Glad you're feeling better.

I don't know where all everyone is from, but I'm in Alaska and I'm just looking to see if anyone else has had VSG up here. I'm consulting with Dr. Todd next month and am trying to find out as much as I can about him also.

Thanks again!

This soon out from surgery I honestly had no appetite. And I was taking the premier protein shakes. I hated them and they would make me gag. It could be head hunger you are experiencing...or excessive acid like others are saying. I will say this tho..in a few weeks when you are on puree stage and you begin trying things.. you will start to feel it..even something like Greek yogurt will make your sleeve feel like a tornado is going on in there.

I get cravings for something sweet but I gave up sugar. If I have a sweet craving I will have something sugar free or no sugar added.

Absolutely not! I am five months out, have lost 70 pounds and feel sooooo much better. There is no longer an elephant sitting on my chest. I have struggled with pain because I can't take anti-inflammatories but physical therapy is helping with that. I can eat 3-4 oz of shrimp, a couple of bites of baked potato and maybe even a bit of salad. I move easier and what's even better, I want to move. Go into this knowing your life is about to change, ultimately in a much better way. If you haven't done any therapy, I highly recommend it! Our relationship with food has many layers and is complicated. If you can't do therapy, look for the book - Love Hunger. It has shown me a lot about myself and all my relationships. Good luck and God bless!