Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Because of another thread, I ventured over to that site to do a little reading. Whoa do they look down on the sleeve. I realize they believe in the lap band, but they talk about the sleeve like it is the kiss of death, and the only reason anybody gets the sleeve is because they are too impatient to wait for the slower weight loss of the Lapland. Like slower weight loss is some kind of advantage. They also talk about how they are not willing to do something so drastic like cut out 85% of their "healthy" stomach. Personally I don't miss that 85%. I'm eating just fine, haven't been sick in the least. Anyway, not to put them down, just thought it was such a diffe…

To this day I remember waking up out of surgery and being in pain. I fear with the sleeve that I will have twice the pain. Can someone please give me the truth for what I am in for?

I'm in the process of getting my Sleeve done at Fort Gordon in the near future but I live about 3hours away in Charleston, SC. So here is my big question. What if after my surgery I have a medical problem say 6months to a year out and I need to go to a civilian ER. It turns out that say I'm dehydrated from not being able to get in enough fluids because I have the sleeve and I'm hospitalized for two days. Will that be covered by Tricare or would I be taking the responsibility for the cost? I'm sure their are a million scenarios out there but I'm trying to get a grasp of what exactly I'm getting into financially. Because it's not just a health risk but a financial risk to…

I know that I've lost weight since surgery because the scale shows it and because I have found new clothes to wear in my own closet that I had forgotten about! But, sometimes you just want to hear someone say it. I think I'm at that stage where people are staring and saying that I look good, instead of saying that I look like I've lost weight. But, the true test of weightloss all of my life has been my direct, blunt parents. So, I walk into their house today. They haven't seen me in a month. My Dad yells to my mother, 'Come see her, this girl is getting skinny!' LOL! That's my true weightloss test!

Hello, I've been having pain in my right front, where I think my stomach is. Is this normal? I sleep on my right side is that ok or am I squishing my stomach? I had my surgery the end of July.

Does anyone feel like their pouch is not small, tight enough???? I do and actually feel like asking the DR to redo it. 9 months out only have lost 65 pounds and lost all that in the first 4 months have lost since then Im frustrated and depressed I work my ass off and watch what I eat WHAT is going on

My surgeon does does use a bougie to size my stomach, instead he uses a scope. The surgeon's report indicates that my stomach is 7.5 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches. Does that not seem large? I do not start to feel restriction until 6-8 ounces. I am 3 months out.

So, I am scheduled for my revision from the band to the sleeve this Monday! I am having it done all at once. Has anyone here had it all done at once? How was the recovery? Of course, I am getting cold feet.... NERVES are getting the better of me and I just would like to know what to expect! Any input would be greatly appreciated from my fellow sleevers!

So I have my appointment with the surgeon Thursday. I am hoping, finally, I will get my date. What questions should I ask that maybe you forgot or didn't think of at the time? I am all kinds of nervous! I don't know why!

Hello, I am at the hosptial with our 23 yo special health needs DD. SHe will be in for 3-5 days. I brought some oatmeal with me and some Soups that I have in a cooler. But what else can I eat from .......the hospital cafeteria that would be okay for me 6 weeks out? SUggestions? Thanks in advance for the help everyone. LaQuita

My surgeon is 2 and a half hours away. height : 5 ft, weight: 270, BMI: 53 Cant wait to get sleeved!

Feel so lucky to have the sleeve and to be 21lbs from my doctor's goal. My best friend got RNY one month after I had surgery. She is having the hardest time and has to be so careful she doesn't eat something that causes her to dump. She is stuck on liquids because she pukes when she eats anything puréed. I am praying she can soon tolerate more food. I'm grateful for my sleeve. I feel great and am looking great too!!!

I am down three lbs to 317....THANK GOD....Hopefully it will keep going down.... I didn't really do anything different. I think my body just needed time to adjust. Even though those three lbs had been lost before I'm good with being down again. 299 lbs HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel so sick. I had my sleeve almost 4 weeks ago and my gallbladder out 4 days ago, eating anything is making me super sick. I tried to eat yogurt, i got 2 oz down and now i feel extremely sick, my stomach hurts so much and I really just dont feel good.

I am wondering if anybody that went to Mexico for their VSG has had any problems with infection? If so, what kind and where? Is this even tracked by the surgeon since so many people come from the US/Canada? I am still trying to determine my surgeon and this is probably the biggest factor in my decision. Thanks in advance for any input!

Come out, come out, where ever you are!

has anyone had the spider sleeve? what do you think? who was your surgeon? id love to see pics...

Yesterday I started getting really bad panic attacks and started to cry. Neither condition subsided all day long. I felt so a lone for the first time. No one I personally know is having this surgery or about to. I was struck with fear at the thought that no one would really truly understand what I am about to do or understand all the changes I have made in preparation of the surgery. I have a good support group around me. But all of a sudden I wondered what I was thinking doing this to myself. I have been having the "bring it on" attitude for months and all of a sudden fear has hit and hit hard. Wed. I go for my last pre-op appointment. I will get my surgery date then…

Tomorrow marks 2 weeks without any loss. I am post op 3 weeks. How did you know you were out of the stall? Was it drastic or gradual?

I I'm waiting on getting the sleeve done and I'm from Newcastle nsw Australia how many others are from Australia here?

Well, my bag for the hospital is ready to zip up, the car is fueled up for the 3 hour drive to the hospital, protein laden popcicle's and broths are in the freezer, various vitamin water zero and crystal light in the fridge, dog sitter is all lined up to take care of my hairy children, prescription for pain meds is filled, and my nerves are officially on the razor's edge ! Been wearing my not so spiffy hospital bracelet since Friday and I'm having the expected huge OMG am I really doing this anxiety attack Told my sister in law yesterday (swore her to secrecy), and who do I get a call from this evening ??? My mother in law ! So much for sworn secrecy... I definitel…

Surgery is 9 hours away!!!!

Just joined the group and wanted to say hello to introduce myself. I live in Topeka and just got my sleeve on 8/30/12 in TJ with Dr. Almanza. Just curious to see where everyone else is from.

Hey pcoser's-- I'm scheduled for 10/23. Currently take max dose of metformin which keeps some of the symptoms at bay. Wondering if any of you were able to decrease or even stop it post op? Thanks!

I'm looking for some April SLEEVER buddies!!

OMG I'm so bored today! I live in Brisbane & I'd love to meet up with someone today, anyone interested in meeting up for a coffee?

My name is Sharon (Ronee) and I am 58 years old. Married and live in KCMO. I have approval through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for my bariatric surgery, however I switched surgeons, so I am now having to meet the requirements of a new group, before being scheduled. Have to admit to a little bit of nervousness about the whole thing, wondering if it really is the right thing to do. Maybe I am just having cold feet....Sharon

Like most of us, I drink crystal light for flavor but I've been doing research and I found that it can stall weight loss because of the aspartame and artificial sweeteners. I'm officially in a stall and while trying to break my stall I wondered if this was part of the reason. I know all the chemicals get blocked in your liver and that makes it hard for ur liver to function and so called cleanse out. Anybody have any other opinions? This got me worried because plain water I don't mind but there r times I need something else.

I was banded 8/09 and was going great. I hit a standstill and then lost 8 more lbs after another 3 months. I have not lost any weight in 2 yrs. fills and unfills many times. Now upper left-side pain that's been there for about 3 weeks now. I've had 2 upper GI's within 5 months, Nothing found. Now today he said go for a ct scan, blood work and then back to him next week and totally all fluid removed. Did any of you have this upper stomach pain that I've described? If so, What was causing it. It used to come and go, but this time it's a little worse and hanging on longer. I'm a little worried. I talked to him about the sleeve and he was all for it. I just don't want to re…

I'm getting so excited. Even though the process seems so long, now it's getting closer and I can believe it's really going to happen. My last appointment with my PCP will be on November 5th, and everything will be ready to submit to the insurance company then. I'm getting so nervous and excited all at the same time! My husband said to me the other day "I'm so happy for you! It's going to be nice to see you not feeling so depressed and going through all the torture anymore". He has watched me through all the yo-yo dieting and depression over the last 20+ years. I'm so grateful for all his support. I just don't want to live like this anymore. I can't wait to start livi…

I am in Seattle, WA Got a quote for 22k locally... ouch! I considered a surgeon is Florida for $15k but with travel expenses not sure if it worth it. How much have you been quoted? I want to stay in the US...

I thought this would be a great place to introduce ourselves --- I live in St. George, UT. I had my sleeve done on March 14, 2012 by Dr. Tug Miller. My experience so far has just been awesome. I have had very little problem eating, but I am working on getting more Protein in what I eat. I have even started walking! I have had great support from my 3 sons as well as my parents and the few friends I have told. I look forward to having more contacts within the state.

I had my sleeve on 12/14/11 when I was almost 61 1/2. My bd was in June nd I turned 62. I am no longer on any medication and feel better than I have for years. I went from a size 18 to 4 jeans. You are never too old to be healthy. I hope people who really need this done, will realize that age is not an issue. I only had 55 lbs. to lose but it was all in my abdomen headed for my heart and in a very dangerous place. Who knows what would have happened had I not had this surgery. I also had some repair done to my esophagus at the same time from some damage from some reflux surgery I had in 1999. I feel my VSG surgeon saved my life. I never had any pain or complicatio…

My surgery was on 7/31/12 and it would be great to have a buddy or two share experiences and go through this journey together! I'm almost 32 and my starting BMI was 32. I live in the East Bay (CA).

Are you working out? What are you eatin? How much are you eating? List your surgery date too.

Came home today. The pain in my incisions is minimal, I'm walking fine. I can drink Water and shakes ok. When I woke up from surgery I had intense gas pains stuck in the middle of my chest, and that was basically the worst of it. I got on the scale though and it shows that I gained 9 pounds since the day of surgery. How long will these fluids and stuff from surgery be in me?

I'm 6 months out and was wondering how much I should be getting each day?

I need a mentor that lives in nyc manhattah would be Kool cause I.live in.Manhattan if.so that be.awesome

Hi Everyone&Shoot!, Well, I'm scared. Been doing great until this evening. Had a mild fever immediately post op that resolved, but now, it's back. I've read all of the 'Complications' posts, but couldn't easily find anything about 'fever'--am going to go back&check all posts. Any thoughts or help would be much appreciated. Thank you!!

So...I had my final visit with my surgeon yesterday. I couldn't maintain the 10 lbs weight-loss I had and my abdominal ultrasound revealed a fatty liver so I have one week of a liquid diet starting the 23rd...not plzd but i look forward to the pre-op loss. I'm scared of arriving to the hospital late so I've booked a room at a local hospital to hang out the night b4. This way my husband can go back to the hotel and have Breakfast while waiting for me to come out of recovery. I'm going to miss my little girls for the few nights I'll be in the hospital.

This place is lonely!!

I'm getting my revision done the 1st week of October. I have confidence that I will lose, but once I'm at goal I'm scared I will regain and the whole thing will be pointless....this thought just keeps entering my mind and I can't shake it. I don't want to be a failure again like I was with my band...

I finally got my exact operation date yesterday, the 9th oct, in the afternoon, and am so excited, it has taken me 19 months to get to this point and it still feels unreal. I have started to think about what to take into hosital with me, and have found some new slippers, got some new pink towels, and toothpaste, lol, i am concentrating on this because i havn't yet received my liver shrinking diet, i am allergic to cows milk, so have to follow the alternaive diet, i start it on the 25th sept, and am impatient to find out what it consists of. The dietician was suppose to send it out to me last week, but as usual, what he is supposed to do for me isn't happening, but at le…

Hi im getting sleeved on th 20th of sept .cant wait .wooo hoooollo!!

I'm getting my revision done the 1st week of October. I have confidence that I will lose, but once I'm at goal I'm scared I will regain and the whole thing will be pointless....this thought just keeps entering my mind and I can't shake it. I don't want to be a failure again like I was with my band...

Hello friends, I want to know about types of surgery in detail. Can anyone tell me that how can we a cosmetic surgery may affect to loss your fact? Thank you so much... --------------------------------------------- mIami pLastic sUrgery

I am writing this so if anybody ever encounters Pneumomediastinum they might find this post. I got my band removed and sleeve done at the same time on June 1st 2012. Its been a little over two months since my surgery with no complications. Three nights ago I started to feel as if I were punched in the throat it was a really bad feeling it felt as if I swallowed something and their was a huge air bubble. I couldn't really talk or swallow without pain. I know it wasn't a blockage because I didn't really eat that much. I called my surgeon at about midnight and explained the situation he said to immediately go into the ER and get admitted that the symptoms don't sound too g…

Are there any Jacksonville Florida sleevers ?

I was wondering if there is any out there that met all requirements with or without comorbalities but insurance still denied?

Emotional Vampires & Toxic People... I'm doing an inventory of all my relationships, family, friends, etc. who have been instrumental in giving me bad advice, not being encouraging, or just breaking my heart, and hurting my feelings. How many people are really my friends because they like having a fat friend as a wingman? My family who tells me that WLS is a cop out? The exbf who said he's just not that attracted to "big girls". It's time to clean house, and dump the negative and replace it with the positive. Who are your emotional vampires and what are you doing to change it?