're surgery sisters! Good luck!

I had VSG 2 days ago and I am looking for support and ideas in this journey. With Christmas around the corner, i hope to be very successful. Let me know if you would like a penpal, i noticed that you have others already. thanks Deede