I just wanted to start a thread, in case anyone has questions about the process, for someone who is actively going though it, while it’s fresh in my mind.

It’s like I blinked and it was over. I am in very minimal pain, and not even experiencing many of the issues with gas we all hear so much about.

I was so nervous, and emotional, and here I am on the other side! I want to help anyone who could use some insight

HW 289

SW 262

VSG 5/2/18

Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

come over to the GS forums

Congratulations! I'm glad to read you're not in much pain. Welcome to the other side. See you on the post-surgery forum!

I just wanted to start a thread, in case anyone has questions about the process, for someone who is actively going though it, while it’s fresh in my mind.
It’s like I blinked and it was over. I am in very minimal pain, and not even experiencing many of the issues with gas we all hear so much about.
I was so nervous, and emotional, and here I am on the other side! I want to help anyone who could use some insight [emoji4]
HW 289
SW 262
VSG 5/2/18
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Oh! I’m sooo glad to hear you’re doing great after so little time! My sleeve is the 10th and I’ve been freaking out about how long it will take to feel better, the anesthesia, just the whole surgery thing in general. Can you just tell me what the whole thing consisted of? Of course my doctor and nurses have told me, but it’s not the same as hearing it from someone who had it so recently.


HW: 311
CW: 259
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Congratulations and I am getting sleeve surgery on May 22.

Congrats! Very kind of you to offer info! I was wondering how you take the pain medicine? Is it liquid? Do you grind it up?

Awesome! I have Kaiser and live in the same area as you. I just got my notice for orientation on June 4, then 2-3 weeks later I start 12 week Options classes. I wanted to know how long from your orientation till you had surgery and how did you like Dr Chin? He is one of the surgeons I could be assigned to. Also, did you have to do a pre-op liquid diet and if so how long?

Are you back home now and how are you doing?

Thanks!

Oh! I’m sooo glad to hear you’re doing great after so little time! My sleeve is the 10th and I’ve been freaking out about how long it will take to feel better, the anesthesia, just the whole surgery thing in general. Can you just tell me what the whole thing consisted of? Of course my doctor and nurses have told me, but it’s not the same as hearing it from someone who had it so recently.

HW: 311

CW: 259

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you! I will take time tomorrow. And feel free to message me if you want!

HW 289

SW 262

VSG 5/2/18

Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Congratulations and I am getting sleeve surgery on May 22.

Awesome!! Feel free to message me if you’d like! Congrats!


HW 289
SW 262
VSG 5/2/18
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Congrats! Very kind of you to offer info! I was wondering how you take the pain medicine? Is it liquid? Do you grind it up?

I took advantage of the morphine in the hospital.... they sent me home with liquid Hycet which I took for a couple days, but no longer need it.


HW 289
SW 262
VSG 5/2/18
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Awesome! I have Kaiser and live in the same area as you. I just got my notice for orientation on June 4, then 2-3 weeks later I start 12 week Options classes. I wanted to know how long from your orientation till you had surgery and how did you like Dr Chin? He is one of the surgeons I could be assigned to. Also, did you have to do a pre-op liquid diet and if so how long?

Are you back home now and how are you doing?

Thanks!

Cool! I am happy to help answer any questions you have I was so curious about SO many things along the way and wished I could talk to someone in the same kaiser region as me.
My first class was in November, it ended in feb, but because of the holidays, we had a couple extra weeks thrown in there. I lost about 26 pounds during Options classes and really tried to take advantage of any cancellations to get in with the psych ASAP. I met with Dr chin on 4/20 and was scheduled for my VSG 5/2. The end definitely progressed faster than expected.
At the pre-op Dr chin was pretty cold, I was taken aback by it actually and didn’t feel any warm and fuzzies for him. Surgery day was a totally different story. He was cherry, smiley, and totally in his element. He was great pre op, and post op, and visited me twice. He was also great about updating my BF after surgery. I would totally recommend him. he’s a surgeon, he’s not going to give you a warm hug (which might be nice considering it’s so scary beforehand [emoji23]) but I have no regrets going with him!

Message me if you want! I’m happy to chime in about my experience along your journey!


HW 289
SW 262
VSG 5/2/18
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you! I will take time tomorrow. And feel free to message me if you want!
HW 289
SW 262
VSG 5/2/18
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Thank you for being so kind! I’m sure I’ll be getting in touch on Thursday or Friday. Hope you’re still doing great!


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC