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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.

35,741 topics in this forum

  1. When will the hair loss stop?

    By josephsmom,
    • 6 replies
    • 54 views

  3. NOVEMBER SLEEVERS

    By ChynaDollMUA,   
    • 12 replies
    • 321 views

  4. December Sleevers 2017, how ya'll doing?

    By Jade5,
    • 6 replies
    • 242 views

  5. I Finally got my Surgery Date.

    By theresahyatt19,
    • 2 replies
    • 25 views

  6. Onederland Is Amazeballs

    By Kay07,
    • 9 replies
    • 82 views

  7. Going back work after sleeve

    By NewBodySoon,
    • 7 replies
    • 94 views

  8. Anyone in the Spokane area? Pre-op

    By Flowers7,
    • 6 replies
    • 42 views

  9. slider foods

    By fluffy562,
    • 1 reply
    • 45 views

  10. Protein Struggle

    By CKWindsor,
    • 2 replies
    • 60 views

  11. Surgery in 12 days...Do I buy things beforehand?

    By Oct517,   
    • 12 replies
    • 311 views

  12. Any one go home the same day ?

    By rosie6,
    • 28 replies
    • 827 views

  13. Weight loss after 18 months?

    By lisa1117,
    • 2 replies
    • 55 views

  14. MiraLax and tummy cramps?

    By sleevegirl88,
    • 7 replies
    • 62 views

  15. Lapband to sleeve

    By Drearenee,
    • 3 replies
    • 129 views

  16. 6 weeks out and having trouble. Help!

    By Klem1010,
    • 1 reply
    • 49 views

  17. October 2018 Sleevers

    By kdiddle31,
    • 96 replies
    • 1,948 views

  18. OCTOBER SLEEVERS CHECK IN HERE

    By RomAnca,   
    • 347 replies
    • 16,061 views

  19. Post op pain - be honest

    By tahoegirl96118,
    • 42 replies
    • 1,288 views

  20. Surgical drain

    By Thisismytime,
    • 2 replies
    • 48 views

  21. Advil?

    By Hungryman,
    • 4 replies
    • 67 views

  22. Taking Multiple Pills Post Surgery

    By Heifzilla,
    • 8 replies
    • 181 views

  23. Almost three weeks out, not losing!

    By ifishedmywish,   
    • 4 replies
    • 172 views

  24. All I want to eat is cheese!

    By sleevedllama,   
    • 71 replies
    • 1,308 views

  25. 2018: Gastroesophageal reflux after sleeve gastrectomy

    By Missouri-Lee's Summit,   
    • 1 reply
    • 135 views

  26. Almost 7 years since sleeve

    By aroundhky,
    • 4 replies
    • 484 views

  27. Breakfast ideas

    By KCgirl061,
    • 11 replies
    • 231 views

  28. Life is Awesome!

    By Creekimp13,
    • 1 reply
    • 172 views

  29. Extreme Stress but Surgery Date Set

    By Lillyrose130,   
    • 5 replies
    • 158 views

  30. Any sleevers start at or close to 500lb?

    By bigjim1,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,122 views

  31. Bariactiv vitamins for sale

    By carla817,
    • 0 replies
    • 106 views

  32. Clavicle/shoulder pain when swallowing

    By Reese Cerulean,   
    • 3 replies
    • 145 views

  33. OH NO Food Funerals, Ive put on weight pre op.

    By fandangle,   
    • 8 replies
    • 219 views

  34. Bruising like crazy!

    By Dfox1984,
    • 13 replies
    • 334 views

  35. Non Scale Victories

    By wiscogal,
    • 431 replies
    • 16,583 views

  36. Any updates for 4 months out sleevers?

    By AllyJonesVSG,
    • 15 replies
    • 424 views

  37. Pain meds

    By Mike B103,
    • 4 replies
    • 160 views

  38. 1week post op

    By bodiedgal69,
    • 3 replies
    • 140 views

  39. Should I cut my hair? (Hair Loss)

    By AstroCat,   
    • 76 replies
    • 2,646 views

  40. I am very worried that I may need help.

    By goldenbarbie,
    • 13 replies
    • 363 views

  41. Does Diabetes affect weight loss?

    By AchieveGoals,   
    • 8 replies
    • 164 views

  42. I was able to control my type 2 diabetes

    By Vsg_redemption,
    • 6 replies
    • 186 views

  43. I guess I’m regretting a little...

    By susunorm,
    • 52 replies
    • 1,664 views

  44. Hair loss getting worse

    By BajanSleeve,   
    • 6 replies
    • 226 views

  45. Not going to be Popular...

    By GreenTealael,   
    • 25 replies
    • 629 views

  46. Is this too much?

    By The Preacher,
    • 3 replies
    • 165 views

  47. I can’t consume one more...

    By ReshapingRenae,
    • 4 replies
    • 198 views

  48. Afraid that I'm going to let fear of pain prevent me from going through with surgery

    By Oct517,
    • 33 replies
    • 794 views

  49. Day 3 post op / gurgling

    By CKWindsor,   
    • 0 replies
    • 103 views

  50. Drinks

    By anaariesrod,
    • 2 replies
    • 142 views

  51. Pannulectomy at 65

    By hopeful one,
    • 10 replies
    • 543 views

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    • AshAsh1

      AshAsh1

      So I'm having a really really really crappy day. Crappy month really.  My husbands been off work for 2 months with an injury and I've been picking up all the slack with everything. And while, I'm happy to step up to the plate and do these things, I'm getting worn out, physically and mentally. And we went to the doctor today that just pushed his recovery time out for another 2 months.
      The reason I tell you all this......
      I bought twizzlers from the vending machine... and I've been nibbling on them.....
      So much for a lifestyle change *cry face*
      Its crazy because I haven't thought about food as comfort in a very long time. But today, I broke.
      · 6 replies
      1. AshAsh1

        AshAsh1

        Thank you! I'm trying to keep positive and know that even the healthiest of people have weak moments.

      2. Matt Z

        Matt Z

        Are you binge eating those snacks?
        Are you way over your calorie counts?

        I'm going to go out on a limb and say "no".
        You *clearly* have made the lifestyle change, you are eating a candy and I'm sure you are taking the time to savor and enjoy it too. Don't feel bad about it. You are allowed some "junk" foods every now and again, it's the whole "all the time" that was bad. I have no doubt in my mind that you've made the changes and are living a totally different food life now.

        Forgive yourself.
        Only stress about what you can control.
        You are a rock star!

      3. AshAsh1

        AshAsh1

        Thank you Matt.

        You are right, I'm not binging by any means. I guess what upsets me is that I bought it, not because I was craving something sweet or because I was hungry. I bought them because I thought it would emotionally make me feel better. Which it didn't, which is a good thing, because I know now that not only I shouldn't turn to food, but it doesn't work anymore.

        You are a great friend. Thanks again for the words of encouragement and understanding.

      4. Matt Z

        Matt Z

        I get where the "upset" is coming from, but that revelation should show you that you've really made MASSIVE changes to your entire lifestyle.

        The simple fact that you are on here, talking about how upset eating some Twizzlers made you... is more than enough proof that you are doing the right things.

        Allow the concession and smile. That old Ash is gone.

      5. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        Hi Ash ...

        Sorry you are having the crappy month :(

        I agree with Matt, that one vending machine purchase does not undo the tremendous success you have had, and the lifestyle changes you have made. And even better yet, you learned that food doesn't give you the comfort it once did.

        We are way harder on ourselves than we would be on anyone else!

        Hugs!!

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    • Little Kansas Kitty

      Little Kansas Kitty

      I moved from "obese" and made it to the "overweight" category on the BMI chart today!  Yippee!  Check out my latest 13 week Post-Op update on YouTube:  
       
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    • macadamia

      macadamia

      I'm less than 320 for the first time in many many years. I honestly cannot remember when. The lowest I can remember being is 325 back in 2015, but less than 320!?! I'm just over three weeks post-op and I'm down a total of 64.2 pounds lost since June 29, 2018, when I first saw the surgeon.
      · 5 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congrats!

      2. MargoCL

        MargoCL

        Congratulations! You're doing great

      3. macadamia

        macadamia

        Thank you @GreenTealael & @MargoCL! I appreciate it!

      4. Little Kansas Kitty

        Little Kansas Kitty

        Wahoooo! So happy to hear everything is going well for you. Been thinking of you. :) Congrats on the HUGE loss so far.

      5. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Congrats! Wonderful progress!

    • fmellnick

      fmellnick

      So i'm new to this! Came across this site trying to figure out if my hungry self can eat pasta two weeks post op! (Of course I know this wont be a good idea lol) But Im glad I found it because I for sure need some support from people who are going though the same thing! So i'm two weeks post op and I feel like the first week great! I lost 16 lbs that week....but this week I have only lost 3 pounds!  What i'm I doing wrong?! And NOOOOO I havent been eating solids....regardless the pasta comment lol Im still on liquids. Hummmmm...TBC
      · 4 replies
      1. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Welcome to the site, I'm sure you'll get lots of helpful insights here. Just so you know - status posts don't usually get many responses. If you'd like to hear from several people, it is best to start a thread (post a topic).

        And, you're right, pasta would be a really bad idea :o

      2. fmellnick

        fmellnick

        Thank you so much! :) Good thing you told me this site is weird to get around lol

      3. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Yes, it's definitely not intuitive. I will also warn you that posts about foods that you know you shouldn't eat sometimes elicit "over-the-top" responses. This is a religion for some people and they may not get that you were joking.

      4. fmellnick

        fmellnick

        Oh man! Youre the best thanks for the heads up! :)

    • virginia's weight loss

      virginia's weight loss

      I am 4 months post op from having gastric bypass surgery I've only lost 30 pounds. Why is the weight coming off so slowly??
      · 0 replies
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