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Regretting the sleeve so much and afraid I will die or have serious problems down the road

KittyCathy22

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BigDog Bryan    262

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First, Calm down PLEASE. It's been only 2 weeks, and you are still healing internally (it takes 6-8 weeks to fully heal from the surgery). Right now it's real work just to drink enough Protein each day and get your daily Vitamins and supplements in (Not doing so will cause REAL health problems, so be vigilant)

Second, the hormone that was removed was NOT Human Growth Hormone, but Ghrelin, which governs your feelings of hunger. You will now age FAR more gracefully since your body will not be working overtime to carry extra weight going forward - your knees and hips are writing you a Thank You note right now!

Third, Gastric Sleeve removes Excess stomach but keeps your digestive tract in place and fully functioning. A Bypass would have reshaped your stomach and reroutes a piece of your small intestines. Your internet research got it backwards.

Fourth, as far as I have been able to determine, Sleeve surgery will NOT prevent you from having children. Just make sure that your GYN and your General Doctor are aware of your surgery before you try to have kids.

Fifth, your weight loss will be quick, yes, but not instant. Let your body heal, and your mind adjust to your new stomach. Don't lose your mind when you finally get to solid foods and you suddenly find that there are foods that you just don't like anymore or can't tolerate (Rice, Salami, and pizza in my case). My life isn't over, and I have discovered Salmon!

Remember that so many people on this forum wish that they had acted sooner for one simple reason - The Surgery WORKS. You are to be admired for your courage and decisiveness to reclaim your health BEFORE serious issues (that could have prevented a future pregnancy, for sure) became a part of your daily routine. Look for a Support Group in your area and talk to your Surgeon and Nutritionist. Again I say BRAVO to you for reclaiming your health and making the rest of your life a LOT better than it looked a few weeks ago!!!!

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Hannah83    214

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Great response Bryan. Thank you for that ❤

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Yes that was a thoughtful response on his part :)

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Dub    10,070

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First, Calm down PLEASE. It's been only 2 weeks, and you are still healing internally (it takes 6-8 weeks to fully heal from the surgery). Right now it's real work just to drink enough Protein each day and get your daily Vitamins and supplements in (Not doing so will cause REAL health problems, so be vigilant)

Second, the hormone that was removed was NOT Human Growth Hormone, but Ghrelin, which governs your feelings of hunger. You will now age FAR more gracefully since your body will not be working overtime to carry extra weight going forward - your knees and hips are writing you a Thank You note right now!

Third, Gastric Sleeve removes Excess stomach but keeps your digestive tract in place and fully functioning. A Bypass would have reshaped your stomach and reroutes a piece of your small intestines. Your internet research got it backwards.

Fourth, as far as I have been able to determine, Sleeve surgery will NOT prevent you from having children. Just make sure that your GYN and your General Doctor are aware of your surgery before you try to have kids.

Fifth, your weight loss will be quick, yes, but not instant. Let your body heal, and your mind adjust to your new stomach. Don't lose your mind when you finally get to solid foods and you suddenly find that there are foods that you just don't like anymore or can't tolerate (Rice, Salami, and pizza in my case). My life isn't over, and I have discovered Salmon!

Remember that so many people on this forum wish that they had acted sooner for one simple reason - The Surgery WORKS. You are to be admired for your courage and decisiveness to reclaim your health BEFORE serious issues (that could have prevented a future pregnancy, for sure) became a part of your daily routine. Look for a Support Group in your area and talk to your Surgeon and Nutritionist. Again I say BRAVO to you for reclaiming your health and making the rest of your life a LOT better than it looked a few weeks ago!!!!

Well said !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lynne5767    21

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@@KittyCathy22

I am in agreement with all of the responders to your post

It sounds like you didn't take the time to educate yourself first or if you did not nearly to satisfaction.

There are many great resources here, start reading, and prepare yourself, Knowledge is Power.

Make that appointment with your Surgeon or Physiologist and work through the issues that are standing in your way.

Sadly hair loss can happen, you should research Vitamins and supplements to take for Hair growth, and understand you will need to take supplements and Vitamins the rest of your life in some fashion.

Who do you have that lives with you or close to you that can offer support to you and walk with you, join a gym with you, go to Church with you??? Who??? Seek them out....They wont come running but ones that truly care will show up.

I am sorry you have find yourself in such a tailspin~ life will be brighter on the other side....but not with without bumps~

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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Im a 22 year old female who just got gastric sleeve surgery and am 2 weeks out. I feel like I rushed into this decision and regret everything wishing I had tried harder to lose the weight. I am now scared to death that im going to die either from not being to eat barely or will die young after having so many complications from getting 70% of my stomach removed and losing all those important hormones. Im so afraid of dying and want to still have kids and a happy life. The research online scares me so much. Also i read gastric bypass leaves ur stomach in unlike the sleeve that removes it. Someone please help me. This is consuming me everyday of my life

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duckydoom    128

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Came here to check up on you, how are you doing?

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Melissabotrl    3

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Dr. Pop did my husband's and my surgery and I assure you, that team did not let you down as far as preparation. They are all wonderful. I had some regrets in the hospital, but when I started seeing the scales go down, I have never looked back. Life is so great now, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity. Hang in there-it really does get better. I am really jealous that you got it done so young. I would have had so many more opportunities. Take care, Melissa

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duckydoom    128

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Pretty good thank you ;) just dealing with copper iud problems now ugh

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Oh man, feel your pain there! Hope it isn't too bad. I really want to do the iud, but my body doesn't like them :( Nuva ring for me!

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KittyCathy22    73

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Dr. Pop did my husband's and my surgery and I assure you, that team did not let you down as far as preparation. They are all wonderful. I had some regrets in the hospital, but when I started seeing the scales go down, I have never looked back. Life is so great now, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity. Hang in there-it really does get better. I am really jealous that you got it done so young. I would have had so many more opportunities. Take care, Melissa

Dr. Pop did do a good job and I have had no complications but it sucks they are so darn hard to get ahold of ???? How far along are you Melissa? Maybe we could motivate each other or be workout buddies if you live close to me lol im about 45 min from Barix clinics

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MBird    298

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That's why God invented the internet and Doctors so you can use a tool called google or ask questions before hand.

I'm sorry, but it sounds like you need a therapist as well, because anyone that would have such a drastic surgery and not have researched it to begin with, seems as if you fixated on something before hand for some odd reason at the expense of not researching , just as you are now and seem to be focused on all the negative aspects.

Sometimes we talk ourselves into things.

It seems like compulsive obsession, where you're coming from.


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mariernest    33

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I had to have six months education and tests at the Bariatric center, even had to see a psychiatrist. Plus support group once a month before and for two years after. Quality surgeon and team. They let no one rush into it. That is the kind of doctor people should look for


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