As I read this post and try to gather as much information regarding my sleeve. Pre-op, Post-op and otherwise, I hadn't read any stories on "morbidly obese" potential or current sleevers.. If your out there, I would like to hear your journey. I am 5'4" and 422 lbs scheduled for my sleeve surgery 11/5. Super excited but scared out of my wits.

I am so glad u asked I too would like to hear from them.

I am so glad u asked I too would like to hear from them.

Whatcha wanna know? I was 505 the morning of surgery on June 5th 2012. Today I'm 430.

Was considered high risk for surgery. But everything went just fine with no complications. Only problem I ended up with was a blood clot in my arm a week after surgery from the I.V. But they said that could have happened to anyone so take that for what ya will.

Whatcha wanna know? I was 505 the morning of surgery on June 5th 2012. Today I'm 430.

Was considered high risk for surgery. But everything went just fine with no complications. Only problem I ended up with was a blood clot in my arm a week after surgery from the I.V. But they said that could have happened to anyone so take that for what ya will.

Thanks, just wanted to know if there was anything other than what has been posted to "look out" for. Most of the posts that I read they were >300 or less. And didn't know if that made a difference.

Whatcha wanna know? I was 505 the morning of surgery on June 5th 2012. Today I'm 430.

Was considered high risk for surgery. But everything went just fine with no complications. Only problem I ended up with was a blood clot in my arm a week after surgery from the I.V. But they said that could have happened to anyone so take that for what ya will.

For me just that, that everything was with in the norm thank you.

Congrats on the weight loss I cant wait for my turn.

The only advice I would give is to make sure you stick to the pre op diet as best you can, especially when you're this big. It's meant to shrink your liver, which in turn makes it easy for them to move it during surgery. If they're not able to manipulate your liver laproscopically they're going to have to open you up completely. That means a big giant incision, lots of pain, and long healing time. Not to mention a big scar.

I was 401 on May 1st. 5 months later I'm 268 and falling. No problems whatsoever. Follow your surgeons preop and post op plan to the letter and you will be fine. Start exercising now. Don't wait. Start drinking Protein shakes now and learn to love them. Too many people wait till after surgery, or right before. But sometimes they can be an acquired taste and they take some getting used to. And take a real hard look at yourself. Recognize your food addictions and make a plan for dealing with them. Most of us who are that heavy have certain foods and/or situations that make us vulnerable to eat too much of the wrong things. Surgery will not stop this. Recognize those things and start making the changes to eliminate them.

Having more than 200 pounds to lose should not be a problem. Drink lots of Water, eat lots of Protein and exercise and you will be successful.

Thank you for your responses... After reading some of the other posts, I am doing my own little pre-op diet. When I last visited my dr. he didn't require only recommend I lose a couple of more pounds. So, now I am doing two protein shakes with fiber . And a sensible meal, trying my hardest to stay away from carbs and fried foods. I am back to exercising - I do a modified version of crossfit. My plan is to wean myself off of food by the week of the 21 to kick start my life.

Just about the same as Nate I guess. Started at 505 then lost 40 on preop diet and another 34 since surgery. Surgery was on 9-5 and spent 3 days in hospital. First 2 I was very sick and then have felt great ever since. Of course sore for awhile but it goes quickly. No hunger complaints but instead of that 1 big meal a day I eat 5 small ones which takes getting used to. Also, there are ways to cheat the sleeve but do not go down that road. A good example is I have a huge problem with bread so I opted to just cut it out. Not only bread but crackers and many flour products. That is just me but I just do not want to go back to old eating habits. Still on a high protein regiment so the veggies are minimal and really do miss the fruits. Further along these will come into play more. Good luck to you.

Congrats on the weight loss I cant wait for my turn.

Keya34 - when is your surgery date?

The only advice I would give is to make sure you stick to the pre op diet as best you can' date=' especially when you're this big. It's meant to shrink your liver, which in turn makes it easy for them to move it during surgery. If they're not able to manipulate your liver laproscopically they're going to have to open you up completely. That means a big giant incision, lots of pain, and long healing time. Not to mention a big scar.[/quote']

Definitely going to make an extra effort to eat healthy and exercise pre-op thus, hoping to lose weight prior to my date - liver is on my mind. Thanks for the insight.

Just about the same as Nate I guess. Started at 505 then lost 40 on preop diet and another 34 since surgery. Surgery was on 9-5 and spent 3 days in hospital. First 2 I was very sick and then have felt great ever since. Of course sore for awhile but it goes quickly. No hunger complaints but instead of that 1 big meal a day I eat 5 small ones which takes getting used to. Also' date=' there are ways to cheat the sleeve but do not go down that road. A good example is I have a huge problem with bread so I opted to just cut it out. Not only bread but crackers and many flour products. That is just me but I just do not want to go back to old eating habits. Still on a high Protein regiment so the veggies are minimal and really do miss the fruits. Further along these will come into play more. Good luck to you.[/quote']

I find that bread is my downfall... I have cut it out for week now... It's definitely hard. I get mixed emotions - wow, I won't be able to eat this or that anymore but I snap back into reality remembering what it took to get to this point. I am taking it minute by minute. Thanks for the input - it helps.

Keya34 - when is your surgery date?

I do not have date yet but i need to meet Nut, diet and exercise person first then submit to insurance I have everything else in place. Hoping for Christmas holiday. I am a single mom of 4 kids. 12,10,4,and 4 1/2 month baby girls rest r boys. This way my 3 boys r out of school and easier for my family to help me. I have talk with my insurance they said if my bmi is over 40 and mine is over 50 so good there and a comorb. Dont have but i am pre diabetic and been under care of a doctor 9 months so in other words they told me to have office submit and it will be approved just dont know how long it takes with humana gold choice.

Its funny cause they can submit it already my insurance said the doctors requires more than they do. They just want me to pay my copay of 225 go figure

Hello, I started out at 480 at my per-surgical testing visit on Sept 20th, and I was devastated because I had gained 10lbs doing a "bye-bye bite" to everything since my birthday on the end of August, on top of that my BP was 190/100. After looking at that and the surgery was only a week away, I had to pray and tell myself you gotta stop. That day was the fist day of my pre-op diet, (again) and I knew I had to stick to it because of the liver issue. I was very emotional and furious because my family kept eating McDonadls, Taco Bell, 7-11, and each time would order something I would like. Nevertheless, I stick to my protein shakes, raw veggies, and baked chicken, sugar free everything. Instead of salad dressing I used 0 fat plain Greek yogurt mixed with one of those hidden valley ranch powder packets to add flavor to my salads and protein, as well as tuna. The first few days was ok, but toward the end, I started to get leg cramps, dizziness, lightheaded, and I just wanted to eat one final gigantic burrito from taco bell, but I didn't. The nutritionist did tell me I could eat a banana or a potato to stave of the cramps, I ate just a little bit of both, and that helped. I almost passed out in the shower too the last day but I was on a mission. The day of surgery, I was taken back to be prepped and I was weighed. In 1 week I had jumped down to 453, and my BP was 163/90! I had the surgery on Sept. 27th and the only complication I had was my BP went back up into the 200's. I don't know if that's my body's reaction to surgery or what, because the same thing happened when I had my youngest daughter it was in the 200's after my c-section. After a few days it dropped down back into the 150/80 range and I was released. My doc was a little nervous about releasing me because I was a little dehydrated, so I went home with a picc line in my arm. I was weighed and I was 456. This was the 29th, and even though I didn't want to, I made myself keep sipping liquids all day, all night, because I did NOT want to go back to the hospital. My urine output picked up a lot, and I started having more energy. That Monday, Oct 1st my picc line was removed and I went back on Thursday to have my staples removed. I have six laparoscopic incisions. I also had to have a hiatal hernia repair, My doc said my liver was fine. I was also weighed again and was 461, but I didn't panic because being a woman, hormonal fluctuations cause extra fluid and bloating, also they pumped me with several IV's in the hospital. My BP was 142/79 when I when to my family practice doc, he was so excited LOL. I also monitor my BP on my own, because I am on a lot of BP meds, and one day I took it it was 127/72. Gotta be careful with that and taking the meds. I also home school my children, which made it easier, and my mom kept them for a few days so my husband would not have to drive an hour away back and forth with the kids. The only problem was not having a dog sitter, so hubby still had to drive home to feed her and let her out. I was afraid too, mostly about being under general anesthesia. It wasn't like I thought though, the anesthesiologist was really nice and talked to me before they put the meds in my IV and he told me, now we are putting the meds in, and I started to feel sleepy and the last thing I remember was the anesthesiologist's eyes, and I was thinking wow he has some blue eyes, and the next thing I know I heard some one say my name and say your surgery went fine we are taking you to recovery. That was my experience, I hope I helped you! Pray, Keep researching and make certain you have a good surgeon.

Oh I forgot I am between 5'7 and 5'9, I think I lost a few inches because I am so heavy so I can't stand up completely straight. There's like a curve in my back.