I am not excessively large, but have apnea and asthma so i keep on a roller coaster. I am planning on having the sleeve done in January if insurance approves... keep feeling like i am taking a short cut.... for those of you who have done this... would you recommend it? would you do it again?

You are still in the obese category with your BMI of 37. Plus your co-morbidities would imply that the sleeve may be good for you. I had a great experience and the sleeve saved my life, as far as I'm concerned. I would do it again in a heart beat.

@dbatche I do recommend the sleeve ... for a host of reasons ... health being the main one ... not vanity ( though that doesn't hurt )

Being that you have health issues already ... the surgery will help you ... That is just my two cents ... Though your surgeon should be the one you turn to first ...

And would I do it again?! HECK YES !!!

I waited for years YEARS before I finally did it ... Now as I look back ... I WASTED those years "thinking" about it ... worrying about paying for it ... could I do it ... etc .... Don't waste the time ...

HAVE the surgery ...

you will be SOOO happy you did

Best of luck !!

Edited December 23, 201510 yr by MrsKarenC2008

Yes, I recommend it.

Yes, I would do it all over again. My comorbidities are lessened or completely gone, my self-esteem is very good, I feel great, I have had more NSVs then I can shake a stick at, I am adding years to my life, etc., etc.

My only regret was not having a VSG sooner.

Make the best educated decision on the procedure that is correct for you.

Research as much as you can, attend a WLS seminar, WLS support groups and have your PCP, surgeon and any specialists you may be seeing all on board.

Congratulations.

Definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made. I cannot say enough about how much it has changed all aspects of my life, not just numbers on the scale. I am happier, healthier, and more confident than I have ever been! There was definitely some "buyer's remorse" in the very beginning and some struggles and frustrations in the early months. But once I was fully adapted to my new life and new way of eating, it has been completely amazing. Definitely worth that little bit of suffering for a few months to be able to enjoy the whole rest of my life!

@@dbatche I completely understand where you are coming from. For years, I resisted bariatric surgery because I figured that since I was going to have to follow a diet after the surgery, why not just follow the diet in the first place and skip the surgery? Over the last 12 years: I lost 75 lbs, gained it back; lost 125 pounds, gained it back; lost 220 pounds, gained it back. In the end, I decided that I needed help to both lose the weight and make the lifestyle changes necessary to keep it off and be healthier. I am now 6 weeks post-op and could not be happier with my choice. It is already completely worth it, and I have a long way to go.

I was also a low BMI and I also felt like I was cheating and taking a shortcut. To be honest with you, I have been at goal since April and I can say that yes, having a sleeve, is a great big cheaterhead decision and one that I am very happy I made. Before the sleeve I could diet down to about 140 and then back up to about 200 and I did that 4-5 times. Finally I ended up being like 210 and I just kept gaining. Because of the sleeve I cannot eat more than I should, which is a huge benefit over someone who has a full stomach. Statistically when you are overweight the chance of losing weight and keeping it off long term is very low. Even when you've had bariatric surgery, long term maintenance is not easy. It is simply a tool and for me, yes I could have starved myself back down to probably around 150, but I could never maintain where I'm at now (129-132) without feeling completely miserable. My sleeve has saved me and I love her.

Surgery is Feb 10th! pre-op liquid diet has me down 15 pounds in a week. I am cranky according to my husband! not hungry though!