Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

So, I wasn't really planning to start dating just yet, but well, it happened. Met him online, and so we met at a local restaurant which was cool. Since we met at 7:30 tonight, we just sat at the bar area (Grill and Bar restaurant) and talked about an hour. Every so often, he kept looking around and such like he was seeing someone he knew or something, had what appeared to be a nervous tick with his legs which annoyed me. Anyways, I knew pretty much right off there was no chemistry. I noticed him looking "at" me a few times which was fine. He then asks if I want to go somewhere and do something. I said sure, what do you have in mind? He was like, I'm not really su…

I think I am going nuts..........All I think about is having the VSG done. I can't wait til February!! Anyone with any info would be great!! 36F Boston with 90lbs to lose at least. -Kim

What are you thankful for after having WLS? · The first thing I am so thankful for is Dr. Aceves. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe this wonderful gifted doctor who did my surgery. · I still am shocked when someone calls me skinny—I thought who me skinny no way? But, it was me they were calling skinny. · I am so thankful for my great healthy. · The best part of about this weight loss surgery is that I NEVER feel hungry. I have to remind myself to eat. · Hold on to your hats because this is going to be the ride of your life. · I know I will never be fat again in my life. I tha…

My job recently started overtime back up. With the Holidays here how could I refuse. So, here I go again with working 6 days a week. Did this over the spring and summer which didn't leave me any "real time" for my exercise routine. Which I believe kind of slowed my loss. I strongly feel that I could've been at goal by now. Had I not worked the OT it would've gave me more time to concentrate on my weight loss. Then again, I took advantage of it. I guess it will be a give and take. I will give (and take) the OT and take what I can for my loss with what time I have to devote to exercise. It is what it is. And I will take it. It will be just a bit longer than I had anticipate…

Does anybody out there regret getting the VSG and Why? Thanks, Oma

Hi I finally joined this site after lots and lots and lots of research and reading from here. Well here is my problem...Im 22 and I live in Georgia...well technically Alabama lol and I've been thinking about getting sleeved for a looooong time. Im in college so of course i dont have a lot of money, so I was going to try to self pay and either go to Louisiana to Dr. Borland or drive to Mexico for Dr. Kelly (I HATE flying). I've kept trying to throw clues to my mom that i really need this surgery but she always says "girl you dont need that. Just cut back and exercise." Im actually growing a wee bit tired of her saying that. Ive been trying basically my entire life. So obvi…

I'm looking for anyone who has had or may be having the sleeve done in Louisiana. I'm having it done in Baton Rouge and really wanting someone close by to relate to. THANKS!!

I am having my VSG on 11/17/2011 and so ready to do this. I am so stressed out though because I just found like 9 days ago..hahaha. Lots of work stuff, family stuff, and house stuff to take care of in the next couple of days. Ummm Pre op diet much harder then I remember Amy

Hi All!!!!!!! I weighed in today at 144 I am 29 pounds from my goal of 115 !! I feel like things are getting harder had my surgey 4/21/11 lost all my weight post po. I started my pre-op classes at 217 I never include that in my loss, no offence but it drives me crazy when people do that or maybe I have a problem with the math ...LOL :blush5: But anyway would love to hear any tips you all may have to get past the last 29 ( you all are always so helpful) have a great day VST friends!!!

I have been posting lately about how terrible I am doing and this post is nothing different. I need to vent. I just dont undertsand why I cant seem to get my head in the game? At first it was "ok" that I felt this need to eat my emotions, but now, it's not because I know I have stretched my sleeve. I had not been hungry in MONTHS and now, I am hungry all the time. I used to eat a few chips and feel full. A few bites of ice cream, felt full. I was thanking God that even though I wanted to over eat, I just COUL NOT do it. Now, I am feeling little to NO restriction, I feel like I can eat a whole hamburger. I havent tried yet because I know that if I am actually able to, I wi…

Hello freinds!! Sorry if this has been brought up before but i couldn't find it anywhere on here. I have BCBS federal and I'm in my second month of my 3 month required supervised weight loss management. I haven't really lost anything during these 2 months. I started at 220 and am at 216 right now. Is that going to affect the insurance's decision to approve me? I'm really trying to lose weight!!!! If I go any lower, i'll be below a 40 BMI. I'm so confused and I don't know what to do. Has anyone ever been denied because they didn't lose weight during their weight management??? my paperwork gets sent to the insurance company next month and I'm freaking out that I can'…

Hi All! I had my last pre-op class yesterday in South San Francisco. Just one week till surgery and I am getting SO nervous! Luckily I have plenty to get done at work before then, and an early Thanksgiving dinner for my family this weekend, as I will be in hospital on Thanksgiving (hopefully going home that night, I will be thankful indeed!) I'm an emotional rollercoaster right now, and it looks like a LOT of us are enjoying that particular ride! It's SO helpful to read about the rest of you, makes me feel like I am not alone!

Hello All, I have been really researching for a while and decided to make the jump and get the Sleeve my only concern while researching I have read that people are not loosing as much and the Duodenal Switch is better because when you get the sleeve you hit stalls...Is this true? What are your honest thoughts..what made you choose the sleeve and not the duodenal switch or lap-band ect.. thanks

I went through the whole process on Monday. Doctor,class,set up appointments for pre-surgery. I was impressed with the sleeve. The first thing I asked , Is the sleeve covered by Medicare and he said no. Maybe spring, late March. Not enough data they are saying?

Sooooo, have not lost a pound and have 2 weeks left...this is so hard because I just want to eat everything that I feel I will never be able to again. I am taking my vitamins and have gotten everything I need for surgery. Not seeing my surgeon before the surgery...but could he decide not do it the day I go in????

Hello Everyone, Some of you know my mother was sleeved on November 3, 2011. Her surgery went well, and she was a textbook surgery. However, there were many problems experienced in the hospital where she received her post-operative recovery care. Many of the nurses and doctors there were not knowledgeable about the difference between the VSG and the RNY in receiving medications. My mother has chronic medical conditions for which she has been treated for years that require extended release (ER) medications. She was seen by internal medicine doctors and pharmacists alike while she was there, but none of the physicians wanted to give her the medications her body needed to…

I am 4 weeks out from surgery. After sleeping a max of 7 hrs, the reflux / burning that's churning up into my throat wakes me up. My gut gurgles at that time like a mac truck and I feel the acid bubbling up. If I open my mouth, I can hear it in my throat. It's like having exploding Pop Rocks in my throat! Feels like gaseous foam bubbling up. Eating a couple of bites makes it subside for a VERY short time, but not for long. I take prescription Pepcid twice a day and use Gas X strips. Is this temporary (I hope) or a long term thing? Anything I can do to lessen this burning & gurgling? Thanks in advance!

I am 2 months out from surgery and I know this was wrong and I'm so mad at myself but I tried eating chips and it was no problem at all. I could have continued eating them too. I ate quite a bit more than I would have imagined I could have. In addition to this, I ate half of a bagel with cream cheese. I'm also finding that I can drink normal gulps of water. I'm not trying to push the sleeve. I want it to work. I was PMSing and hungry and felt like I was going crazy. I ate this stuff and now I'm shocked at what I can physically eat. I wonder now if the surgery won't work anymore.

ouch.. this morning i went on chat because i like to talk. well there is never anyone one the vertical sleeve room so i went to the band that was a mistake they asked me my story and i told them my band slipped and yada yada that i wanted the sleeve and they were really protective of the band wich i respect but i in no way was trying to hate on the band...... serioulsy. i pulled up a website for referance because they were calling the slip realy rare... well thats not fair and i didnt know that when mine slipped but now i know that its more common then not... i feel embarrassed to be attacted in that way and i am sad that it just cant be support. they kicked me off becaus…

Ok I think, that my friends are going to have to help me. like with these ticker do jiggies. I hope this works.

I thought I read that someone just had moved to Spring Creek, Nevada but now I can not find her. If anyone is...please contact me!

I had my surgery on 10/11 (5 weeks ago). I lost 13 lbs as of 10/31. Since 10/31 - 15 days ago - I have not lost one freakin ounce! And no, my clothes aren't getting bigger which would indicate inches and not pounds. What the heck! I am one week into the soft foods phase. I have been very good. Maybe not getting in all my liquid every day, but close to it. If anything I am under the calories that I should be, probably about 800-900 per day. And starvation mode is a myth so its not that. I have tried to be very patient, but it's really starting to get to me. The only thing I can say is I lost a decent amount of weight quickly. I was on the pre-op diet for 4 weeks and lost…

I'm wondering what determines if your incisions are closed with Steri Strips or Staples. My surgeon I believe is going to use steri strips, but i was wondering what factors determine strips over staples. Thanks

Looking for a surgery buddy for November 14th with Dr. Almanaz. Anyone from New Orleans or Louisiana... or anywhere.... we can meet up in San Diego 11/13.

My surgery is on Nov. 14 in BC Canada I have been on a liquid diet for 1 week so far, and have another week to go. Ive already lost 10 lbs. I am ready to make this change...and ready to get the surgery part over with so I can start the 2nd part of my journey....life after wls

I was unfilled today in anticipation of my revision surgery on 11//21. I feel like I need to eat everything in sight. I knew the hunger would come back but not so soon. It is going to be a long two weeks

Hey ya'll, would love to have a mentor that is in the San Antonio or surrounding areas. I am terrified about this surgery! But I know it will benefit me greatly so anyone with insight please mentor me :-) -Bre

Happy Saturday All Stars! I came in at 162.6lbs this morning for a 1.4lb loss this week. I have not excercised as much as I planned too. My own fault! :mad5: Trying to work thru the issues of getting enough to eat. I have a sleevezilla to say the least! One day I can eat such n such food the next day...no way! Backed off of the protein shakes for a few days cuz they were causing to many trips to the bathroom. Still trying to find what works but I am thrillled with the weight loss so far. :purplebananna: I really must of stretech out the 2 pairs of slacks I have "lived" in for the past two years. Cuz I thought I would of gone down a size but nope still the same. My old sl…

hello wanted to say hi and see if there was anyone experianced from Southern Cali! Thanks Guit

Hey, Everyone! Please see below for the October Sleeve Roster! If I forgot anyone, or you need your name added or changed, please just reply to this post, no need to quote, and I'll update as we go!! So far, the 10th is a really, really busy day! So excited for us all!!! :grouphug: Official October Sleeve Roster 1 2 3 – Mim, TinyTummie, Missy<3, beachlover09, Monty, ~eclipse~, AussiePatto 4 – JenniLee0628, ereneeh 5 6 – 5McK, JMYERS NOLA (Jason) 7 - Shamrock323 8 - ara1973 9 10 – kygal1982, Terry H,. Bakomom, A New Day, Pixie Jen, Courtines, Angelica 11 – lisajxoxo, Holiday, Fusilli66 (Gee), AnneAC, Boo2011 …

My surgery was on the 7th, in Little Rock, Arkansas, with Dr. John Baker. I got to come home yesterday afternoon. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired at time of surgery (didn't know I had one). Everything is going so much better than I expected, with exception of one thing. I have lots of allergies, and they were supposed to take all necessary precautions for this in the hospital. But it seems I was either exposed to something while there, or may possibly be allergic to the pain medicine. My entire back is covered in a rash, and splotches of rash on my arms and stomach. It looks kind of like a bad sunburn. My surgeon's nurse said to stop the pain medicine (oh joy) and se…

Oh well... I thought I would treat myself to a new pair of work trousers... I only have one pair that fits me and they are really lose and baggy... I can just about get away with them with a belt! So, I popped into my shop on the way home and bought a pair of UK 14 trousers... nothing fancy, just a plain black pair for work. I got home, feeling a little excited, feeling that they are bound to fit me nice.... alas, I was wrong! I honestly thought I was going to write a size goal post today...* weeps silenty* Ok.. so I did them up, got in them - but there is NO WAY I can wear them out in public... Feeling a little gutted and frustrated now! This belly fat is really…

I was banded and lost all my weight but had my band removed and gained 50lbs..... so now i have a sleeve and i am at the end of my second week and have not lost any about 5lbs and its kinda bouncy. i dont know what to do exercise is hard because i am having a rough go with protien so i am tired a lot.

Hello to everyone, longtime reader, rarely a responder. I had my VSG on Monday the 3rd of October-everthing so far has gone very smoothly, stayed in hospital until Wed. and once at home started to feel even better with yesterday, Thurs. being the best day yet. I felt wonderful and was trying to get fluids, meds and vitamins in and doing such a good job accidently took one to many vitamins at one time. All of a sudden I felt this awful wave of nausea and I must have looked bad as my husband looked worried and wanted to know what was wrong with me. Made my way to the restroom where I almost vomited-almost, just heaved an couple of good heaves and started to lose the nausea…

Finally am going to get my revision which I am really excited about but not quite sure what to say at work. I feel so shameful, I know I shouldn't, but do I tell the truth or make up something?? It will be over 2 week Christmas break but I will be gone a few days before and then more? I think it might have something to do with how I failed to lose weight with the band......so what if this also fails or something happens. Thanks!

Dr.Trace Curry Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Ohio or Dr.Schauer Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio. Anyone have their surgery by either of these surgeons and have any suggestions to help me pick which one to go with please, let me know. Thank you very much.

Hi i am lonely in chat and would love to talk!

just wondering if there is anyone having surgery on November 18th, with me. Or if theres anyone who has Dr Kelvin Higa as their surgeon?

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I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. I have lost 61lbs., but I can still wear much of my old wardrobe. Granted, it is a bit baggy, but I was wearing a 2x top, and now I wear a 1x or XL. Not a great change. Same thing with my pants. I see commercials on TV where a woman loses 40 lbs. and she has changed 4 dress sizes. What's up with that? I just wonder if anyone else is experiencing the same thing.

When I started this journey I could only think about the good things. I would feel better, look better, I could buy cute clothes. You know the normal stuff. I never really thought about the down side of it. It wasn't until I had the surgery did I realize that food, which was a huge part of my life, would not have the same comfort for me, had people put me down because of my choice, and my weight loss, alienate my friends, and my weight loss would ulimately end my relationship. So, to date I've lost about 95 pounds. I'm down to between a size 6-8, and I feel pretty good. I'm still the same person. I can't eat as much and can barely eat any meat but chicken, but hey…

AHHH! 2 1/2 weeks ago I hit 200 pounds! 200. First time in years. I was so excited about breaking 200 for the first time since I was in my 20's that I kicked it into high gear. I started walking more everday 2-4 miles. Plus an extra 30 min walk on my lunch at work. I started drinking more Water and making sure I was hitting my Protein goals. I HAVE HIT A STALL. Not only did I flat out stall. I actually gained a pound. I am 201 now. Weigh in Day is Sunday I am going to be a pound up again! What the heck!?? If I were going to GAIN weight I would sit on the couch and eat twinkies! I certainly wouldn't be dragging myself to the track every night after work! …

Hello guys, I am new to this site. I am thinking about getting the sleeve. I have insurance but I have a $5000 ded that has to be paid before I have the surgery. I am looking for a doctor that will do in-house finance because I don't have good credit and I don't have a cosigner to go with a third party lender. Does anyone know of a doctor that will do the in-house finance for me for the $5000 ded. Thanks...

I need friends,pals anyone who is getting this surgery in November or December :smile1: Feel free to add me as a friend and here

I knew I had to quit smoking for surgery and have been trying since June. I gained so much weight that I wound up getting blood pressure problems and am still waiting on my surgery. Each time I tried since June, I slowly started putting on more weight. After more than a month with no cigarettes I still suffered every day. Thanks to some of the posts on this forum, I finally broke and bought an e-cigarette. I bought the 0 nicotine fluid and went through withdrawls the first few days. However, I am now one week down, do not feel deprived or cranky in any way. The best part is that I haven't gained any weight this time! I even stood outside with a smoker friend of mi…

Everything is going well. I am in the hospital until Friday. I get an upper GI tomorrow and if all goes well I get to sip some liquids tomorrow. I should get the IV out tomorrow. I got the catheter out today. I'll be switching to liquid painkiller tomorrow. So far, I have been able to walk many laps in the halls today. I'm going to do one more round before I go to bed. I skyped with my family tonight. I didn't want my husband to bring the kids to the hospital b/c it's 1 1/2 hours away and it's school days. The skyping worked pretty good. I could tell he was stressed from being the only caretaker. The doctor just visited and he said I have a real…

So this is not new to me. I plateaued for months 8 and 9 and lost a bit in month 10, then I've been plateaued again for months 11 and 12. But I attend a support group and know a couple of RNY'ers and they have said "oh, go on a good old fashioned carb binge...it always works for me." LOL. I tried explaining to them that sleevers KEEP THEIR CALORIES, and therefore I don't know if it would work for me or just result in a gain. I haven't tried it yet, and as I said this is not new for me. I have tried plenty of things (more Water, more exercise, more intense exercise, less calories, more calories, etc.) and my body will drop when it's ready. Not my favorite time schedule…

I still have a while before getting sleeved (75 days! Damn!!!!) but soon I'm going to either start letting people know about the surgery or not. Obviously my immediate family knows, as well as my close friends, but I'm debating whether to tell extended family and co-workers. Part of me says that they really don't need to know as they aren't really in my support circle. And as far as my boss is concerned, all I really need to give is about a month notice of time off, I don't even think I need a medical note because I'm part time. My dad had the sleeve too, but he never told any of his co-workers, and even after the surgery his co-workers didn't ask questions. Even if peo…

Hi everybody! My name is Linda and I'm 55. I will be 56 about the time I am sleeved. Have you been sleeved yet or waiting? I'm hoping to hear from the doctor on Monday with the date of my surgery and find out when I see her and what bloodwork etc I need done prior to surgery. I am NOT looking forward to the 14 day liquid diet but I can do this!

Hi, Sad to say but I am moving to the Jan. sleevers (If a group exists) I changed my date from Nov. 28th to Jan.16. Just way to busy in Dec to rest like the doc wants.