Would you do it again?

[char3672 292]

I know I need a referral from my GP, an endoscopy, psych eval and 3 or 6 visits w a nutritionist. I haven't heard about an echo.

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[char3672 292]

I'm going to start making calls tomorrow. Thank you for the advice!

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[ella37 455]

I know I need a referral from my GP, an endoscopy, psych eval and 3 or 6 visits w a nutritionist. I haven't heard about an echo.

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Ok so disregard my last post cause yeah, that would be most of the paperwork, lol. Ask about the echo but all docs are different and want different things. I don't have to get an endo. Good luck!

[char3672 292]

I will. Thank you and good luck to you also.

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[cjacks 8]

Feeling extreme low back pain 6 days after surgery. Is that gas because it feels similar muscle spasm

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[char3672 292]

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I have read that the gas pains are HORRIBLE. I also read that walking helps.

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[juviepo 7]

I am having surgery on 8/24. So excited. I do not like throwing up either. Keeping my fingers crossed. My best friend had it done on a Thursday, one night in hospital and was back at work the following Tuesday. I will not have to work for a week. My birthday is 3 days after my surgery. I am a self pay, well for half as I have hernia. Best gift ever. My first appointment was May 23 so in 3 months I am ready to go. I have not health issues. Just been over weight for ever. I can lose but can't keep it off but now I will. I have 50 to 60 pounds to lose. Will make a decision at 50 and decide. I can do this.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hi. I have just decided on having the sleeve. I am not planning on getting it done until June (I work in a school, so i'll have the Summer to recover) my feelings are flip flopping from super excited, to nervous, embarrassed that I let myself get to this point. I have always been a bad eater LOTS of carbs. I KNOW it's going to be hard, but I also KNOW I am ready. I'm afraid of throwing up.I have NOT thrown up in 40 years, since I was a kid. That part scares me. Plus, is 2 months long enough to be physically back to "normal?"And my biggest question...THose of you that have the sleeve.....WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN???

Thank you

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Absolutely!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I would do it again in a heartbeat. I went back to work after 21 days! No problem. chicken appears to be the only thing I can't tolerate. If I eat too fast I know it. But, 72 lbs down in 5 months I will take it. No more diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea. Yay me! Good luck to all. Totally worth it

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I have read that chicken seems to be hard for most after surgery. I might try to avoid it for a while. Or maybe chicken salad would be better since its not as dry?

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Maybe. It really depends. You just will have to go slow and try new foods one at a time to see what works for you. Moist is definitely better early out. Dark meat chicken tends to be moister than dry breasts.

[char3672 292]

I am having surgery on 8/24. So excited. I do not like throwing up either. Keeping my fingers crossed. My best friend had it done on a Thursday, one night in hospital and was back at work the following Tuesday. I will not have to work for a week. My birthday is 3 days after my surgery. I am a self pay, well for half as I have hernia. Best gift ever. My first appointment was May 23 so in 3 months I am ready to go. I have not health issues. Just been over weight for ever. I can lose but can't keep it off but now I will. I have 50 to 60 pounds to lose. Will make a decision at 50 and decide. I can do this.

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Good luck! I wish I could have it done sooner, but I can't afford to take time off, and I'm looking forward to have the whole Summer (2017) to get used to everything.

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[daniotra 298]

I haven't thrown up since my surgery five weeks ago. Two months should be plenty of recovery time, barring serious complications. You may still tire easily, or get a little dizzy when you stand up, but you should be mostly back to normal at two months out.

I'm only a few weeks out, but I would definitely do it again. I am dealing with some acid reflux post-op, but other than some bad pulling from a stitch a week out, I've had no major issues.

I've lost 25 lbs post op, 60 total. I feel good, though a bit tired. My mind is sharper, my husband says I'm getting sexier. A few more months and I'll be able to ride roller coasters again. I'm very happy with my decision.

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@char3672 I'm afraid of throwing up.I have NOT thrown up in 40 years, since I was a kid. That part scares me.

@@TracyBar Throwing up - I was going to ask this question in here somewhere - vomiting is violent and comes from the stomach so I'm feel squeamish thinking about it should it happen right after the surgery!

I'm almost 8 weeks out and my only regret is I wish I'd done this 10 or 15 years ago

I wanted to address the vomiting issue. I have (had!) a very hair-trigger vomit response. Stress made me vomit, toothpaste made me vomit, going out in the cold after eating made me vomit. And, I get a little hysterical when I vomit. I was soooo worried that my pain meds or the surgery or the clear Protein drink would make me vomit, I literally mentioned that I needed extra anti-emetics to anyone I came into contact with. Anesthesia during my pre-op interview, the nurses when I went in for labs, my surgeon every time I talked to him...I told EVERYONE. When I went in the morning of surgery, I reminded them all again. I got a scopolamine patch placed in pre-op and the anesthesiologist started me on 2 IV meds for nausea while I was still in the OR. I had the same meds continuously while I was in the hospital and came home with both of them. I had ZERO nausea and it made all the difference in the world to my mental state during my recovery. I urge you to insist that they listen to you about your fear, and that they take it seriously. I can't imagine how distraught I would have been had I started vomiting post-op.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I would do it again every freaking day to live the life I do now. Yes. Hell yes, I would do it again.

Abso-fu<king-lutley, I'd do it again.

[char3672 292]

I am DEFINITELY going to take your advice! It's nice to know I'm not the only person that feels this way. And congratulations! Keep it up!!!!

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I haven't thrown up since my surgery five weeks ago. Two months should be plenty of recovery time, barring serious complications. You may still tire easily, or get a little dizzy when you stand up, but you should be mostly back to normal at two months out.

I'm only a few weeks out, but I would definitely do it again. I am dealing with some acid reflux post-op, but other than some bad pulling from a stitch a week out, I've had no major issues.

I've lost 25 lbs post op, 60 total. I feel good, though a bit tired. My mind is sharper, my husband says I'm getting sexier. A few more months and I'll be able to ride roller coasters again. I'm very happy with my decision.

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Acid reflux I can handle! Good luck and thank you!!!

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[char3672 292]

I would do it again every freaking day to live the life I do now. Yes. Hell yes, I would do it again.

Abso-fu<king-lutley, I'd do it again.

I love hearing this! Ty and CONGRATULATIONS!

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