Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Checked into hospital...ready to go...

Anyone else's surgery date THIS Thursday? If so let me know we can be cyber support buddies!!! Have a great day !!! LaQuita

Had surgery on Monday and been very hungry can't have food till day 14 I'm on day 4 I'm gettin emotional with all this pain and watchinbmy family eat and all I want is one meal.a day chicken salad I'm so depressed second guessing myself of getting this surgery hurts to smallow water or milk been in bathroom every hour Idk I'm about to.cry feel dizzy

Here is some information about MGH program! http://www.weightcenter.org/

Got sleeve Monday and was in very bad pain I'm now able to talk It.was successful I'm alive I made it

Hey Guys, I'm 4 days post op and feeling much better! my abd is sore with more pain noted toward the left. im doing liquid codeine which helps, its def totally different experience than what I expected. The surgery the afterwards, and now home with family its a trip. Anybody whose close post op please keep in touch. I would love to rummage through your brains Thanks all

Woot woot! Some of the surgical swelling down! Started protien sips and full liquid today !

Soooo this is my first topic and it is about how this all just hit me that I am really going to have it done. Just booked my flight, my hotel. and about to do car (my fiancé and son are coming as well and will hang out in san diego till I get back) Now to just pay for the surgery on Tuesday... I will be sleeved on 8/13/2012 in Mexico by Dr. Almanza, and will return home on 8/17 and will be back in school and clinicals by 8/22. I am so nervous about going back to school, having to lift and move patients... I have heard many people can do it... some can't... but I figure if there are some complications... God would have had something happen in my life sleeve or no sleeve.…

I was sleeved August 9th and feel great... Worried that my drinks and water may be going down too easy? Not feeling hungry but also as long as I space out my shake over 30 mins it goes down great.... Could something be lose or not done right???

I don't go to.the.doc till next week who ever had chest pain.can I.ask why it happens

I was sleeved 3 months ago and was diagnosed last week. I'm glad for the diagnoses, however my life feels like it's falling apart. I was wondering if anyone else had this or anything similar??

Well, tomorrow I start my journey to the "Losers Club"....will be glad to getting the next couple of weeks behind me....

So much gas do hard to swallow applesauce or even water I feel tight in my chest Idk what to do

I am starting the protein shake diet on monday and really want to stick to it. Any tips to make it more bearable would be greatly appreciated. Im really nervous about the massive hunger pangs.

What are you most looking forward to after being sleeved? I want to be able to walk a distance or climb a flight of stairs w/out being winded. I want to FLY (w/out feeling like I'm encroaching on my neighbors) I want to ride roller coasters & hike w/ my family. I want to have the confidence that I’ll fit in that chair @ the concert or movie theater. I want to shave my legs w/ a razor, LOL. I want my bra to stop slipping off of my shoulders… my purse, too, for that matter. I want energy to do what needs to be done. I want energy to get me healthy & confident in myself again. I want to love my husband confidently. I want to stop hiding from people who hav…

Ad my nutrition appointment last Monday, I seem to be on track eating and in weight loss for the goal I set for myself of one year weight loss (200 lbs lost in one year)... Then the NUT said to lose 200 lbs in one year I should have lost 60 lbs by three months. Well, I've lost 59.2 and we aren't even a full 7 weeks out... So I've changed my goal on a trail basis and I'm going to try for a 3 month goal of 82 lbs lost... (crazy I know, but it's worth trying) I have the nutrition part of the sleeve down so far, now I need to add the excercise part. For the first time since I can remember I actually want to get up and go... I make sure my shoes are good, have some shorts a…

Well, I had my first WLS class with Kaiser. When the nutritionist weighed me and computed my bmi it was 40.3. Since my blood pressure is under control and I'm not on any medication for high cholesterol (even though my LDL is well above normal), she wasn't sure if I would qualify or not and have to put my case before the OWC committee for approval or denial. What are my chances of getting approved? If they don't approve me, will they cover any complications if I get it done in Mexico? I am really tired of yo-yoing with my weight.

I'll be sleeved September 14th with Dr Francisco Gonzalez in Tijuana

I turn 50 in a few months and I am so excited about life. I've lost 75 pounds so far - looking to lose another 100. I can't believe how full of life I feel, how hopeful, how energetic and adventurous. It's like I've lost 10 years too - and I am enjoying it so much. My sister just got married for the second time. She met a wonderful guy who is crazy about her. They share a strong faith, a love of travel, the joy of family (and extended family), a desire to build a warm and welcoming home, and a deep friendship. That's what I want too, and I am feeling more open and ready for that daily. Anyone else out there feeling like they have a second chance at life and love…

I scheduled my date today.. I will be sleeved 9-14-12 by Dr Garcia at Mi Hospital in TJ.. looking for any sleeve sisters out there!

This is a long shot. Anyone go to Dr.Cirangle's monthly support groups? I'm thinking of going to the Walnut Creek ones...I know he does others in San Jose and San Francisco but WC is closest to me.

LET'S CHAT/SUPPORT and be merry haha I'll start - Hello, I'm Nikki, 37, live in downtown. Surgery date was July 9, 2012. Excited to meet fellow Coloradians! xoxo

Hi everyone! My name's Jennifer. I am fairly new to the VSG site and just joined this group. I am excited to find a Christian group - God's strength is what's going to be getting me through this, I feel. I am pre-op and just waiting on insurance approval. I called the company on Monday and they said that it was in the final stage of approval, so I'm hoping that I hear something today. I'm thanking God for my approval because I KNOW it's coming! Thank you for this group! God bless you all!

Finally, after 6 weeks, I can drink water again without discomfort. I was having to drink crystal light and propel exclusively. I was getting so sick of it. Now I just can't wait until I can chug water after a workout!

Hello there, I know many of us are 2012 sleevers and a few of us got together and decided we wanted to meet up and so far we are planning to take two trips next year to meet up and celebrate our weight loss. We planned a cruise to the Bahamas and a trip to Vegas if you are interested please sign up https://sites.google.com/site/weightlossreunion/weight-loss-reunion-sign-up we have been getting interested ONLY people to sign up so we can book for 2013. Both trips are in different parts of the region and at times. The Bahamas cruise is in the beg. of the year and the trip to Vegas is at the end of the year. PLEASE SIGN UP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, SO WE CAN ALL COME TOGETHER. …

I'm so happy I feel better I'm able to get some Water down able to walk without people helping me I try tea lastnight and it help ease my tummy. Had a good sleep I'm just so happy not throwing up or even in pain Any one knows a good weight scale to buy

For those of you that have had strictures can you describe the process? Is it a one time fix or do we have to keep having it stretched? What's the recovery time? Is it back to liquids and purees after? I go in for egd and possible balloon stretch of the structure on august 10th. Barium swallow i just did shows sleeve narrowing/stricture. With all the problems i had finding a digestible Protein and lactose intolerance I am really bummed to find out I have a stricture now!

Hey Everyone! We are 8 days into August! Some of us have been sleeved, some of us have not-where is everyone at! I was sleeved 8/2. The first day was rough, but since then I've been doing pretty good! down about 12 lbs since surgery!! yay! mama's been trying on some skinny pants today....and they fit! Hallelujah !

What are your plans? Unfortunately, I'll be working.

Hi! I am currently 10 weeks post-op. I'm having trouble with the everyday ups and downs on the scale. I'm looking for a mentor. Someone who can offer encouragement and advice. While I am probably doing well, I feel like it needs to be better. I have PCOS, which really does affect weight loss. Also I have an injury that prevents me from working out like a "normal" person. Even going for a walk, boy do I pay for it . (Thank you roller derby or my torn PCL, MCL and everything else wrong in my knee. Lol.) I am having surgery for it in the fall. But until then I feel like I am wasting all the "good early time". I am struggling with the mental part. Which is where a lot of the …

Hi! I am considering having my surgery done in Mexico. I was just wandering, is it a normal process for them to ask for a deposit when you schedule your appointment? Thanks!

Okay so I got a surgery date for Aug 21 but no approval yet. Why do they do that? now I'm thinking the worst. Shouldn't they get the approval beforehand? At the pace I was going I thought that my surgery would he in Sept or Oct they suprised me. I'm just rambling.. mad nervous...

So when is everyone getting sleeved? Or when did you get sleeved? I'm thinking mine will be in November/December.

I live in Midwood Brooklyn and Im looking for someone nearby to go walking in my neighborhood. Let me know.

I had my psychological evaluation on Thursday 5/31. After I left I started to become worried. I was completely honest and admitted to the psychologist that I had patterns of binge eating in the past. We also talked about my past history of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, and my diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Anxiety. All of those things are under control now, I'm just so afraid he's going to say I'm not ready to deal with the surgery. Any advice, words of wisdom, encouragement? I know they say honesty is the best policy with the psych eval no matter how dark it is, I'm just afraid I blew it for myself.

Howdy Sin City Sleevers... I open this discussion with a few questions. What was your first month after surgery like? What were your ups and down? What do you know now that you wish you knew back then?

Hi. I am looking for buddies that are in the San Antonio area. I moved here from Alabama two years ago. I was sleeved August 8th by Dr. Duperier. I am doing okay so far. I am on soft foods this week and then on to normal food. I cant eat very much at a sitting but its going ok. I had a set back two weeks ago with a kidney stone. I am feeling much better now just cant wait to get the stent out! Let me know if anyone wants to buddy up with me for the journey! I have no friends here and I am private about my surgery so it would really help if I had a buddy! Thanks!

Are your children planning for your surgery just as much as you are? Any pressure because of their expectations? My child is really cute about it all but I can definately see where things may get awkward...what's are some of your stories about your children and their planning?

I see the comments that you mind is hungry after surgery even though your not actually hungry... I've even gone through it once or twice after surgery.... But has any one else dealt with other mind games??? A: I'm not willing to take my "fat" 30/32 clothes out of my closet... They are my clothes, I feel like my husband is being evil by taking them away and putting them in a box.... Seriously when did I become so attached to these clothes??? They have been in the box in the middle of my bedroom for about a week now... I might be willing to. Finally let them go to the closet. B: I've lost 68 lbs... I haven't seen it until today... I apparently still have fat googles o…

Just wanted to share this "Global Fat Scale" from BBC. It calculates your BMI, then tells you which country your health/BMI is closest to. At my current, pre-sleeve weight, my height/weight/BMI is most similar to the country of Tonga. =( Hopefully I'll be changing to a slimmer country soon! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18770328

Ok everyone, how is it going? What are you eating? are you losing? are you walking? lets hear from everyone...

Hi, I had the lap band in 2008 and failed miserably. My food was either stuck or went through and I learned to eat around the band. I lost 40 pounds but then needed an emergency unfill due to not being able to drink and I have gained all but 10 pounds back. I now weigh 210. My doctor recommended the sleeve. Without thinking too much, I had it submitted to insurance and I was shocked that they approved it right away (they gave me trouble with the band). So now that I'm finally here, I'm scared to have another surgery, this one with a lot more cutting. The other thing I'm afraid about is failing again. After all, I already failed once with a restrictive only pr…

I'm two weeks post op and having a hard time with this new stomach. I can't drink anything without getting instantly full and then I feel either nauseous or lousy when my stomach is full. I was already in the hospital for severe dehydration which IDK how because I always have Water next to me. I can't get enough Popsicles or water because I am SO THIRSTY! Before surgery I guzzled water all day, water bottle after water bottle. In 2010 I had 3 surgeries to get rid of a kidney stone the size of a ping pong ball so ever since then I make sure I get enough water. Now it seems impossible since more than a tiny sip makes my hernia repair and sleeve upset. Because I'm taking…

I had my 1st appointment in March 2012. So I have been on this journey for six months. I did my upper GI May 3, 2012. They found that I have stenosis of the esophagus (narrowing in the lower part of my esophagus). Than I had to do a Esophagael Monometry (they put a tube in your nose and run it down into the esophagus while you are awake). Than my Endoscopy Doctor got the results he sent the result to a friend at the Mayo Clinic to get his opinion. I talked with my Endoscopy Dr. a few day ago and he told me the diagnosis is Achalasia. Than he said I cannot have the weight loss surgery because of the risk. I immediately looked up Achalasia on several website…

I lost 20lbs and was cleared to swim indoors in 1 week... Yeah

Ok fellow made it to goal, I am back and need support. There are still a few of us left who still log on. I can remeber each of us starting our journey (Oregeon Daisy-you helped me so much make my decision!) I did OK yesterday confined myself to dark chocolate only! Just planned what I am going to eat today..takes the pressure off!!!! I tried on my "smallest" size 6's yesterday, they were not sausage tight but still not wearable for me. 5ish more lbs down should put me in my bounce zone...

I found out that my doc uses a "peristrip" on the staples. Has anyone heard of this? Do all docs do this?

My surgery is September18th. I,m excited and nervous! I'm new to this site but glad I found it....it is good to hear from people in all stages of before and after. B

Hi my name is Amanda, I have decide weight loss surgery is the best option for me. Unfortunatly, my insurance does not pay for this, so I will be paying out of pocket. I hear lots of talk about surgery in Mexico, and how it is so much cheaper. I would like some opinions of this, my biggest concern would be safety. I was also wandering if anyone has had surgery in Mexico, if so, how did it go? All comments are much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to read this!

Today is a new start in my life. Getting surgery at 1130 but checking in at 9:30 so nervous Hope all is well pray for me guys I hit yall up later tonight