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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

In a gastric sleeve surgery or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), the surgeon removes most of your stomach and forms the rest into a tube-shaped sleeve from your throat to your small intestine. These forums are for sleevers, potential sleevers and revisional sleevers! Talk about the VSG diet, nutritional supplements, weight loss and sleeve complications.

37,543 topics in this forum

  1. March 2019 sleepers

    By HunterJsMom,
    • 393 replies
    • 9,188 views

  3. When did you reach your goal weight?

    By egs93,
    • 10 replies
    • 275 views

  4. H Pylori anyone?

    By Emilia Danciu,
    • 1 reply
    • 77 views

  5. Sugar free electrolyte powder

    By nurseenk,
    • 3 replies
    • 42 views

  6. Top Recommendation from VGS people 6mos out or more

    By NatalieJoy,
    • 4 replies
    • 159 views

  7. Chickened Out On Surgery Day. Help.

    By xandriuh,   
    • 11 replies
    • 227 views

  8. Worried mom

    By Harbar,
    • 1 reply
    • 68 views

  9. Butt exercises

    By othella2,
    • 7 replies
    • 92 views

  10. New here

    By colleen156,
    • 3 replies
    • 58 views

  11. NSV's Spring 2019 Edition

    By ms.sss,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,309 views

  12. First thing you ate when you were cleared for normal food

    By mrblond,
    • 42 replies
    • 1,139 views

  13. 10 more to go

    By ckh72,
    • 2 replies
    • 75 views

  14. October 2018 Sleevers

    By kdiddle31,
    • 2,158 replies
    • 42,323 views

  15. Overtraining & Stalls???? Frustrated.....

    By GansettRam74,
    • 13 replies
    • 219 views

  16. MAY 2019 Sleevers

    By Ltheart,
    • 131 replies
    • 3,127 views

  17. closer and closer...

    By makemyownluck,
    • 7 replies
    • 743 views

  18. Intense Hunger Pains

    By comingupmilhouse,
    • 4 replies
    • 125 views

  19. I didn't think I'd be one to fall off the wagon

    By monalyssa33,
    • 11 replies
    • 244 views

  20. Cpap and sleeve

    By big_ange,
    • 6 replies
    • 97 views

  21. New Here

    By christa_reid,   
    • 4 replies
    • 79 views

  22. GASTRIC SLEEVE WOES

    By JLANCE,
    • 2 replies
    • 136 views

  23. My Journey

    By Formygirls2019,
    • 21 replies
    • 912 views

  24. New to site and surgery need advice & positive feedback

    By Charlene54,
    • 11 replies
    • 315 views

  25. Vsg with hypothyroidism, PCOs, and diabetes.

    By Tammyjn,
    • 0 replies
    • 69 views

  26. Recipe for Oatmeal Lovers

    By walk the talk,
    • 5 replies
    • 444 views

  27. question for everyone who had gastric sleeve

    By katprincess,
    • 3 replies
    • 163 views

  28. Post 4/17/19

    By ccrider,
    • 9 replies
    • 136 views

  29. December 2018 Sleevers!

    By batty_vsg,
    • 1,230 replies
    • 28,550 views

  30. eating whole wheat bread

    By marmarbolbol,
    • 6 replies
    • 113 views

  31. Longest stall ever!

    By Seahawks Fan,
    • 8 replies
    • 206 views

  32. Day 1 - I'm in SO MUCH PAIN - advice please

    By JanJan19,
    • 15 replies
    • 183 views

  33. 3 periods in 5 weeks

    By Pixie444,   
    • 3 replies
    • 74 views

  34. Not telling anyone

    By Sharlanay,
    • 26 replies
    • 565 views

  35. 2nd week weight loss stall

    By RoseKay91,   
    • 7 replies
    • 121 views

  36. Gastric sleeve surgery leak

    By Teebonee1,
    • 12 replies
    • 334 views

  37. Foodies - honestly how bad is it?

    By Ruth9454,
    • 24 replies
    • 491 views

  38. BMI OF 31 AND 35 LB TO LOSE. IS IT WORTH IT?

    By nssmia,
    • 15 replies
    • 611 views

  39. Gastric sleeve and lower Back Pain

    By Green1,
    • 2 replies
    • 98 views

  40. June 10th Date

    By DanieHall,
    • 1 reply
    • 64 views

  41. Factor 5 Leiden

    By momof2mnm,
    • 8 replies
    • 142 views

  42. ***Qustions for Sleevers***

    By Healthy_life2,   
    • 10 replies
    • 237 views

  43. Hyperthyroid before vsg surgery

    By patezer,
    • 6 replies
    • 112 views

  44. Losing weight before surgery

    By chunkymonkey123,
    • 4 replies
    • 151 views

  45. Starting the process of getting the sleeve

    By MysticHippie,
    • 4 replies
    • 93 views

  46. Telling family, friends, work, etc.

    By morgmorgs,
    • 10 replies
    • 192 views

  47. Stomach Growling!

    By karenbb8,
    • 2 replies
    • 125 views

  48. April Sleevers

    By Robin DaVette,
    • 193 replies
    • 5,849 views

  49. Buyers remorse

    By Ohcinders,
    • 15 replies
    • 353 views

  50. Slow weight loss

    By bajankat,
    • 3 replies
    • 139 views

  51. June 2019 sleevers

    By Pippa1703,
    • 50 replies
    • 1,521 views

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    • christa_reid

      christa_reid

      Hi I  am new here and I am going to have the gastric sleeve next month. I have to pay out of pocket so it is going quite quickly. The longer I wait the more bad stories I hear. I weigh 315 and 61 years old so I have a lot to lose. Any advice is welcome
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    • ProudGrammy

      ProudGrammy

      Georgia on my mind - off to grand-daughters high school graduation - she's smart and cute as a button, just like her grammy,☺️
      kathy
      · 2 replies
      1. SusieQ2019

        SusieQ2019

        Congratulations to her Proud Granny, and wishing her a bright and successful future.

      2. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Congrats to your granddaughter! Have a wonderful trip!

    • *Meaghan*

      *Meaghan*

      Went to my initial consult with the Bariatric surgeon/ program I chose. Came home with a folder full of information & helpful organization of all the testing that needs to be completed while I complete the required nutritional counseling. She also let me know my insurance typically takes 6 weeks to reply with authorization when submitted, so that puts my potential surgery date near the new year if all stays on track  I felt comfortable with her, in our discussions she agrees that I am a good candidate for the Gastric Bypass. I appreciated the 'introduction' class that was given after the consult with the surgeon where I was given this binder of every referral (from her, not my pcp referrals), & contact information for all the testing needed to make my contacts/calls tomorrow morning even easier I start my nutrition classes on June 5th, so that's when the clock will start toward insurance approval & getting the tool to help me reach my goals
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    • Torie Faye

      Torie Faye

      I had my Bypass Surgery on 04/25/2019 I'd weighted before surgery 308 and now 285. I get depressed because I thought it would be more. I follow all instructions from Dr.. Green walk every day work out and eating solid foods 
      · 1 reply
      1. ProudGrammy

        ProudGrammy

        welcome welcome - 23 lbs pre/post op is great. you are doing fine. keep up the good work. kathy

    • MrsGamgee

      MrsGamgee

      Day 5 post-op... didn't sleep great last night, lots of gas pain and it was my first night without using the rx pain meds. I'm tired and feeling rather stupid. My nurse is supposed to call today for a check in, so I'm debating taking a nap now and risk missing her call, or forcing myself to stay awake and pray she calls soon. Also, showering should be considered a workout... just doing the basics used up all my energy. Weight is slowly working its way down. I know that I shouldn't be on the scale yet, but I couldn't resist. I'm down almost 9lb down since surgery. Yay!
      · 1 reply
      1. Emilia Danciu

        Emilia Danciu

        You are allowed to feel tired, take naps and only do the minimum this soon after the surgery. Listen to your body and be good to yourself at this time. Most important things to care about at this time is hydration and protein. It is a full-time job to stay on top of that and prioritize your energy there for now. Just give your body the time to heal and adjust, don’t rush the recovery.

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