Biggest regrets about getting the sleeve?

[tia952000 16]

Hi! I posted yesterday a pretty negative post as I am on day 10 pre op and this smooth liquid diet/liquid diet is very hard. I was regretting my decision as I am a slow loser. I did lose 11 lbs on the pre op diet so maybe my body is still adjusting. I am also 60 yrs old which means my metabolism isn't very fast. Any way I got a lot of positive posts and have decided to try to be more positive. This is a difficult time right after surgery. A lot of people say the hardest part is the month after surgery. I really miss chewing something even just a carrot. I miss eating and guess I am going through the mourning of my old life centered around my next meal or snack. Me and food were best friends and the breakup is hard. Now it is hard to want to overeat when your options are Protein Shakes, yogurt, cream Soups etc. I can have popcicles and Jello but for some reason they are now too sweet to me. I used to be the biggest sweet eater. Always bought a candy bar or two when I was checking out. I used to say I could just live on sweets. Now no cravings for sweets at all which is great. I guess my point is that the sleeve is worth it as it enables you to become the smaller, healthier person you want to be be but this isn't easy especially right after surgery. Every day gets a little better. In 5 weeks when I am allowed to eat almost anything in a much smaller amount, I think I will be so glad I did this but right now 10 days post op it is a struggle.

Yes, It definately gets better in time. Thank God I don't miss the things I use to eat. Eating out is a waste of money, If I buy something out & actually sit down to eat it, my stomach will not allow me to eat it, I might can take 3 small bite & I am done, then it goes in the garbage.

[mysleevemylife 158]

I would have changed my surgeon to someone that was more personable & informative. He also prescribed me meds to get filled after leaving the hospital that I could not afford WITH GOOD INSURANCE & when I called him he couldn't have cared less. He commented that "Well, some people don't even have insurance & have to pay for it. There is a reason why we prescribe things. You were supposed to pick up everything. I don't prescribe anything else (as a substitution)." So, then I called my PCP & she called in everything I needed. It all cost me less than $50. She is awesome. He performed the surgery well, but as far as "bedside manners", not so great in that area. He also was not thorough with most of the instructions that he gave. He always seems rushed.

[mysleevemylife 158]

The original script that my surgeon gave was all written on one, so the pharmacy would not split it up & give me just some of it. He would not re-write them seperately. Also, the original script he gave totaled a little over $200. He'd prescribed me an antibiotic for precautionary measures & that was the bulk of the expense. (just wanted to give more clarification)

[mysleevemylife 158]

Sorry, it's me again!! lol...As far as having the surg, I wouldn't change that. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself.

[NewSetOfCurves 1,555]

Thanks for so much great feedback. I realize that there is going to be seperation anxiety from the food that I have built a relationship with, and I thank you all for helping me comprehend the hurrdles that I am going to face and the satisfication of finally jumping over those hurdles. You all are great!

[Kelsan 117]

Hi mysleeveforlife, I was just wondering what all the prescriptions he prescribed were? My surgery is on 05/06 and as far as I know, my dr. only prescribed loratab (sp) and a PPI. thanks for the info.

[jen1211 203]

I would have changed my surgeon to someone that was more personable & informative. He also prescribed me meds to get filled after leaving the hospital that I could not afford WITH GOOD INSURANCE & when I called him he couldn't have cared less. He commented that "Well' date=' some people don't even have insurance & have to pay for it. There is a reason why we prescribe things. You were supposed to pick up everything. I don't prescribe anything else (as a substitution)." So, then I called my PCP & she called in everything I needed. It all cost me less than 50. She is awesome. He performed the surgery well, but as far as "bedside manners", not so great in that area. He also was not thorough with most of the instructions that he gave. He always seems rushed.[/quote']

You can definitely find better doc's to work with! My doc office actually prescribed everything a few weeks early in case insurance didn't cover or something was too expensive and so I would have everything at home and ready for me when i got home after surgery.

[jen1211 203]

Hi mysleeveforlife' date=' I was just wondering what all the prescriptions he prescribed were? My surgery is on 05/06 and as far as I know, my dr. only prescribed loratab (sp) and a PPI. thanks for the info.[/quote']

I know you didn't ask me but my doc also gave me anti-nausea med, an anti-anxiety med and another med to help woth spasms. They just make sure you have everything just in case which was really nice to already have them.

[Ima Loser 197]

I am going to Honestly give the same "cliche" response as alot of other... My only regret is not doing this sooner... By far one of the best choices I have EVER made for myself!

[mysleevemylife 158]

Hi mysleeveforlife, I was just wondering what all the prescriptions he prescribed were? My surgery is on 05/06 and as far as I know, my dr. only prescribed loratab (sp) and a PPI. thanks for the info.

Hi there, Sorry, but I don't remember the names of them, with the exception of Hydrocodone Elixir (spelling?). One was for anti-nausea, other for pain, other was anti-biotic. Hope I'm not leaving anything out. My PCP said that I didn't need the anti-biotic (the pricey one of them all) & part of the reason was b/c I'd already been home for a certain amt of days & it wouldn't be as effective anyway as if would've been had I gotten it asap.

[Kelsan 117]

thanks for the replies. meds are one thing i haven't thought of yet. hope everyone doing well.

[Jenny12 361]

No regrets. Dealing with the hunger when only being allowed 600 calories a day is very difficult though. That's the only bad thing for me. I'm always hungry and feel that I am constantly struggling on a strict diet (which I am).

[BigFatLoser 331]

I regret that I didn't take the 6 month pre op diet very seriously. I wish I would have taken that time to practice eating slowly and thoroughly, along with getting in lots of fluids, familiarizing myself with high Protein foods, and detoxing from certain things like sugar and carbs. I think that would have made the first month a lot easier, both emotionally and physically.

[Gregory Donlin 7]

I for one have no regrets! But I'm going to say this to all my Pre Sleevers do research on your surgeon I originally was scheduled with this one surgeon and luckily was told by a friend about negative issues with him. I changed surgeons and was so happy I did I love my surgeon and the hospital they go the extra mile to ensure safety and provide council and information.

[deni 4]

My only regret is that I did not do I sooner. 6 months out and I am feeling awesome!