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Hi OH family! I left the scene for a while but I'm back. I am 6 and a half months post OP VSG and I'm at goal! I've had ups and downs but I did it. Everything is documented at my youtube channel under Cyndi Gail. In the sort term, here's how I faired: 

hw 266, SW 250, m1 227, m2 207, m3 191, m4 186, m5 178, m6 170 CW 159

Pre OP: -16

month 1: -23

month 2: -20

month 3: -16

month 4: -5

month 5: -8

month 6: -8

month 6 1/2: -11(as of Jan. 6, 2014)

total lost 107 (91 since surgery)

Wow, can't believe I'm finally sleeved. My surgery was on June 17, 2013 and I ended up having complications. My sleeve was totally obstructed after surgery. Nothing was getting through, not even my saliva! I ended up having a GI tube inserted through my nose(NOT FUN!) check out my YOUTUBE blog for full details (Cyndi Gail). I was released on Friday June 21st so I stayed in 2 extra days. I was sent home with a IV pik line. So I have been giving myself 1 liter of sodium chloride each day by IV. BUT here's the good news: my sleeve (her name is Sheba) is working just fine now! I have been getting in 30+ grams of protein each day and no nausea or vomiting like the first 3 days of my hospital stay! I am on clear and full liquids. I am praying that I can have this IV removed at my Thursday appointment. The swelling in my stomach was down drastically this morning. I am still feeling some pain at the site where my drain was inserted. I think I will get some liquid Tylenol because I bet I don't really need Hydrocodone to cope with what I'm feeling. 

No regrets!

It's getting real OH family!! I went to my pre op appointment today. I had to do paperwork of course but it went fairly quick. Then I met with the nurse/coordinator and she was so pleasant! I had a great experience and she really took her time to make sure I left with no unanswered questions. She cheered me on as the scale confirmed my 6 pound weight loss!! It wasn't as intense as I had thought. She asked medical history questions and went over what to expect upon arriving and checking in, before and after the surgery down to explaining that I should take advantage of the infamous pain pump! Lol...most of what she said, I knew from OH and Internet research. She said bariatric surgery patients are always most educated. GO US!!! Lastly she drew a small vial of blood and that was it. My surgery time is 4:30 pm so she said I will probably have to stay 2 nights and leave on the morning of the 3rd day.  I wish it were earlier in the day but then again, who cares?? Just so I get it done!! 

On June 3rd I must start the following diet:

Diet Regimen:  Whey protein Shake for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Clear liquids and full liquids in between meals

Clear Liquids:  water, broth (any flavor), sugar-free gelatin, sf Popsicles, sf kool-aid, crystal light, decaffeinated unsweetened iced tea, decaffeinated coffee, flavored water, diet Arizona Tea, diet Snapple or Propel fitness water (don't you think Vodka should be listed here?? Lol)

Full liquids: low fat cream soup (cream of chicken, broccoli, mushroom, onion, asparagus, etc), V-8 juice (not twister fruit drinks), tomato soup, low-fat yogurt, skim milk, soy milk, lac tail milk, sf fudge pops and sf, low fat pudding.

Dietary Goals

• 1300 calories/daily
• 90-120 grams of protein/ddaily less than 100 grams of carbs/daily 
• Take 1 adult chewable multivitamin daily

Tips

• Can eat raw or cooked non starch veggies
• If excessively hungry, eat 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or 1/4 cup of nuts daily
• Don't skip meals and distribute protein shakes throughout the day
• avoid all carbonated beverages
• Once a week (once during week 1 and once during week 2) you can eat 3-4 ounces of grilled meat

**I know that your surgeon will give guidelines but I was really curious before I received this information and I hope this helps others!!

So, My surgery was moved up to June 17, 2013 today!!! I am so stoked! I start my liquid diet on 6/3 and all of my other appointments have been moved up to May! I will keep you posted!

Hey, Hey, Hey!!! I had my endoscopy on 4/22/13 which was a BREEZE! My throat was sore for 2 days but other than that I don't even know I had anything done. All of my paperwork was submitted on Friday, April 27th and I received a call from my surgeon's nurse today that I was approved. I am sad because the first available surgery date is AUGUST 12, 2013. I was hoping to have my surgery in June/July since I am a teacher plus my son is going to basic training and I need to fly to Missouri for his graduation on August 23rd. CUTTING IT CLOSE! I would have liked the summer to recover. The nurse said that I can call every 10 to 15 days to see if there are any cancelations.

AND.....who knew there were still so many more appointments? Here's what I will have to do leading to surgery:

1. July 16:  Mental Preparedness appointment
2. July 22:  Bone Density Test
3. July 22:  Diet Class
4. July 25:  Pre-surgery appointment with surgeon
5. July 29:  Begin liquid diet
6. TBD:  Appointment to do lab with Anesthesiologist
7. August 12: Surgery

I am thankful that I at least know that it's coming but I still can't help but wish it was sooner. Did I mention that AUGUST 12th is my WEDDING ANNIVERSARY?????

Good news, my endoscopy has been moved up to April 22nd! I had my psyche eval today. It was very thorough. I was basically asked questions for an hour and then I had to take a 100+ questionnaire, complete a 2nd 19 question questionnaire and a form that was the same as the NUT forms. The total visit took 2 hours. She said she will have the report ready in 5 days. I have already increased my protein and water intake. I've been walking a mile twice a day and low and behold, I've lost 5 pounds this week! Yay me!

4/9/13

i visited with my nutritionist today. I was very pleased with her and enjoyed her conversation. I haven't liked nutritionist in the past because they would tell me stuff I already read on the Internet. I had one to just print info straight from the Internet. I am going to go ahead and start experimenting with different protein supplements and try to increase my protein intake to at least 70 grams per day. I meet with the Psychologist on Friday!

Well, I went on a 3 day field trip with my 5th grade daughter and came back to alarming news. My lab results show that I have developed pre diabetes and I have a deficiency of Vitamin D. My CRP levels are off as well. This is more reason for me to move forward with WLS and take control!

So, my endoscopy is scheduled for May 7th! I am hoping to have my surgery as soon as school is out in June! Fingers crossed.