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I agree Becca. I think being a revision really humbles someone, especially when the last surgery didn't bring the hope that was promised. You've done fabulous! I lost 19 Lbs in my first month sleeved and I was way overjoyed!!!

Hi Ricky welcome back! This is by far the BEST website for the VSG. No doubt! Other websites that have other surgeries mentioned - there won't be a lot of responses and most of them are from lap banders or RnYers who, no offense but really don't have any idea of the sleevers daily ins and outs. I really never see anyone with actual support groups that meet that only talk about VSG. Usually the majority is RnY and Band. I hope you stick around! CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!

The link is a thread here you may want to take a look at. It has a list of suggestions you might need to pick up for your hospital stay, and things you may need for the first few weeks post op. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-surgery-thread/

Yahoooo!!!! Congrats on your date! It's going to go fast, so better be prepared!

I'm around 50-100g per day range. I'm losing quite well and really don't have a need at this time to change anything. That's not to say that might change in the future, however right now I'm very comfortable.

Well you're in luck, there is a Men's Section: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/50-the-man-room/

Yay CONGRATULATIONS!!! You're getting tiny

Oh finally a guy who doesn't wax!!! I likes real men. Men should never be prettier nor smoother than me.

Hi Barb!! Well first of all those folks opinions really don't matter at all. There are a few people out there who have found success with the band. More power to them. That doesn't mean that everyone else will. I think there are way more of us than there is of them. My suggestion is, maybe just don't post anything in areas on OH that will get a negative response. I'm under the belief that they will need support one day for issues, and I should hope they'll look back at how they treated yourself and I'm sure others that really needed support. Hugs. You will get plenty here for sure.

I've heard that some surgeons do offer some kind of surgical insurance for self pay patients. So, in case there is some type of complication, they will be able to correct it without extra money out of pocket to you. Basically it's like them assuring nothing goes wrong. It might be worth checking out!

That is normal too for our loved ones to feel a little bit intimidated by this. It's a major surgery, and considered elective. I never considered it elective for me, as I knew it was a matter of my life or death. Maybe you can invite her to go with you to your surgeon's Orientation. That really seems to help a lot in situations like this. It has even helped me before. You should also encourage her to read individual stories or follow along most others journeys with you. Having the support of your significant other I think is the most important, you'll find. Good luck.

You're good! I have not been so good... *sigh*

Hello jthom, welcome to VST! Glad to have you. I think feeling nervous about such a big decision is very normal. I would definitely do some search topics and see what comes up. As always if you have some specific need, create a new topic like you did here and I'm sure you will get your topic answered quickly. Everyone here is very helpful and we are like a family. Good luck to you! Start swimming, keep swimming.

Wow you've already got some very excellent NSV's!! Congratulations to you!!

LESS THAN 25 LBS TO ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!! WHOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHOOOCHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

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You're quite welcome. All the best!!! You'll do fantastic!

Yes if you didn't wean yourself off coffee pre surgery its most likely caffeine withdrawals - and/or anesthesia, medications wearing off. It could also be your going through sugar withdrawals too, if you didn't do much of a Pre-Op diet. Just a guess... I'm sure it will go away soon.

Heyyy Mini-YOU!!!!! Wow, thank you SO MUCH for writing that wonderful inspiring post!!!! You have really outshone lady - and I give my hats off to ya!!! I have no doubts whatsoever that you will maintain your itty bitty girlie figure - you're doing all the right things. Especially thank you for sticking around and cheering all of us on that are still on our journeys to a new, better, thinner and healthier us. :-) :cheer2: :drum: :grouphug: :target: :whoo: :bananahuge: :bananahuge: :bananahuge:

VSGirl, I am so deeply sorry and very troubled to see this. I do feel for you, for I endured a very similar experience with the surgeon who placed my lap band. Everything had to be my fault on why I stopped losing and especially when I'd gained my weight back. It's really hard having someone who is supposed to help you and guide you not do what they can to help you achieve your goals. That frankly is his job, not yours. You should never have to tell him what needs to be done, and I can see with you doing that it didn't work anyway. I agree with everyone else here, it's probably time to find someone else - if you can. I realize it's not always that easy... One thing I have to tell you is that you should never EVER give up!!! You ARE worth it always to give it another shot. You were brought into this world to make a difference somehow, and giving up is not going to achieve that. I never gave up, even though I went through years of torture - I found a way to make it work out for me - simply because I am worth it. We all are!!! We are here for you anytime, share with us your struggles, and if we are what you need to lean on, let us be it. Sometimes Dr.s are just that - scientists performing their duty. A lot will lack the bedside manner that is so necessary to help their patients succeed, especially in something like this. Let us know how you're doing, and please tell me you have decided against giving up. I really never like to hear anyone say that. It's not your fault, don't make it your fault. You deserve so much better.

Ya know, one never realizes how much these things mean until it happens. Congratulations!!! Keep celebrating all the big wonders that go along with shedding the layers!!!

Hello Doucer, welcome to VST!!! Well let me be the first to tell you, you have definitely made the right choice in the sleeve! I truly love mine, and I don't regret it once single bit!! As far as the 6 month dietician appointments, I had to do them before my insurance approved my lap band. I lost a couple pounds at the most, and believe me I really did try to lose weight. It's not that easy without the help. The fact is though you do have to keep yourself from losing too much to get you in the unqualified area. Good luck!!

I hope all is well!!! Check in when you feel up to it - and Welcome to Sleeve land!!!

Hi Heather, welcome to VST!!! Well, I have to tell you I'm one of the folk who was once Lap Banded and I had to have a second WLS to have it removed and start over again as I gained all my weight back. I was very disappointed in everything the Lap Band gave me as I got none of what was promised. So do... don't get me wrong - I was not one of them. I'm not sorry I went through with it though, because it gave me the courage to get what I really needed, and built a foundation to be successful with my sleeve. I was 283 Lbs when I was first banded. I got down to 227 Lbs 5 months later, but that only lasted a few days. So many things were going wrong I think I just didn't want to try much anymore. I lost majority of that weight in SPITE OF the Lap Band. Over time, I learned ways to get my calories in without having to vomit and slime everything back up. Of course this comes with a price - I ate all calorie dense type foods and of course this made me slowly gain all my weight back. Two years later I found myself back up to 281 Lbs. Only a tiny shift away from being back to my original surgery weight. My highest ever was 330 Lbs, and I swore to myself years ago that I'd never see a 3 in front of my weight again as long as I lived. I was getting very close to that again, so I knew it was time to swallow my pride. I kept my promise and did everything I had to, to revise to a surgery I'd been reading and researching about for well over a year at that point. Best. Thing. Ever. My Surgeon Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, Mx put me on a pre-op diet. I lost 9 Lbs pretty quickly. I went from 281 down to 272 on surgery day. I was actually pretty surprised to see this!! It was nice. Well, me today - I am 226 Lbs. I just surpassed my lowest ever Lap Band weight!!! I did it in a little over 4 months. Faster than my Lap Band!! The good thing is, it wasn't all me either. I've gotten such great help from my sleeve - I can't even begin to tell you how many times it has saved me from myself. I've never been happier or more sure the sleeve was the right decision for me. I don't want to keep this post going on forever, but I just get so passionate when it comes to Lap Band vs. Sleeve. There really is no comparison and the Sleeve rocks it big time!! I'd like to invite you to our Valentines Day Weight loss challenge. It's a few days before your deadline to schedule surgery. Maybe it will help to motivate you to lose those few pounds so you can get what you want!!! Good luck!!! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/11895-valentines-day-what-will-you-weigh/page__st__120

Congratulations on your new tiny tummy!!!