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StephanieM

By StephanieM, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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kickboxlvr    23

kickboxlvr
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Tucson here

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Big Cat    144

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I just had the gastric sleeve done by Dr. Juarez at St. Lukes on 4/30. I did it through the VA in Phoenix, so insurance was covered, but I have to say, in the past year at the VA, I am less than 10 who have had it covered due to the heavy restrictions that are required.

I had a 2pm surgery time and was in recovery and awake by 7, walking around the floor by 9pm. I walked 4 laps every 2 hours with 0 pain and was released by 12pm the next day. Other than being on high blood psi meds and stopping those because my blood psi was getting to low, I feel great. Incisions are painless and internal gas is non-existant.

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Ancys Romero    0

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Is there a certain amount of weight you are suppose to lose? If you lose lets say 15 + lbs do they cancel your surgery? Since you are capsble of losing weight

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LiberalInAZ    10

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Is there a certain amount of weight you are suppose to lose? If you lose lets say 15 + lbs do they cancel your surgery? Since you are capsble of losing weight

No. it's not like that. If you can't lose weight on your own you would be in trouble. The surgery provides support by reducing hunger and cravings, but you still have to do all the work and make the lifestyle changes. The surgery also helps break the yo-yo dieting cycle, since it reduced inflammation and hormonal imbalances that can cause weight regain.

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Hjoel    36

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I used Dr. Sprunger for a gastric bypass surgery out of St. Lukes. If I could do it over I would recommend the Bridges program direct with St. Lukes. I was not impressed with Dr. Sprungers bed side manner or his assistant Melissa.

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tdraime    3

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I am in Phoenix to and was sleeved by Dr. Reynoso with Scottsdale Bariatric Center on 10/29 and so far so good. Lost 43 Pounds already. My head is still trying to tell me I need more food but my body knows I don't.

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sarcruze    24

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How long was your process through St. Luke's Bridges program?? from start to finish. I have Tricare and live in N. Arizona. I am deciding if I want to do a bariatric program in N. Az or in Phoenix.

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perksgirl    18

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@@Hjoel I also was going to him Dr.Spunger he wasted a whole six months of my time I did everything he said I wasn't comply with my Cpap enough but the pulmonary dr cleared me go figure so I went and got all my records and went to WLIA and they were outstanding I find out my surgery date on Tuesday insurance approved me already.

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Frenchie1977    262

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Hey guys for those of you in AZ PHx area there is a Facebook support group page called Phx Area Bariatric Support Group, you can search for it on Facebook and request to join, it's a great group with lots of tips, support and we ha e monthly walks etc , Hope to see you all soon

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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