AntoinetteNY

Hi all,
My sleeve surgery is scheduled for May 8th. When I met with the surgeon last week to schedule the surgery, the first thing he asked me when he walked in the room was "so why the sleeve?" I answered him and he proceeded to tel me that he thinks bypass would be better for me because on the sleeve, I will most definitely get heartburn for the remainder of my life, also that bc i have a family history of diabetes, that with the sleeve I am more likely in 10 to 15 years to still develop diabetes, and lastly that with my height and weight and getting the sleeve, I will only ly lose about 50 lbs but with the bypass, i will lose around 60 to 80.
I have done a lot of research and found that the sleeve is the best option for me and I stuck to my guns, even as he stared me down waiting for me to change my mind. But now I second guessing my sleeve decision and thinking the bypass would be better for me.
Anyone have any experience with this dilemma?
Thanks in advance

Hi all,

My sleeve surgery is scheduled for May 8th. When I met with the surgeon last week to schedule the surgery, the first thing he asked me when he walked in the room was "so why the sleeve?" I answered him and he proceeded to tel me that he thinks bypass would be better for me because on the sleeve, I will most definitely get heartburn for the remainder of my life, also that bc i have a family history of diabetes, that with the sleeve I am more likely in 10 to 15 years to still develop diabetes, and lastly that with my height and weight and getting the sleeve, I will only ly lose about 5 lbs but with the bypass, i will lose around 60 to 80.

I have foe a lot of research and found that the sleeve is the best option for me and I stuck to my guns, even as he stared me down waiting for me to change my mind. But now I second guessing my sleeve decision and thinking the bypass would be better for me.

Anyone have any experience with this dilemma?

Thanks in advance

I am scheduled for May 8th too. Go on my 2 week liquid diet on April 24th. So nervous and excited at the same time.

Thank you so much for the compliment . I don't really see a six pack. I do see a smaller waist and my stomach size is smaller than it used to be. I use my elliptical 3-4 times a week and I do an ab workout app from my iPhone like 3 or 4 days a week. That's it really. I don't see what everyone is talking about ... I want a six pack so bad, lol.

Thank you so much. I guess I can post a pic with my hair done and make up on this pic was a right before bed pic , sorry. But just wanted to post my good news but thanks for encouragement.

I have a desk job. I went back after 1.5 weeks with no problems at all.

I would recommend you do absolutely NOTHING BUT REST the first week and see how you feel. My first three days felt like a truck ran me over time and again. My 4th day I was already feeling better and a week out, I went back to my normal routine.
I really truly owe it to my husband. He wouldn't let me move. He literally fought me down to stay put. He was on top of me taking my pain meds before I was uncomfortable and my anti nausea meds so I wouldn't throw up... He took care of the kids completely (I have a 3 and a 5yr old).
I truly believe my fast recovery is 100 percent me giving my body a full week of doing absolutely nothing but rest...
I was.sleeved.on Tues 2/14 and the following Monday, I drove my kids to school and was.back to mommy schedule... not at full capacity and I still needed to rest, but I was.more.than okay with basic tasks..

No I can keep it in but I heard it becomes less effective

My boss said she will give me whatever the doctor recommends. 2 weeks is ok?

Hi all,

I am pre op and I have the Mirena. I am nervous that after the surgery, I will get pregnant. Anyone have any advice for me. Hopefully no pregnancy stories and Mirena is fine, lol but I need to know the bad with the good. Not that pregnancy is bad, just not the right time for me now.

Thank you

What's in the boxes on th bottom shelve

I am probably going to have my surgery for gastric sleeve in April or may and I am worried about work. At the support groups they say to take 6 weeks. Others say between 3 to 6 weeks. There is NO way I can take off more than a week at my job. I do work at a desk and I can be sure to not schedule any appointments the week I return. My question is: has anyone who has been sleeved went back to work after a week.

My main reason is I just don't have enough sick time to take more than a week and I can't take it unpaid. Thank you all in advance

I am in the pre-op stages and right now I am waiting on an appointment to see the surgeon to book the surgery. I am VERY nervous. I am questioning my self everyday. "Is this right for me?" "Am I making the right decision?" I ask my husband everyday if I should do this. I know I am doing this for myself and my health, but I change my mind everyday. I qualify for the surgery, I have a BMI of 40. I joined weight watchers on 1/4/17 and lost 14 lbs, which makes me think I can do it on my own. My problem is I like salt and I like to snack when I am watching TV and relaxing.

Also some questions I have are about excess skin, dinner prep for family, budgeting for the pre and post op food Hair loss and social gatherings.

1. I am nervous about the excess skin. Where it will be and how much of it will have. I don't have money for cosmetic surgery and I heard it is more painful then the sleeve surgery.

2. I have a 4 1/2 year old and a husband, and with me not eating to or able to eat. I feel I won't be motivated enough to cook for my family or even healthy bc I will want to get their dinner finished quickly.

3. I don't have money for the shakes I have to get. The pre and post op diet is very expensive and I don't know how I can manage this?

4. My husband and I enjoy the occasional night out. And we have go to a lot of social gatherings; friends bday dinners, weddings, etc. How do ppl manage going out and enjoying the food they love every now and then? And when can you go out and actually eat like that again. I know it will never be the same but I guess it's just something I am thinking about.

Please no negative comments. Like I said I am very nervous and i have lots of questions. Thank you all in advance.