Hi,

im new to this site and to having gastric sleeve surgery. Just finished all Insurance mandated testing and getting ready to schedule surgery. Looking for insight on surgery and some positive feedback of surgery. I’ve heard enough of the negatives of surgery. I am very much looking forward to surgery as I’ve been heavy since 4th grade! Look forward to hearing from other people who know what I’m going to go through!

Hi Charlene54.

I'm the same .... I need positive feedback on post-op life !!! So far I've had three replies and all good !!! Thank you, Ladies - Much appreciated ......

I’ll give positivity to anyone who wants it. I’m so ready for this. Thank you for your feedback.

Thanks for the link. Much appreciated.

You are opening yourself up to a life that is healthier. By shedding the amount of weight that usually accompanies WLS overall health gets better. Diabetes goes into remission, Cholesterol goes down, painful joints get less painful, taking less meds. This means less stress on the liver and kidneys and most of all feeling better about yourself.

There is a learning curve to be sure. Learning to eat all over again and to make the right food choices. and getting rid of bad eating habits.The kind of things that will help you succeed when the eight month honeymoon period goes and then the maintenance part comes into play. Enjoy the journey and get as much information and help that you think you'll need to be successful.

Thank you for the awesome post. I really appreciate it and look forward to relieving my medical issues and to be healthy for the first time in many years!!

Danny Paul is a treasure on here, many of his postings have helped me! I just hope I can pay it forward as time goes by,guess I sure can try!

Does anyone know if or when you can have caffeine after sleeve surgery?

I’m three weeks out from surgery and not very hungry at all. Any advice?

I’m 3.5 weeks post VSG. I am having some problems but I no longer need any of my diabetes medication, my cholesterol is coming down, and best of all I’m in a xl top down from a 3x and I’ve gone down 1-2 pants sizes. Even with the problems it’s so worth it so far!!! I also am never hungry but did have massive head hunger on full liquids

49 . Nash I am very proud of you, and I bet you are proud also. Have a HAPPY memorial Day with those you love, family or,not, but keep following the rules and good things are going to keep happening.