Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Eat. I don't know what my problem is. I do get hungry, but everything I try for the last few days makes me feel like s#!%. I'm not sure how to remedy this, but I'm not losing at all -not an ounce all week & only 1# last week- and I feel like I'm stumped! Yesterday I tried a taco w/o the shell & threw up. Tried a salad w/ cheese & almonds, thinking maybe the meat was bothering me, but the salad made me super naseaus so I went to bed. The other day I had my absolute favorite salad w/ chicken & felt so-so, but when I tried to eat the rest for dinner I felt like I was going to throw up. Ditto the next day w/ seared tuna. I feel fine unless I'm trying to eat. I…

Is anyone else shedding skin, first it was my face, now my feet and stomach and arms. I feel like I am growing a new skin. Am I a snake?

I am having my surgery on feb 3 2012 in Tijuana, MX at Almanza's office. Is anyone else going there on the same date as I am? Or having surgery around the same time? I live in Central Texas. Thank you so much.

I was told no straws but wonder why. I accidently used a straw a couple time while out but nothing adverse happened. I wonder too how long I need to follow this no straw rule? Help Anyone. .

Hey there, I was wondering if any of your doctors recommended getting a medical ID Bracelet, have you, and if so, what does it say?

Hi, Anyone with same surgery date?

I am 5 weeks and two days post op.. I've lost 32 pounds but for some reason I just feel like its not enough! I have had no problems other than sleeping and I hate protein shakes but I think I am gettin an obsession with the scales! How are others doing at 5 weeks?

I'm five weeks out of surgery.whenever I eat no matter what I eat around 30 to 40 minutes later I start feeling queasy and my stomach starts turning and I get a bad taste in my throat.I had this feeling since the start.I really need to get pass this problem

I find this particularly interesting because sleeve surgery can produce some disruption to the vagus nerve. Feels like there's a connection here... http://www.scienceda...20509123854.htm Hot Sauce Ingredient Reduces 'Beer Belly' Fat as a Weight-Loss Surgery Alternative Ali Tavakkoli, MD, BWH Department of Surgery, and his team have published a study investigating whether two surgeries called vagal de-afferentation-which uses capsaicin, the component responsible for the chili pepper's burning sensation-and vagatomy can achieve weight loss and reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases with fewer side effects when compared to today's bariatric surgical option…

I am just wondering about your exercise habits.... have you exercised or not and how much weight have you lost? Also how much is loose skin an issue and so you think exercise would lessen losse skin?

Hey y'all. I hope that y'all are as excited about your weight loss jouney as I am. I'm hoping that this group will be useful for meeting up with people for support and info. If you know any sleevers on the site that live in the area feel free to invite them. The more people the better.

Hi All-- I was sleeved in Buffalo, NY with Dr. Posner on April 3rd. Surgery went very smoothly and I was home the following evening (the 4th). Had some pain from the 'pumped in gas' from surgery (shoulders and chest) but that subsided more and more the past couple days. They found I had a hiatal hernia and fixed that at the same time as surgery (got a two-fer..lol). Today I'm kind of wiped out as I had my first post-surgical visit and my drain removed...glad it's out but wow, that was intense for me. Many people have told me it was not a problem for them at all but it was almost passing-out kind of pain for me. I'd recommend taking a lortab before if you're havi…

I live in Dallas and am 2 months pre-surgery. I would love to get involved in a group or start a group. E-mail me at dkdalexander@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks!!

Hello everyone! Well, one week post op and yesterday I got an unpleasant suprise. After being able to tolerate full liquids quite well (although not getting in nearly the amount of protein you are supposed to of course), I had a few spoonfuls of cream of wheat and then a little while later I started sipping a protein drink and all of a sudden I felt this awful flushed feeling like I was going to get sick. I didn't get sick and the feeling passed rather quickly but when I tried another sip sometime later the same thing happened. Since it was Sunday I got the doctor on call who told me to go back to clear liquids. I cried like a baby all day which only resulted in a horendo…

Learning my food triggers is HUGE. Every since I started looking more into my eating patterns, I don't like what I see. I guess it's just a part of the process to a healthier me for the rest of my life.

Warning: This may be TMI Ever since I had surgery, I have had diarrhea . However, this last week has taken a turn for the worst. It has evolved from painless to extremely painful! Often, it will sneak up on me in the form of gut-ripping pain, where I can feel my intestines churning and bubbling. And this goes in intervals throughout the entire day, making it very difficult to carry on with life. It makes me paranoid to go for a walk...because what if I start getting those warning pains while I am away from home, with no bathroom in sight? I usually only get a few minutes to find a restroom once the cramping starts. I am friends with a Registered Dietitian w…

Whoo hoooo!! I'm just so excited ...I can drink...like not take baby sips, but like really drink today! I'm 10 days out and thankfully starting to feel better and see little things improving. This was a big one for me though because I was so sick the first few days and it was so hard to keep anything down. Even until yesterday I was still taking small sips.. It feels so crazy to be excited over something like this, but I AM! Lisa

My surgery was Feb 21st, 2012 and would love to chat with anyone curious about my experience or would like to give support. I have not had a ton support from some of my family members and it would be nice to have friends going through what I have.

I'm wondering how people are dealing (pre-op and esp post-op) with social and business situtations. I'm single; my social life is pretty much based on meeting friends for dinner and lunch. I also have business obligations that include lunches/dinners. How are you handling this? I really don't feel any obligation to explain myself....

I am very frustrated because I can't seem to stop eating carbs and sweets. I just can't keep them out of my mouth! lol... but really, the dumb scale says I've gained 2lbs in the past week. I started working out 3 weeks ago and scale still doesn't move. I just don't understand, if someone has Myfitness pal, look at my logs, what am I doing wrong?? I wouldn't stress so much, but I want to win the weight loss pool at work. Any suggestions welcomed. I am really thinking about doing the 5 day pouch test, but hate to do liquids because I don't drink protein drinks, hate them with a passion. I currently eat protein bars instead. Help please!!

Hi everyone, I have been reading on this website and thought I was really prepared for this surgery. WOW what a rough week it has been. I ended up having to stay in the hospital for 4 days due to the fact I could not hold down any fluids. They finally got the vomiting under control and I was able to come home on Sunday. I have not had to take any pain meds since I have been home even though I had a hernia repair, my lapband removed and my sleeve done all at the same time. I am just struggling with all my might to hold down the fluids. I am not throwing up. It just hurts like hell to put them in my tummy : ( It seems like my sleeve keeps going into spasms? That…

Started the dreadful protein drinks today... Surgery next Tuesday. I know the first 3 months is the most weight loss, I am bmi 37. What is adverage...1#/day?

I have tried really hard not to over eat..and now I know what it feels like when you do...its like I swallowed a rock and can't breathe..the pressure is awful...not feeling nauseated...just pressure.....Well sitting here writing this...I think my pouch just cleared..and the pressure is subsiding...live and learn..and I damned well won't do that again! Sent from my DROIDX using VST

I had to buy a sport coat, shirt, and new tie today. I already got a great deal on awesome pants at Goodwill and went to match them at Elder-Beermans. I wanted to put off expensive clothes buying until my goal was reached but circumstances dictated otherwise. I purposely bought the pants a bit small and decided to do the same at Elder-Beermans. I found a great coat, shirt and tie there. Not too tight but just tight enough to give me some more time with them before they outgrow me. I must say I am looking good. It has been a long time since I had trouble resisting vanity. Glad to have a reason to battle again.

Will try and keep everyone posted. Feeling pretty good. I took a zanax so I could sleep last night!

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Ok, so I've lost a lot of weight and yes I'm proud of it. I appreciate the compliments, but twice now I've been pushed to answer, "so how much have you lost?" My standard answer is "a lot", and I stick to it. Today marks the 2nd time I've been asked again and even a 3rd time, "how much?" This last person was a Senior Director at work in another dpt during a conversation. She is a nice lady and I know she was happy for me, but I just came back without flinching, say, "a lot and that's all I'm going to say". I only tell the closest of my friends the actual #, as it really isn't anyone else's business if I choose not to say. The 1st lady said, "I want to know so I can…

I just went to my pharmacy to fill my emend script. Its a pill that I take the morning of surgery to prevent nausea from surgery. That ONE pill cost me $50...yes FIFTY dollars with insurance. *sighs* Wasn't expecting that but I sucked it up and paid it. >_<

Has anyone been sleeved at LifeWeigh Bariactrics in Illinois? My doctor just sent them a referral for me to get sleeved there, but I haven't seen any info about them in the forums. Please help!

Hello guys, I'm 23 years old and I was sleeved last Monday. I must say I'm feeling almost 100% better. All my incisions are closed and healing well, I have mild to no pain and I have been able to move around, dance, and feel absolutely free since surgery. I'm not sure if my age plays a big roll in it, but my mom is so scared that I'm going to hurt myself but I keep assuring her I have no pains. She keeps reinforcing the fact that I just had major surgery to get me to relax and heal, but I feel what's best for me is to keep moving and that way I will heel faster. To all of you who are thinking about getting this procedure done and you have you doubts- it's worth it. The …

I can literally barely squeeze in 500 calories a day. How many should I be eating to obtain optimal weight loss? I work out every day...30 minutes of cardio, and an hour of strength training. I was sleeved March 2, and am 46 lbs down. Help!

I'm scheduled to have my band removed and the sleeve done at the same time in 3 days. If you had this done, please tell me about your experience. I don't know how long the surgery will take -- understanding that each case is different. Also, pain experiences, any wisdom you're willing to share, etc., would be greatly appreciated.

I all I am 14 weeks post op and weighed in today and lost another 2lbs bringing my total too 65lbs still another 75lbs too go but am loving my sleeve xx

I'm halfway to goal. Where are you percentage wise?

For all you veterans of VSG, can you tell me if you are still taking vitamins. Is it really for life, or after being sleeved a year out, the amount of food you eat is suffice enough for your vitamins?

I have lost 30 lbs on my own. Have another 110 lbs to go. Need to know if any one else had these feeling before their surgery.

I'm a couple of days post op. when can my husband and I start doing the deed lol

I have read some terrible stories about some complications with the revision from band to sleeve and now i feel super nevous. This is normal right? Part of me is extra afraid because i was confident when i got y band that i woudnt be part of that small percentage who has problems and i was! Im afraid i will be in e percentage that has problems if i had a sleeve. Can someone be that unlucky ? Please tell me im not alone?..

I have a few questions: 1.) How many milligrams of calcium does your doctor recommend you take everyday? 2.) Does your doctor allow you to take small vitamins in tablet form? If so, did you have any trouble early postop with them? 3.) What vitamims/ supplements can you not take together besides the multi with iron? 4.) what acid reducer do you take? Is it a pill or a chewable or liquid? 5.) I am making a list and starting to buy things I wiill need. I put a funnel on my list, but have no idea why. Do you have one and if so, what do you use it for? 6.). I will be in the hospital up to two days. I live alone but can stay with my parents afterward. Do you th…

Hi sleevers! I'm 43 years old and after more than 25 years being obese I finally found a doctor willing to refer me for bariatric surgery back in January 2011. Now after almost 16 months on the NHS conveyor belt (National Health Service) I am 10 days away from surgery -- woop woop !!! Was originally referred for RNY bypass but after months and months of research I decided against it and to go for the sleeve instead. I already have: Type 2 diabetes, high BP, osteo-arthritis (knees and hips), mild sleep apnoea, chronic rhinitis, asthma .... and a para-umbilical stomach hernia (!!) With that bundle of co-morbidities I would normally be a prime candidate for the RN…

I am sick of not being able to eat enough to keep a two year old alive! I want to be able to gulp down beverages in record time like I used to. I want to eat a whole anything. I just want a day off from this. If I was losing weight, I may have a better attitude. As it is, I am 4.5 weeks out and haven't lost in 9 days. I don't even understand how it's possible to maintain my weight on 700-800 calories a day max. I have wasted more food and money since this surgery than I ever have in my life. Even though I know I can't eat much, my brain is forever optimistic and thinks this one time I can because it looks so good. No matter what I buy to eat or drink, it never works ou…

I'm going to need a mentor ! I am 5 days post op...scared so much.

I've lost 52 pounds and have dropped 4 pant sizes, 2 bra/top sizes. My family can see my weight loss through the webcam, and I absolutely know it's noticeable. I have the measurements from every two weeks that show I've lost over 10 inches in my waist alone, 8 in my hips. So why aren't more people saying something when they see me? I've run into over a dozen people who knew me at my heaviest, they talk to me for 15 minutes or more and don't say a word. I've literally had ONE friend say something to me and he whispered it in my ear, "Am I crazy or have you lost a substantial amount of weight?" To which he high-fived me, but it was odd he didn't want to say it out loud. Yes…

Hi, Have any of you had changes with your skin after WLS! I've noticed my face has become so oily. I'm also having terrible breakouts. I've always been prone to acne around my cycle but now it's full force!!!!

Hi everyone (Ashley here is the diet I mentioned), This is a diet that a local dietitian that specializes in bariatric surgery gave me. Pt resource manual_diet section.pdf

If youve had your pre-op appt, what do the doctors have you doing to prep for surgery?

I want to add friends to fitness pal so we can all see what we are eating or drinking! My name is Misskteach. Please feel free to add me!

I would love prayer for God to move in the area of an Early Release of my Super so I can finance my Surgery, I know when I ask you all to pray you understand, but to ask my church to pray.... I wouldn't know how to or where to start. appreciate it Thank you all so much. God Bless

Hey everyone. I was banded November 2008. I have lost, gained, lost, etc etc. I am currently at 187 and my GW is 145. I have been approved for the financing and want to take out the band and have the sleeve surgery. Anyone else done this and had luck? Thanks!!! Sarah

I had my surgery may 3rd at like 4 in the afternoon. Since then, I have been so proud of everything I accomplished these past few days. My doctor did like 6 surgeries that day and I was the last one. But out of those people I was first to leave. I was up every hour walking two laps around the top floor. I wanted to get rid of that gas pain so bad that I did as much walking as I could. I just feel so accomplished and I feel like tooting my own horn. Not passing gas wise this time.