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November 2, gastric sleeve. with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. Met with Dr. Ortiz, Dr. Martinez, and nutritionist when visiting San Diego last week. Also toured clinic and spoke with several people waiting for surgery the next day. My husband and I were satisfied that this is a good choice. Traveling from Phoenix, AZ. Hubby is going but would be happy to meet some people online that I could connect with during surgery week!

Especially interested in Dr Sofia Fortis.

I wonder if you are able to meet your protein, fluid, and supplement needs without obsessing,.craving, and logging all intake as time goes by? My hope is that I won't wake up thinking of food, be driven by my cravings and appetite, and won't feel that I have to eat what I see on TV (right now!) Has your gastric sleeve, even after the honeymoon period, allowed you to put food in it's proper perspective? Does the diet after surgery ever become...well...routine? Thanks...I am so tired of being ruled by food and wonder if this is a way to end that lifelong struggle.

Thanks for your responses, ladies. Sounds like you are working it out and that gives me hope. I guess my hope is that gbp will get me to a place where food is just less of an issue...I won't wake up and go to sleep with food on my mind...won't be ruled by my appetite...won't feel like I need to eat what's on TV... Does the routine of fluids, Protein, and supplements ever become automatic and easy, or is it always on your mind? Sure appreciate your insights!

I am considering gastric bypass. One concern is that I'm very likely to overeat when the wrong foods are in the house. Have regained 90 pounds lost through diet since my remarriage a few years ago. My husband is.supportive, naturally slim, but loves to have goodies and starches available. How do some of you.manage to eat so differently without frustration, conflict, or failure to lose and maintain that loss? This scares me...meals have been my responsibility since he works full time. Thanks for any advice on this!

Thanks to those of you who have responded so far...this is helpful!

I'm contemplating gastric sleeve at the age of 60. Would love to hear the experience of some of you who did this at more mature age. Did your age affect your recovery or success in achieving goal weight? Thanks!

I am moving toward gastric sleeve and wonder whether any of you have used Robin Blackstone or other surgeons at Scottsdale Health Bariatric Center? I'd appreciate hearing about your experience and whether you were satisfied!