I know a lot of you have reported that you no longer need to take Blood pressure and Lipid meds. Most report higher energy. Some of you have claimed sleep apnea has gone away etc...

What other positive changes you have seen after VSG like skin conditions, Knees, Back etc....???

Yes! My knees don't hurt when I get up out of a chair to stand and I don't make the "uhhhh" noise like I'm 80 when I do get up! Lol! And my skin has cleared up! Prior to surgery I used to get acne occasionally and since my face is clear! I still have sleep apnea but it's not severe anymore. And my bp is great now, it was high before surgery. And energy, wow! I love it!

I have shoulders! >.> No, seriously. I have them. They're defined. They look awesome in an off the shoulder shirt.

My BP has gone down drastically, though. I am 130/70 without medication, where I would normally be upwards of 200 without.

I can cross my legs like a woman should be able too!!!

I have to say that pretty much everything I do is just a little better/easier now! I can easily walk my stairs now, no heavy breathing at the top holding my chest anymore! I can get in and out of my vehicle more easily and buckling up is no longer strangling my poor neck! I can bend down to tie my shoes. I leave a 12 hour shift at work without the horrible leg/back pain (still worn out because it is a long shift to be active). Hmmm, I know there are more. I love knowing that I will go into my room and find something that fits...or if it doesn't that everything is too big! I can now carry/hold my son for more than 2 minutes! I can play with my 2y/o for more than 5 minutes now. I love howmuch easier it is to just move, I have better range of motion and I just feel better!

I have collar bones again and my shoulders don't look like I am a football player anymore. The main thing is that my feet, ankles, knees and back don't hurt after a days work anymore. Love it!

I can wear my 10 year old clothes.

Overall mental & physical health has dramatically improved. I'm a much happier person & can exercise without being in a lot of pain. My co-morbidities....Non Existent!!!!!

My skin has never been smoother. My cholesterol is 140 down from 214. My lipids are 133 down from 190. My liver is no longer throwing enzymes. My blood pressure is normally 115-120/55-65 down from 150-130/100-80. I can have sex in any position and breath. I don't pee my underwear anymore when coughing, sneezing, picking something up, laughing or farting.(lol) my lady parts don't stink anymore. I don't sweat like a stuffed pig in the fire anymore. I can cross my legs. I can fit into my bath tub and soak!i don't have to wait for the handicapped bathroom stall anymore, I fit in the regular one. When i am eating in public no one stares at me....like omg...why is she eating that? All the seat belts fit for everything. I can go on all the amusement park rides! I get checked out by the opposite sex. My self confidence is back. And there are so many more...but I would have to write a book to get them all. The best good side effect would be that I am living life to the fullest again...if there is something I want to do I don't think...can I do that? I know I can! I feel so blessed and lucky!

WOW all such great things to hear! MrsG & SassyGirl very interesting about the skin clearing up, I wonder if I will see similar results as I tend to have very oily skin with clogged pours and such. I think it has a lot to do with all the fat in my blood (High triglycerides)That would be awesome if I seen an improvement there.

WOW all such great things to hear! MrsG & SassyGirl very interesting about the skin clearing up, I wonder if I will see similar results as I tend to have very oily skin with clogged pours and such. I think it has a lot to do with all the fat in my blood (High triglycerides)That would be awesome if I seen an improvement there.

I had little pimples all over my arms and legs, plus blackheads would form on my thighs and in cracks, sometimes blisters...that is all gone now. My kids were giving me a massage as a present and they were both like...omg mom your skin is so soft, what do you do to get it so soft? I had to laugh! Lol

Thanks for posting this! My knees have really become bothersome. They hurt even when I'm not using them. And (TMI) they have made my favorite sexual positions really painful. As a result of having unsatisfying/embarrassing moments of intimacy I've been emotional and felt bad about myself. My partner has been super understanding and supportive. But, one of my main fears is that my knees will still be problematic and hinder me from a lot of physical activities. I'm glad to hear that knee pain has resolved for some other sleevers.

Thanks for posting this! My knees have really become bothersome. They hurt even when I'm not using them. And (TMI) they have made my favorite sexual positions really painful. As a result of having unsatisfying/embarrassing moments of intimacy I've been emotional and felt bad about myself. My partner has been super understanding and supportive. But, one of my main fears is that my knees will still be problematic and hinder me from a lot of physical activities. I'm glad to hear that knee pain has resolved for some other sleevers.

I no longer take Celebrex for my knees, I can now jump without leaking urine, I can work out vigorously, haven't had sex yet since surgery but looking aggressively for a partner!! Life is good!!

I have ankles .. And I can actually see them . My knees don't hurt anymore- neither does my back. I can go up a flight of stairs without gasping for air at the top I now shop in misses and the clothes are much nicer and definitely more of a selection. I can button my winter coat and put my boots on without leaning sideways to do it.

I love my sleeve.

THANKS ALL! Just the extra motivation I needed for tomorrow!!!