Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Ladybezoar

My name is Lynda. I had surgery on July 9th, 2013. Post surgery I am down 43 lbs. I am currently at a stand still though I have started going to the gym again and hoping that will help. My big problem is knowing what to eat. So days I just don't get hungry then when I do I'm starving. I am looking for suggestions on meals and snacks.

JuliaWisdom

Hi my name is Julia I will be sleeved in 10/23. I would LOVE to add any sleevers.

janisbirch

Hello to all Gastric Sleeve survivors and those whom are about to have the surgery, and those whom have an interest in it, I hope I haven't left anyone out!

I had my surgery on July 30, 2013, and I've been extremely pleased with the results. My Surgeon was amazing, he did find a small hernia and he removed it for me; plus he said all my organs appeared healthy. Always great news to hear. I did have a lot of heartburn and nausea afterwards, but that was gone in a few days. Other than that, I haven't had any complications, but I did educate myself 4 months prior to having the surgery; I attended all the semiars prior to surgery; I did the 2 post-op appointments; and I attend my WLS support group monthly.

A few things I feel are important to share are #1 educate yourself on all aspects of this surgery months in advance!! Knowledge really is power for it will help you decide if you want the surgery, and it can help you stay commited to the process post-surgery. #2 Get your kitchen and pantry organized by making sure you have the necessary gagets to weigh & measure your food and fluids; PLUS...get rid of any and all foods you'll no longer should eat. You don't want to be tempted. #3 remember that you will no longer have a regular digestive system, therefore, it is imperative for you to follow your doctor's orders. #4 know that this surgery isn't easy as uneducated people may think. It's mentally and physically challenging, but with hard work and perseverance, the rewards are fantstic.

All the best to each of you,
Janis

meaganledonne

Hello all gastric sleeve friends!! I am too preparing for surgery on the 24th of october. I am super excited to be getting this done!!! Dines anyone know any good recipe websites for gastric patients that could be used for family recipes as well or groupie in the deleware county area

janisbirch

Hello....

I found an excellent cookbbook on Amazon. It's called, "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" by Patt Leviine and Michelle Bontempo-Saray. The recipes I have tried sso far have all be delicious! For example this week I plan on fixing Cider-glazed Pork Chops, and the Teriyaki Turkey Burgers.

All recipes are noted with the standard nutritional information, PLUS, depending what tyoe of surgery you had, the week numbers post surgery are broken down, along with the single serving size for your family or guests. So cool and convenient to have cookbook that will suit everyone I cook for. So check it out!

Your surgery date is faast approaching, I bet you're very excited!!!!! I wish you the very, very best. Janis

gabbygirl78

I want to do this... i need to do this. I have so many health problems right now and my joints are horrible. I currently need a total hip and knee replacement. I am only 35. I have attempted in the past and had problems with my inusrance paying. Are there easier ways now than there was several years ago? So many people are having this done and when I tried several years ago it seems like a dream that was out of reach.

ski_49

I understand what your saying I have had the gastric sleeve and have had no conplicatiions on it// the other hand my causin who had the same surgery has had a lot of complications// but she would not change a thing.. yes there could be a risk into taking this surgery, but there are some of us who need this to help us stop eating or I should say over eating so we can lose this weight.

I had mine Feb 6th lost 110 pounds so far and hoping to hit my goal in a yr, not everyone is going to have the same results but you have to remember this is not a miricle tool this is a helping tool so if you continue to eat things like carbs and pasts rice breads even if its not fried its not going to help and prob make you sick.. This is my opinion but I am one to talk anyone into doing this that is over weight and health issues ,

i feel this is a wonderful thing to have to help get ppl like me healthy.don't get me wrong now that the holidays are here its hard man i sometimes hate having it because i want to eat all that stuff but then i sit back and think I am happy cause now I am happier with who I am becoming, so instead of discouraging them help them to understand what could happen, this may not be for everyone but I think its a wonderful thing they came out with to help ppl who sturggle with losing weight

alwakeley

Good Morning,
My name is Amy and just had gastric sleeve on 10/16/13 so i am a newbie,i am having a horrible time getting at least 48 oz daily and so afraid of not getting this right and failing. i feel great otherwise i am hoping that you guys can help me thank you

marie1163

Ok All!!! I am very excited and concerned about my upcoming surgery on 10/30. I am looking forward to all of your support!!! Lets all stick together and make this tool work for us!!! marie :flowerforyou:

marie1163

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dream86d

i was sleeved 4 minths ago lost 15 so far. would love to have some friends here plz feel free to add me!

KimberlyinMN

I had the sleeve done on 7/24/12.

KimberlyinMN

There's a sleeve group here on MFP called VSGers.

Babygi6003

I had the sleeve done in March 2011 and I love it

padams2359

Eating is a hand to mouth process. For those that are struggling with grazing, have you tried occupying both with simple redundant yet creative tasks. Idle time seems to be everyone's enemy with weight loss. Chewing gum and needle point, or crocheting, or one of those tacky hook rugs. Made one of a tiger sfter my son was born. I have no idea what happened to it, but it got the job done. Also painted a ceramic haunted house that we still use 17 years later. Something that can be easily started and stopped at any point. Reading will broaden the mind, but does not occupy the hands. Please understand that I am not trying to simplify your battle, just a suggestion for a little help.

mummyjo123

Hi, I was sleeved 29th august. I had major complications with infected haematoma and pneumonia and the stomach had a leak. I was re operated on and sleeve sealed with a clip and glue. 8 weeks in hospital and now finally home. Not sure how long for as I have extremely bad diarrhea and nausea. I'm struggling to eat, I hate optifast so having small portions of soup..
I feel like I've made the worse decision, anyone else out there have the same experience? Tell me I'm going to get better.

Fashionista012

Hi! I was sleeved 7/24/13. Best day of my life. No complications and 67lbs down. Woo hoo. My brother did it last year and he lost over 100 lbs and is SKINNY Now. No complications. We got ur life back. GOod luck everyone and make sure you go to a good doctor with great track record.

shana5569

Hello everyone. Read all the post and seems for the most part everyone is doing very well. I will hopefully be doing the sleeve begining of next year. I will be 29 in dec and have lost major weight on every other " life style change" im ready for hard core. I know it will be a long drawn out process but I am super excited. Im not on mfp a lot but anyone have anything to share good or bad let me hear it. Good luck and keep up the great work.

Jessica_Mujahidah

It seems a lot of people are opting for the sleeve rather than the lap band. I wonder if the lap bad has had it's day.

Well done to everyone on your weight loss.

Lester39

The hospital where I will be getting my sleeve will not do the lap bands any longer.

4everproud

Hello and Congrats.

I too had the sleeve, its been an amazing journey. I feel so rested and good inside! My surgery was in April. I understand where you are, my biggest thing back then was not being able to drink water other-then sips, I was always thirsty, that has gotten better.

Actually just had toast with home made jam, BIG no no but with moderation and journeying we can still enjoy a treat ONCE IN A WHILE.

Debbie

Lester39

I am going to be stalking this thread a lot in the upcoming weeks. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 11/19. I wondered if any of you veterans have any hints about what to buy for the first few weeks. I see the surgeons and nutritionist on 11/6 and I suspect that is when I get the liquid diet instructions for the two pre-op weeks.

For those who are still in the middle of the process like me, I started this journey in July. I had to attend 12 weekly weight loss group sessions. I had to prove that I was making changes, not so much by weight loss (thankfully) but by NOT gaining. I had a chest X-ray, echo, abdominal X-ray, swallow study (THAT made me laugh... if I had a swallowing problem I wouldn't be this fat), and finally a sleep study that landed me with a sexy CPAP to join me at bedtime.

All of these steps did make me a little mad. Like many of you, I had researched this procedure extensively before even approaching my doctor. I felt that there were too many delays once I had made up my mind. I still can't say that I agree with the length of time and number of hoops I hauled myself through, but I am excited to start the next part of the process.

I would appreciate any advice and pointers from those of you who have gone through this, especially to prepare myself for what sounds like a challenging first few weeks!

DJRonnieLINY

@Lester: I was sleeved 9/26/13 and am down 40lbs, best decision I have ever made. You really need to take it easy the first two weeks and follow the diet plans your Dr gave you. It's reallly true and accurate that 4oz of food will make you feel stuffed in that first week. I just graduated up to ground beef and fish and was able to enjoy a nice social dinner with friends. It took me as long to eat 4oz of salmon and 2oz of chopped spinach as the rest took to eat full steak dinners!! Two products I have found to be lifesavers are Isopure zero carb protein drink (40 grams protein, 160 calories in 20 oz bottle) and Isopure Chocolate powder mix (25 grams protein, 110 calories with water in 12 oz glass). After 2 weeks I started using milk with the powder. The Isopure (about $4 bottle at GNC) has multiple flavors, counts towards fluid intake and really jumpstarts the daily protein (men need 80 per day).

leelee1931

Planning on having the gastric sleeve surgery in march of next year. I'm a woman who weights 360 pounds. Is there anyone like me out there who has had the surgery? and can give me some feedback?

suzyssleeve

I am scheduled for surgery on 11/6...excited and nervous. I have been using the is pure drinks pre op and plan on using them post op too because the shakes literally gag me. There is a lot of protein in them (40 grams) so hopefully that works but worried that I'm going to be starving. Any ideas?

zihuagirl

I had my sleeve surgery 1/30/13. This was after a year of failure with the band. That was an absolute nightmare. I have done everything by the book. I know this is my one chance and I was not going to feel better. We also found out that I have a serious thyroid problem. I am down ninty+ pounds. But it has slowed down. I have gone from a size 20 or 2xx to a solid 12. I would love to loose another 20. And I can really play some major head games with my eating and food. But keeping honest with the Fitness Pal program. I started up exercising and my work has keep me very active. I am great all day. I carry food with me all day, every day and I swear that is what is saving me. I do have "mental" cravings at night. Sometimes I will do a protein shake (use frozen yogurt cubes) to thicken it up or fruit or diet hot chocolate. What kind of strange is you actually get use to people responding to your weight loss -- and now that its kind of leveled off -- I feel like I am FAT again. But I know I am not. I know this is strange. But everyday I look at the clothes I put on my body. I am mindful of how I feel in this body and make sure I feed the body the protein that it needs. Its a special Journey that I feel blessed to be on everyday. Good luck to those who have chosen a very difficult but rewarding path.

shell_83

Super excited to see that there is so many other people on here who have gotten the sleeve. I was just approved today 11/4/13 and go for my first class that the military ( for spouses) makes you go through this week. I can't wait to get to share my story later as well... I have always battled with my weight but it's not the food that I eat that's poor choices, it's always been the amount. I am hoping to shed 85 lbs.

zunyb1

I had mine done march ive lost 110 im tall i now weigh 140 i look too skinny i still cant eat and im being told by others im suppsed to b eating so much more by now im still throwing up e M verything and even can say as my dr stated im now showing signs of Anirexia .My question is for those that have passed the sixth moth mark .ate you still losing at a rapid weight are you eatibg more and if so what is the right amount and are yall keeping it down? Please help me ithank you!

Bubirn

Hi All, had my sleeve done October 30th, 2013. Feeling good, completing my proteins, thrilled to get milk back today. Hoping to still keep liking/tolerating the supplements. Would love to meet more people on the same journey.

I lost 21 lbs pre op, first appt Friday the 8th. My weight loss goal is 130 lbs.

Gerri

1keanna2

Hi my name is Alice, I will be having my sleeve surgery on nov 11. I'm hoping I can get suggestions on the protein shakes. Right now I'm on a two week liquid diet before surgery I'm having a hard time with the taste of whey protein. and have 4weeks to go.