losing-it

Hi Lauratro. My daughter and I both had sleeve gastrectomies a few years ago and we both went through similar stages to you - and it does get better
I'm on holiday right now, a U.K. Size 10-12 (was a 24) which is exactly where I wanted to be and best of all I can eat and drink whatever I want.
Last night I had carbonara, I had a little steak, a few chips, some salad then some banana split, wine, French bread and cheese later on!
You can eat far easier if you keep on top of your fluids and you do eventually get the hang of how much and how slowly to eat. Though I still get it wrong sometimes even after 2 years. I find small amounts more often suits me. I'm not so good a big meals but if I do have a big meal I stop and start and take it slow.
Honestly it took about a year to find my rhythm with this new way of eating but I love it.
At your stage, ice lollies, sorbet and ice cream were my saviour and helps keep the Fluid up in an enjoyable way.
The pain should all pass soon so long as you have no infection so get that checked if it persists!
I hope your feeling better soon!
It's honestly the best thing I've done for my weight problem. I'm sure you'll think so too soon x

My Op is booked for 14th May but I've still to decide which one. I initially wanted the sleeve but I have GERD / acid reflux so the surgeon recommends bypass. The sleeve doesn't worry me but the bypass does - the re plumbing, the Vitamin deficiency, etc etc. Reading your posts above has been a big help. I'm leaning more toward bypass now. Any additional advice would be great!

I was speaking to a girl yesterday to had a band to Rny revision 6 weeks ago, her weights coming off aggressively now and she looks amazing and is finding the bypass great! No problems. Hope everything works out for you to get yours!

My Op is booked for 14th May but I've still to decide which one. I initially wanted the sleeve but I have GERD / acid reflux so the surgeon recommends bypass. The sleeve doesn't worry me but the bypass does - the re plumbing, the Vitamin deficiency, etc etc. Reading your posts above has been a big help. I'm leaning more toward bypass now. Any additional advice would be great!

I was speaking to a girl yesterday to had a band to Rny revision 6 weeks ago, her weights coming off aggressively now and she looks amazing and is finding the bypass great! No problems. Hope everything works out for you to get yours!

My Op is booked for 14th May but I've still to decide which one. I initially wanted the sleeve but I have GERD / acid reflux so the surgeon recommends bypass. The sleeve doesn't worry me but the bypass does - the re plumbing, the Vitamin deficiency, etc etc. Reading your posts above has been a big help. I'm leaning more toward bypass now. Any additional advice would be great!

My surgery is May 11. I am 1 week in to the liquid diet and finding that the busier I am the less I think about it but man I am hungry. I had my pre-op testing today and everything seems clear for next Monday. I'm nervous but excited about the next steps. I was scheduled back in October and the surgery fell through at the last minute so I am not going to believe it until I'm on the or table.

Of course not!!! You have to do what is best for you. So many people have done fabulous with the sleeve. I am sure you will do great!

I start my preop diet may 8 and def it's going to be Wonderfull experience Can't wait to start loosing these nasty lbs I live in Mississippi and you.

I've finally decided I'm going for the sleeve. I've heard lots or fors and againsts for both ops and I know I could have reflux issues but right now I'm not ready to go for the bypass. @ I know you're going to think I'm mad, but I really want to give this a try first.

@@Martene81 good luck for the 27th May. It's going to be tough but so exciting thinking about the changes ahead. Keep in touch, we'll be going through it around the same time x

@@Martene81 I totally get where you're coming from and understand how you feel. I've gone from being convinced about sleeve, then bypass, then sleeve again. I have about 100 lbs to loose so it would be terrible to get half way down and start to struggle, however I'm a bit scared about the op and I've also been thinking maybe I'm scared enough to try losing it naturally again. I know that won't work, so that brings me back to the sleeve........I'm going to a support group on Monday to speak to other pre ops and post ops too and I have a date to speak to the surgeon again before the op. It's such a hard choice! My family, the consultant nutritionalist and the specialist nurse (at first) all prefer the sleeve, but the surgeon thinks bypass. I need to decide by the 8th May - gonna have no nails left!!!

I was speaking to a girl yesterday to had a band to Rny revision 6 weeks ago, her weights coming off aggressively now and she looks amazing and is finding the bypass great! No problems. Hope everything works out for you to get yours!

My ops 14th May. I went to a support group in Edinburgh last night and finally decided on the sleeve. The folks there were a fantastic help, a mix of bypass and sleevers and all really down to earth which helped heaps. Im glad the choice is made - that was a nightmare! Starting the preop diet on sat. I'd really love to have a sleeve buddy or two to get through this with!

@@losing-it I have a hiatal hernia too. Of I could do it all over I would have done RNY hands down. I did a two week liquid diet and post liquids none off that is easy. As is the decision to do a revision.... I wish you the best and I am glad that my story gives you some insight. Some people have done real well with the sleeve. Just not me.

I just had to barium swallow and upper gi. I am scheduled for endoscopy next. I have terrible reflux and it was shown in the tests. They have prescribed Nexium. I am 2.5 years post op. I got pregnant 12 months post sleeve and have not been able to lose weight since delivery. Surgeon told me he has seen several cases post pregnancy when sleeve has stretched. So my sleeve is larger than expected now. So we are reviewing my options. I was a very slow looser to begin with losing 53lbs up until my pregnancy. That was with working out 5-6 days a week and tracking. To say I am frustrated is an understatement. Everything I eat gives me heartburn! And food gets stuck in my throat...I am in the process for a revision... So frustrating

My Op is booked for 14th May but I've still to decide which one. I initially wanted the sleeve but I have GERD / acid reflux so the surgeon recommends bypass. The sleeve doesn't worry me but the bypass does - the re plumbing, the Vitamin deficiency, etc etc. Reading your posts above has been a big help. I'm leaning more toward bypass now. Any additional advice would be great!