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After I booked and made the deposit my wife said you better not be looking for some one younger after you lose the wieght(she is 8 years older then me), I said I'll be more upset is you leave me for a fat guy. It was all in fun. She has been very suportive and been there every step of the way.

After I booked and made the deposit my wife said you better not be looking for some one younger after you lose the wieght(she is 8 years older then me), I said I'll be more upset is you leave me for a fat guy. It was all in fun. She has been very suportive and been there every step of the way.

After I booked and made the deposit my wife said you better not be looking for some one younger after you lose the wieght(she is 8 years older then me), I said I'll be more upset is you leave me for a fat guy. It was all in fun. She has been very suportive and been there every step of the way.

I'm sitting in this amazing place waiting for surgery, so excited!!! David is fantastic!!

Hi Molly!
I was sleeved 6 1/2 weeks ago- I am on the regular diet which means I can have anything except fruits or vegetables with skin, nuts, popcorn, salads or raw vegetables- I will be able to add those things in mid-February.
In answer to your questions, it doesnt feel weird, really, but 1) obviously you can't eat as much (and your new tummy will tell you), 2) you can't gulp liquids like before (this may change over time, although I'm not sure) 3) the feeling of fullness is NOTHING like it was before surgery- this was a surprise to me because no one told me this before surgery. The fullness feeling is hard to describe because it's different for everyone. Just before I'm full up, I feel like I need to push my plate away. If it's something I really like and I take one bite too many, I feel a lump in my throat, like it's backed up in there.
I have never slimed- don't even really know what that is.
I have become nauseated/vomited twice since surgery, but I honestly have no idea why, I can't pinpoint it, but it went away quickly.
Yes, the sleeve has radically decreased my hunger. I don't feel hunger at all like I used to. For me, it's more of an "empty" feeling, something that is easily powered through and doesn't send you to the fridge eating everything in sight.
The sleeve most likely won't stretch unless you go crazy and stuff yourself beyond what it can handle on a regular basis. I don't see how this could happen because you would vomit well before then. People who gain weight back often are making bad choices and eating a lot of slider foods, which the sleeve won't hold onto effectively, they aren't exercising, etc., bascially falling back into unhealthy habits.
I would highly recommend the sleeve over the band. My experience has been stellar. I'm not a super-fast loser, but pretty happy with my results.
I would say IN MY OPINION maybe one of the things you might want to consider is that the sleeve is permanent, and they are removing a body part, unlike the band. Some people I'm sure are really turned off by that. I for one wasn't sorry to see most of my stomach go- it's caused me too many issues. LOL
Good luck to you, whatever you choose. This is a very personal decision, and you are doing the right thing by being as informed as possible.
-Kendra

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago, I started the pre op diet at 405lb. I was looking at the mini bypass at first and my surgeon sugessted the sleeve. I lost 23lbs on the pre op and I'm down 20 since surgery. I''m glad i did the sleeve and not the bypass. good luck with what ever you decide

Her are mine.

relaxing in the hotel and getting ready for tomorrow morning. met peppy234 today on our ride into tj. Victor is really nice and has alot of info during the drive. thats it for now, l'll post more tomorrow or the next day.

relaxing in the hotel and getting ready for tomorrow morning. met peppy234 today on our ride into tj. Victor is really nice and has alot of info during the drive. thats it for now, l'll post more tomorrow or the next day.

I want to wish you all a safe trip and complication free surgeries. I just got back from Mi Doctor Hospital, I was there for a visit. I was there for PS and it was wonderful to see Dr Velasco, she looks fantastic but Dr Garcia was not there, I am sad I missed him but we took pictures and I am sure he will be happy with my weight loss(I had VSG in September).
Best wishes, safe journeys

I'm spending 2 extra days in San Diego just to be safe. If I'm feeling up to it want to check out sea world and the zoo. Only time will tell. Hope you get your passport in time and all your financing in place. Good luck. I week to go for me.

January 17 with Dr Ismael Cabrera and Dr Valenzuela. Less then 3 weeks away and Just started the pre op diet.