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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.

37,524 topics in this forum

  1. Linzess for constipation

    By didrai77,
    • 2 replies
    • 209 views

  3. Food at work ?

    By Lizbethj,
    • 5 replies
    • 227 views

  4. Surgery is complete! Onto road to recover

    By Jon_gets_skinny,
    • 44 replies
    • 966 views

  5. HRT patches - how soon can I go back on them?

    By Ollypoo,   
    • 0 replies
    • 112 views

  6. Considering diet change

    By Hrsnjs,
    • 9 replies
    • 460 views

  7. The Gym...

    By Tejee,
    • 32 replies
    • 940 views

  8. Questions about the procedure

    By Lourdas,
    • 1 reply
    • 168 views

  9. Confession

    By Jazzy1125,
    • 7 replies
    • 371 views

  10. Throat gurgling after sipping water

    By Vivian1023,
    • 11 replies
    • 224 views

  11. What Counts as Water

    By Cameo325,
    • 10 replies
    • 276 views

  12. BMI below 35

    By Friday205,
    • 11 replies
    • 253 views

  13. Feeling hungry

    By angie_is_losing_it,
    • 5 replies
    • 226 views

  14. USA Self-Pay Options

    By Shelly Belly02,   
    • 1 reply
    • 229 views

  15. Myocardial Infarction

    By Bueno702,
    • 2 replies
    • 145 views

  16. Any May 1st sleevers?

    By Friday205,
    • 0 replies
    • 96 views

  17. Another May sleever

    By nssmia,
    • 1 reply
    • 98 views

  18. Birmingham, Alabama

    By Friday205,
    • 0 replies
    • 103 views

  19. Why can’t we have caffeine during preop diet?

    By Friday205,
    • 8 replies
    • 191 views

  20. 3 weeks post op

    By Feelinghopefulnow,
    • 4 replies
    • 235 views

  21. Liver Shrink Diet

    By vdbarbie,
    • 6 replies
    • 219 views

  22. Outpatient

    By Friday205,
    • 8 replies
    • 189 views

  23. Feeling Down

    By vdbarbie,
    • 3 replies
    • 268 views

  24. Month Post Surgery

    By jayharris192,
    • 4 replies
    • 267 views

  25. Weight loss haulted!

    By Mp400,
    • 4 replies
    • 284 views

  26. Someone help please!!!

    By cah987,
    • 6 replies
    • 546 views

  27. Aetna Approved

    By SusieQ2019,
    • 10 replies
    • 402 views

  28. checking in with February sleevers

    By Dawn Hanaphy,   
    • 43 replies
    • 1,756 views

  29. Probiotics?

    By gabybab,
    • 4 replies
    • 282 views

  30. Good Morning

    By Jazzy1125,
    • 6 replies
    • 224 views

  31. An honest update. Weight Gain

    By BajanSleeve,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,834 views

  32. denied

    By Jennimomma201943,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,626 views

  33. Advice for people taking care of you

    By Dorian300,
    • 8 replies
    • 319 views

  34. Fasting during Ramadan post gastric sleeve

    By newlifeat41,
    • 4 replies
    • 404 views

  35. New

    By Bueno702,
    • 3 replies
    • 178 views

  36. BUffalo NY

    By MaureenAnn,   
    • 1 reply
    • 147 views

  37. Could you answer my question about sugars

    By Sandra Nuelken,
    • 2 replies
    • 289 views

  38. I keep seeing you can have sugar

    By Sandra Nuelken,
    • 15 replies
    • 616 views

  39. One Week Check UP

    By Jerseygal247,
    • 6 replies
    • 338 views

  40. Gallbladder Warriors! Sound familiar?

    By Screwballski,
    • 16 replies
    • 551 views

  41. Cravings

    By Anacat,
    • 9 replies
    • 450 views

  42. Hashimotos sleeves?

    By Whosthatgirl?!,   
    • 5 replies
    • 193 views

  43. Orthostatic Hypotension

    By KT1981,
    • 2 replies
    • 216 views

  44. TMI periods

    By othella2,
    • 8 replies
    • 336 views

  45. Daily calories 8 months post VSG sleeve

    By becca101,   
    • 5 replies
    • 381 views

  46. Plateau since month 6

    By fightinengineer,
    • 22 replies
    • 952 views

  47. 10 week post op... stall?

    By Tejee,
    • 5 replies
    • 232 views

  48. Got sleeved yesterday morning and night 1 was rough

    By Jwil,
    • 12 replies
    • 456 views

  49. Names for my new sleeve

    By Sheribear68,
    • 37 replies
    • 1,043 views

  50. Post op Blues

    By sleevdB89,
    • 11 replies
    • 366 views

  51. Stomach pain in the middle of the night

    By Elvia_G,
    • 3 replies
    • 186 views

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      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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      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 
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    • 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!
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      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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      jrmolina2006

      seems like the biggest issue right now is consistency in my bowel movement, what are yall using. I've tried probiotics but no luck,
      · 1 reply
      1. domi

        domi

        I use benefiber everyday in my water. it is flavorless. On days when I get a little backed up I use Miralax. It works great without any cramping.

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