Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Hi there, I recently had my band removed due to several issues since placement in sept 2008. My insurance company revised there policy on their revision surgeries. I had appealed it all the way to the state level in 2012 and denied, they said not medically/clinically necessar . Gained all my weight back since the after having 2 babies. Made an appointment to see my surgeon in July after I found Priority Health's revised policy on a fluke.fHe mentioned the BPD with DS is an option for the "super obese". I had to decide after my appt on Tuesday so they can submit for approval. I went for long term success over safety. With 2 little girls at home, I hope I chose right! Se…

I'm 55 yrs old. I have been on diet after diet since I was 13 yrs old. I was 220 lbs when I got married at 20 yrs old. 35 yrs later before I had this surgery done, I was 337 lbs. I had my surgery done on the 7th of February. It's almost a week since I had it done. My emotions are everywhere. I love food so very much. It's going to be so hard that I can't eat what I want. Like, Indian, arabic, fast food, ice cream, cakes and chocolates. I have four daughter's and 5 grandchildren and a husband that depend on me to be around. I'm really glad that I got This done. I know it will take time to get where I want to be, I just have to be patient and confident. This forum helps a …

So, stepping on the scale I was excited to think that I may have loss at least 10lbs. But as the story of my previous weight loss efforts, great try and effort but still short. It’s been 2 weeks - no complications, getting all my protein and liquids. .... So, 8 lbs sucks, but it’s better than gaining weight. So, I recommit to 64 oz of water (not counting protein shakes); hitting my protein mark, kicking the walking into high gear. Can’t wait to see what my three month visit has in store for me !!

Hi there What is the new normal for bowel movement? I find my self going 7-9 days even while taking a softener and laxatives.

So, I’m having the Sleeve done on Feb 13. The main reason is so I can get new knees. I’m just wondering if other people have this issue? I have a hard time walking. The pain is very really. I need ideals to keep moving. Thank you in advance.

Okay so I was sleeved on 2-6-19. I’m 5’6”, and when I started I weighed 259. I was basically in “maintenance” for 6 months because I couldn’t drop under my 40% BMI, but I ended up losing about 10 pounds and barely qualifying by the skin of my teeth (I also might have had my cell phone and wallet in my pants pocket when I was weighed prior to surgery class). I was pretty gung-ho (zero food funerals) and lost about 6 pounds in the 2 weeks prior to surgery, and my first morning after surgery I was upset when they weighed me and I was up 2 pounds from the day before. Understandable,  the nurse (also a sleever) told me. She said , “ I promise you’ll drop 1-1.5 pounds/…

I am a little over a month out from my surgery (3/18) and I am going through a range of emotions. I am nervous about the pain and discomfort following the procedure. I am anxious about getting on this weight loss journey (yet again) and I am trying to wrap my head around how my relationship with food is going to change. Any words of wisdom are appreciated.

Help? Should I go get checked out? I'm 2 weeks post op and both my mother and I mis-read and understood that I could have juice. The second I drank it, not even 15 minutes later I was running to throw it up, and have been throwing up every 5-6 hours since. Not sure if this is something that will pass or if I should go get checked out. Any advice?

Hi. I am new to this forum so please bare with me. I had my sleeve done on 1/5/19 and new this was going to be the greatest thing I’ve ever done in my life other than having my kids. Now I am very emotional, still having horrible gas pains, no BM yet, and wondering if this was the best idea. I’ve done everything that I am suppose to but feel like I am not doing something right. I keep telling myself this too shall pass but not sure I believe it.

I had my GSV 7/5/2017 I took over a year for me to hit my 100lb. goal and I seen to be gaining already[emoji22]. Has anyone had this issue? What do I do? I am open to any suggestions...

So, I have been constantly drinking water and protein shakes and some pudding/jello here and there but it still seems that I am always hungry. I thought 5 days post surgery I would feel fuller more quickly. It’s like the first two days I would take one sip of water and feel full but now I can eat/drink way more and not feel anything. Any idea why or suggestions?

Hello I’m having my gastric sleeve done in Mexico on March 1st and I am nervous about flying so soon after surgery. It will be only 3 days after surgery that I will be on a plane for 5 hours. I was hoping to hear any tips or stories of how it went for anyone who traveled by air so soon. Thank you.

So, I officially weigh less than my license says I do. This is the first time in a LONG time that I can say that! Feels good!

Is there anyone around Lewisville/ Flower Mound Texas (or who doesn’t mind coming here) who would like (free) clear liquids. I have Premier Clear, Zevia, Bubly sparking water and the 2oz cups for the purée stage. Let me know.

-Food is not your friend. -Food is not a reward. -Food is not an escape. -Food is not a drug. -Food is not a treat. -Food does not comfort you. -Food is not a celebration. -Food is simply fuel for your body and nothing more. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be. Sadly, I am still trying to convince myself to believe these statements.

I didn’t realize how much eating a meal was an activity. Lunch with a friend. Dinner out with the husband. Brunch with family. Even grocery shopping and cooking dinner. I still cook but it is different now. It’s just another chore.

You guys, my hair is falling out like crazy these last 3 weeks. I was intellectually prepared for it. This is a normal happenstance. My bloodwork is good; no nutritional deficiency or hormone imbalances. I’m grateful for that and so fortunate... but the hair loss is so noticeable. I just wasn’t emotionally prepared for it. My hair was already fine and not very thick, so I have really felt the loss of it. I go this weekend for a haircut and some damage control. I have no idea how much I will have to take off but I am dreading it. It’s really just a waiting game for it to come back, but as a woman, this was a little traumatic to deal with and I’m struggling. For those …

What do you all use? I am sure there are threads on here and i have read a lot of them, but i am also sure we have tried many things (as I have) and stuff works for a few days and then doesnt work. I have even followed my surgeons direction. and it stops working after a few days. I can no longer go through this weekly ritual as it is becoming very concerning because even with taking stuff, it is an act of congress to still go. The last two weeks i had to do an enema and.. believe it or not.. today it almost didnt work. I thought i was going to break down in tears and then it worked, but i know there is still some there waiting to be released, hopefully by morn…

When it comes to meals, should I be focusing on the weight of my food, or the volume of it?

Looking for other February sleevers! I just got my surgery date last week. I finish my 6 month presurgery program in January and my surgery date is February 7th. So excited and nervous.

OPTIFAST, Ihave started on my pre op diet on this as I find it the most palitable, however Im on day 2 and it has got me running for the toilet and very sore in the tummy, anyone else experienced this? on another note, SQWEEEEEEEEEE, only 1 week to go.

Hi. I'm looking for a buddy. First appointment 24th august with surgeon. Anyone seen Dr Kow Flinders Private? Sent from my SM-G920I using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone from adelaide and due to be sleeved I get sleeved on the 22nd of January at ashford hospital by dr Michael France just wondering if people have been sleeved at ashford and how they found it would love some advice for after surgury what do I expect on the first day how to cope with it and what you found hard cheers :-) or if anyone would like to be email buddy's just contact me and I'll send my email off

I I'm Helen, and I'm looking for a buddy or buddies or are having or had their sleeve. My is due to happen on 15th sept at Ashford with Dr Ben Teague.

I am 3 weeks post op.. I’m starting to worry myself about getting enough protein, nutrients, calories, and water in a day. I’m scared to consume too many calories, but I want to get enough.. what are your alls suggestions? (I’ve been on solid foods for a week)

This is my first post here, and I'll start by saying that this post in no way is intended to be attention-seeking or anything of the like, but is rather coming from a place of concern. I had surgery on January 9th of this year, and only had minimal upper torso gas pains for a few days that eventually subsided. I felt virtually back to normal by day 3 post-op. I've stuck to everything my nutritionist/doctor have told me to do. At my 5 day post-op follow up I had lost 20.2 pounds. This far exceeded the amount that I or my family thought. I was pleasantly surprised, but that also seemed like a high number. My doctor told me not to worry, and that men typically lose weight fa…

Just curious, I have seen some periodic posts about people going from sleeve to full bypass. Anyone one know the main reasons? Complications? No weight loss with the sleeve? I'm converting from the lap band to sleeve. I'm hoping this is it for me, no more surgeries.

I weigh about 220lbs, my BMI is about 32. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I'm a 45 year old man. I did weigh over 300 lbs once and had dieted back to around 185. I'm currently at 220 lbs and am thinking of VSG to get to my goal (that I never reached while dieting) of 165 lbs. - What does the community think? Is this realistic with VSG? - I'm scared that VSG might make me lose to much weight because my BMI is only around 32. But I'm quite unhappy at my current weight.

Has anyone had this or heard of anyone having it? It's basically where they do a fundoplication and then a sleeve. I've also seen it called an anti-reflux sleeve gastrectomy.

Does anyone know if there are soups from restaurants that are allowed on this diet? I’m craving some soup with flavor not just out of the box/can? Also if the soup has chunks and you blend/purée it, is that allowed? I’m in my first week post surgery. Thanks.

Oh happy day ..! Was shooting for a feb 1 date but pretty close , feb 9. Still a ways to go but haven’t been this weight in 20 years at least ...

My highest weight was 392. Sw-357 Gw-205 Cw-227 Hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to see progress pics from my April people. Started out in a size 48/30 pants. I'm now in 34/32. I'm in a large shirt from a 4xltall.

I'm a newbie and excited about my upcoming surgery and current lifestyle change. I'm looking forward to using this new tool. Dr. Matthew Weiner, A Pound of Cure, made some fascinating statements about results. He said words to this effect: Post-opers reach a certain "Set Point" weight and that's all. He said that what that point is is largely based on a number of factors including genetics and lifestyle. Initially, genetics is the major determinant of results and then lifestyle plays a more significant role in the long run as to whether or not you regain significantly. Has anyone out there reached and maintained a normal BMI? If you maintain a clean diet, have you staved …

I have now officially lost over 200 lbs in 8 months. Quite the journey. My wife was so impressed with the results she decided to have the surgery in October and is now my workout buddy. We walk 7-10 miles a day and lift weights five days a week. I consider myself about 20-30 lbs away from goal at this point. I understand there is probably more weight to lose than that if I reallt wanted to but I don’t really ever want to be super skinny. I have two little daughters so I prefer the “big enough to kick your butt and small enough to catch you” look for for any future boyfriends. :)

Hi, I’m new here and just had the gastric sleeve on Monday 2/4. I’m feeling great and pretty much back to normal. Just some slight pain where the pain pump was put in but nothing else. How was everyone else’s recovery? When did y’all start seeing significant weight loss?

I have my last appointment that was scheduled at the beginning of this journey on Monday and was looking to see if any one would be able to tell me what the next steps were going to look like.

15 Months Post, lots of the same patterns. Routine foods occasionally eating out planned splurges. Calories most days not above 1200 except during luteal phase when I need more. Exercise is walking most of the time but recently started jumping rope again as a part of a challenge. Created a January challenge and gave up protein cookies. I lost a few more lbs. Newest weight is 151. Change in weather means im sick, but running a FEBRUARY challenge. Still a good choice

I am wondering how many calories you folks out there are/were eating at 3 months? A couple weeks ago at my 3-month followup, my nutritionist seemed to be more concerned about volume and wants me to eat x ounces of protein, fats, grains, etc...or at least strive to, since I am apparently not eating close to what she wants me to yet. Now today, my lab work came back and the nurse called to say I'm all good across the board, so I figure I've been eating/doing ok. My body seems to be satisfied with the amount of food/number of calories I've been getting in these days and I don't feel like eating any more than that. Soooo....how many calories where you getting in a…

Hey guys! I'm brand new to the forum, I am 30 years old and weigh about 310 lbs. I was at 400 at my heaviest. I've been struggling to lose weight for the last 4 years, I teach a low impact fitness group three times a week, and still it's a huge struggle to even lose percentages of a pound. The thing that pushed me into that first weight loss was a miscarriage, my husband and I desperately want to start a family. Last summer I finally put in a referral for sleeve surgery after doing some research and having an aunt go through the surgery. Now I am just starting the process, confirmed my interest and will be starting the educational portion. I …

I’m still a few weeks away from getting my sleeve and I’m already wondering if I will be a failure. I hear so much about how I will be on a sleeve diet for the rest of my life, and I wonder how I can do that when every other diet has failed. I’m starting to worry if I can do it.

Had my sleeve done Jan,15,2019. Before then i never experienced heartburn like i do now..its horrible the burning in my stomach and throat. To the metal taste in my mouth, feeling like i want to vomit. The Dr. Had me on pepcid complete and tums.. but that didnt do anything. Now i was out on a script pantoprazole.. just wondering if anyone else is or has gone through this? Does it get better?

I'm about 4 months out and the last several days have been not good with getting my water in. (I'm a former "chugger" who had no problem getting 64+ each day prior to surgery, but it's a struggle post surgery due to the inability to chug and often feeling full.) I haven't hit 64 ounces per day in a solid week. Some were close (56 ounces) some were terribly far (30 ounces). I'm sure I'm getting dehydrated by this point, and I'm feeling very thirsty but my tummy feels so full I can hardly get anything in. Has anyone else experienced this? Any big tips other than maybe setting a reminder on my Fitbit to sip, sip, sip?

Anyone had trouble getting approved by insurance because of their weight history? Mine requires a BMI of at least 40 for the last 3 years if there’s no co morbidities. Back in 2016 I only weighed 230 which means my BMI was only 38 ? I’m really worried about not getting approved!!

I am 4 months post op VSG and I have the stomach flu. I woke up not really feeling like eating so I had the Unjury chicken soup protein with water for breakfast and lunch. As day wore on, started feeling bad and a low fever. Then..... vomiting. Any tips? I am afraid to even sip on water but I am already behind a bit this week with my goals. What do you do when you have the stomach flu?

Hey, what’s everyone’s maintenance weight fluctuations?

Hello all. I am new to the forum and am in the beginning stages of the surgery process. I have chosen the sleeve and have seen the required psychologist. I will still need to see the nutritionist. I'd like to know if there are any fibromyalgia sufferers who have had the sleeve surgery? I am worried about how living with this condition may negatively impact my success. Any thoughts and experiences are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

For those of you who have lost a lot of weight...... After surgery while losing weight, did you ever eat food you shouldn’t? Like crackers, chips, sweets, carbs, etc...? Or were you very strict with following your doctors diet plan?

I ate over 1100 calories today! I have been averaging around 500-600 for this past week but today I just could not get SATISFIED! I’m totally freaked out by this! I’m so worried I’m slipping back into old habits and I’m going to fail. Anyone else have this issue and how did you get a handle on it???

Hello I’m just playing the waiting game right now until I get the pre-op app. call (we are just waiting on my psych eval report to get to my surgeon last week but I don’t know if they have gotten it yet.) Anyways, I am use to drinking close to a gallon of water everyday. If you were like this as well before your surgery, was it hard for you to lessen your amount of water after surgery? (I was told at my nutritionist appointment that my goal is to have 64 oz. a day which is a little for me. I’m worried I’m going to have a hard time with that.

Hi there, I'm brand new to this forum. I apologize if I'm not doing this correctly... I am wanting a gastric sleeve. I'm about 4'7" and I don't know my current weight but it's likely 220 or 230 at this point. I am definitely obese. I'm in a wheelchair. I can't walk at all. I was born with Arthrogryposis. My very limited mobility makes weight loss so difficult. When I try my hardest, I usually manage a 3 lb loss in a month. Then I get discouraged and gain it all right back. It's a messed up cycle. And it doesn't help me at all... I am prone to falling, and with my heavy weight, I end up hurting myself. I struggle to transfer, and I miss being able to transfer without …