Just hoping to connect with fellow gastric sleeve patients and hopefully understand and learn from each other!

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Hello! I'm getting the Gastric Sleeve in October! I was only approved in May.

Good morning, all, i haven't had my surgery yet but hoping for a date soon. hope you all have a great day and good luck on your process.

Just received surgery date Sept 5th. Super nervous.

Had band removed in March, had 3 total.

Question? How does it feel in terms of restriction? I'm totally aware of how the band felt but does the sleeve have restriction or more of a full feeling and less hunger?

I'm really nervous since I don't plan on having another type bypass in the future, I hope.

7 minutes ago, Edward said:

Just received surgery date Sept 5th. Super nervous.

Had band removed in March, had 3 total.

Question? How does it feel in terms of restriction? I'm totally aware of how the band felt but does the sleeve have restriction or more of a full feeling and less hunger?

I'm really nervous since I don't plan on having another type bypass in the future, I hope.

My gastric sleeve which I just had surgery in April I would say is super restrictive. Now some other bariatric groups I am in they expressed concerns because they felt they could still eat a lot of food. A lot of this journey is mental and I am unsure if those who were saying they felt they could eat more than they should was still battling the mental aspect of surgery. It's the best thing you could do. It's a chance to start anew.

Thank you, with the band I lost 100 lbs but blow it out by overeating. Throwing up causing slips etc. I want to feel some restriction and hoping it will be better for hunger that part of stomach is removed.

7 minutes ago, Edward said:

Thank you, with the band I lost 100 lbs but blow it out by overeating. Throwing up causing slips etc. I want to feel some restriction and hoping it will be better for hunger that part of stomach is removed.

I still have no appetite and trust your not going to Want to overeat! Your pouch won't let you. My pouch is an a*****e i call it names. The second month i let out a big ugly real tears cry! Strawberries didn't even want to go down felt stuck ???

Edited August 14, 20242 yr by Mspretty86

I didn't know it was a pouch per say but I guess it is with the small turn at top of stomach.

best of luck to you @Edward . I am still in need of one clearance from my insurance requirements . how long was your journey ?

Band removed in March surgery in Sept. Started in 2008 with first band.

ok not bad then. I'm just a bit nervous .

I’ve done my 6months w my dietician and now waiting for my insurance to approve me for surgery. Keep your fingers crossed for me. ?

I’m approaching 6 weeks post op and the restriction is tough. Could barely drink 2oz of anything. Have to wait 3-4 minutes between sips or bites. Weak tired all the time and hungry but no room for food!!

Edited August 21, 20242 yr by Ash206

19 minutes ago, Ash206 said:

I’m approaching 6 weeks post op and the restriction is tough. Could barely drink 2oz of anything. Have to wait 3-4 minutes between sips or bites. Weak tired all the time and hungry but no room for food!!

Girl lol I am right with you 4 months post op. I grieve not being able to guzzle down water or any beverage for that matter. I grieve everything right now. Thankful for the multiple bariatric groups that I am in. I wouldn't make it ?