Hello Everyone

I have just joined this site and hope to learn from you all. I have been overweight off and on most of my life. I am 56 and for the past ten years I have not been able to get any kind of control of my weight. I have been researching the gastric sleeve for the past few months. I have been a patient at Albany Medical Center for the past three months. I have done much of the pre-op requirements and I am due to see the surgeon on February 17,2014. I have gone from 245 to 221 since November 2013. Basically I guess I am wondering if those of you that have had the sleeve, are you glad that you did the surgery and what would you advise someone like me?

Deb

I'm glad your reaching out! I'm only a month post op and this is one decision I will never regret! The first few weeks were a challenge but it is such an amazing experience and you will truly learn how strong you are. Don't give up! Keep fighting Deb!

Deb welcome

You have found to best site for info and support. Congrats on your decision. I'm 19 weeks post op and this surgery vsg has save me from a life of constant pain and agony. You will do well I'm sure. Keep posting and searching the site. Good luck.

Welcome girl to the forum....you are in a good place here lots of experience and advice for you...Ask all the questions you want..Someone here has had the experience or has the answer....

We all mean well and care about each other.....

I am 67 and my husband 66, both sleeved about 2 months ago. Due to my husband's health problems we began seminars 10 years ago. Until the sleeve came along, he was not comfortable and would not do it. Diabetes and health worsening, and my problems started, also diabetic, asthma, HBP, etc. got us motivated to take the plunge. Two months out and we are delighted with the sleeve and the change in our life and our health! Go for it before your health worsens! God Bless.

My advice is to do your research-know the costs all in beforehand. Check out a few DR's if you can. Make sure their stats are good and that they appeal to you. Feeling optimistic is easy because it works. It really does. In just around 75 days, 8 weeks I have dropped 40 Lbs. I do follow the recommendations on diet. My tummy was really sore after. Look up and know what you can eat. Don't buy so much food at the store-I waste a lot of groceries-still a habit I am breaking. I just made turkey chili the other night. It was really good but I can only eat about 3 oz of it. I eat everything out of ramekins-thats the serving size and I was a big portion girl. Not anymore-can barely ever finish the food on any plate. Its amazing. Its scary. Its positive and it works. Its hard and I miss pizza and bread and soda. I hated liquid phase, it seems like forever when you are on it, but it jump starts the loss and your tummy cannot handle real food. However, I live on and I am shedding the fat suit that I wore like a champ for way too long....enjoy and wish you the best-surgery was a great choice for me. I almost did lap band but when I talked to the Drs they all told me that sleeve is better. So I glad I listened.

Hello everyone My name is Roberta i had the gastric sleeve on jan 14th I had diabetes type 2 and so i chose to try and help by doing this. My blood sugars have one down from 400 to low 100's. I have a long way to go . I have been doing exerise at a local gym. I seem to be making very slow progress> I appreciate any advice.

Hello Roberta! I am hoping the nightmares of my husband's diabetes will come to a standstill. Best wishes to you! Glad you decided to take care of your health!

Hello everyone My name is Roberta i had the gastric sleeve on jan 14th I had diabetes type 2 and so i chose to try and help by doing this. My blood sugars have one down from 400 to low 100's. I have a long way to go . I have been doing exerise at a local gym. I seem to be making very slow progress> I appreciate any advice.

Hi Roberta

Welcome and good luck