Hi everyone,

I keep reading horror stories about Sleevers past 5 or 10 years. I’m wondering if there are any of veteran sleevers with no revisions, major miserable side effects, issues, weight gain from expanded sleeve, that are still thriving and happy with their choice? I’m a week post op and everyone’s horror stories are causing me major regrets and fear.

4 hours ago, PrettySmartChic said:

Hi everyone,

I keep reading horror stories about Sleevers past 5 or 10 years. I’m wondering if there are any of veteran sleevers with no revisions, major miserable side effects, issues, weight gain from expanded sleeve, that are still thriving and happy with their choice? I’m a week post op and everyone’s horror stories are causing me major regrets and fear.

where are you reading these? I haven't seen anything like that and now i want to know...

11 minutes ago, AllyJonesVSG said:

where are you reading these? I haven't seen anything like that and now i want to know...

Reading them here

Seven and a half years out. No revision, no major miserable side effects, no issues, no permanent weight gain. I had to have my gallbladder removed a year after my sleeve and I have GERD that I take a PPI for. I lost 100 lbs and gained five over the first two years. Stable at 137 since except for a 7 lb gain last year due to too many Frappicinos. The seven pounds are gone now. I would have sleeve surgery again in a second. I am skinny and happy.

I have hardly ever heard of complications that late. I know gerd and leaks happen, but you usually know you have those fairly soon. In fact, my surgeon prefers the sleeve for the long term lack of complications involved.

On 9/26/2018 at 3:28 PM, PrettySmartChic said:

everyone’s horror stories are causing me major regrets and fear.

@PrettySmartChic

some OP have sad/bad results during/from surgeries it is "good/ok to hear those problems.

its true that everything is not all roses. BUT there are many OP that write how happy they are

unfortunately, the bad stories frequently stick/stand out to OP.

OP don't always write about the good - many more OP write their bad situations to vent/tell their

stories/look for advice - and just want a couple of ears to listen to them.

In my case, as a 6+ year GOAL/vet - life with my weight goes terrific. NEVER had any issues.

no revision Fluctuate/maintain - but all is good. 105 lbs down I had my sleeve one month before

i was 58 years OLD. Now i'm 64 years YOUNG. As most OP - I wish i had my surgery years earlier.

Don't dwell on the bad stories - sooooo many people are happy and thriving

good luck to you - follow the rules - you'll be successful/happy too

kathy

Thank you for sharing. I am trying to get my hydration right. I understand people needing to share the difficult. Just wondered if that was a definite or if there were others with more success, like you. And actually, I’d never heard some of these really bad experiences until after my procedure (last week) so I was getting frightened, emailing my docs daily, and planning for the worst. I know I may have negative experiences too in the future that I’ll want to share for support - but was wondering if it turns out bad for everyone eventually.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Yes to the rules- at 10 days out I am trying to find the best ways to hydrate.

QQ: Do you still eat really really small meals?