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I had gastric sleeve. I have regained a lot of my weight sitting around with the covid, just one poor excuse. I have no energy. I have GERD now and saw my doc. he is having me do a endoscopy and UGI. He thinks I will have to convert to GBP. Not being cynical, but of course he does, He is a surgeon. If I really focus and try to just take the weight off, wouldn't that be better than BPG. has anyone just did that?

Hello, Does anyone know how long post op before you can take gel capsule meds such as peri Colace? thank you

Has anyone had a GBP after a sleeve and how did that go?

Hello, I had the gastric sleeve 2 years ago. I'm not dong well and have put on a lot of weight. Although the quanity is limited, the frequency is not. I am always hungry. I've not gone back to doc becasue I dont want to get on scale. I'm wondering if I should have had the by pass instead and would I benefit from another proceudre. Has anyone done that? Advice? thank you

I new I needed help. I had lost 62but put back on 40. I went to a seminar and made the decision to have surgery but not sure what type. My doc recommended the sleeve of by pass. I decided on the sleeve and have been actively doing all the preop tests and consults. I started reading stuff on line and now I am scared and don't know what to do. I could not sleep last night. I'm feeling to old to have it done but also if I don't, I won't have the energy to enjoy my grandchildren and I will get diabetes. I was dx with HBP 2 years ago. I know I am suppose to make the decision myself. I on't mind dieting and exercising just don't want to live the rest of my life without some of my favorite meals and occasional drinks. I read about all these symptoms that people have. do you ever feel normal again?

Hello, I am almost 4 weeks post op. After the first week of healing etc. I can tell you I don't feel any different physically or mentally. I am just full after my 4 tablespoons of soft solids. I will be able to eat most foods and on special occasions, really anything as long as I get back on track. My point is you can still have it, you just won't want much of it. You will be satisfied after 4 tablespoons. The rest you take home. It's normal to be nervous, but you will be angry and not satisfied if you don't do it. If your health is important, get it done. If you become a diabetic....you would have to limit the food and calories anyway.

How long do you have to sip after a sleeve? Is it a forever thing?

I'm three days postop and on Clear liquids. I'm finding it impossible to keep up with the liquids. I'm getting 16 ox per day. The whey Protein in my Jello just turns my stomach. I'm wondering where else I can get protein. Still having more pain than I thought I would.

I am booked to have a sleeve next week.....does any post op sleeve wish they got a band?

five days away and getting really nervous. has anyone had an uneventful post op? I think I can deal with the pain but when I read about gagging, choking and spitting up I get scared.

How many ounces can you have in one year? Can it be anything on special occasion as long as you stay within the ounce restriction?

Do some docs leave the stomach bigger in some patients vs. others?

How does it work if you want to eat a salad?

I thought I would get to a cup. I'm just wondering what you do at a Thanksgiving dinner.

I am one week from my gastric sleeve. I was reading some documentation my doc gave me and it spoke about depression, specifically mourning the loss of food. My cold feet came back. I had my son read it and he told me to switch to a lap band. I said but the results are not as good.....and he said, Mom your can reverse it. I'm all confused again.

Hello, Thanks for all the advice. I felt much better and thought I was on track till I went to the doc. today. I had my final cardiology consult. The doc said he was not trying to change my mind but thought I could do one of their programs and do very well. So now I'm back with the cold feet. Going out to dinner with my husband and family has been a big part of my life so reading that people miss that makes me question as well. I know this is normal to feel this way but I am very anxious.

The follow-up to my message was very helpful. I feel energized once again.