Hint, it's not just that it holds less food. Interesting stuff! http://gastricbypass.netfirms.com/understandingsmallgastricpouch.htm

Ingesting article though it references gastric bypass and not the sleeve......

Ingesting article though it references gastric bypass and not the sleeve......

Same principles. It also speaks of the benefits of using the lesser curvature.

THANK YOU!

Great article! Thanks so much for posting this.

Thanks Mysty. This was a great article and consolidates a lot of information for me. Even though it seemed aimed at bypass patients, there definitely can be similarities and similar conclusions drawn for sleeve patients.

How amazing! First, I loved the part about maximizing working out and practicing using the "the tools" in the early stages. Also, this just reinforces that this procedure is NOT a magic pill! Would I love it to be? Heck yes! But the science (not only in this article) consistently shows that those that are successful in long term (5+ years) weight loss maintenance are those that regularly exercise and have regular group work (support groups, weekly meetings, etc).

The next step is educating SURGEONS to not perform this procedure just because insurance will pay for it. Too many people are getting it without fully knowing the type of lifestyle change it involves.

Thanks for sharing the article!

Saving to read later.

Nice read

Thank you so much for posting this! Great article and very informative.

This is a little bit of a read but excellent! It just reinforces everything we have been taught and learned along the way. Compliance is the answer to reaching and maintaining goal. Thanks for posting this!

Very informative...thanks for sharing!!

The next step is educating SURGEONS to not perform this procedure just because insurance will pay for it. Too many people are getting it without fully knowing the type of lifestyle change it involves.

Thanks for sharing the article!

I think you have it backwards......"The next step is educating Surgeons????? Surgeons know enough and they are nothing more than the tool.

It always has been about knowing what is going to be done to your own body. As adults, we are the only ones responsible for the decisions we make. Some just continue to make them without any insight or understanding of what is going to be done. Even with forums like this, you need to be careful and weigh all the information and avoid the urge to be swayed quickly by random advice. While the advice may be well intended, only you can know your specific needs and how you will adjust to the realities of the outcome.

Bottom line. Do your research. The good and the bad. Be honest with yourself about dealing with the possible outcomes. Don't allow yourself to sugar coat it and rush to a decision. They'll be nobody to share the blame with afterwards.

And on that note: I also don't want any more obstacles of people telling me what I can or can't do to my own body. The insurance and the Surgeons have enough say already. The decision is mine and needs to remain so.

I didn't exactly mean it was only up to the surgeons.

I cannot imagine going through this without tons of prep and research and work. Obviously many do. I've also known a few people that shouldn't have qualified for the surgery (low BMI), and still had insurance and surgeon approval for surgery. Should they be allowed to have it because they "want" it? No. I was also referring mostly to a surgery group that I'm aware of that run people through like a factory for surgery. That's very irresponsible to me. It's also not solving any problems; for the patient or for the cost of healthcare.

It is very much up to each individual to figure this out. And the healthcare professionals (not insurance companies) should help guide and educate them toward the best decision for them.

Thanks for sharing. This was is good to know for when I get my sleeve.

Thanks for posting!