I was just wondering if anyone has had the sleeve that has been over 400 pounds. I am wondering if there are extra complications to worry about and how much weight is likely to be lost

One of my friends was 480 and he's 18 months post op and weighs 198 now.

I was just wondering if anyone has had the sleeve that has been over 400 pounds. I am wondering if there are extra complications to worry about and how much weight is likely to be lost

I was 414. The only special thing I did was a modified pre-op diet. I reduced my calories & increased my Protein the first week, the second week I did one meal a day and then yogurt or a Protein shake the rest of the day. My surgery was done laproscopically and I had no problems, no pain and no gas. I was up and walking in recovery. Spent 2 days in the hospital.

I am on a liquid diet for 2 weeks no food at all just broth 2-3 protein shakes and sugar free jello. Blerdgirl do u mind if I ask how much weight you have lost and when your surgery was?

I am on a liquid diet for 2 weeks no food at all just broth 2-3 protein shakes and sugar free jello. Blerdgirl do u mind if I ask how much weight you have lost and when your surgery was?

Surgery was on 9/18 and so far I've lost 32lbs

That's fantastic! My surgery date is Nov.19th I hope to have as perfect of a surgery as you. Thanks so much for responding to my post. Most people I have seen posting are half my size so I appreciate hearing from you and knowing your surgery went so well. I have been very nervous because of my weight being so high!

Hi ,Jenn...my date is Nov18th,..nervous and my wt was 300, been on the 14 day liquid diet, so far so good, down but won't get on the scale till I see my pcp on Wed. I also worried bout complications but the weight is doing more damage the longer I keep it, also I'm going to be 75, wish this procedure was out yr's ago! Can't wait ti start my new live and looking forward to a few more healthy yr's...Good luck to you....stay positive, it's worth it!!

Edited November 8, 201411 yr by JeannieBeannie

That is awesome we will be 1 day apart! I have to agree, the weight is definitely doing more damage! I wish you the best of luck jeanniebeannie and I hope you stay in touch so we can chat after our surgeries. How is your diet going? Is it liquid only like mine? I was struggling a bit until I got a big cup of ice chips to munch on that help soooo much with my cravings to snack.

^{Hi Jenn, thanks for the come back,...doing real good on the liquid diet, almost a week now, I just keep telling myself it is all for the better, then of course my knee's remind me that they are tired of carrying me! Going to pack my bag this week so I won't forget anything,..really haven't had a down day, which is great! Bought the book Alex Brecher wrote, takes you from the beginning thru after post-op. You can reach me at..cjc81@comcast.net...would love to stay in touch thru this journey.}

^{If you fall just pick your self up and keep going,it is worth it, you have a full life ahead of you!}

@@JeannieBeannie - if it's available in your area try water aerobics. I started taking classes 3 - 4 times a week 4 years ago and it really made a difference. My range of motion increased as well as my endurance. My knees no longer hurt on a daily basis. Even my ortho was impressed.

Hi Blerdgirl,...thank you for the info,..going to start this week!!

Hi Blerdgirl,...thank you for the info,..going to start this week!!

If you find a class and it's too much at first, try just walking the pool for min - to an hour. The pool at my gym is 5ft at the deepest point. Sometimes after class I just walk back and forth or jog back and forth for while.

That's a fantastic idea! The gym I joined has water arobics. I wonder how long we have to wait after the surgery to get in the water. I know I am sure going to miss my hot tub after surgery.

That's a fantastic idea! The gym I joined has water arobics. I wonder how long we have to wait after the surgery to get in the water. I know I am sure going to miss my hot tub after surgery.

As soon as your incisions heal.

Good luck to you all as we start this wonderful journey!! Tues is my day, already been pre admitted,...can't wait to get this behind me and start a new adventure!!

Wow Jeanniebeannie I am so excited for you. Please update as soon as u can and let us know how surgery goes. Mine will be the day after yours I am feeling so ready... except for packing lol