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I'm looking for someone who can help go through this with me. I was sleeved Wednesday. I did experience minor complications, I am 20 and I'm the youngest patient m doctor has did. I failed my barium swallowing test the morning after surgery because my throat was so swollen. I also had horrible gas pains that medication wouldn't touch. It is now Friday and I finally got to come home. Doing much better just very sore, swallowing is alot better also!

Banded in 2007...I lost 75 lbs...doing O.K. But never got to goal. Started having problems 2 years ago. I went to my band doctor..he wouldn't listen when I said there was something wrong. 3 months ago went to a new surgeon to have an endoscope to find out what was wrong. He found the band was originally placed too low. I have a prolapse of my stomach through the band and esophageal dilation. New surgeon said the band needs to come out. One problem is..no insurance...I would have to be self pay about 16k. My question has anyone had the same problem and what did you do to fix it? Is there a way to NOT have to have a revision to another WLS? I don't want to rush into ano…

On December 31st at 10 am I underwent weight loss surgery. This is something that had been weighing on my mind for about 3 years and I finally took a leap of faith and jumped. My first day was very pain filled but luckily I had some great nurses. Day two was a little better and I walked at least every two hours so the soreness and gas pains really started easing up. That evening my doctor visited me and said he didn't see why I couldn't go home. It was so nice to be able to sleep in a bed that wasn't in a hospital. Day three my soreness was a lot better and now here we are on day 4. I actually have eased up on my pain meds and took a small walk outside down the sidewalk. …

I was sleeved on October 9, and had been in a stall for just about a month-like the scales would NOT move. Happy to say that I have broken the stall with a 3.4 pound loss this morning, for a total of 47.7! Most importantly, my blood pressure is down significantly and I have so many non-sleeve victories. My husband actually complimented my butt last night! To be coming out of the holidays at the same weight was a blessing, but to now have a loss is just great!

I know I've met some December 27th sleevers but I thought maybe we'd have our own thread. Who's sharing this day with me??

Hey I was sleeved dec 27th wanted to see how others on this day are feeling today is a hard day for me still having omg what did I do feelings

I was sleeved on Aug 24th. I started at 348 lbs DOS 333 lbs and now I am 280 lbs. I am excited about my progess and I do NOT follow the way I should but I have got back on track after going cookie crazy during the holidays. But my question is this...and I guess I just would like some reassurance that I will get to my goal of 175 lbs. or my doctors goal of 150 lbs. How long did it take for you to get to your goal coming from 348 lbs or so... Were you exercising? Eating carbs? Drinking all your Water? I try to do all these thing but sometimes I don't do so well... I have lost 68 lbs already but still need 105 to get to goal....seems unrealistic Thanks f…

Posted this on my blog yesterday: After having completed all of the prerequisites, I was told I would be submitted to insurance for pre-approval. That was a week and a half ago. Last Wednesday, I followed up via email, but received no reply. So, I called today. Evidently, they didn't get the Medical Clearance from Dr. Schneider, my primary care physician. Kim told me that they submitted without the clearance, and as expected, insurance called looking for the clearance. She got something today from Dr. Schneider, but it apparently wasn't what they were looking for. I call Dr. Schneider's office and she doesn't have time to call Dr. Krohn's office to find out exa…

I want to wish everyone on this great site a Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year. And of course... Continued success on your journey in 2013 and always!

Hi everybody, I am looking for a skin creme recommendation for a fellow sleever that has dry skin from the winter and is having very rapid weight loss. Is there a product that will help reduce the amount of skin that is left hanging when all is said and done? I am relatively young (35) and people have told me that some of the skin will retract on its own but not all, especially with my starting weight of 445.

I have finally finished with my 6 months with the nutritionist. She will send my info to the committee for approval which she told me could take up to a month because of the holiday season. Once approved, I will have a referral to contact the surgeon. I hope the approval comes soon!

I heard when pooping it smells ten times worse!! And wierd colors! True or false?!?!?.....

Here's a tag! Name the top 5 things you will not miss or will be glad to say "goodbye" to forever post op! Here's mine to start 1. The stares from people. Followed by the whispers. I can still hear you when I have literally just walked past u and u say to your friend "look how big/fat she is" 2. The sweating. I'm 25 years old...I am not anywhere near menopause but omg being overweight gives me a glimpse of what night sweats and hot flashes are gonna feel like. 3. The smell...I don't know how else to put it. But ever since I started gaining weight there's that smell that comes with being overweight...tmi perhaps but it's a foul odor from my folds..and especially unde…

This is my first post. I needed to check in with my fellow December people. Im pretty frustrated, because I'm going on 6 weeks at the same weight. Now mind you I'm doing great. Started at 301 and I'm down to 240, but I've been there now for almost 7 weeks. Anyone else stuck in this 3 month stall? I'm trying to keep my spirits up, thinking this is what the body does and it will strt losing again, but that mindset started to erode after 4 weeks of stalling ... Grrr. I think that I just need to give it more time.

M up for my surgery in December. Looking for buddies and friends who are December surgeries! Let's connect and help each other

The other night I had a nightmare that was all about the vertical sleeve surgery. I am still trying to make up my mind and generally soul searching to make sure this surgery is what I want to do, so I guess my brain is fixated. It was definitely a negative, bad feelings, waking up sweaty and scared kind of dream. Anyway, in the dream I had just had the surgery, I couldn't have been more than a few days post-OP in my home and there was a pizza container on the counter...and I just walk by, pick up a slice and eat it without even thinking (!!) - the entire piece in seconds. I realize my horrible mistake moments after I finish the last bite ("Oh God, what have I done, so t…

Hi everyone! A little history- Banded in June 2010. Starting weight:262.5 3 slips in less than 2 years- followed the rules, but told it needed to come out anyway as "it's just a piece of plastic that is no longer doing its job." :/ June of 2012, I was down to 166.7 lbs and had to have a complete unfill. Presently- I'm probably close to 200 again, but found out on 12-31-12 that I am approved for VSG. My doctor told me the sleeve will mostly likely stop me from gaining anymore, but that I probably wouldn't lose a whole lot more than I did with the band. WTH?!?!? Does that sound right to you??? How does removing 50% of my stomach (at least, according to my doct…

Any from KENTUCKY?

Yet another reason Omega-3's are awesome for you! http://news.yahoo.com/sugar-dumb-us-scientists-warn-190918006.html

I am 4 days post op band-to-sleeve revision today. I went back and looked at my wls blog from 2007 when I was banded. I am noticing that I am hungry this time, but not as much as last time. I'm about the same level of soreness (not really pain unless I do something wrong). I do spend less time feeling hungry and worrying about how I'm going to deal with hunger than with the band. One big difference: at this point with the band I had lost 8 lbs, and held at about 12 lbs until my first fill. With the sleeve, I'm down 16 lbs so far. The biggest difference is psychological. I've been through something similar before, so I know the discomfort and inconvenience is a…

Can anyone recomend a surgeon that does reconstruction after the sleeve. I have some loose skin issues that need addressing

Hi all. 6 week checkup and only down 20 lbs. I think this qualifies me as a slow loser.... At least I'm in good company!

Hi my name is Jennifer. I was banded in April 2009. I have had limited success with the band and have begun to have reflux issues. I was given insurance approval for a band to sleeve revision just before Christmas. My surgery date is scheduled for Jan 9th and I begin my pre op diet tomorrow. I just wanted to introduce myself as I am trying to prepare mentally for the surgery. I am beginning to get a little anxious and doubting myself. I know the band needs to come out; I just am extremely scared of the increased risks of going from band to sleeve. Just please keep me in your thoughts and prayers!! Here are just a few stats on me: PRE BAND HIGH WEIGHT- 272 BANDED …

Where are all the January sleevers!!? My husband and I are traveling to Tijuana for our WLS. I'm nervous and very excited. Who else is scheduled in January?

Since I started this journey, I notice more overweight ppl and have to say a prayer for them. Our prayers work and I know how hard it is to lose weight so I want to pray and be compassionate for others. So sad that the biggest issue is ppl are treated unkindly because of their weight.

Has anyone had a problem with nausea and vomiting after feel so good for a while? I'm about 3 1/2 months out and had a lot of problem with nausea and vomitjng early on and have been feeling good for a little over a month now and for whatever reason the last couple of days I have been vomiting but not after every time I eat. I am hoping that this can happen and will pass.

I decided since today is October 25th, we are exactly two months away from Christmas to start a challenge. I participated in the Halloween one and it worked out great. I have 6 more days of that one, but I am close to my goal. I am so excited about that, I want to do it again! Do you guys want to do a Christmas challenge? If so... I will start it off... SN--- Forensikchic SW--194 GW---174 CW--194 lbs to goal--- 20 For this challenge, the starting weight is what you start the challenge at, not your original starting weight. Good luck peeps and I hope we have a lot of people do this challenge too! I say shoot for the moon!

Just curious....

My family all claims to be here to support me, yet everything to possibly discourage or hurt my feelings seems to be key! If I get grouchy - they think its the pre-op diet, duh! Is that abnormal? I feeling everyone is against me trying to push me into changing my mind or giving in. They're use to the fat Tammy maybe......husband makes cracks about me leaving once I get thin, reminds me of risks 25/7, reminds me of financial issues because new clothes cost $ so do complications, Vitamins etc. well so will my funeral if I keep up the fat path I've been on 20 yrs! Has anyone else felt like obstacles were being placed in the way by those they thought supported them? Sent f…

I need a revision from band to??? Gastric bypass or sleeve? Surgeon says revisions loose more weight with the gastric bypass and need the restriction plus the malabsorption. .I read here that many love the sleeve after having the revision from the band and do well. WHY did you choose the sleeve and how much weight have you lost after...a year? The reason I'm asking the surgeons office called today and said they could schedule me in mid Jan. for gastric bypass...I'm in panic mode now..trying to decide..which is safest, which have the best weight loss rate for long term and which is easier to maintain the lifestyle. I'm self pay and the sleeve is cheaper than the bypa…

This is my first post EVER on this site, but everyone seems so nice and for the most part non-judgemental. I was banded in 2008. My husband is the only person that knows that I was banded, and I'm glad, as it was an epic fail. I met with my surgeon today (not my original one, I've moved a lot) and ended up having a melt down in the exam room. I told him I just want this band removed. It has been hell. He removed all of my fluid and tasked me with considering a revision because considering what I've regained, I've only lost 20 lbs. He also said he can/will do revision in one shot. I want a revision but at this point just want this band GONE! We'll see what happens with my …

This might be the wrong place to post this??? Hi All, Welp I am almost 1 yr post op (Jan 17th) and I hit my goal. The reason I am writing is to find out if anyone in the Lake Stevens, WA area would like to get together? I feel really silly putting this out there...it's kinda lame I know... It would be wonderful to get together and share a plate somewhere. I am 37 and very happily married. I work for Boeing. I have 3 kids (19, 18 and 10). I have been told I am normal and I love to laugh. I would just like to meet a friend that has had WLS and who understands meals of string cheese and having absolutely no alcohol tolorance. Please let me know...

I'm gonna be sleeved in February. My question is aftery surgery how frequent will my appointments be. Trying to schedule everything with work us a headache. LOL

Hello out there! I am looking for some local support here in Seattle, WA.....? I am planning on getting sleeved in Mexico with Dr Aceves on the 27th....Anybody else going around that same time frame? Happy April fools!:lol0: ~C

Jan 29 2013 !!!

I have been on this site for a while now reading, commenting, and chatting; but I never really told my story. So here goes..... I have ALWAYS been heavy. I can remember going to weight watchers when I was 8 years old. Eating cottage cheese and liver and onions! (what every eight year old wants to eat) I was on and off diets my whole childhood. When I was 13 I went into a Children's Hospital weight study. I lost over 155 lbs! I was down to 135!!! The smallest I have EVER been. It was a Protein diet I ate 17 grams of protein a day and that is IT!! No carbs, no dairy, no fat, only green veggies. After being on that diet for over a year my kidneys started shutting …

Just a few days now! I check in at 8 am Monday morning. I'm scared but excited. I've never had surgery before! So ready to start this journey!!

Wow this is depressing - arrggh another side effect too! - seems that ghrelin boosts learning and memory, and something else, but I forget Wikipedia: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Ghrelin#Learning_and_memory I was poking around Wikipedia and found it. I wonder if anyone can report anecdotal evidence? It SEEMS that I am having one hell of a time expressing myself verbally these days and my spelling has gotten atrocious lately too, I see red squiggly lines all over the place when posting and often have to correct dozens of word's spelling. It sees that I am getting a little more stressed out lately too, things really bother me more recently. …

I am new to the site, though I have been watching posts by others for a couple of months! I find it encouraging to see others posting and working together when they have the same or similar surgery dates... it's like going through it with a partner! I am nervous, excited, scared, happy - a whole host of emotions! I am starting to get myself, house, family organized for my big day! There is so much planning that goes on - it's overwhelming! I begin my liquid diet - 1200 calories/day on Saturday... and need to hit the grocery store to stock up on all the post-op "foods". Let me know what you are doing to prepare for the big day - maybe we can share some tips with e…

Is there anyone that knows anything about VSG & hiatal hernia repair Mesh? Had any complications ?

So, here is the hairball that I combed out of my hair this morning. Keep in mind, it is only what I combed out. My hair is constantly falling out all through the day. I had my surgery on 6/12. I have been losing hair for a while now but the rate of loss has recently increased.

COME JOIN US - bring a friend, spouse, significant other SoCal VSG support group is going on a hike this Saturday 8AM (Jan 5th) sharp in Claremont. Want more info? Contact Sleeve 4 me

Happy New Year! Mine starts 1/9/13

It is 2013 in Europe now anI|I wish everyone a Happy New Year. May all our dreams and wishes come true. I am nearly 9 months out 70lb down and very happy. It is going to be a bright and beautiful year for us all. I will achieve 100lb weighgtloss this year. Cathy XXX

I'm a hair stylist, & my surgery will be the end of February. I am now scheduling my clients appointments for around that time. My question is.... How do I let my clients know I won't be working because of minor surgury with out really telling them what I'm having done? I need to have a plan of what to say, or I'll just blurt out what I'm having done.

Hello all, Am scheduled for surgery on Jan. 2d. I have had a cough for the last couple of days, today I also developed a cold (runny nose/congestion), sore throat, and the cough is worse. According to the facilitator it should be ok as long as I do not develop a fever, plus they put you on antibiotics after the surgery. My questions: the cough is pretty bad. It seems as if it would hurt like *^&% to be doing it consistently post-op with stitches to add to the equation. Also, I'm worried that the cold will generally slow down recovery and make it feel worse all round. My sister (an anesthesiologist) says that generally a cold will do that but that most docs p…

I feel i have little will power. Im only 6 weeks out and i am aleady picking at junk food at work. I didnt think i would be tolerate it but unfortunatly i am. Why? Nothing is really filling me..my quantity of food is way to much.. Can something NOT have been done correctly? i didnt know this was possible with the sleeve..anyone else feeling the same? Im knew the sleeve would not cure me of my poor eating habbits including my love for food but i feel like i should not be able to tolerate the way i am still eating..

I'm so excited although I know I'm going to get all nervous when it gets here!!

Hey everyone, happy New Year's Eve! Just wanted to introduce myself. I had my lap band to sleeve revision on 12/29 and was discharged yesterday. I was banded in 2007, did pretty well losing 70 lbs in about 18 months. I regained a little bit, and then got pregnant. Pregnancy went fine but had lots of reflux through the whole pregnancy and could barely eat by the end due to fullness. After I had my daughter, the band was never the same, just did not work. It took 2 appeals to get my insurance to approve my revision, but I finally had surgery and my surgeon found that the band was actually unbuckled and completely loose. So, I'm happy to be sleeved and done with the…

Hi everyone! Just saying hi, I'm new here. I was banded in March 2007 and did well for the first couple years, until my pregnancy in 2010. After I had my baby, the band was never the same. I had fills up to the maximum but never felt any different or stopped gaining weight. Finally I decided to pursue revision to sleeve. It took 2 appeal letters but I finally got my insurance approval and my revision was on 12/29. My surgeon told me that my band was actually unbuckled and loose on my stomach, so there was no restriction at all. No wonder it didn't work! I suspect that something went wrong during my pregnancy--I had reflux the whole time, which I had never had …