multiplepetmom

you need to decide if you need malabsorption or not. if restriction only is what you need, Dr. Aceves has lots of experience with VSG - I had my sleeve done by him last August and it couldn't have gone better. :tt1:

That's very sad because it isn't going to change. I worried about this pre-op - was I willing to give up large portions FOREVER? the answer was yes and it is worth it if not always easy. I'm still learning to be satisfied with small amounts. a couple bites of pizza is all you need. after that when you are full you should be able to forget about food and talk to people. she does need to get some help. :tt1:

I have not had a band so I will let others answer about the difference. about hunger, I did have what I believe to be real hunger and also real thirst at one week post-op. I would take one or two sips of broth and then the hunger was gone. it's been like that ever since: I get hungry and eat and it goes away. the amount it took when up very slowly over time. head hunger,on the other hand, came back a maybe one month post-op. wanting to eat for reasons other than hunger is now back in my life just like when I was a pre-op. so you have to deal with it. it seems to really vary how post-ops experience (real) hunger. some say that months later eating is actually a chore! I wouldn't like that myself! what I'm saying is, your milage may vary! :wub:

thanks for the welcome, everyone. Karey, I just had the sleeve: never had a band. you need to get imput from revision people. I can tell you I am very glad I didn't get a band, did not want fills, am glad I never have to worry about a slip. about "eating around" it - you can defeat any surgery. experiences differ, I had a honeymoon period of just over 6 months where I could not have gained weight if I had wanted to but now I am to the point that I could. it's still a tool - you have to change your eating habits forever. yes, I exercise and it's easier than when I was obese! Jackie edited to add: I can eat any kind of food, it's all about the amount.

Hi, everybody, my name is Jackie and I had VSG last August. I've been on OH for over a year now but I came here to check out your board. at 8 months out I've stopped losing: I'm about 5 pounds above goal and over-all feeling pretty good. no more honeymoon, though, so there are issues to tackle! who is here, mostly pre-ops? revisions? whoever you are, nice to meet you! :thumbdown: Jackie edited to add: what does "furl this post" mean?