So, I found the site yesterday. It's been a long journey, deciding to finally have this surgery. I'm 23, with a 2 year old daughter from Michigan. I had my consultation appt yesterday. I have one of the few insurances that doesn't have the 6 months worth of weigh ins and tests that need to be done. I made an appt with my regular care physician for later this month. Waiting for the number for a Psych Eval. Once I get the release from my doc and the Pysch Eval, it will only take a few weeks for the Ins Co to turn it over. So, it should be around the end of next month - into October that I'll have it done. I've heard nothing but good things about the sleeve. My cousin has had AWESOME results and he got it done nearly a year ago. So any information that can be given to me on what to expect the first few weeks, it would be great. I know about reintroducing foods to your stomach post op and the sort, but I would love to know what everyone has experienced. Though, I know that everyone is different. Thanks, ya'll!

Welcome...I am 6 weeks post op. It has been pretty good so far. The pre-op diet was a little trying for me. Afterwards I didn't know what to expect but now that I'm on solids I am doing better. My hardest part was the emotional hunger. You aren't hungry but your head says you are because that's what we are use to. But I have found that this site offers many answers, tons of support, and sometimes a place to just relate. However, one recommendation I would give you is to not compare your sucesses with anyone elses. I have drove myself crazy doing this. Just because someone loses 25 pounds in 2 weeks doesn't mean you will. But our happy moments no matter how big or how small are ours and we should be glad. It is one more step to our goal of being healthy.

Hello this is my first post. I am 7 days out from my sleeve. I am so struggling with head hungry it was nice to see others do too. Can't wait for solid foods only 2 more weeks.

Welcome, this is a great site with awesome people!

Welcome to VST. You will find loads of information here as you read posts. If you are interested, I document my journey on my blog. That being said, my experiences may or may not be yours. Best of luck to you on your journey!

I have had my Surgery Appt with my regular physician, And part 1 of 2 of my Psych Eval today, also saw my Thyroid doctor. Everything is great so far. I have my 2nd Eval appt next Wednesday. I'm definitely excited.