Initial History

New entry, surgery was put off one week so got a little while longer to stew.

I've heard malabsorption isn't near the issue with the verticle sleeve as with the bypass. With the sleeve, you keep your stomach which still does it's job and feeds the nutrients you need into your small intestines as before so you can absorb the nutrients, you just eat a LOT less because they've removed approx. 85% of it (so you have to eat smarter). With the bypass, you no longer have a stomach and they take out a good portion of your small intestines, so your body's not able to absorb the nutrients you need from the food you eat.

Yes. What TTC said. The sleeve is a lot kinder to your body in regard to mal absorption because they do not re-engineer your digestive tract like in the bypass. You keep everything as is, except for your stomach. That's downsized considerably so the challenge is to eat smaller meals through out the day to get your nutrients and mainly proteins.

You have to focus on protein and staying hydrated, but as long as you eat smarter and realize the days of "all you can eat buffets" are gone. It will do you good. I am a meat lover so the focus on protein isn't that daunting. It's learning not to gulp. Don't scarf down your food like a fiend, and pace yourself.

For sleeve patients it's not malabsorption, but malnutrition that will make it complicated. They are two separate issues.

Also BTW, great that you found out and changed doctors. I have seen too many ppl not be as pro-active and their research. Kuddos to you for that one. Hope the new surgeon works out.

I am right there with you. Division 1 track and swimming, 30 marathons, 25 triathlons.... and now 110 pounds overweight.

I got some great news though. I am losing weight at a rate that is beyond belief. I am working out again like an animal and the losses are unbelievable. All that old time strength and training know how comes back. I am down 42 pounds. And happier than I have been in 15 years.