Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Okay I was suppose to quit 2 weeks ago....Now I am 2 weeks pre-op and still smoking....Yes I did cut down to half of amount I use to smoke but am afraid that I won't quit or stop for the time being....in all honesty I love to smoke!!! I have heard every lecture why I should quit blah blah blah...goes in one ear out the other!! I know it is bad for me and all...Now with the fast that is about to begin today not sure I can stop now....PLEASE DO NOT BE MEAN TO ME....I am emotional as it is!!!!

hey all, anyone from orange county? I'm being sleeved aug 21, looking for someone to go through the process with.... I'm starting to get nervous! :/

Hi everyone, Just got home from 4 days in the hospital for a small bowel obstruction. They gave me an NG tube (tube through nose and down into stomach to drain my stomach and rest my bowels. Way worse than any recovery from my surgery in 12/2011... I just noticed that my mom left some kefir in the fridge, and sipped a bit of that, and I am actually feeling human again. In a way it feels like my first weeks of post op, just less pain. I was shocked at how many medical professionals have no idea about the sleeve... None... I could hear the nurses reporting at shift change that I had a gastric bypass, even though I always corrected them. And I had an NG tube, so there migh…

Hey guys my bandages are coming off want to no what creams to put on them Any ideas

Hey guys im new here but i just wanted to know if anyone else felt or feels horrible after surgery...i cant eat and im always nauseous

Hi ladies, I have a question. How much did your breast shrink? I am hoping it isnot as bad as the older ladies.

WE must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us... .. ............................Joseph Campbell...........

How many calories should I be getting or should I be focusing more on my Protein intake? I'm almost 7 weeks post op... Sent from my DROID X2 using VST

New to all this. Having complications. Wondering if anybody can share complication stories? All I have been able to find are success stories. Feeling alone would like some idea of what to expect. Thank you in advance.

Hi, I had my surgery June 25th and also had my gallbladder and hernia repaired and have been feeling a lot of aversion to any food. The only thing I can down easy are liquids everything else makes me disgusted and I cant seem to get enough in. I have head cravings for stuff but not really that much. I just don't want to eat anything because a. makes me nauseus b. Im scared of gaining weight (only a small amount) c. I fear its going to hurt going down. Also my left side is still very sore and I feel pain whenever I bend or sit up. Anybody else?

Hello, everyone. Hope everyone is doing great with their pre and post surgery. I usually dont post too much on here, but you all are so helpful. I am scheduled to have surgery on Sept 6. I am so ready to start this process. I am writing this topic to ask you all to help me with a contest that I entered my kids into. If you have a facebook account you can vote and it only takes a few seconds. https://apps.faceboo...d=495147&rest=1 Please vote for my children to win a one night stay at our local Great Wolf Lodge and tickets to an amusement park. I really want to something fun with my babies before I get my surgery done and an down for a while. We really ap…

Hello all. I was sleeved December 19th. I've lost 65 lbs and have maintained it since April. I'm getting pretty off track in terms of eating. Need to stay on this site to keep motivated. I still need to have my hernia repaired but might not do that this year.

Just wondering if those of us who are already in menopause are sensing that losing weight even with VSG is more of a struggle than if we had done it at a younger age? It is so delightful to me to be past that time in my life and when I read of those who are struggling with that "TOM" and the associated Water retention/weight gain, I am grateful to not have to deal with that on top of the challenges of our new way of living. I do feel that my metabolism is slower that it used to be and I am a slow loser, but slow and steady and I feel better than I did in my 30's as I am much lighter on my feet and I feel more like my younger self. Interested to know what your take m…

I just got my surgery date - AUGUST 13TH!! So excited! How are all you other August sleevers doing?

For some reason I've always been quite a bit heavier than others who wear my same size. To be honest, I only chose my weight goal by wanting to be a normal BMI. However weight goals have NEVER excited me as much as fitting new sizes (unless you count in being in Onederland). This for me has always been my biggest motivator. Every new size I break into fully, I'm finding THAT really is what keeps me more and more motivated. So, I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there like me? I do still check my weight, it's fun watching the scale go down - but I can tell you, nothing will make me happier than to get to that CERTAIN SIZE!!! My TRUE goal is to fit si…

Just got sleeved Thurs. morning, Aug 9th 2012. My hospital/*** was at Kaiser West L.A. My surgeon is Dr. Um. I started with the Kaiser 12-week program, "Options" dedicated to providing the patient with Bariatric alternatives including diet and surgery info. I'm 5'10" with a muscular build. I started at 269 lbs. and lost 26 lbs..... (Their recommendation to help shrink the fatty liver prior to surgery.) I didn't consider myself as morbidly obese, but I had been diagnosed with Diabetes 2 one year earlier. I had noticed some neuropathy in the front pad of my right foot, and frequent night-time urination told me I might be Diabetic. That was about 6 months prior to diagnosi…

Hi everyone! We are in the process of planning a meetup for all of us in the NYC area! Please come out and meet your fellow NYC sleevers! The meetup is tentatively being planned for September 8th and we're looking to do it in Central Park. I was thinking a pot luck style picnic with sleeve friendly food/drinks! Everyone can bring something. Some people may be pre op and on a pre op diet at the time but don't let that stop you from coming! Bring your Protein Shake and Crystal light with you and come on out! Suggestions are encouraged! Lets make this happen!

I will be sleeved on the 13th. Dr. Le is my surgeon.

Today my doctor said that a revision surgey is needed ! Now the hard part waiting ! I hope uhc works fast and I get this approved fast ! Please pray for a speedy approval for me ! Lots of love ! I hope I can be a success story just like so many of you !

Anyone in AZ being sleeved in AZ? (Pre and post) I would like to hear your about your experiences with your doctor and hospitals. I am a pre sleever. I don't have a date yet. I have my last MSWL appt at the end of June and my surgeon is Dr. Podkameni.

I feel sweating and heartburn when I try eggs I feel like it dumping syndrome or could it be heartburn making me feel like this

Idk what going on I try eggs today ans I started to sweat a lot and feeling discomfort plus heartburn Idk was it just heartburn or dumping syndrome now I'm scared to eat food

Can this happen or just be the heartburn I'm having I try eggs today and I startes to sweat and feel discomfort Idk was that dumping syndrome or just heartburn doing it help !!!!

I want one that have the sleeve suregy already that can give me guidance or Wat to do or how to do it Voxer me -tabitharenee8922@yahoo.com Or message me plz asap my suregy is in 3 weeks

I was told I should be getting the surgery in July, but I feel it would be more August if it was exactly six months.

Sept 12th, 11am. Start the liquid diet on Aug 29th, also have the blood work and whatever else that day. actually, my liquid diet allows for a small and healthy dinner meal, and the 3 Protein shakes a day. I got in my unflavored Protein powder today, and so far so good. A happy me today.

I have a strange question but can’t seem to find an answer anywhere else. I’m hoping someone here might have an answer. For several years now I’ve notice that sometimes I get an odd burning sensation inside my lower abdomen, in front of the pelvis just above the groin, after walking for a long period of time. I always thought it was probably due to my large overhanging stomach pulling on the muscles and tissue. Now that I’ve lost about 125 pounds I’m surprised I still get this sensation. Yes, I do still have hanging fat there but it’s gone down a lot; I also always wear a support girdle type undergarment to hold things firmly in. I have had 2 C-sections too. I w…

I'm 12 weeks post op and am trying to connect with people who have a similar approach to this journey. I am pretty much by the books, on the plan, trying to get to my goal every day. I've lost 58 lbs in just over three months, but have another 57 to go. I would love to find others taking the same approach with fitness and diet - I have a lot to learn still! Mary

First day home. Awoke tonight in lots of pain. Went away with pain meds. Is this normal to have this much pain still?

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Hello, im 16 years old, ive had a leak few months ago, i think i had it before i turn 16, does this make me the youngest teen in the world who had this surgery with a leak? sorry for my bad english.

Today I had my 3 week post op check with the surgeon. He is very happy with his incision site healing. I told him I'd dropped 20 pounds the first 10 days or so, but have stalled since that point......not that I'm complaining.....just wondering what is going on. He questioned what I was eating. My daily intake has been 64(+) oz fluids daily, predominantly Water, 2 powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein shakes (to be sure I get @ least 50gm protein daily), 4 oz yogurt (Activia, I am c.o.n.s.t.i.p.a.t.e.d.), and maybe 4 oz apple sauce, fat free refried Beans, or cottage cheese. I've been takin…

Well on Friday I started to itch a bit under my right breast and by Saturday afternoon I had a full blown rash under both breasts, after much research and speaking with Melissa we decided I had a allergic reaction to the Cipro, I have been miserable itching like crazy. I had a heat rash once before and it is 10 times more irritating. Found some Predisone in the medicine cabinet and have taken two today and the itching is better. Still there though and the rash is huge. it said on the internet it takes 7-10 to develop an allergic reaction to antibiotics and they were right. Hopefully by tonight I will be able to sleep, its been so painful I havent been sleeping or pu…

Ok, I couldnt stand it anymore, I got on the scales this morning, down 7.1 lbs. Have anyone else gotten on the scales, if so lets hear about it.

Hey Ladies where be you and how is everyone doing?!?!

I was sleeved on 7/4/12 at 199lbs. Today I weighed in at 178. So far so good. Still feel a bit tired and weak.

I had my first appointment with my surgeon today and I am on my way! I have already met several requirements and my particular insurance plan is one of the easiest to get approval through. My surgeon was great. He answered all my questions and, believe me, I had many! He explained everything in detail and said that normally the process, from first visit to surgery, takes about 3-4 months. <Big frown and exhale> ...BUT since I have the plan I do, it will go much more quickly for me! <Resume goofy grin> I am on track for a late September/Early October date! I've scheduled the first of two appointments with both the PSYCH and NUT. My upper GI is Tuesday. The rest…

Saw the surgeon today and I got my date. September 13th. don't have the time yet. He had the 27th of August open and I was so tempted to having it done on that day but work wise I think the 13th will work better.

I had my surgery 3 months ago and I have only lost 40 lbs. I am still hungry all the time as my hunger hormones never subsided. I feel like a failure. Has anyone else gone through this? I am sobbing as I am writing this as I feel completely hopeless.

Can get rid of this heartburn my doc appt is next Thursday cant have nothing without this heartburn coming. I have ppi medicine Idk what to.do. I'm 11 days out help

I went for my one week postop visit today. I am acting exactly like a sleeve patient being miserable the first week or so. He wasn't happy at how weak I was and told me to drink fruit juice or yogurt smoothie to get sugar into me. He was surprised I was able to drink a protein drink. He said I looked a lot better compared to the hospital. The reason for not being able to take deep breaths is because he had to cut the muscle a little bit deeper where the port was to get the band out, very little scar tissue and bruised like you know what! He said I could start blended food for a week then try soft foods and see how it goes. I really liked him. I gave him hell and he laughe…

I have no idea why but a majority of the time I wake up nauseas and throughout the day. Has anyone else had this and how did u deal with it if so? And I'm absolutely not pregnant. Lol.

hi, i was wondering if anyone heard or used a Dr John Angstadt in New York?

Just had a minor emergency in my neighborhood. I pulled on a pair of jeans and ran out to help. It wasn't until later that I realized I was comfortably wearing jeans from my "too tight" pile. Great feeling!

History: I dealt with reflux before the band. When I was banded in 2007, the doc also corrected my hiatal hernia during the surgery. There were days I would experience reflux in the beginning, but I have to admit the worst days of reflux in the beginning were the result of poor food choices. Now with the band, five years later, the reflux has grown to be much worse. It is basically a daily event. Right now I have a complete unfill and I am taking omniprozole. Even with the omniprozole, I am still experiencing reflux...(it is so bad sometimes that my throat and ears hurt...). I have read some posts that if the reflux is bad before the sleeve, that after the sleeve…

I find it weird that two of my friends who have had the procedure done are not being supportive. One of them had the sleeve and is doing very good. When I asked her for her input on how she really felt after the surgery she replied that I should do my research on-line.... Wow! I was blown away as I really thought she would share her experience. The other friend had the RNY and I guess is having a lot of food issues. Like crying because she can't have her favorite foods.. when I told her I was thinking of doing it to help put my diabetes in remission she just about flipped and said that I was crazy for even thinking about having it because I have 60 lbs to lose and…

Hi everyone. I am new to this group. I am 61, in the last month of my 6 month nutritional diet . I am starting to get nervous. My insurance should be ok'ed by the end of September. I've studied this decision solidly so why am I getting so nervous?

How many ladies here are in their mid 20s, and are around 230/220 and have lost a bit of weight? i am wondering how likely it is that i will have skin hanging everywhere lol...

Got sleeved yesterday! Was not the least bit nervous, just excited. I though I'd get nervous when they wheeled me into the OR, but I was literally out within one minute and then next thing I knew, they were waking me up! Had a bad experience with the anesthesia and was so nauseous. Nothing they tried helped and I started vomiting. NOT fun after belly surgery. Finally, they found the right combo of meds and I was like a new woman. Having some gas pains and just generally exhausted today, but feel so much better. I was released this morning and have been walking, sipping, napping, repeat all day. My belly is so swollen that I look 11 months pregnant, but the Gas-X …

My surgery was Monday. Everything went GREAT!!! Came home last night about 5:30...pampering myself, drinking as much as I feel comfortable with, plus popcicles....looking forward to having the next week behind me!!! P.S. no pain meds since early this morning!! Will take before bedtime so I will sleep good!