Hello I am new to the forum. My name is Drema and I live in a small town. I had my surgery on 10-29-10. I first wanted to a RNY, but after some reading I decided to change my mind to the sleeve. My BMI was 40 with co-morbidities. I am now 6 days out of surgery and feeling better every day.

My surgery was performed at Samaritan Hospital, Corvallis, Or, under the “excellence clinic” of Dr. Yarbrough. The surgery went very well and the hospital stay as good as it gets for being stuck in a hospital for two days. I am glad I made the decision to have the sleeve instead of the RNY. There are many advantages to the sleeve over other surgery it was oblivious to me that it would be the best. The loss rate is the same, so it wasn’t hard to choose the sleeve.

I am still a little sore, but getting regular rest and exercise and Water, yippee I get to eat creamed Soup tomorrow. hehe

Nice meeting everyone!

Welcome! This is a great place and I think you will love your sleeve. I am Carole and I am 2 months out. I've lost 58 pounds counting my presurgery diet and I couldn't be happier. I have have had few problems other than constipation from time to time. This is the place to get all your questions answered, will lift you up when you get discouraged and loudly cheer at your sucesses! There are people who are in about the same place as you and those who are further along who can give great advice. Get on the losers bench, there's plenty of room...Carole

Congratulation on starting your journey to a healthier you! Keep us updated on all your progress, NSV's and ups and down's. The people on here are very supportive and will give advice willlingly if you ask.

Lily

Sorry for the slow reply, been depressed, I am now over it as I had to come to term with the new food adjustment. I am over 3 weeks out and enjoying some meats and cheese. Thanks for the welcome!

Congratulation on starting your journey to a healthier you! Keep us updated on all your progress, NSV's and ups and down's. The people on here are very supportive and will give advice willlingly if you ask.

Lily

I didn't see this thread when it was new, so Hello and Welcome! Congrats on getting your sleeve, sounds like you're doing very well with it. You've found a great forum here, so stick around and let us enjoy your progress with you!