thisislou

Hi All In a few weeks I'll mark my 5th year anniversary of my surgery. Life is great and not regrets. Good luck to all. Lou Yes I am very nervous. Waiting for my EGD procedure.

Hi I had my sleeve done almost 5 years ago in Orlando. My doctor was out of the same office as Dr Jawad - but is deceased. I listened once at a support group meeting with Dr Jawad and was not impressed at the least and never went back. I am very satisfied with my results and would be glade to answer any questions you might have. Lou

I had my sleeve done July 2010 so a bit over 4 years. All is great – lost ~ 90 pounds and have keep it off… go up/down ~ 5 lbs. There are no restrictions – life has been great since the surgery. Any questions – feel free to ask Lou

It will be 4 years for me in July - no question I would do it again. I've loss ~ 90 lbs and have stayed + - 5 pounds. Very little side effects - never loss hair and really no "extra skin"

Hi I had my surgery 3 ½ years ago and at that time my doctor did not tell me not to drink coffee. So – I never stopped.

I was never told to stop and did not. I'm going on 4 years - no problems ...

Best of luck to ya... I had my VSG 3 1/2 years ago and doing great - down ~90 lbs and keep it off. Any questions - please let me know Lou

Roxanne If you like - send me your phone # and we can talk - it will be easier then this ... steinbl@cfl.rr.com Lou

Hi I live in Sanford – not too far from you. I had my surgery July 2010 – so it will be 3 years next month. All is great – no problems and am holding steady between 85 and 90 lbs lost. I might be able to answer some of your questions and or concerns… Lou

Hi Not to worry - it is coming up 2 3 years for me and I am loving life. I had no bad experiences or days. If it is what you want and feel strong about - just go for it. If you need any help - or coaching - let me know. Lou

It’s been a bit over 2 years for me. I lost 85 – 90 lbs and stay at that level. I’m hungry most of the time and snack too often. But I exercise every weekday for ~ 1 hour and now that my energy is back – I work out in the yard a lot (and actually like it). My big thing is that at one sitting – I can only eat a small amount, depending on what it is – I eat slow and wait awhile and eat more. Fun how things have changed. I always eat too fast – as my wife always told me, and had to have my food every hot. Now – she always finishes first and by the end bits – my food is cold. There is nothing I cannot eat – but like I said – some things more than others. I love chicken wing – but still – after one may be two little ones – I’m full. When I eat too much , my nose gets stuffed up – without fail. Another thing I noticed, it took me a good year before I could belch again – which really helps to settle my little stomach down and make room for more.

I’m type II also – and yes – it is possible. I’m @ the 2 year post stage and maintaining a loss of 85 – 90 lbs. Prior I was very close to going to the pump for my diabetes. In fact – that help push me to the sleeve. I was on metformin 1000 mg twice a day, Glucotrol 10 mg once a day, Lantus 45 and also – when needed a fast acting insulin. Now, I only use Victoza - 1 shot a day and I am averaging a reading of ~ 105. I eat what I want – in fact I really think if I stop all the sugar intake I could stop the Victoza. I have also stopped taking most of the other pills – like Zetia, Ramiprill, tetracycline. Like I said – it has been 2 years and life is great. My only regret, as many others have said – I should have had it done years ago … I just turned 61 when I had the operation. Hope this helps

Same here - My nose runs when I eat too much am I'm almost at the 2 year mark ... I guess when the little stomach gets full - it needs to push the excess somewhere? Lou

Hi DebraLea Hang in there – it really gets better. It will be 2 years for me in July and all is good. The recovery process is slow and your body really takes over and controls what you can have and cannot have. My biggest problem was and still is my mind still thinks that I need to fill my plate and eat – but my stomach puts a stop to it fast. Just start eating new things slow – a bit at a time and see how your stomach reacts to it. Start eating things like mash potatoes, finely mushed ground beef, eggs…. I was very lucky with little or no side effects – never lost a meal (up chuck) never lost any hair… I keep a log of my weight loss and file it in every Monday – I averaged ~ 2 lbs a week with the biggest loss being the 2 week pre diet. I started worrying that I was losing too much weight (wife was worried) but as I said – the body knows best – and after ~ 1 year I stabilized. Now I can eat anything I want and stay between 85 – 90 lbs lost. Any questions – I would be glade to help Lou

Hi All It will be 2 years for me also in July. I went from 265 to 180. I stay within 85 - 90 lbs lost. All is great - no regrets. I am always hungry but still can only eat a bit then have to wait. I turn 63 in a few months but do not feel it at all. My exercise: 5 days a week – take off weekends… get up @ 2:45 (I know crazy) – 50 push-ups, 0 sit-ups – then I alternate – one day – 30 minutes on the elliptical – some weights exercises – then 15 minutes on the treadmill. On the other days it is 20 minutes treadmill first then 20 minutes elliptical. I have a hard time dealing with the death of my doctor – Dr. Radulescu. I recently read that it was a suicide. He was very depressed and reports from his doctor said he worried all the time about making a mistake and hearting one of this patients. He was a great doctor. The report goes on to say that he poured gas on himself and light it. WOW… Some stages that I went through and curious if others had the same … When I eat too much – I need to blow my nose I only started to belch after ` the first year which helps a lot to free up “space” I can eat anything – some more than others