Hi I am a newbie from Ocala, Florida who is contemplating gastric sleeve surgery. I am interested in how your body adjusts right after surgery and weeks after surgery. I am wanting to chat with someone who has had the sleeve surgery and can tell me what to expect weeks after. I am very scared but know I need to get it done for health reasons. I want to know if you experienced hunger or felt full. I have read lots on websites and have talked to my doctor but want to really know from someone who has had it done. Thanks!!!

Jamie,

You can find an answer to just about any question you might have just by reading the boards - that's what I did when trying to decide if the VSG was right for me. My insurance would have paid 50% on the gastric bypass but I wasn't completely sold on the idea of having my intestinal tract rerouted and suffering from malabsorption for the rest of my life. With VSG, I still have a fully functioning digestive system. It's just smaller that it was before!

I'm just over 1 month out and feel great! I sometimes miss eating all the foods I enjoyed before in the quantities I want, but doing that is what made me obese in the first place. I wouldn't trade being healthy at a normal weight for all the pizza in the world!

Feel free to message me if you have any questions or just want to chat. It can be a scary decision but it's worth it!

Beth

I was sleeved on December 20th 2010. I don't feel any hunger except for HEAD HUNGER. But, that takes time to get used to!

If you wanna chat, email me!

JKoubik@live.com

Jamie,

You can find an answer to just about any question you might have just by reading the boards - that's what I did when trying to decide if the VSG was right for me. My insurance would have paid 50% on the gastric bypass but I wasn't completely sold on the idea of having my intestinal tract rerouted and suffering from malabsorption for the rest of my life. With VSG, I still have a fully functioning digestive system. It's just smaller that it was before!

I'm just over 1 month out and feel great! I sometimes miss eating all the foods I enjoyed before in the quantities I want, but doing that is what made me obese in the first place. I wouldn't trade being healthy at a normal weight for all the pizza in the world!

Feel free to message me if you have any questions or just want to chat. It can be a scary decision but it's worth it!

Beth

Wow thanks Beth! So right after your surgery were you in a lot of pain. How long did it take for you to get back to work? Thanks so much for contacting me. I am sure I will have lots more questions.

I was sleeved on December 20th 2010. I don't feel any hunger except for HEAD HUNGER. But, that takes time to get used to!

If you wanna chat, email me!

JKoubik@live.com

That is awesome!! Did you have any complications right after? Vomiting etc...

I wouldn't say I had a LOT of pain as I've certainly had more painful surgeries, but the gas pains were fairly harsh the first couple of days and didn't completely resolve for a week. I was up and walking around soon after surgery but the first 24 hours can be rough for some people. No matter how bad you may feel right after, you WILL feel a little bit better every day and then one day you'll be totally healed and the discomfort of surgery will be a distant memory. It's totally worth it!

I'm fortunate that I don't work outside the home so I didn't have to rush back to a job. I was driving my elderly mother around town 4 days after surgery and helped prepare a huge Easter dinner 8 days after. I still have a tiny bit of soreness around the incisions but only when I overdo it. I started back at the Y this week with Zumba, Water aerobics, the elliptical and strength training and only felt soreness when doing crunches this afternoon. I'll be 5 weeks out this Friday and feel great!

Beth

Hi I am a newbie from Ocala, Florida who is contemplating gastric sleeve surgery. I am interested in how your body adjusts right after surgery and weeks after surgery. I am wanting to chat with someone who has had the sleeve surgery and can tell me what to expect weeks after. I am very scared but know I need to get it done for health reasons. I want to know if you experienced hunger or felt full. I have read lots on websites and have talked to my doctor but want to really know from someone who has had it done. Thanks!!!

Hi Jamie,

I had my VSG done 3/7/2011 by Dr. Jawad in Ocala. I Did have some discomfort. Not real pain. Nausea not a lot. They have meds to control that. Everyone has different experiences at different times. I do not experience hunger at all. I do feel full. I am only 9 weeks out and I have lost 41 pounds and continue to lose everyday. I exercise every day. 20 minutes weights and 20 minutes cardio. I get the required Protein and liquids everyday. I am so glad I made the decision to have this surgery. It has helped me in so many ways. You can email or PM me if you want.

I wish you all the best in your decision.

Deb

Hi Jamie,

I had my VSG done 3/7/2011 by Dr. Jawad in Ocala. I Did have some discomfort. Not real pain. Nausea not a lot. They have meds to control that. Everyone has different experiences at different times. I do not experience hunger at all. I do feel full. I am only 9 weeks out and I have lost 41 pounds and continue to lose everyday. I exercise every day. 20 minutes weights and 20 minutes cardio. I get the required Protein and liquids everyday. I am so glad I made the decision to have this surgery. It has helped me in so many ways. You can email or PM me if you want.

I wish you all the best in your decision.

Deb

Hi DEB!!!

Dr. Jawad is who I am having it done by. I am glad that you contacted me. I can loose weight if I don't feel hungry. I am 216 lbs and would love to get down to 150. How long did it take for you to start exercising??