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Thanks, I needed that! I think what part (a big part) of my problem is that I never really changed anything after surgery. Even though the weight loss was slow it was still coming off because the sleeve forced me to restrict portion size, but I never changed my habits. I was always addicted to crap foods...sugar, fat and salt...and I still am. I would rather forego a meal to eat dessert. Anyway, by not making any changes to my old habits I didnt change at all and still am struggling with the same ole demons that got me to the 230's in the first place. I still find myself making excuses to myself whenever I attempt to get back on the wagon. Its that little voice in my head saying "just one wont hurt" and then "just one more wont hurt" and then "well you've already had two so theres no sense in holding back now". I, also, have not logged on to this site in probably almost 10 months. No support, no accountability. Well I am back! And I DON'T want to be this person anymore! I don't want to keep breaking commitments to myself and thereby diminishing my self-esteem and self-worth. I will take your advice and do the 5-day pouch test to break my addictions to carbs, cuz I am way addicted to simple sugars...and diet pop again! I hate that I let myself get back on diet pop...it was so hard to get off it. :-( I feel like such a failure. Thanks for responding and giving me that little bump to get me motivated again. It doesnt really seem like much of an intervention as you stare at a screen and type, but you really are impacting and helping save lives! I know you've helped me! I needed a support system. Thanks!!

I had my vsg on 4/5/2010 at 220#. Today, more than one year later, I still weigh 175#. Weight loss has been extremely slow for me. I have to admit that I hate to exercise, so I really havent been. My concern is that I have been in the 170's for quite some time (months) and only seem to be creeping upward towards 180. The uncomfortable feeling that I use to get when I overate is going away and I am finding that I am able to eat alot more than I use to. I have never really gotten over the head hunger and am really fearful that I am headed right back to my old body. HELP!!! Please, someone help me. Is it possible to shrink my stomach if I have stretched my sleeve? Does anyone have a good post-surg diet as I cannot find mine? Can you have sleeve redone? I have 30# to go to hit my goal and I am really scared that I am going to start climbing instead of continuing my descent. HELP!!!

I was sleeved on Monday, April 5th by Dr Pompa. She is fabulous, the clinic rivals any US surgicenter I have seen, the anesthesiologist is one of the best "bartenders" I have ever met :-), and the staff (who speak english) are wonderful. Gas pains sucked, but otherwise I was up and motoring around the day after surgery. Once the drain came out, you couldn't keep me down and the gas pains completely vanished. The swallow study tasted GROSS, but the clear liquid reward for doing it got me through. Being only one week out...I still don't know the true end "feeling", but I'm on my way. Dr Pompa and her staff are very well trained, knowledgeable, competent, and very, very caring. I would highly recommend them to anyone. A special shout out to Dr Alex (she's great), the night nurse (sorry, I've lost his name in my crowded mind), and Irene...WONDERFUL!!!

Thanks for all of your support. Oh and by the way...I'M SLEEVED!! After my frantic post my travel plans proceeded as scheduled. I arrived at the clinic (which I should say rivels that of any American surgical center. Very impressive) and met the staff. After sharing my fears with them, they were all so kind and supportive, but not pushy. We talked it over and I decided that this was the right choice for me. Thank you all for your support. It is great to have an informed ear(s) to turn to.

Oh boy!!!...today is the day I am suppose to be sleeved!! Not so sure right now though. Late getting to the airport early this am..but made it just in the knick of time only to be bumped from my connecting flight and rescheduled for a flight 3 hours later. And then theres the earthquakes!!.... I've got to admit its got me wondering....are these signs?? I am being sleeved in Tijuana by Dr Pompa. Totally trust in her, but am left wondering if I am suppose to go through with this or not!! Could really use a supportive voice right now.

THANK YOU for your very honest and open reply. I'm sure all of us wanted that information but didn't know how to ask. You are a blessing to this site for your support and insight. Again, thanks.

Hello. I am counting down the remaining days until I am sleeved by Dr Pompa at Limarp on 4/5/10. Anyone else going to be there at that same time?? I am going alone and could really use a buddy.:001_unsure:

I am an RN in a busy OR. The issue with panties...or no panties, is really very dependent on the facility and moreso the nurse sending you to the OR. Nowadays, it is common to allow the patient to remain in their underwear until they have been sedated, after this time the undergarments are removed and a catheter inserted if necessary. This helps reduce the stress and anxiety experienced by many patients who get uptight with people getting up close and personal with their " personals ". If you prefer to go with your scibbies on...then ask for it!!

OMG...was suppose to have started my 1200 Calorie diet recently and transition into the full liquid phase next Wednestday, but I can't stop eating!! I am craving and eating WAY more than I use to. What is going on?? Am I sabbotaging myself?? What happens if I feel this way after surgery?? I am going to eat my way through the VGS?? So freaking out and depressed!! Appreciate any insight...tips...tricks....help...anything!!

Woot Woot!!!! Congratulations. You seem to be recovering very well. I hope mine goes as good. 4/5 at LIMARP with Dr Pompa!! Say a prayer for me and I will likewise pray for your continued speedy recovery

I am 218 and scheduled for vgs on 4/5. I have seen on the posts where people that have as little as 65# to lose. My question is... is it possible to lose too much weight with the gastric sleeve. Can you control how much you lose? Are you able to stop at will? And, as a footnote...thank you to all of you posters who so thoroughly have answered all of my "countdown" (and sometimes crazy) questions. You really help to calm my nerves and reassure me.

What do you mean by "....but at times some foods don't go down too well, so I go back to mushie...."? Does this happen because of nausea or pain from swallowing or something else all together??? THanks!!!!!!!!!

I am sooo nervous. I am 38 years-old, 5'8" and weigh 218#. I am scheduled to have gastric sleeve with Dr. Gonzalez on 4/5/10. Although I am a registered nurse (emergency room), I have absolutely no idea what to expect immediately post-operative and this makes me very jittery. Can you walk me through you experience specifically surgical day, post-op day 2, 3, 4, etc and then the first couple of weeks after that. I want to know what you felt like when you woke-up, the pain involved, pain medications used, were they effective, complications, activity, diet, and so on. I am a strong believer in having all of the information possible, because knowing what to expect makes everything go much more smoothly and with a lot less anxiety. Thank you soooo much.