Hi Everyone,

I just joined VST and I'm looking to gain some support, make some friends and also gain some input on your experiences with the sleeve! I'm 44 and I'm sick and tired of this weight up and down yo-yo I've been on for close to 30 yrs. I've been blessed with 3 beautiful children and a hubby who loves me just the way I am... problem is I don't love me just the way I am. I'm so upset with how I look its almost an embarrassment for me to be anywhere but home, but unfortunately, that isn't an option for me, so I'm just beyond self conscious.

I was originally going to get the lap band and after fighting with the insurance company, I finally got approved 2 weeks ago, however after serious consideration, I decided that wasn't for me. I have PCOS, Insulin Resistance (and totaly inability to lose and maintain any weight loss as a result of the IR), high bp, high cholesterol and overall hatred for how I look. I've gone up and down since I was a teenager, but now it's become impossible to keep the weight off. After talking with my surgeon he introduced me to the sleeve and agreed lap band was not going to be as effective for me. Now of course, I have to get my approval changed to the sleeve, but that is ok, I have time. I'm traveling very heavily between now and Nov 10th both personal and work, so we decided it was best to wait as I can't really be traveling across the country and just have had this procedure done. Waiting is both good and bad for me. I want to lose the weight NOW... but I've fought it for 30 years, what is 3 more months in the grand scheme of things?

I'd love to hear from folks who just had it done and your experience with it so far. I want to know everything you care to share with me! How was the pain after surgery? How long did it take? How long until you felt good and were up and mobile? What is the one thing you weren't prepared for or expected? Any complications?? I'm always a "needs to know" kind of person! I'm also scared of cutting 1/2 of my stomach off... doesn't seem natural, but I know it's the best thing to do if I want to lose this weight....

For those of you who are a few years out, how are you doing? How do you feel? Any regrets? Any long term effects or problems you are now experiencing? This is permanent, so I want to hear it all! I've spoken with a lot of people who wish they never had the band, so I wonder how folks feel about the sleeve. The band can be removed, the sleeve can't! I also know a close friend who had the by-pass and one who had the band. Those aren't for me.

Anyone who has PCOS who has had the sleeve, please please share your expereinces as well and let me know if it's helped to maintain the weight loss and with the Insulin Resistance.

Thank you so much for anything you are willing to share with me! I'm scared to death, but know I need to do this. Now the wait until Nov begins!

Karen

Bump! Any Updates?

Right? I'd like to know if women lost weight slower or at the same pace as people without PCOS

Hi all. I will have my surgery Tuesday. Today I start the liquid diet but I'm so lost. Can I have Soups light on the blend without pieces ? Broccoli soups with meat pass in the blended, spinach etc....consume etc.... What did you all ate during the liquid diet?

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Hi all. I will have my surgery Tuesday. Today I start the liquid diet but I'm so lost. Can I have soups light on the blend without pieces ? Broccoli soups with meat pass in the blended, spinach etc....consume etc.... What did you all ate during the liquid diet?

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@@LizHobbs This original post is several years old. You will get more replies in a new post. All diets tend to be different. It depends on what you are allowed by your program. Did they give you guidelines? If not - I would call them to find out - I'd hate for them to cancel your surgery if you eat something you aren't supposed to.