Where are the 50's??? -- all I see is a topic about wrinkles! How has the surgery changed your life?

@Nannie, I'm sorry you r correct. I had Sleeve June 30, 2011 and my one year will be 2012. I lost 30 but not it's only 19 which means I'm gaining.

There are a few people who have trouble losing, even with the sleeve . The sleeve is the first part of a 2 part surgery. The duodenal switch, or the DS has the malabsorbtion added to it. You may need to look into that surgery.

Sorry to hear this legend. I think that is the number one fear all sleeves have. Have you tried going on the liquid diet for two weeks to see if it will jump start your bodyorretrainingyour body again. I read where if you try this that sometimes it works. If you need someone to talk to I am here. Personally, I know I need the support from fellow VS to get through this. Send me a private message too if you want. I'm here.

Hi everyone. So sorry to hear about some of the issues some of you have and are facing. I have been very blessed and lucky I think. I went on a 6 mile bike ride on Saturday, which felt great! and went swimming saturday and sunday. I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and am down 21 lbs. Most of that was the first week. Since then I am losing 2-3 lbs, but at least I am losing. I may not be getting in enough calories. I think I am running about 500, and I'm sure I'm no where near my protein quota. Trying to get in a bit more today. I will record in a food tracker and check that out. Have a great evening!

Hi everyone. So sorry to hear about some of the issues some of you have and are facing. I have been very blessed and lucky I think. I went on a 6 mile bike ride on Saturday, which felt great! and went swimming saturday and sunday. I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and am down 21 lbs. Most of that was the first week. Since then I am losing 2-3 lbs, but at least I am losing. I may not be getting in enough calories. I think I am running about 500, and I'm sure I'm no where near my Protein quota. Trying to get in a bit more today. I will record in a food tracker and check that out. Have a great evening!

You are doing great! I'm almost eight weeks out and having a really hard time getting my calories in too! Usually I am around 600 but my NUT wants me at 800. But, I get in my Water and make my protein goals so that's at least something! I do use myfitnesspal.com religiously and do find that helps. I just can still only eat about a 1/2 cup of food at a time so getting in the calories is really hard! I have an appointment with my NUT and Fitness counselor this Friday so I guess I'll see what they say. We're also on about the same losing pattern, I'm 2-3 pounds a week now but it's progress and I feel great! Keep up the great work!

Hi you two

New hope I am so glad to hear you are doing well. Keep up the good work. I have been home now overa week and I am sure you read what a rough time I am having. Today is two weeks and am down 18 lbs. did not loose anything today nor gain so I guess that is okay. I am having a hard time getting the vLorie in. So sick of soup etc lol. I get my dressings changed twice a day along with the packing so that is gettingme down. No swimming for the whole summer which I just love. Anyways wanted to say hi and you have been on my mind. Keep up the good work. Stay in touch.

Hi Kat - Been thinking about you every day. Do you know how much longer you have to have daily dressing and packing changes? Can you tell if they are healing well? I sure hope so. What an ordeal you've been through kiddo. The sooner it's just a bad memory, the better eh?? Hang in there....

Kat, I hope you don't mind me asking, but I feel that people searching out their choice of surgeons need to know when things like this happen.

Please share who your surgeon was, so that it will be possible for you to help someone. I am sure that they would find this very useful when trying to decide.

Hi Joni

As of now it is going to take 6 weeks for this to heal. I see the surgeon who opened me up tomorrow morning. It is miserable the constant pressure of the packing and dressings. Not to mention the constant twice daily of cleaning it out even though they freeze it first. Then trying to function In between ugg. I have lost the smile off my face. Thanks for your kind words they mean a lot. Stay in touch.

Kat

Hi oregondaisy

Anyone wanting to hear my story go to the posting beginning June 22. I laid it all out there. Thanks for asking.

Are you talking about the posting on June 22 on this thread? it talks about your horrible ordeal, but does not mention the surgeon's name. I was able to find it on another thread that you posted on.

I hope you are feeling better. This has to be so rough on you. I feel just horrible for you. This should have never happened!!

Kat, since you had the surgery outside of the US, is your insurance going to cover your expenses now? I'm worrying for you!!!! Lordy, lordy! Such a shame to go for your dream and have these kind of complications! You are in all of our thoughts and prayers for continued improvement and quick healing!

Hi Oregon

The surgery was in Mexico by Dr. Garcia. It was the lack of care after them surgery.

Hi NannieG

No insurance paid for the surgery. I paid out of pocket. The surgeon here says complications can arise anywhere.

Just jumping into the mix here looking for an easy group to fit into and I read some of all your posts and you sound like a good strong group to mingle with. I'm Katie from L.A. almost 57, had my sleeve surgery 4/6/12 so just about 11 weeks out. Down almost 70 pounds since last summer, pre-op weight loss about 30 pounds, 12 week pre-op program. Losing slow but steady, keepin the faith in this process. Still getting the hang of what my sleeve will tolerate, days are good, evenings harder, sleeve picky at night. Doing low carb about 40 grams or less a day, not easy but getting used to it to keep the weight coming off. Hope to get to know you. Had surgery in Los Angeles Kaiser without any complications.