Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

I'm waiting for approval. .Dr.David Kim will be my surgeon. I live in Little Elm.

I'm reading various posts of people who have lost very little weight and how slowly it comes off. I know that having a desensitized esophagus has a lot to do with being able to eat more.. Any thoughts

If you have any books you are no longer reading or going to use with any relevance to VGS, WLS, food, habits, self-help, workbooks, etc - or anything you think might be of interest in that general direction, I would be most grateful to take them off your hands - or purchase them if the price is right.

I received my sleeve revision in Jan. I had the Lapband first the sleeve is so much better my starting weight with Lapband was 244 went down to 164 band slipped got pregnant with my handsome son who is one now! Had him in September in reved in Jan. starting weight 264 now im 168 in loving ot! need to lose 20 more pounds !!!! But 150 will do me Great ❤❤❤

So, I have seen many discussions about some stalls, but no where that all can share their stories.. Can you quickly share for me when you first had your stall (how many weeks or months post op) and how many week(s) did it last?

All my life, I've bounced between 275lbs and 115lbs. Now that I am nearing my goal (hopefully for the last time), I'm feeling social and energetic. I always feel better about myself when I am thin, and am basically a hermit when I am fat. The last time I was thin, I lived in a different area, so now don't have any friends, in my area. How do I meet people? I don't work, as I am on permanent disability, I do go to the gym everyday, but most people, including myself, are focused on working out not socializing. There are MANY things I enjoy, hiking, music, camping, arts & crafts, learning new skills, horses, animals, children, movies, books, plays, construction and h…

Hi All, I had a revision from Lapband to VSG on Aug 15th. I used to take Loestein 24FE before my revision surgery. My surgeon told me due to absorption issues that 'could' happen I should look into another form of birth control. I went to my OB- GYN and she suggested the Nuvaring because I have PCOS and still need hormones in my birth control. So, my question is: All post-op's, what kind of Birth Control do you use? Does anyone use the Nuvaring & what do you think of it? Thanks!!

Hey julyers!! I am a little over 3 months post op and I am down 85 pounds! I am soooo happy I made the decision to change my life forever! Here are some pics of my progress!

I'm 25 years old and had my sleeve done on August 14, 2012. Some days I really find myself regetting my decision. I obviously thought about it for months and weighed the pros and cons. However, I didn't expect eating to be so difficult. I expected that I would have to eat smaller portions, but I think the social aspect of it is really started to hit me hard. I've lost a total of 34.5 pounds so far and for that, I am grateful. My blood pressure is normal now and overall, I feel physically better. Emotionally, I'm tearing myself up. Some days I cry and cry regretting what I've done because life is so different now. I picture myself when I'm 40 and have kids and how I will n…

Hi everyone. I just got my surgery date of Oct 9th. Any surgery day buddies out there? I'm scared and excited. It doesn't seem real right now because its taken so long to get an actual date. I decided to pursue this about a year ago and because of my insurance requirements it has taken a while. But I am scheduled and excited for this tool that will help me to finally be the person I am inside.

I had vertical band done in 1988, I started at 237 and in about one year reach my ideal weight of 135. For the past 3 years have had a lot of trouble eating due to scar tissue. After a recent scoping I was told I needed surgery. My plan was to just have the band removed, seemed like a simple thing to me. Well the surgeon told me reversing is next to impossible due to the amout of scar tissue and after consulting with other surgeons in the office no one willing to do reversal. His immediate plan was to convert to Gastric Bypass which floored me I currently weigh 128 and don't want to loose anymore weight, currently having trouble maintaining where I am. To my disbeli…

Chewable or not I can't keep them down. Sleeved August 6th and the B vitamins are ok but the multi vitamins are not. I have taken with and without food, am and pm, even right before bed but puke every time. They are too expensive to through away. Suggestions

I'm so scared im eating too much. I can eat quite a bit of fish. Is that normal? It's the one protein that I can eat more of. And no I don't try to stuff it in. I just don't feel restriction as well. Anyone else find that?

I have tried increasing my antidepressants (doctor approved), using a CPAP, getting all my protein and water intake, getting plenty of sleep and I am still ALWAYS tired. I get 8 hrs of sleep at night, and even get a 3-4 hour nap during the day. Has anyone else experienced this? What have yall done about it?

Hii everyone! nice to see all of those stories of success with the sleeve surgery! i myself got my Sleeve done back on May 8th 2012! i was 295 surgery morning and now i am 225! I have lost quite a bit of muscle and i am slowely trying to build it back by exercising and getting plenty of protein! However i have been loosing quite a bit of hair and its going really thin! its scareing the hell out of me because i am only 19! So really i would appriciate any advice on what to do =D unfortunately i do not go to Support Groups. My family yells at me and wants me to go but ive been extremely busy!

Looks like I will be getting my sleeve on 10/29/12!!! Super nervous, happy, excited, lol and totally ready for a new life!!!! Lets do this!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any issues meeting their nutritional goals long term? I know in the beginning you can't eat much..i see ppl saying they are eating (well drinking lol) like only 800 calories or less a day.. I'm a little concerned that at 12, 18, 24 months later and beyond i will at least be able to eat at least 1200-1500 calories per day without a struggle. I'm pretty sure i will be fine but a little reasurance wouldnt hurt right now.. Thanks

Looks like nothings been going on in here since July of last year. Would sure like to hear how you all are doing these days... I am just beginning the process of starting my 3 month supervised diet. Hope you all are doing great! Heather

This Saturday a few of us are going to meet for the first time at the Bean Counter Cafe south of Blue Springs, Mo. This cafe is in the Lead Bank building on the east side of highway 7. Anyone, spouses too, is invited for coffee or whatever at 9:30am in the back room. I know a couple people are coming, so would love to know if anyone else can come.

Can eat 8 oz of chili!! Wth? I make it with lean beef. Black beans tomatoes etc. can anyone else eat that much? Ecck

I'm six weeks out and eat 3 oz of food..2 times a day, is that to much??

I was wondering if anyone has experienced feelings of guilt before/after surgery? I had my appt with the surgeon and nutrition today and submitted all my paperwork to admissions. Everything is real to me now that I am really having surgery. I was out shopping for my liquid diet items. I noticed so many obese people, like I am right now, and had feelings of sadness and some guilt. When I've lost weight in the past it also made me sad to see overweight people because we've all experienced the pain that comes with obesity and we know how it feels. I feel so blessed for being given the opportunity to have this surgery. Even though it's not for everyone I wish everyone …

My journey began 9/12/11. I do not regret it at all, one of the bed decisions I've ever made. I started at 272 and I am STUCK at 212-214. I'm extremely proud of the weight loss. I've worked hard but now every thing I try to lose that last 10-15 lbs are impossible. I do cardio, weights, andand change my calorie intake. has anyone found a way to solve this please help. thanjs calorie

Let me just, you don't understand it until you've experienced it! I had a bad case of it today! Gross!

SO..... I CALLED MY SURGEONS OFFICE ON YESTERDAY AND THE INS. LADY SAID SHE COULDN'T GET AN AUTHZATION CODE BECAUSE MY PRIMARY INS. DO NOT COVER WLS, BUT MY SECONDARY INS. DOSE AND SHE WAS WILLING TO GO ON AN SET UP A DATE FOR MY SURGERY BUT SHE WOULD HAVE TO TALK TO HER OFFICE MANAGER TO MAKE SURE IT WAS OK SINCE I HAVE TYPE II DM, sleep APNEA + THE 43 BMI. I SHOULD BE APPROVED! SO SHE CALLED ME BACK TODAY TO SET UP AN APPT. FOR ME TO COME IN AND HAVE MY PRE-OP LABS DONE FOR NEXT FRIDAY. WHEN I GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH HER I CALLED MY OFFICE MANAGER TO LET HER KNOW THAT I WAS GOING TO BE HAVING SURGERY ON NOV. 6 AND I WOULD NEED (WANT) 3 WEEKS OFF. AND SHE IS ACTING LI…

I think I am going to have to customize a few bras - the girls are def gettin smaller (not a problem, in my opinion), but as they get smaller, my chest muscles are (!) bulking up again - so they are spaced apart a bit - it is, in my opinion looking a bit ridonculous to try to keep pushing them into the center of my chest, as most bras try to do... anybody else???

hello all. only a few people know I'm having surgery and I'm scheduled for the 15 of november and we always go to a family feast on thanks giving were we elk bring a few items I wonder what I should eat that day. or bring. amy ideas wonder if I'll be on mushies by then?

Tomorrow is the 3 month post op visit with the surgeon and I am dreading it. Today was the blood draw and I am almost hoping the results are not back in time. Am I losing weight? Yes but I do not feel healthy and am terrified of what the labs will show. None of this is rational, it is just how I feel and needed to vent about it.

I just went to a post op class last night on food and relationships. It was good. I was reminded tho several times all I have learned here and the support I have felt. Just wanted to express gratitude for everything do far and to come. You guys have made this so much easier. XOXO !!!

Hi all, I am getting down to the time when I need some answers from all you post-opers. Who out there had any of these painful considtions before surgery? I don't mean the obvious knee pain or back pain from the weight. I mean diabetic nerve pain and just pain everywhere to the extent you could not do many things. I am in a pain scale of 6-8 on a good day every day. I am in a lot of pain and it keeps me from exercising or even walking. Has the surgery helped anyone that has these seriious conditions? I need to know because it is getting time for me to decide go ahead and get the sleeve or forget it. I have diabetes and I also am on insulin and I am hoping tha…

I just met with the nutritionist and ill be getting the psychological evaluation on the 30th. I'm 26 and I feel like I'm way too young and want to feel healthy again. I'm hoping ill get sleeved in November! I'm still so scared but reading everyone's journeys on here has helped me so much!!! THANKS!

I found out something interesting today when I went to see my PCP. She said that there isn't any consistencies of how any meds are absorbed with the sleeve. Because some meds are designed to be absorbed slowly or quickly. Has anyone else heard this? How do you take your meds? On an empty stomach, or with food?

Hi, I was just wondering why some people have a tough time getting their Water or Protein intake... Is it painful or just no desire to drink anything? Thank you!

I had posted I was having problems with my gums..well it has progressed and may be an autoimmune disorder...so this may or may not be coincidental with the sleeve...I have a gum biopsy Monday...so we shall see ...the periodontist feels the stress to the body the sleeve created ..weight loss, the surgery itself ..could have made the disorder appear...oh well...this will be managed and I still will be healthier for it.

Day 11 of liquid diet and I supr geekd about getn to the other side! Nevr been so happy to ride the losers bench. This band has had me in a stupr for years. Four more days and I'm ready to start life again, again. What's been on your mind leading up to 10.11.12?

Hello UK sleevers... In need of some advice and hope you can help..... My surgery date is 4th October and pre op diet starts Thursday 20th Sept. On reading the threads in main pre and post op forum the majority of American sleevers speak of different Protein powders they have but all I can find here is stuff marketed for body builders. From your experience can anyone recommend high quality Protein powder which is palatable and I can buy in UK? Thanks x #onedayiwillbeslim SD - October 4th 2012

I am 5'3" and weigh 178, so my BMI is in the low range. People seem to think that because I only have 50 or so pounds to lose I have no reason to be having surgery. They don't realize that I have been a lot heavier in the past but have been stuck at this 50-60 for years. I can run, run, run my little booty off and eat healthy and maybe lose 5-10 lbs. but I can never get off what I need to be healthy. I am 40 years old and sick of this battle. I have high blood pressure, high cholestrol, and heart disease runs rampid in my family. This is not an easy fix as I am finding out by reading the boards, but I don't think I can do this alone anymore and I feel that now is the time…

Hi everyone.. I have a question. I see some of you are "hiding" like I am, not revealing who we really are. Why? Why do I do it myself? I guess I don't want to be found in the real world? Made fun of if found? I mean I should be proud of my weight loss success? My friends/family who are close to me and trustworthy know... so what does it matter who else know, as long as my true friends and family support me and help me? There are days, especially lately.. I want to put my pic up on my avatar, I want to put before/after pics.. but.. I can't??? and not sure why? I shouldn't care what people say! right?!? I made my 1st step,,, posted my facebook link on my pr…

Hi everyone, I have a lap band and I want to revise to the sleeve. Today I went to my bariatric dr and nutritionist. Where can I find people that are in the very beginning stages like I am. Am I on the wrong forum? Thank you for your help.

Ok...where to start. I have been big all my life, but when I was young I was an athletic kind of big. I played sports from the time I was 8 until I blew my knee out during softball season my junior year of high school. By then I had played softball annually, field hockey for a couple years and basketball. I was my current height (6') by the time I was 14. Which for a chick...is freaking tall. I'm from a family of giants. I have a horrible family history with regards to obesity. Grandfather died at 48 from a heart attack. My uncle had gastric bypass but failed it. Lost 150 in a short time, but put it all back and then some. He has stretched his stomach out and eats all…

I am curious and a little worried at the same time. I was sleeved on 8/14 and to date I've lost 25 lbs. I know everyone is different, but I feel my weight loss has been slow going in comparison to other people on this forum. When I started this weight loss process, I weighed 224 and now 199. Am I going to be a slow loser or am I doing something wrong? I don't want to waste my honeymoon stage. . Down and depressed.

I finally decided I was ready to have the gastric sleeve surgery. I have done my research on pro's and con's, on doctors and facilities, on success stories and negative feedback. I plan on having surgery next month (Mid-November) in Mexico. So now I am trying to figure out WHY I find myself seeking out negative feedback. It seems I am eagerly looking for complications, stories of regret, disadvantages, etc... My husband asked me last night if I am trying to talk myself out of surgery. Now I wonder if I am. Does this mean I am really not ready? I see people talking about if they aren't 100% sure then they probably really aren't ready. Do you agree with that? I know I…

I was told by my surgeon's office manager that my doc was having a peer to peer review with my insurance yesterday and that it is common. She assured me that I would get a phone call from the office in the afternoon. She made it seem as if my surgery date should not be affected. No phone call. I called and the answering service was on before the end of their hours of operation ended. I tried calling this morning, again answering service was activated during hours of operation. Finally, I reached an office rep and she told me the two ladies in charge of bariatric are not in but will be shortly. I just called and the answering service told me they are in a meeting until 1. …

I am 32 years old and have been overweight for the last 15+ years. I was just sleeved on Oct 2nd. I'm just wondering, from those of you that are already at goal, or close to your goal weight, and have had to lose 100+ pounds, did your skin tighten up at all afterwards, or do you have a lot of loose, saggy skin? (I expect it in my arms, but just wondering about my mid-section, not that I plan on being able to wear a bikini one day or anything....lol). I'm just hoping I have time on my side, a little bit, being in my early 30's. I am being delusional to think it might tighten up a little and not have an "apron"??

I posted this as another thread before i found this board, hope the repeat is ok. Okay, here's my story. about 4.5 months ago, i found myself at the crossroads,asking my Dr about surgery. she put in the request and I was approved and started the process through Kaiser in South San Francisco. At that point I got serious and started using Lose It! and working out, walking, swimming and going to the gym. My starting weight was 255.1 with a hoped for weight loss of 100 pounds. Since then ( June 13) I've lost 49 pounds. I met with one Dr, wasn't crazy about him and asked for another. I have an appt with Dr David Le tomorrow morning. I know I could have had the sur…

I'm almost halfway to where I want to be and I've just flat lost my motivation. I feel dangerously close to slipping into old, bad habits. "Just a bite of this or piece of that won't hurt." Before you know it.... Well....you know the story. You've lived it. I"m still exercising. I still can't eat more than a "sleeve sized" portion of food, so a binge in the true sense is impossible, but if anyone could gain weight on little food, it would be me. I've not gained, but certainly dead in the Water. It's not a "stall" like we all talk about. It's just me. I'm stalled. I'm stalling. I don't know what's wrong with me. I just need to push through this, but I need to reset my br…

I feel like I'm losing so slow can any one help

I'm not having second thoughts or anything, but I do have this weird guilt over lopping off the majority of a healthy, functioning organ. I know it's not doing me any favors right now with my weight, but it's still just weird for me. Did anyone have feelings like this during the pre-op period?

Okay so I had a huge scare this morning!!! My insurance change their prereqs and I thought I was going to have to do is six months supervised diet! Instead I got the most wonderful news that I am having my sleeve done September 28 instead of October 24!!! I have never been so excited in my life!

Just curious...I lost 14 lbs the first week and a half and nothing for the last week and a half... So I'm going on 2 week stall....I HOPE AND PRAY THIS IS THE LAST WEEK!!!! How long was yours?