Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Hi I had band removal and revision Surgery on Nov 14th ( was in the hospital for 5 days due to swelling and vomiting ) I am just getting started on solids ... A couple things, I feel like im hungry all the time . Anyone else fee this way at this stage ? ? Am I maybe not eating properly ? Also because im a litte "Scared" to eat solid proteins I have been eating a litte bit see how it fees then eating some more ? Anyone else do this ? I am scared of proteins because they hurt to eat for so long with my band. I am finding it hard to find some " Semi Solid " proteins besides hamburger meat I am a little scared to try things like pork chops or chicken . can you maybe give …

I am soooo nervous/excited/scared/anxious lol all in one! In 2010 I had a lap band, in 2011 while 20 Wks pregnant my band slipped & I had to have it removed:-( I had to regain all that weight to meet bmi requirements to have the sleeve procedure done. Now I'm just awaiting insurance approval. In a lot of ways I very depressed that I regained all this wait, but I know that the sleeve has got to be a better choice for me. Now why I am scared... I am an ER nurse & it seems there are so many complications with bariatric surgery...ppl I wrk with seem to roll there eyes when a bariatric pt with complications comes in & the thought of something going wrong wit…

Hi Can you guys say how much you paid for your surgery in Mexico specifiying the city? Thank s a lot

I thought I was a November but it turns out I'm a December. The Novembers are a great group who really stuck together to give each other support. They mostly stick to one continuous thread so it's easy to stick together and keep up with everyone. Maybe we can do the same? What do ya'll think? By the way, I'm December 21st. ~Dana

Hey everyone my name is Paige and I am getting sleeved on Thursday December 20, 2012. I stumbled onto this site when looking for info on what to bring to the hospital and what to expect. I have read many inspirational stories on here and I hope to add mine in the future. I am 18 and I weigh 285 lbs. I have always been heavy even when I was a child. When I turned 18 I had this moment of realization that I am an adult and that I want to be healthy and live a long life. My mother was also very heavy and seeing her day after day suffer with diabetes and other health problems prompted me to get this surgery done. I have the support of my family and I hope to be able to support…

I hit onederland this morning!!! 199.6:)

Hey all! I'm 4'10" and pre-op. Hoping to have my surgery in April. Gotta jump through all of the UHC hoops. I live in Union County, NJ and am doing the surgery with the New Jersey Bariatric Center at Overlook Hospital. I'm so excited to be here and to meet other fun-sized people that are going on this journey, as well.

Hi guys! My name is Jodi and I'm from Northern NJ. I started this process 4 months ago, by first attending a seminar. I currently have Aetna but am switching to United Healthcare as of January 1. So, going by their requirements, I have to have 6 consecutive visits (one each month), a BMI of 40 or 35-39 with 2 (I think) comorbidities, and a 5-year weight history. I just had my 3rd appointment last week. So, 3 more to go. I'm hoping for surgery in April. I look forward to getting to know more pre-op people, so we can travel this journey together.

Did you get on the scale today? I didn't! I am 12 days post op and down 20 pounds. My wife and kids say my face is very thin. So, I weighed myself yesterday and the scale hasn't moved in three days... Perhaps I'm being critical. I'm eating 500 calories a day maybe and wonder if my bod went into starvation mode. If so, how could I jump start it again? Have a great day everyone!

Might be kind of fun to see what others are striving for in 2013 (assuming we make it past this Friday ) lol 1.) I want to be 100lbs lighter starting the New Year, which means I have 12# to drop in exactly 2 weeks! Lofty, but it's what I want! 2.) Do a 5k every month, and towards the end of the year do a sprint-triathlon 3.) Build my muscles back 4.) Hit my goal weight 5.) Never look back on the unhealthy habits I developed!!!! 6.) The BIGGEST one of all... I want to learn how to two-step!!! It looks like fun, and it's all they do at bars in Fort Worth! haha

Hi ladies. I'm new to the site and today is my first day posting. I was banded in 2008 and that has not worked out (for me). My surgeon mentioned revision to me today. I was actually glad because it is something that I'd been wanting to do but didn't mention to him since I haven't had any erosion or slips. If you are a convert, will you please share your experiences with me? The only person that knows I have a Lap-Band is my husband. I'm kind of glad, because I failed. I have mentioned the sleeve to a friend and a cousin and didn't get great "approval ratings". I'm ok with that...they're both small... ha! Hubs is fully supportive. He's cool with me as I am now, …

Started my journey on May 1st 2012. Finally got my date, December 17th 2012. I was so excited! Till my friend that has no filter saids " What if you die?? Your kids will have a horrible Christmas!" Now I am second guessing my date. My boys are 6 years old. They look so forward to Christmas. Eventhough, I better not die. But I also don't to put a damper on their day, if I am not feeling well. Wondering if I should wait till after Christmas.

Hey everyone I'm Christi i have been on this roller coaster of trying to get approval for a full year now i have been patient and calm I'm now at the last part insurance pending surgeon submitted on Thursday for date if 12/21/12 but come to find out wont be till the next week probably i went for my second 6 month visit on Dec 7 th and i am so anxious waiting and it hasn't even been a week yet anyhow I'm 35 will b 36 in January i am married with 7 children ages 18/16/14/4/3/3/2 i work as a labor and delivery nurse and I'm fat hehe my highest is 268 current is about 244-250 maybe haven't weighed in a week i hope to lose 100 lbs and NEVER GAIN IT BACK I'm using Dr Stephan in…

Hey all! I'm 3 weeks post op today, from band to sleeve revision. I really did not work on my bad habits of drinking alcohol before surgery. Now at 3 weeks out, I'm feeling great, and I'm dying for a glass of wine. Since I can't have wine, then I'm grabbing a piece of dark choc. If I don't have that I'm reaching for my leftover pain meds. I'm feel like I'm controlling these urges but they are coming on stronger. This is only at night too, that was my nightly routine, after 5, glass of wine. I have a very addictive personality obviously, and I'm worried. I don't want to talk about this to my surgeon bc I already feel like she looks at me as a failure bc of the Lapland. …

nmountrich mentioned a book the other day and I looked at it and I think I might get it..."Eat It Up!" by Dr. Connie Stapelton. the first two chapters are free to review, which is as far as I have got...anyone else? input, please!

I'm 9 days post op band to sleeve revision. I have been on liquids such as Atkins shake, Jello, ice pops and yogurt and broth.. Tonight I attended a friends party and I ate very little guacamole and some fresh mozzarella cheese.i had no discomfort and chewed it well.. ? My doctor has me on liquids for first three weeks before moving onto purée or scramble egg, mash potato. Was this a mistake?

I was sleeved aug. 21, have has a few complications, but I'm getting treatment. Two things that does not seem to go away are the nasty taste in my mouth and the cramps/sour stomach feeling....anyone else go thru this? The cramps/sour stomach really bother me, surgeon tells me it's part of the healing process, but I'm getting soooooooo discouraged!

I am under 10 months post op. I've hit my goal and could not be happier with my sleeve. But for the past month, I have had bouts of pain in my back around my ribcage, sometimes going to the front of my abdomen. Very uncomfortable; I can't seem to get in a position for relief. But the pain isn't unbearable. This happened about 3-4 times a week, for a couple of hours each time. I assumed it was just back pain. Last week after supper, I began having this horrid pain that started in my back that expanded around my rib cage to my stomach area. I was crying and couldn't find a position for any relief again. Incredibly painful, but I was afraid to go to the ER for fear o…

I'm getting sleeved next month and I'm going back to school/work less than a week afterwards. I'm not too worried about fatigue because I only have to be there an hour most days then I can come home and rest if I need to. I am, however, wondering about being able to wear normal (button/zip up) pants. I have read so much advice about wearing stretchy pants to and from the hospital so as not to bother the incision sites, but I'm not sure how long I should wear stretchy pants. I don't have a clear concept of where the incision sites will be yet, but I am wondering if I will need to invest in some stretchy pants for work because I don't really own anything like that or if I s…

I had my Post op appointment with my surgeon this afternoon. I came online to look at some things and update my tickers with my new weight. and dam I realized im down 8.8 Pounds or 4kgs since Op day. My doctor is happy with this and while distracted going through my notes as I talked to him. He announces your now below the weight you were when you first came to see me 3yrs ago for the band. Now I need to focus on healing over the next few months. The weight loss as a result is just a bonus Or Am I looking at it the wrong way???

What is normal? How do you feel normal? I guess you could say that I am feeling a little normal...but, well, not really. I dont feel any different than before...I still feel like I am in my 350lbs body. I know I have changed, because NONE of my clothes fit, I am lighter on my feet, and people constantly tell me that I look great! but that feeling of normal is not there. I have learned that I ABSOLUTELY hate going out to eat, even though that what EVERYBODY wants to do around the holidays. Not that I hate the atmosphere and everyone looking at you because you had two bites and you are full, lol, but I HATE LEFTOVERS. There is about three boxes of leftovers in my fridge fr…

OK ....this thing has had me entertained for at least 15 minutes now. It is a long way from being what it could be and the accuracy is laughable, but you might be entertained, too. http://www.modelmydiet.com/

hellooooo everyone im on month number 5 & would like to share my thoughts on my progress and how it feels to see your body change youtube channel : skinnycupcake13

Hey everyone! Just starting some new conversation around here . Any dec sleevers? Where are you from? What is your date?

Hello everyone... just wondering if there is anyone out there with the same surgery date?

How long after you saw the surgeon did you get your surgery date? I had the first appointment with mine on July 16th. then he gave me another month to lose 10 lbs. and finish all of my testing. Today I had a phone appoint. with the nurse practitioner and he told me maybe another month after I see the surgeon. That means 2 looooong months of waiting. It's killing me because I have to plan my classes ahead of time and it's slowing me down. Thanks.

Went to a military ball with my hubs last night. I've been in a stall for 3 weeks and pretty frustrated. Luckily, I fit into a dress I got to wear once after lapband surgery! Money is tight so I couldn't afford to buy new, but I sure will in the spring when I'm much smaller. I decided to weigh this morning too, and MY STALL IS BROKEN!!!!!! Woohoo! 2 more lbs gone forever! So, now I'm down 34 lbs total since my surgery October 9th. Can't wait to see how this plays out. Oh and I read on here that someone liked the salmon burgers from Costco so I picked some up. I have to say, they are AMAZING! Yum-o!!!!

I'm new here. Surgery is scheduled for Jan 16th. I am 5'1", wear a 22-24, inseam shortened to 26-27". Anyone interested in clothing exchanges?

I must be going a little Wacko Jacko since it is getting so close to my surgery date. I have twice dreamt that I am on the surgery table and the surgeon and all the nurses and staff are totally making fun of me in spanish. "Hey guys we sure got ourselves a real big one this time." "She sure could of used a sharper razor on those legs and pits." I am knocked out during this time, but I can totally hear them and understand them (I don't speak spanish). In my head I am screaming "Hey *@$holes I can totally hear you!"

Help me I got my endoscopy today and all looked good scheduled for the 13th but I'm so so so nervous I'm afraid of the pain and lack of energy I have 4 little kiddos. How much pain is there day 1,2 and 3

I am having surgery January 9th, and I feel like crying... I don't know why. I feel disappointed in myself for letting my weight get this out of control. I can't believe that I am 18 years old about to have bariatric surgery. I am in a panic about it. I know most people are excited or nervous, but I just feel pathetic. I know it will pass and in the long run I will be glad I did it. I should be happy, because I am going to get to live like I never have before.But, right now, I feel worse about myself than I ever have. Is this normal? Has anyone else felt this way? how long till it passes?

Any LA area sleevers need a workout buddy? I need some extra motivation to start working out. I'm about six months post op. down 85 pounds.

Hi all. I'm looking for a surgery sister/brother. I'd like to go through the experience with someone who's going through the same things, to be supportive and support each other through this huge rebirth to a healthy us. Can't wait! Wish everyone the best of luck in their journey.

I recently moved to Florence, Alabama and I am looking for a support group meeting. Anyone out there from the Shoals?

I've actually gained 3 pounds since Monday and I'm not even breaking 1K calories. I'm drinking protein, having egg beaters, fresh mozzarella with spinach, refried beans, chicken salad, apple sauce....all things in smaller quantities. All I've been drinking is water...like 60 oz at least. So I'm in week 3. Is that why?

Ok so I had a revision on the 26/11 do far going on 3weeks but I have only lost 8 pounds ? My weight prior to sleeve was 155 I lost 75 with the band but it slipped so I decided to get the sleeve but I was sure I would loose at least 25 pounds like everyone else but no!!!! Sooo is the normal ????

Ok my November Sleevers...we are gonna shake things up a bit. We have 3, count them 3 big holidays coming up and ending with the start of 2013. Now some of us are getting sleeved at the beginning of November while others are more towards the end of the month. Regardless of when we get it done, the point is we are. So that being said...here's my challenge for the November Sleevers, well 3 challenges really. Challenge #1 November Challenge: ends on 11/22/12. ~ Surgery Date (SD): ~ Starting Weight (SW): ~ Current Weight (CW): ~ Goal Weight (GW): * Bonus: Inches Lost. * Just keep track of your measurements if you don't want to post them here. And just update how …

Anyone using proteinex to help with daily protein intake?

My breath is so nasty I can't stand it no matter how much I brush or listerine it doesn't make it better

Hello my lovelies! I survived lol. Had my revision surgery from gastric lap band to sleeve this morning. Won't lie, was much worse then the banding lol, but that's to be expected considering they had to fix the mess Dr Felix Speigel made me 5yrs ago and then sleeve me. I woke in the recovery room screaming and pleading for pain medicine and anti Nausea meds, bedding to throw up and for Water or ice to so so. Needless to saw never got water Didn't throw up and once then for me stable from screaming and crying at them I was put in my room around 1pm. Since them am feeling much better. Feel like I just did a marathon, 10000000000000 sit ups and twists lol and got a new…

I had my surgery on 11-8 and i've lost 20 lbs..i'm on stall #2 and wondering if i'm doing something wrong or is the weight lose and stalls normal..i'm not overeating in any way but i've added some healthy carbs light whole wheat bread and brown rice a few times..there have been a few time that i've eaten about 1 hour before bed but it was always a small amount and healthy so i'm wondering if these couple of things are keeping me from loosing weight or if i'm just in a normal stall and doing good. i started off at 214 so i'm wondering if thats why i feel like i'm not loosing like others on here (and everywhere else). i'm scared that i'm going to stay this size forever and…

<---- here is my pic today. Sleeved 10/08. Down 64 this morning. Had to post this: Moved my belt buckle another notch today in today. That six in so far. Only one more left before I have get new belts. #nopantsontheground

I was sleeved almost 3 months ago and I'm already gaining weight back. I have gone through 2 stalls that lasted 4 weeks each which makes me very frustrated. The weight should have been falling off of me since I have to lose so much but instead my sleeve seems to be stretched out so I eat way too much. I just want to give up, I guess I was meant to be a blimp the rest of my life. I come on here to learn from others but instead I just get really depressed since everyone is doing so well. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was sleeved 11/26. I lost six lbs preop, 14 postop. Ive been stalled for 5 days...very discouraging. Ive read about the 3rd week stall. How long will it last? I am walking a mile a day to help but nothing!!!

OK so I'm 9 weeks out from my revision and I've been hovering between 28 to 32 pounds lost for the past 3 weeks! Grrrr!!! Wth?! Sorry, just had to vent.

Hey Guys, Lets make things easier for eachother and list some of the necessary items that we will need to buy before surgery! This is what i got : Gummy Multivitamins Low sodium, Low Fat broth Ear Plugs (noisey hospital) Pajamas Socks (Just feel like buying new ones!) Heated blanket (Word is that you will always be cold) Biotin Vitamins (helps with hair loss) New scale (for weekly weigh ins)

We are going through quite a journey but let's take a minute to pray for the family's who lost someone in Connecticut. Such a senseless tragedy.

I've noticed that many of you have lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. I am following the instructions of my surgeon but my weight loss is not fast.I would like to add that I am menopausal and at 51 years old weight loss prior to VSG was a nightmare. I would like to know what is everyones exercise plan.

Hello all! Glad to have found this forum. I've been flipping through the messages for encouragement as I prepare for my sleeving in two days. It's funny how the process seems sooooo long and yet now I almost can't believe it's already time! Today and tomorrow I'm on clears, which I hadn't considered would be suffered through with my OLD stomach. Ah well. I think most of the hunger at this point is head hunger. I hit the growlies several hours ago, so I'm hoping the worst is behind me. I've scheduled a 90 min. massage for tomorrow afternoon as a bit of pampering. Plus, I'm hoping my body will be more forgiving of the "trauma" I've inflicted upon it if I'm r…

Hi Everyone Today I finally got to come home today. one day extra was way in my book. But after losing my balance getting out of bed and having the headache from hell they wouldnt let me go home till it had resolved. (Im pretty sure it was withdrawal from on of my meds) That I wasnt able to take till Last night.. now Im Home I have to work this post op diet out. anymore then 100mls at one time and im bursting..... Any Idea's as to whats the best food to start with. I put on 3kgs while In hospital.... they kept me on 100mls an hr for 3 days.... of IV Fluid. Anyway Feeling pretty good after I got a sleep when I went home.... Hopefully things will go well from here …