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I had severe gastroparesis before my surgery and haven't had any problems after! My surgeon was terrific though and I know that it doesn't work for everyone, but for me I have had great results. Haven't ended back up in the ER with symptoms for over a year now!

I had severe gastroparesis before my surgery and haven't had any problems after! My surgeon was terrific though and I know that it doesn't work for everyone, but for me I have had great results. Haven't ended back up in the ER with symptoms for over a year now!

The only thing that limits you to only losing 60% of your excess weight is you. I've lost over 100% and am maintaining easily. I eat whatever I want whenever I'm hungry....protein first, then veggies, fruit and whole grains. But I also eat ice cream, desert, bread, alcohol, cake, etc.... just everything in moderation. I do not excercise and I've never tracked or counted or measured my food. I didn't have surgery just to be on a diet the rest of my life. I do make sure I drink at least 64oz of Fluid and I do take my Vitamins (but I've always taken Vitamins, so this is no change)
Other than making much healthier food choices, my life isn't a whole lot different than preop. Unless you count Having a normal BMI, shopping in regular stores for clothes, not being in pain everyday, spending a lot less money on groceries, and being able to hike, climb stairs, etc without getting out of breath, Perhaps I am an anomaly, but I just wanted to let you know that there is more than one way to be successful and postop life does not have to be all that complicated.

Well, I have found a doctor. He has been doing surgeries for more than 15 years to the sleeves. He will even take my insurance. I don't mind the wait seeing how my other health issues are involved. The doctor is even willing to do GERD repair surgery before than so I don't have to severe acid reflux anymore. All that being said, I should be able to have my sleeve done in January 2016 at the latest.