alindsey

Had my surgery in Mexico and it was a great experience. No reason to be nervous. As long as you've done your research and picked a respectable surgeon, you have nothing to fear.

I did mine in WA state. Dr. Billings about 6 months ago.

I did 2 weeks of 40 grams or less of carbs everyday. Wasn't hard at all but I did lose 10 lbs in two weeks and my liver was fine.
~LA

I was too low and I knew it but at the end of my rope of solutions to lose weight and keep it off. When I went in for the initial assessment I kind of knew what to expect. Then they told me that the insurance likely would not approve. Then I was on a journey to add a few more pounds on purpose and fuss and fight about my health going downhill because of my weight. After about 7 months I finally got the ok and began the steps as it got closer to pre-op days.
Today I am 5 days post op and am not sorry. I am glad I did the sleeve.

Yes, I agree completely, however if It was just that easy, why would anyone have had surgery to begin with ? We obviously needed a tool and I can only speak for myself but when mine stretched out I had NO tool to help me at all.

A correctly done sleeve should not give much. It will "stretch" slightly with continuous abuse. At least according to the research I've done and the surgeons I've consulted.
We will have to agree to disagree.

Because it stretches

I did Protein shakes and love my Water. I had my sleeve done in December 2014.

Thank you hun! That's what they said with a lower BMI my liver won't be that bad! Thx for the kind words ❤️

I read a paper about re-sleeve procedures that explains more. It's a loooong but interesting paper. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/16469218/

From my understanding our restriction decreases as time passes but it's not from stretching the sleeve, instead it's decreased swelling that naturally occurs from healing.
I still eat fast (but not nearly as fast as beforehand) so I remind myself to savor. Old habits die hard but they can be broken. Plus, your tastes will probably change.
Before I started this lifestyle I could eat an entire loaf of bread, a package of Cookies, a pot of pasta....I was addicted to simple carbs. Now if I even look at a piece of baguette or anything like that my stomach screams in terror at me! Lol it also helps that I no longer crave those foods.
Stick with nutrient-dense foods especially good Proteins and hydration. Congrats and best wishes!

I have a BMI of 33 and am self-pay, getting sleeved in June. I'm only telling my mom and husband so slow weight loss is fine with me...won't be so obvious that I had surgery to lose the weight when the change is gradual. It's nice to find a group like myself, confident with our decision to move forward even though we aren't "fat enough" to everyone else! I'm ready to feel great in my body again!

I had a BMI of 31 and I was self pay. I did the roller coaster diet thing for so many years I finally decided to do it and I don't regret it at all. I did a 2 week low carb diet required by my doc before the surgery and lost 10 lbs so I was only 29.5 BMI when I had it done on Oct. 30 and I pretty much met my goal in 4 months. I also didn't tell anyone. Only my husband and one friend because I didn't want to hear the speech about how I didn't need it and everything else that goes with that. I am a size 0P now and couldn't be happier. I no longer need my sleep apnea machine and my back and joints feel so much better. I also had the hernia repair done while he was in there and my insurance paid for that. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
BTW I am only 5"1 so losing 45 is a lot for someone my size and I am 45.
Good luck-
LA

Yes, I had a BMI of 32 and got it done. I haven't lost it as fast as others because of other health issues as well (diabetic, PCOS) but cut my insulin in half which I think has helped lose the weight. It's taking me a lot longer but I guess it's okay as long as I'm losing and skin is fine as well. I was self pay as well and went to TJ for it. Any questions, feel free to ask

Nor is it a counselor, a friendship, a partner or a good idea if you are depending on it as a source of soothing, comfort,or joy.

No hunger at all. Best part!

Me to. The roller coaster is getting old!!! At the rate I'm going I'll be morbidly obese with severe health issues in the next few years! I want to nip it in the bud and get it controlled now! I think this will really work for me! What are you doing for your post op diet? I'm worried I'll loose to much before hand if I do liquids for a week before but I need to shrink my liver?!?

I'm also not telling anyone about mine except my mom who is having it done the same day! I don't care if it falls off slow I know it will be a long process I know, I just don't want to gain anymore and eventually be small again! Good luck to you also!!!

The carbonation will stretch your pouch! Don't do it!!!

The carbonation will stretch your pouch! Don't do it!!!

The carbonation will stretch your pouch! Don't do it!!!

This is good info thx!! Sorry it hurt you! This is what I'm scared of after my surgery I'll do things I'm not supposed to! I have poor self control it worries me!

I'm a RN so I'm a little nervous about Mexico!!!! My mom had a lap band put in in Mexico and had a awesome experience! I'm hoping it will go smoothly. She is actually getting her band revised to the sleeve on the same date I'm having mine! They will even room us together which is awesome! Our date is June 8th and I'm counting the days! My BMI is only 31 so I barley qualify so I'm trying to maintain weight not gain or loose between now and then! But even though 5'8 and 200 lbs doesn't sound that bad I get asked if I'm pregnant several times a week and I'm over it! I carry my weight in my stomach and boobs! It's awful. I can't wait to be little again! To go shopping again and get dressed up and feel good about myself. Since gaining 50lbs working night shift I've stayed depressed! All the diets and working my but off in the gym hardly does anything!! I'll work my butt off eat clean boring foods loose ten-20 lbs then eat a cheat meal or two and gain it back almost immediately ! I'm so ready to get this done!

I'm a RN so I'm a little nervous about Mexico!!!! My mom had a lap band put in in Mexico and had a awesome experience! I'm hoping it will go smoothly. She is actually getting her band revised to the sleeve on the same date I'm having mine! They will even room us together which is awesome! Our date is June 8th and I'm counting the days! My BMI is only 31 so I barley qualify so I'm trying to maintain weight not gain or loose between now and then! But even though 5'8 and 200 lbs doesn't sound that bad I get asked if I'm pregnant several times a week and I'm over it! I carry my weight in my stomach and boobs! It's awful. I can't wait to be little again! To go shopping again and get dressed up and feel good about myself. Since gaining 50lbs working night shift I've stayed depressed! All the diets and working my but off in the gym hardly does anything!! I'll work my butt off eat clean boring foods loose ten-20 lbs then eat a cheat meal or two and gain it back almost immediately ! I'm so ready to get this done!