Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Nerves are setting in. I think it's more excitement but feel like I might be missing something!!

I realize what you actually need/use will depend on where your procedure is done, clinic, hospital, USA or Mexico and how long you anticipated being away from home. I read the post here on what the "Must Haves" were and loaded my tote with almost all of the. Other than the usual things, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush. I only used a fraction of the things I hauled to the hospital with me. Things I actually used pajama pants, avoided the need for a robe or extra gown for hiking the halls. cell phone and charger. gas x total of 2 strips used in the hospital biotene spray. for dry mouth. a life saver. Travel pillow U shaped cloud type pillow. I also bou…

He last few days I been getting light headed when I stand. And my arms/ hands feel fuzzy. It lasts for a bit then goes away. What causes this

HI guys! Wanted to post this here...I have a tentative date for my band to sleeve surgery--September 5. My insurance requires a 90 day supervised program that I just finished the first 1/3 of. That will be done in EArly August, which will give me a month to get the insurance OK. If it all goes as hoped, I will have sx on September 5. I have a 2.5 week break from grad school then, so I am hoping that everything works as scheduled. Looking forward to talking with my fellow monthlies as time gets closer...anyone else doing band to sleeve at that time?

This is my first topic, although I have been lurking for about a year. I was finally approved and am scheduled for July 27th. Now to my petty issue....and it is pretty petty....but this might be the place for it. I have only told a few of my co workers about my surgery, basically those that are on a "need to know" basis. One of my fellow co-workers decided to spill the Beans...and now it seems everyone is in the know. Let me be clear....I am not hiding the fact that I am getting WLS, wouldn't think of pulling a Star Jones, but aren't I enititled divulge my personal, medical conditions on my own terms? When I made my feelings known I was told to "get over it becau…

Hi Everyone. I am scheduled 7/11 for my sleeve surgery. I am 15 yrs old! Tell me about the surgery and how you are doing! This is my 2nd day with the preop liquid diet.

Anybody out there. Im about 3 1/2 hrs from denver. Feeling kinda alone out here on the plains. : ) lookin for support buddies. I have 2/6 months left for insurance prereqs. And then hopefully end of september early october i will be a brand new sleever. Im 23 5'7 295. Very excited. Cant quit thinkin about it.

I have my final pre-op appointment. I have a couple of questions and I think I'm prepared with all the collective knowledge here; yet, I keep wondering g if I'm asking the most effective questions to help me manage next week. What kind of questions did you have at this last appointment? Anything you wish you'd asked pre-op? Thanks for the support! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Hi I am new, first post actually and I have been going through a lot of information on this site but I have a question that I have not really seen the answer for-trying not to be too repetitive. Those of you that have had leaks from the gastric sleeve surgery: how did you know? how did it feel? I am assuming you had to go back in for surgery to remedy the problem? That is my only worry about my upcoming surgery and although I can see it is not common, I'm still worried. Thank you soooo much for your time, in advance.

Hi everyone. I have been having a rough month. My father is in the hospital , slowly dying and it is really hitting me hard. He has congestive heart failure and really bad lungs from smoking and asbestos. He is getting close to the end and I feel so bad cause there is nothing I can do. I talked to him today on the phone ( I am in California, he is in Oregon) and he told me his liver is starting to shut down and was crying, which made me lose it too. I drank a whole bottle of wine last night, I know that doesnt help but at least I was relaxed a bit. I dont want to fall of the wagon since I am doing so good with my weight loss so I am turning to you all for support…

My question is what's the point? There's not even any part of the burger worth calling it a burger anymore and who could even think about eating that much cheese. Just disgusting. I would have thought this way even before surgery... Yuck! http://www.delish.com/food/recalls-reviews/whopper-with-1000-cheese-slices

Hello Everyone, I was thinking about getting a revision. I had the Lap Band for 2 years and I've been having problems: My band slipped for the second time within a few months from the 1st. I have a lot of heart burn - don't want to take pills for the rest of my life...not for that. I'm just thinking that maybe it's not for me. I've been reading the posts of revisions to the sleeve but I don't know where to go?? I would like to have a Dr that has done many revisions. I also read that you might be lactose intolerant after the sleeve because the part of the stomach that is being removed?? Just nervous. Does any one know if insurance would approve if your at 190lbs. (…

Hello there...I am new to this forum. Back in 2008, I had the lapband procedure. Four years later and it hasn't been all that great of a success. Yes, I lost some weight, but it's been a struggle. Within the last year I began experiencing issues and am at the point where frustration has set in. I went back to my surgeon in early June and he removed all my restriction to allow some time to heal from what may be a mild slip. We discussed the possibility of removing the band and having the gastric sleeve. I have completed jumping through hoops to get all the pre-op tests done and am now waiting to hear if my insurance will cover the revision which is causing me slight anxiet…

Sleeved July 2...feel awesome but I need to see the scales move! 25 lbs since preop but nada in over 10 days!! I know I'm not getting all my protein! And I also know I shouldn't be weighing everyday! But...I'm OCD Can someone please tell me what their diet consists of at this phase! (just started week 3)! I'm on puréed now! I'm doing good to get 30 gms of protein

My year sleeve anniversary is almost a month away, on August 30. I have lost 95 lbs and feel amazing! I really want to be to my goal of 155 but know it might not happen. How have the rest of you got back/stayed on track at this point in your journey? I do well most days but slip more than I would like. Any tips?

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Here's a few questions. Answer based on your own experience. I'm just curious, really 1. For the most part, the process to becoming sleeved isn't always an easy one. Insurance throws us hoops and loops and then we're sometimes asked for a 6 month diet or weigh in, and a ton of various dr. appointments we need to fit into our busy schedules. My question is...during that long process that seemed like it'd take forever, what convinced you to be patient and hold it out? Knowing that even after you completed all the requirements, insurance could still deny you, what kept you going? 2. If gastric sleeve surgery was completely out of the question...you couldn't self-pay, c…

I'm 23 and getting sleeved July 17.... Has anyone had issues with loose skin??

I am looking for someone to text/email/chat with who is in Southern California. My surgery date is July 19th!

married 34 years got married 16 great man but since my weight loss wont touvh me so so hard his mom lived with us toruture chamber 18yrs we have been going through hell he supported me but havent made love in 6 moths dont get it worked so hard for this wont let anyone take it from me .....................none im alive so i dont know stalled 6 weeks back protein shakes and cardio backed weight traiing as hard lost 4 pds 4 days so happy but its not my sleeve its him and i am going forward! so sad though buried 5 kids and this at the greatest times how i feel REALLY? im hurting i cant let anyone take this from me

I had surgery on April 9th soon after I developed pancretitis after 6 days in the hospital.they realize my gallbladder was bad.i had that removed.from may 25th to June 15th I spent 12 days in the hospital for being run down.i had no energery at all.during all this I was unable to eat.every time I eat I get this sticking feeling.it seems like the more protein I eat the sicker I feel.now they have me on TPN every night so I get my nutrients.they only thing I put in my mouth is vanilla pudding and water.is there anybody out there that knows what I'm going thru.

My fiance made my favorite meal yesterday. pork chops, garlic potatoes, french cut green Beans, and cottage cheese. I over did it and ate a little too much and let me tell you what... my body revolted! I got a tightness in my stomach, that feeling in my throat like i was going to throw up, a chill came over me, and I felt like i was breaking out into a sweat. I NEVER want to experience that feeling again! Is that what they consider dumping?

I am in week three (and a stall) approaching my TOM and hormones are flooding my body. I got weepy at a cartoon this morning. I should avoid human contact so someone doesn't try to commit me!

I recently got my surgery date and let only my closest friends and family know. My mom knows the struggle with being diabetic (she's NEVER weighed more than 162) but she sems really leary. My close friend said "its just not natual" (like being obese is). And my sister (always thin) said she didnt expect it to be so soon and she has to find a new eating partner. My bff (who has had lap band....FAIL) is the only really supportive person b/c she is planning for the rny. BTW..... my boyfriend thinks im having gallbladder surgery. He's super fit and i just couldnt tell him b/c he's super fit never been fat and believes the gym solves everything. Any advice??

I have been in a stall, but this week i had a big loss of 4.6# to get me at the 101# lost. I am so thrilled with my success - all without vomiting, getting food stuck or trying to adjust fills. I am absolutely thrilled!!! I need to get updated pictures, but i feel so normal and everybody around me think I look normal. Wearing regular 16 jeans now - no more PLUS sizes for me!!!

Here do i begin... So i have Been thru all of the pre op stuff and insurance approval for the sleeve. I am currently banded but my port is detached and so my band has been empty for a while and unaccessable. I thought i was all prepared for the vsg until i recieved sone kinda scary news yesterday. My coworker who is a nurse in the surgical icu strongly recommended against the procedure. She said that she sees too many patients that have been severly septic 10 years after the procedure when there suture line ruptures. She said that the staple line can rupture anytime and when these people come in it is usually fatal. So now i am freaking out. I am only 37 and dont want to …

I'm just curious. Please put your starting, and end weight, and how long it took to lose it. Thanks.

Hello, Soooo I have united healthcare. They will pay for my sleeve. SWEET. Now here's the bad news... They need 6 months of a diet that I have tried and my doctor has kept track of. After pulling teeth with U.H they told me weight watchers will count! Yipppeeee! BUTTTTT.... I need my weight loss logs.., does anyone actually keep these? I'm SO pissed that I have gone through this whole process, met with the surgeon, did all the tests, EKG, X-rays, blood work, endoscopy just to find out I may not be approved because I don't have my weigh loss logs? Not to mention my health insurance is up in OCTOBER! Has anyone been through this no is there any way to avoid this or anythin…

I had my surgery on 7/9. When I came home I was 212lbs, I went down a pound but it came back. Is this normal? When will the weight start to come off? It has to start, I'm living on protien shakes LOL but I thought I would have seen something by now.

I know this is a lame question, but I can't figure it out! Greatly appreciate help!

Omg! Just checked my BMI, I am finally at normal weight! Holy cow. I am so excited!

Hi gang iwas wondering for those of you that have kids how did you explane it to them? I have seen threads on if you tell people or not and I have for now decided not to tell people except for a friend who had RNY 10 years ago. I'm actually going to ask her if she will help me with the kids. Naturally the hubby will know. But how did you tell the kids mine are 14 and 12. My 12 year old is high functioning autistic so my situation is probably a little different than most. I have never said anything negative about my weight or anybodies in front of them. Right now I think I will go with this will help mom loose weight so her feet don't hurt all the time, and it not som…

Instead of 6 oclock, I get to sleep in an extra hour and be there at 7. This is to make sure my PCP has time to scrub in as he is coming in off his vacation to assist in the surgery. I gave myself a lovenox injection this afternoon and smiled through it. The kids were impressed. They believe it is giving me superpowers. lol.

Yesterday I started my liquid diet- 10 days before surgery July 16th --next Monday?!?!? I've been on Optifast even before and I don't remember feeling so yucky. I guess in the past I thought I'd lose the weight on optifast and not have half the organs in my body removed following it! I did a nice mix of sugar free puddings, jellos, gr. yogurt, and Protein shakes... all within the rules of my place...3 shakes and 5 of the the mix. I KNOW I'm gonna get some applesauce and cream of wheat/rice today because that was allowed and I didn't have it in the house. I had chicken broth and at first it was like "mmmmm salty instead of sweet this is sooo good" but then came the h…

I just joined the "Sweet Home Alabama". I was sleeved Dec 1 in Birmingham and just recently moved to Calera. Love to meet any other local sleevers.

Hi Everyone! I went to an informational seminar last week sure that I wanted to do gastric bypass. After hearing the horrors of dumping syndrome, I'm thinking the sleeve is a better option. A neighbor had duodenal switch and has been very happy with her result. Did anyone else have trouble finally deciding which surgery to do? I've done a lot of research but just want to make sure I make the right choice. I realize it's different for everyone, but your opinions are appreciated. Questions: can you get dumping syndrome with the sleeve as well? I realize there's not a lot of long term data available, but did any of you have concerns about the lack of info on long term…

I I have finished packing for my surgery on Tuesday. I fly out to Dallas tomorrow. Though I know I want and need to do this the voices in the back of my head questioning the reasoning came down on me like a ton of bricks! B@stards! I actually went into the office just to keep myself busy. I usually swim but it's storming pretty good. Anyway I think I'm 20 lbs down from the pre-op diet. I have no desire to have a scale, when I feel good I'll be cool with it no matter the number. Though my goal is to get to one hundred something! I'll keep you all posted. Dallas and the losers bench here I come!

Hey! I am curious what coming home from the hospital and recovering is like with young ones. I have a baby that is 9 months old. Thanks for sharing! Sannah

Hello everyone. Thought I would start an Oklahoma City thread for locals to find each other.

Hello everyone! I am planning on going to Mexico in mid-August. I'm very excited and can’t wait to lose this weight. I'm 5'9 303 lbs. and a size 22. I speak fluent Spanish as my family is Dominican so I have no worries with communication. I have family that have been to DR for surgery so I'm familiar with "3rd world country" medical facilities. My goal is to get down to 150 lbs... So basically 1/2 my sizes then depending on how I look after the weight loss I plan to get a full body makeover if needed. I live in south FL so if anyone in my area is going to be having this done around the same time I’m looking for a sleeve buddy... Thanks for reading my post! Hugs

Has everyone out there had to go through a apnea study? I just found out today it is one of my requirements. I know at least 20 people that have had this done over the years and were told that they had sleep apnea and talked into a c-pap machine that sits in there closet. They always try it out and either they can't wear it or it comes off in the middle of the night. I really do not want to have to do this and spend the money that it requires. I think it is a big rip off. I was told that wls is elective and that is why. I have had other surgeries in my life that were elective and never was forced to to this. Any advise?

Im at Ft. Lewis,Wa right now :-)

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Lenox hill hospital he amazing

I had my surgery yesterday. Anyone else? Just wondering how you are feeling. I'm about to get my swallow test in a few hours. I'm nervous to take anything, hoping I don't get sick.

So, I got sleeved. I was one of those terrified I would be in pain forever because thats what happened when my gall bladder was removed. I am probably one of the least energetic people on this board(maybe a couple hundred steps a day) But after the initial 1day drowsiness and second day awful hiccup attacks I awoke on day 3 feeling energetic and not wanting to sit or lay down I've Been walking every hour since(had surgery 7-11-12 7pm). The only thing still bothering me is the incision pain. Does anyone know of any way to soothe that? I really cant get any sleep because of it and its killing my back and left side. So far even pain meds only get me about an hour of sleep.…

Anyone had or is going to Dr Northup? Cincinnati and Northern Ky area

I am wondering if I will lose anymore freaking weight!? I was sleeved on may 1st and I have only lost 30 pounds. It's really frustrating reading the posts on here about those losing 30 pound in like 2 weeks or something crazy like that. I was a self pay and I am just wondering if I wasted $15k. I haven't lost a pound in 3 weeks. I'm just very discouraged at this point and I could literally just cry!!!

Well I started Monday with a sinus infection, ear infection, and to top it off pink eye- ugh. I am on antibiotics that won't be over till Wednesday. I just didn't think having surgery Monday 16th and feeling horrible and then having to heal from surgery was a great idea. My surgery will be rescheduled for either 7/23 or 7/24. Just bummed because I was ready to get this done! Hope all the other July peeps are doing great! Amy Sent from my iPhone using VST

I all! I've learned a lot reading through the threads but wanted to ask those with lower bmi's some specific questions if I could . My bmi is 36 and I have no co probs. I'm told that the process can be streamlined for "healthy" lol fat people (now that does sound silly huh?). I'm wondering if you'd care to share what tests you had to do ahead of time, what was your pre surgery diet and quicky...start to finish how long from the first appt to surgery. In addition if you'd share how it's been going for you since surgery I'd love to hear it! I've struggled with the same 50 to 60 lbs most of the last 20 years and don't want to end up like most of my family is....…