Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Am a Aussie girl, Rockhampton QLD. I have scene on the posts people taking about bougie sizes and plyorus. What is this? I don't think I've heard of either of these things. Help?!?? Is this something I should find out about??

Hello fellow sleevers, I am in need of advice, I am almost 4 months out and have only lost 45lbs I was doing well for a good month averaging about 4-5lbs a week, but now its creeping at 1-2lbs a week. Can anyone tell me how to kick my weight loss back into high gear? I have been getting my calories, and protein in for the most part and I take all my supplements. Is this Considered a stall? Please help

I'm 10 days post op, and I'm going back to work. Most of my job is desk work, but not all. I had a serious issue with band removal but no problems post op.

I had my surgery yesterday (July 11) so I'm finally on my way to the next stage in my life. I came home this afternoon and am feeling pretty good. I haven't had any problems worth noting, yet. It feels good to be on the "other side" now!

Finally found you!! In Melbourne, sleeved June 26! Dr. Adam Skidmore How's everyone doing?

Hi, im 25 years old i weigh 296 ive been over weight my whole live ive tried weight loss programs online thru the mail and from the store tried meals for weight loss ive tried diet pills . Closet i got to loosing weight was lose ten gain twenty five i stay sick all the time i have diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing problems, tyroid issues and servere back problems. Im kind of scared to have excess skin but at this point willing to do ne thing cassy

Someone suggested that we start a thread so we could keep up with the June 2012 post op people. After surgery, come back and check in here. We all want to hear how you are doing! Good luck to all!

I am 1 week out and down 24lbs (including weight loss from 1 week pre op diet) and I can already see the extra saggy skin....with! I haven't been cleared t start working out yet, will I be able to get rid of it?

So I went to weigh in and my nurse was excited to tell me I am now "obese". I was like "uh...thanks". She goes "no, I mean, you're not 'morbidly obese' or even 'severly obese'. Now you are just obese. Next stop overweight"...hahahaha!

My 10 day (week 3) stall is finally over. I have lost .2 the last two days. I think it is the start of something good! I am happy to be under 40 BMI!

Hi =-) Just registered now for VST. I will get a call tomorrow to set up my appointment for my consultation. I saw my cousin at a wedding last month, she looked great and I told her so. She whispered in my ear, "I had the surgery, go for it". I respect her a lot. She has been a RN for a long time. She is older than me...she is 58, I am 54. She said do it, I feel great and it is the best thing. I want it. And I am scared. Oh, the what ifs... Will I miss food? Will I miss the social part of eating? I want the skinny person inside of me out. I am SICK of battling the battle of the fat. I have yet to know anyone that has lost weight on their own and kept it off.…

I just recieved my surgery date, August 22 and I am afraid. I am not afraid of the surgery but of failing after. I am thankful that I found this forum, it has been a god send.

I'm 17 years old and I'm on my way toward the Vertical Sleeve surgery and I was wondering if theres anyone around my age willing to share their experiences

Hi All, I am so excited... I just finished paying my revision (lapband to sleeve) surgery off! I am a self pay and committed to do the surgery on January 24, 2012 (the day after my 52th birthday). My surgery date is September 10, 2012 with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. And I just sent them my final payment! Plane ticket is bought! I am ready to GO! My weight in January was 297... current weight 268 and I am 62 days away from my surgery. I will be on a two week liquid only pre-op diet starting on August 27. I am hoping to lose some more weight before my date. Can't wait to get this Crapband out of me! Cheers and Good luck to all that have gone before me... I look forwa…

Hello Ladies! I am a newbie and like many of you I have tried and failed at dieting for nearly 7 years~ I am a Military Wife stationed at JBLM, WA~ I was recently suggested by my PCM to have bariatric surgery~ After long nights of research I decided to pursue getting the "Sleeve" done. Today I went to the orientation seminar where they stated that this process takes from 5-7 months....WOWZER! My OCD personality went straight into panic mode...lol.... { don't judge}........ I am extremely active I am involved in a kickboxing academy 3-5x per week as well as roller skating however my weight is at a constant stand still!!!!!! What was the process like for you going thr…

I'm going to get the samples and want to know what your favorite samples are. I just need flavors for the clear phase ( a week,) so I am assuming using milk or anything besides water no longer makes it a clear. So I would assume the latte one would taste bad with just water. Would 11 or 14 last me a week? Also how many ounces are in each sample, it doesn't say on the site. Thanks in advance.

I don't have crock pot but I want to buy one? The people which do have one do u recommended one and what kinds of dishes do u prepare I'm 6 months post op thanks

I got my date! I'm uber excited. Still in shock. *blank stare* I'm ready! ..*sigh* See you all in OneDerland... muahhhhhh Candikiss

So after 11 long days, I've finally broken my first post-op stall! I've been stuck at 283.3 lbs for 11 days. This was after 11 lbs lost pre-op (2 week liquid diet) and 24.5 lbs lost post-op (in about 4.5 weeks). I guess I was a bit later than the oft-mentioned "3rd week stall"! Today I am 282.2 lbs! Okay, not a huge drop, but after 11 days of the same (+/- 0.2 lbs), it's very encouraging! Now I know I have nothing to really complain about. Others on the board have suffered stalls of 6 weeks or more early on. Mine was only a week and a half. And I'm averaging 4.4 lbs/week loss (including pre-op diet), which is FANTASTIC! It's just really heartening to see th…

I started the process yesterday and was told that my surgery would be in July, however if they are going on full months I would assume my surgery would be August. Anywho, I will join both months.

Anyone experience low blood sugars after the sleeve? The first few days to a week post op after the band I was very shaky bc my sugars went to low.

I wanted to introduce myself - My name is Amy and I am 33 years old. I am married to a wonderful man and have been for 12 years. We have two great boys who are 5 and 7 years old. I am a labor and delivery nurse and I truly do LOVE my job. Nothing like being a part of the miracle of birth, it is such an privilage to be able to be there for the families! I have currently have the lapband unfilled inside of me. I had surgery to have to placed in Sept of 2011 so not quite a year. I had the surgery and was very hopefully it would be the tool I needed to get my weight off. It went okay for the first few months but after that nothing but problems with pain and not getting re…

What is your ultimate weight loss goal? What is your frame size: small, medium or large? What was your starting weight? What is your current weight? How many months/weeks post op are you? What weights has your body stalled? Has your weight loss slowed? If so, at what month and how much? My weight loss goal is around 140 although I am not sure how realistic this is considering my large frame. I wear a size 11 shoe and my hands are so large I can actually palm a basketball. I'm like a puppy with large paws that never grew into the right size. Ha! Maybe that's why I was fat, I just never grew vertical enough? Anyway, my starting weight was 243.6 and my current we…

I feel like there is something in my throat. It's like that feeling when the neck of your shirt is to tight and it makes you feel like you are choking a bit... What's going, this sucks!!??? Any thoughts?

I went to my 6 week check up today and asked my surgeon (who I greatly respect and admire) what would be a realistic goal for me. My highest weight was this April at 306, but for the last few years I've yoyo'd between 275-295. You can see all my numbers in my signature, and I am 5 ft. 6 in. He said he would call the surgery at success if I maintained at 210, and would be very happy if I maintained at 190. This really disappointed me. I do not want to weigh 2anything. My goal is 150-180 max. Am I setting an unrealistic goal. I'm 37 and have no problems that would restrict exercise. I am very determined and committed.

When does that feeling of my food or liquids going down and I swear I can tell when it enters my stomach go away? It's just uncomfortable. I am assuming that it will go away eventually right?

Hello fellow believing sleevers. I am just wondering if this forum is still active and if not let's get it going again. I am 8 days post op....had my surgery in Mexico, took a giant leap of faith by going there and let God guide me through the journey. I was scared to death, but I let God be my Pilot and he delivered me back home safe and sound. I couldn't have done this without Him. The decision to have surgery was one that required so much prayer and then to decide to do it in Mexico was something I really had to pray about. Today I am reading Romans 12:12 "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" Hope everyone has a blessed day. Girlf…

Anyone in the Nashville area?

I was sleeved on 04.09.2012 and i have lost 34lbs...that includes pre op diet!!! i dont see it but i know its there or not

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Would love to here from any former banders that had an erosion from the band and whether you have had any leaks or other complications since your VSG. Thanks in advance!

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed in April 2010. I am wondering if this will have any effect when I have my sleeve procedure done..

I had a headache tonight when I came home from a date with my husband. I don't get headaches very often, but when I do, they're bad. Took some codeine. BIG mistake.. I didn't think my stomach was empty. We'd eaten out, and I took the pill with some milk. Apparently, my stomach was empty and this is not a good thing with codeine. I am currently sitting on the sofa feeling lightheaded, sweating, with a pain in my stomach that is as bad as anything I had when I had gallstones. OMG! On the plus side, my headache is gone.

I am July 24th for my sleeve. It seems like I've been talking about it forever, and now the countdown is on and it's real. And THAT is making it seem surreal.

I had my sleeve done June 12 tomorrow its one month out post ops down 38 lbs I love my sleeve.also exercising everyday at my gym 5 days a week this is the best decision I've ever made my diabetes is done I am off all meds

today you can get your free slurpee at 711 they are 7 oz cups they are perfect for people on liquid diet today and even if you not go get one I had 2 today lol

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

Hi everyone... I have fibromyalgia as well as an unidentified autoimmune disorder. I was curious if any of you who have had surgery already (who also have these issues) had any issues with flares because of the stress of the surgery?

My doctors office called and informed me that my insurance orginally ok'd the gastric bypass. The resubmitted me for the sleeve last week and as of today the insurance has no answer, they told the nurse that they have 30 days to reply. This is bad because I wont be able to get off work if they change it from the 16th of this month! I so pissed! Been on liquid diet for 10 days!

Yay! I got my surgery date today! I have to go in for my pre-op appointment next Monday and my surgery is scheduled for Thursday, July 19. I am so happy that they were able to schedule a date so soon. I want to be off of my modified liquids diet before I go back to school (work). I will be 4 weeks post-op by then, and 12 weeks post-op by my brother-in-law's wedding. I can't wait for my body on the outside to match my personality on the inside. I am so excited! I am motivated to get as much weight as I can off before the wedding. Wahoo!

Yay! I got my surgery date today! I have to go in for my pre-op appointment next Monday and my surgery is scheduled for Thursday, July 19. I am so happy that they were able to schedule a date so soon. I want to be off of my modified liquids diet before I go back to school (work). I will be 4 weeks post-op by then, and 12 weeks post-op by my brother-in-law's wedding. I can't wait for my body on the outside to match my personality on the inside. I am so excited! I am motivated to get as much weight as I can off before the wedding. Wahoo!

Hi everyone! I am new to the forum and wanted to see if anyone has experience this. I had my surgery 8/8/2011. I have lost a total of 96 lbs. I am about 43 lbs till I reach my surgeons goal. I am at 224 as of today. I will personaly be content at 200 lbs but we shall see. I have not lost any weight this month and wanted to know if anyone has had a stall at this stage of the game. I am just a little stressed and worried. I have stepped up my exercise to 6 days a week to see what happens. Any suggestions? Thanks

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I have read a few comments about hair loss with the gastric sleeve. Is this common? If so, why? When? How long? Can you prevent it? What kind of hair loss are we talking (a few strands here and there or handfuls?)

What are your thoughts on bringing older kids to the hospital? My daughter (8) wants to be there tomorrow along with my husband and my parents.

I was hoping to talk to a 50 plus sleever who had surgery 5+ years ago or more. Just hoping everything is still good and the surgery has not affected their health in any negative way. Anyone out there?

I take several things and I keep being told I can take things that are "no bigger than a pencil eraser" but someone will tell me more in the hospital. So no joke, is that turned sideways? Because this OMEPRAZOLE capsule is HUGE - the pill they prescribed to offset heartburn that I'm supposed to take the day after surgery- PPI I guess. If it's straight up and down it's not bigger than an eraser but with a tiny sip (I assume) how will I ensure it doesn't stick to the "whatever" going down. (Not to mention other meds. and timing them if it's hard to drink). I just don't want to be the person who vomits everything and can't get a pill down. You're not ready for applesauc…

Was it twenty pounds, thirty pounds before you were able to go into a smaller sizes pants? Since I'm top heavy my pants get smaller than the shirts. All booby, all the time I guess

need a text or phone buddy bad , dont know if iam doing something wrong or if iam a very slow loser

Just wanted to say good luck tomorrow. You are on your way to a new you! Check in when you can and let is know how you are.