Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

As I approach surgery time (late September/early October) I continue to constantly worry about throwing a blood clot or dying on the OR table. I know that is a terrible thing to say, but I can't help but think "what would happen to my husband and 4 year old son should something terrible happen to me." Anyone else worry about this? Or anyone post-op worry about it right up until and going into surgery? I don't want to get worked up about it and be so nervous going into surgery that I make myself physically sick. Any suggestions on how to move past this fear???? Am I needlessly worrying???

I was sleeved on May 21st. I am off all food restrictions. I really need to eat more than I do. A couple of small spoonfuls of something, and I am BEYOND full. I don't want to live the rest of my life on supplemental protein shakes. When I eat...it makes me feel just ugh. Not sick..just the feeling of...I would rather not eat again for the rest of the day. Will I be able to tolerate more food as time passes? Or are there any tricks to help me get in a little more food? I eat healthy and follow all the rules.

Having a hard time getting in the protein shakes, and the water. Just ordered liquid calcium, have been checking out liquid protein online. Just wondering if there were any 'experts' on the subject. Thanks.

I found this somewhere on the world wide interweb. Feel free to take, modify and share. I have been using it as inspiration on my first few post op days. The part in the italics are where I modified it and made it personal. MY BODY PLEDGE I vow to love my body--starting now, however I feel, where ever I am, whatever size I am in. I vow to stop bashing my body & fight back against my bad thoughts--I have to learn to love myself, if I cant, how can I expect others to? I vow to stop snide comments that make me feel less--I am not less, I am a whole hell of a lot more then that. I can lose weight, I AM losing weight. You are ugly and cruel on the inside.…

I'm going to be brutally honest here. I was in traffic court yesterday and there were these two very large women. One had a cane and the other a walker. They were in their 30s-40s. They had to sit down in the seats and they could only manage to turn sideways and somewhat sit on the edge of the seats. One young man in his 20s didn't even really fit through the gate to go see the commissioner. I was considering my life and how it has changed dramatically in only 6 months. This past week I reached the summit of a 10,000 ft. peak.. Seven months ago, you couldn't get me to walk down the street. I was even starting to avoid friend's parties. I wasn't rude and didn't stare,…

I am researching and gathering information, I have pretty much come to the conclusion that I will never be able to afford this surgery in the US, but am nervous about going to Tijuana... anyone on here from my area who has already been through this that can help me? :ph34r: Kandy

I Can't seem to lose weight unless I'm on the liquid diet. It's frustrating!!! I'm 3 months post op. I'm 287 from 346. Yes. I'm proud of the weight loss, but that all only happened while I was on a liquid diet. 10 of that came from the monthly diet. Then 20 of that came off on the pre op diet. At my week after surgery I weighed 311. I stayed at that till 2 weeks ago when I went back on the liquid diet. Lost 20 and now I'm rethinking going back on the liquid diet. I miss food so much. And I really have a feeling it has something to do with this stupid pcos. Ugh.

Little nervous about my 6hr Intake this week!! Any suggestions, or can anyone give me a heads up on what to expect? & Also how far out from your intake appointment was your surgery? I'm self pay as well..

Currently, as a pre-opper I think nothing of slamming back a bottle of Water after a long walk or workout to quench my thirst. I have often wondered how this will work post-op. Are you still able to slam a bottle of water? Obviously I know that right after surgery and probably for a few months out it is all about sipping, sipping, sipping BUT with that said what about being months/years out - are you able to turn up a bottle of water and "chug" it?

I got my sleeve on June 5, 2012. I really started getting serious with my nut April 1, 2012, when I tipped the scale at 373. (5'6") I've lost a total of 100 pounds since. For any pre surgery folks that are reading, this is what you can look forward to. I can tie my shoes without holdin my breath I can cut my own toenails I can go up at least 6 flights of stairs and not pass out I can hug my kids and their hands touch at my back (first time in their lives) I can sit at a booth when we go to a restaurant I can buy pants off the rack, without going to a big and tall store (on a funny note) I can put on my 'starter jeans' and my 14 year old son can get in them with …

Had my sleeve on July 24th. Wish I had a buddy to compare notes. Anyone in my area? Houston texas area? Christi

Hello, I was told that my umbilical hernia could be repaired at the same time as the sleeve surgery. Then I was told (by another source) that the hernia repair would last only about one month. Which is correct? If the latter is true, I will put off the hernia repair until later. Thanks, Paula

Hi everyone ! I got my lap band in may 2006 not so lucky with that ! I have really been reading about the sleeve and i have my appointment set for friday aug 10th to talk to my doctor . I guess my one thing is did anyone insurnance give them problems because of failure with the band ? I have united health care epo(the new ppo) . I work for the state of maryland and got the best packet they had. Just hope you guys and girls can tell me any insurance stories so I have a idea of what look foward too! Thank you all and best of luck in everyones weight loss journy !

I start my pre-op on the 8th, I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I am ready to get my surgery done and feel all of the things I have been reading.

I am just wondering if anybodies insurance componany consider having the band removed as another wls ? I am with united health and they only will pay for one wls in a lifetime . I had my band put on blue cross and blue sheild so dont have to worry about that . Just worried about what they consider for band removal

anyone in texas from the panhandle?

I watched this surgical video and found it to be great... It is actual realtime footage of a VSG procedure and MD commentary to break it up. Take a look, if you are interested.... This MD is not my surgeon. But it answered many questions I had. Chad http://www.orlive.com/halifaxhealth/videos/weighing-the-options-gastric-sleeve-surgery

I did it. I lost it on July 31. Feeling like I had another cesarean birth. I'm just glad there isn't a newborn to take care of. I've finally lost all the operative gases and can feel my bowels again. No movement, but I can feel them. Hubby had to help with the shower which made me feel so much better. I am below my presurgery weight. The tots are coping well with Mommy not being active and Dad doing the cooking. I think they are tired of turkey sandwiches and hot dogs. It has been encouraging for the tots to say I love you Mum and give kisses while I slept it off on day 3 when I got home. I was extremely nauseated days 2-4, but keeping up on the antinausea me…

Having surgery aug. 28th with dr almanza was wondering if he had to repair hiatal hernia if he included this in the price (probably not i'm sure), and if not did you have to pay for it then? or would you be billed?

So glad someone made this group. I've missed you all so much! I apologize for not getting the contact information out. US Airways lost my luggage and they were in there. It's been over two weeks and still no word on where my luggage is. They think it could have been stolen since they made me check it in as the staff wouldn't help put it up in the overhead bin since if they got hurt, the flight automatically gets cancelled. Ugh! Never flying them again Hope everyone's recovery is going well. I was doing great until this week when I got my stitches out. Three of the five sights are severly infected, one is moderate, and the other is unknown-- it's closed but is sore to …

Just wondering ( and not sure if I am posting in the right place) are any of you bakers,chefs, cooks? If so how do you deal with making your recipes without trying them while you are trying to loose weight or while you are on the soft food stages? I am an instructor and while I teach I don't sample any of my students cakes. I do however love to try new recipes at home and of course I try them out before I can have other try it out. I just realize that that has got to stop but how?

I'm trying to be more patient with the process. I am sick of Water, indigestion and trouble sleeping, but my spousal problem is front and center. I am SO grateful for my lack of desire to drink alcohol as it used to be a regular part of my life. That said I am having huge problem with my husband's lack of desire to change eating and drinking habits. Pre-op we talked in depth and he agreed things would change for the better, but they have not. I hate being around someone that is so opposite all that I am trying so hard to be. Last week he bought fried chicken for he and our 9 year old. He is 50 lbs overweight with high cholesterol and in complete denial. We are ar…

Not sure what is going on. I don't know if I am not dealing with my problems as I should, or giving up on myself- but dang! I am in the last 23 pounds and I am eating like garbage. Things I shouldn't be eating, I am. I am not working out....and I have no drive to do it. Why am I giving up? Why? It's only gonna get harder the farther out from surgery I get- what's up? Anyone a year+ out and kinda hitting a wall? Ugh....

I've read all the threads on leaks I could find but none of them confirm the symptoms I'm having. I look a little yellow in the face, I feel weak for more and more of the day as time passes and every morning I cant eat or drink anything without feeling crazy nauseous. I get a pain on the left side of exactly the middle of my back and sometimes my left side of abdomen but I thought that might be because thats where my big incision is. I tried for last 2 days to get in touch with my surgeon and tgey just keep telling me to wait for him to call. This is so frustrating, I used to be able to get all my liquids and protein in even a boiled egg, but now I'm scared to taste anyt…

Hi I'm Sarah! I am about to start my freshman year at college, and I had my surgery 8 days ago today. I have already lost about 12 pounds so it feels good to see quick results! Anyone interested in being a WLS buddy?

I wasn't sure why I would need a WLS buddy as I seem to have no problem navigating the system. But I think it would be nice to have someone walk this journey by my side. I just have one more NUT/PA appt and hope to be sleeved in September (should find out by the end of August the latest if it's approved). Anyone wanna be my pal? I tend to talk things through a question a lot. I also tend to want to post about personal things at times and then will delete. I think this is where a buddy will come in handy for me

But if u in manahattah new York. That's would be a plus !!!!!

Why do good people have to get sick and die? My mother in law who is only 49 has been in the hospital for about a month... Can't move her legs or hands, had a perforated Colon requiring immediate surgery. Now she has septic shock... It's not looking good. I know this has nothing to do with the sleeve but why do bad things happen to good people?!

Hello single people! This is the least active group that I follow, single people unite! We need the support this forum offers more than anyone. without a spouse/special friend where do we go for support? I am scheduled for surgery 8/31, not only am I going through surgery alone but I am traveling to MX alone. Plus, I have not told very many people, just a couple of friends and no family members yet. I will tell them just not yet, I am not sure I am up to explaining to everyone, right? Everyone of us have our own excuse for getting fat in the first place, my excuse is without no one there to watch me eat I simply eat whatever I want, whenever I want. I think if I had som…

Hey everyone I've started a new Q&A video series on my YouTube Channel for WLS patients. If you have a question, please feel free to email me or post on my facebook page. I'm always glad to help in any way I can! Here's a link to the first video -

Hello Everyone, I am having my sleeve done on August 20th,2012 I will also start a video blog on youtube a few days before my surgery.

I has my sleeve on July 26 so this is my 8th day. I'm worried that when I am able to eat normal foods again that I will be so tempted to go back to my comfort foods that made me over weight. Plus I'm starting college so I'm scared that everything will be extremely overwhelming. Any advice??

Hello everyone :] Im new here, and my names Desirae. Today was my second day on my pre surgery liquid diet. I feel as if im looseing a friend, as sad as it sounds. My stomache hurts, and has for the past few days. My body is like "Whoa?! what are you doing?" I think. I wanted surgery, and I know in the end It will be one of the best choices I've ever made,but this is so hard. Protine is awful! I find comfort knowing after surgery I have more to choose from and don't have to do awful shakes. (trying not to cry right know, phew..) I feel i should share my story real quick.. Im 17 (im 18now) ,and for a long as i can remember I have been big. Ive always been differnt and…

Well guys, I wrote before that I had a Dr.'s appointment today and I think I may give this band one more try. I feel that maybe It was all my fault for not completely following all the rules. I think I ate more than I should have. but I never felt full and always hungry no matter how tight my band was. Always filled and unfilled for 3 yrs. I have been unfilled for the past 2 months now. The good news is that I only gained 1pound. The bad news is that he told me that the band has done all its going to do for me and that I have a dilated pouch. I had 80 lbs to lose and in all have only lost 45. I still have diabetes and still on meds for high B/P and cholesterol. I thought …

My surgery date is next week so excited and overwhelmed Very nervous any advice to calm Me down

Ive had pcos for about 10 years with horrible menstrual cycles and every bad side effect. My primary care physician is trying to work with my gyne. to make this better and both agree that wls would be great idea. Weightloss is very slow I work out aleast 3-5 days a week and will still only lose 2 to 3 pounds. I had real bad pelvic pain that some times unbearable for movement. multiple cycles, facial hair, acanthosis nigricans( dark ring around the neck which one doctor said diabetes).

It's a super secret page so no one unless they are in the group can see the page. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156092007856941/#!/groups/156092007856941/ If it won't let you add fro that link, friend me and send a private message and I will add you to the group... My link! https://www.facebook.com/groups/156092007856941/#!/robin.c.benson Best wishes to all! RB

I'm 8 months out and the other nite something got caught in my umbilical hernia and I ended up vomitng bile. Doc said see surgeon and surgeon said get operation asap because something ccan get stuck in hernia and strangulate. I'm terrified. Read that umb mesh repair is most painful for the longest time. You can't stand up. Burning pains etc etc. This is going to be more painful and less easy to recoup from that vsg and gall bladder How will I manage to eat? How will I manage pain med (oxycondon...allergic) How do u poop if you can't stress abdominal area? Already am constipated/diarrhea rotation from vsg Should I insist on old fashioned repair or accept…

Yep, it here and it happening...Tomorrow at 6:45am my sleeve adventure begins! I'm 100% sure that I want this, and I'm 100% sure this is the most nervous I've ever been about having a medical procedure. I think the difference is that a lot of the success of this procedure rests on my shoulders, with past procedures I I had to do was rest and let my body heal. That will happen this time too, but the long-term success is totally defendant on my compliance with the diet and exercise program thats been laid out for me. I'm still excited, but now the enormity of the decision I've made is in the forefront of my mind. I will do this and I will find success this time, and I feel…

I used to be automatically subscribed to a post if I made the post or if I commented on someone else's post. However, today that isn't the case. Did something change and I'm just now figuring it out?

Hi, I'm looking for anyone who had their surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center. I have been jumping through hoops for the past several months trying to get this surgery. I finally thought I was getting somewhere. I called to be scheduled for their next seminar in a couple weeks. They couldn't loacte me in DEERS. So after my husband and I both dealt with that for the past 24hrs we finally got me into their system (I was in the system all along, not sure what happened). So as she was setting up my appointment she asks if I'm at least 100lbs overweight. I told her I am and my bmi. Then she tells me that they don't go by the standard rule of 35bmi plus 2 comorbids or …

I have the lapband....I went in last week to have some fluid removed due to possibly being too tight and nausea after eating. The nausea has continued and is now 24/7, I also have a burning sensation on my left side under my ribs. I called the dr today and they told me it sounds like it is upper GI bug and to call back in a week if I am still feeling this way and they also called in some anti nausea meds. Does this sound normal? I am frustrated and irratated, I can not stand this nauseaus feeling another day! Any thoughts and opinions??

I have been on a stall at 205 for a month. I will have me 2 month been sleeved on the 5 of August. Today I'm starting to lift light weight and bike for 30 .please help me.

Hi Everyone! I am new on here and I was really excited to see that there is something on here about PCOS. I was diagnosed with it about 4 1/2 yrs ago and it has been a journey that is very hmmm what should one say lets say interesting. I got married in 2007 and thought that there might me some fertility issues but I wasn't sure, and I wasn't really ready yet for a little one. So we waited a year then started trying. Well I went through all the tests and insurance wouldn't cover hardly anything. So I decided lets start adn try a cycle of the IUI. Well we were blessed on our very first try which is so rare that my doc was very impressed with herself. We were able to have a …

Before surgery I was always told I snore so loud that it's like there's a freight train coming through my room. I'm not sure I'm afraid to ask and get all the annoying replys. My questions is.. Did you snore and do you now?

I..is there anyone who has had surgery with Synergy Bariatrics in Williamsville NY???

Do you ever wake up second guessing your self? For the past couple of days I have been contemplating not having the surgery thinking I can do this by myself. In reality I know I can't. But I think to myself that since I don't have much weight to lose I don't need the surgery. Then I know that losing the 50+ lbs. will help me control my comorbitities. I've been driving myself crazy with this. I almost think that's why the dr.'s give so much time in between appointments so we can think things over. Have you been thru this? Maybe I'm just scared of the after math. Maybe if there are any complications I don't know.

I should NEVER have let him take care of me! I let him mix my freaking protien shakes and make sure that I get all the stuff I need cause I am really bad at getting myself to the right levels well I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE BECAUSE THE STUPID **** GAVE ME 12G TOO MUCH protien and thats why I haven't been losing weight. I am crying right now because I thought I was going to stay fat forever. I have been so depressed and its all his fault. I am so glad he is at work right now because I am so freaking mad I would say and do things I would regret later. I love him so much but you have no idea what has been going through my head. all because he is to freaking stupid to add cor…

When you lose weight do you get taller? Considering you don't have excessive junk in the trunk now you can probably stand up straighter and closer to the wall giving you an inch or two advantage - right???

I am on this site a lot. I lost a lot! I am pretty thin now. A lot of people struggle. At first I thought maybe those people who were struggling didn't make the first six months count because they were told to eat 1200 calories. I DO NOT advocate eating that many calories!!!! But besides the fact that I did not eat that many I looked at what other people say and in another way I differ from some people is that I would never sit around eating for an hour in order to get all my food down. I literally eat 10 bites of food...pretty quickly, and I stop. I feel satisfied and in two to three hours I am eating again, but again I eat a couple bites, quickly and then stop a…