Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Queenkayla1990

Hi my names Kayla i'm having problems with the shakes lol they are nasty i'm looking for good tasting shakes and my surgery is on nov 22 i'm scared but not scared maybe more like nervous i'm 23 and does anybody know about what happens to their extra fat no one talks about it does it shrink do they get tummy tucks i would really like an reply thanks

padams2359

Don't know if this works, or helps, but I had a friend that had weight loss surgery years ago. She used various extracts to change the flavors of the shakes. Cherry, pineapple, almond, etc. It only takes a couple of drops of any of them to work.

ronbre

Hi, I learned a lot from reading these posts. My insurance runs out on Jan 1 and I'm in a panic to try to get some surgery before then for weight loss..I didn't know what kind to try, was thinking about banding before reading these posts. I just sent messages to two bariatric surgery centers in Michigan to find out if I could get the surgery before Jan 1. Did you all get any insurance coverage for your surgeries, how much did you end up paying for the sleeve surgery? I'm less worried about the aftermath than I am in the financial problem with it at this point, I have to do something. I'm 62 and have battled with loss and gain and loss and gain all of my adult life. Only 232 at this point, but lots of bad symmptoms (diabetes, sleep apnea, neuropathy, shortness of breath)..I want to stay alive..but after Jan 1 I won't have any possibility of having weight loss surgery as far as I can see.

CarrietTLC25

Hello!! My name is carrie. My weight is 195lb right. Because of my weight going down and up I decided to go to my doctor and talk about my weight. She told me about some diets but they would work for a short time but it will back fire on me over and over again.My doctor told me about the gastric sleeve and I will be getting my gastric sleeve operation done in the beginning of January 2014. I'm nervous about it. This will be my first operation ever done on me. Oh by the way I have two beautiful children,my baby girl is 20 years old and my baby boy is 11 years old. I would like some advice about how to feel before and after the operation and how can my family help me?

alwakeley

Good Morning,today is a month since my surgery do real good,with pre-op i lost 28lbs in 6 weeks I go back to work this coming Monday.I am wondering if you guys could give me some quick meals and snacks for me to take to work i appreciate anything you have

DrSchizo

I just had my surgery on November 4th. I looked online to find recipes for shakes. I make a butterfinger shake thats to die for! I also make a strawberry milkshake.

The butterfinger recipe is: 1 scoop french vanilla flavored protein, 1 tbspoon creamy peanut butter (I use fifter50), 1/2 banana, 1 teaspoon sugar free butterscotch flavor pudding (powder form), 8 oz chocolate flavored zico coconut water, ice to thicken. it makes about 32 oz. You should be able to find the nutrition info under Fulton's Butterfinger Protein Shake.

The strawberry milkshake recipe is: 1 scoop french vanilla flavored protein shake, 5 frozen strawberries, 1/2 frozen banana, 8 oz. chocolate flavored zico coconut water, ice. I don't have the nutritional value for this one up yet.

I use the zico water because I find it at the "99cent only store" where I live in California. I have seen these same waters in fresh n easy for $4.50 a carton, but at the dollar store, they're 3 for $1.

oh! I also make a peanut butter shake that I make thats just 1 tbsp of peanut butter (fifty50), 1/2 banana, zico water, 1 scoop chocolate flavored whey protein, and ice.

I extend an open invitation for anyone to add me, lets see if we can help each other out with recipes

DrSchizo

Hi Skaboy215, I just got my sleeve on 11/4 and found that sleeping in the hospital bed was worse than sleeping in my bed. I LOVE my bed so I just got a few extra pillows and slept kinda propped up. It's been a week and 2 days since my surgery and I'm finally sleeping regularly through the night with little to no pain. Good luck!

twhitaker2

I had my first sleeve and hiatal hernia repair in May 2010 and lost a bit over 60 pounds. This was my second hernia repair within the year. I lost 15 pounds pre-op and completely stalled about 5 weeks after the surgery. I have gained about 5 pounds over the last three years. I found that my hernia is back and the complications and my anatomy has caused my stomach to stretch. I will be having the hernia repair and revision sleeve in a few weeks. This procedure is definitely a tool and not a cure all. It took months to realize that I wasn't really hungry and that the rumbling I felt was really the acid building up in my stomach. My taste in food has changed for the better but I find that I have gotten off track. I didn't have a support group or nutritionist after the first surgery due to my surgeon closing their practice. So not looking forward to having to wean myself back onto food but it will be worth it. And for whatever reason with the first surgery, watching the Food Network during my time home made the food cravings go away.

cassandra108

hey how much is it to get this surgery?

loriannhb

Hi, I'm 3 days after my sleeve. I'm sore yes. I'm over whelmed as to what to eat, how much to eat, etc. I'm concerned about not getting my protein. And of course support.

TammyDavenport

Hello Everyone! So I have started my Pre op diet (5th day) and I am seriously mentally struggling, I didn't realize how addicted to food i really was... Anyone else have issue with the liquid diet??? I am excited and anxious for the surgery to be over with, which is the 27th the day before Thanksgiving!

twhitaker2

I started my one meal a day Friday and I start the full liquid diet on 11/25 with surgery on 12/9. This is my second VSG. The first time I did the liquids with no problem. This second time, I am having a hard time with the one meal. I am not eating all day but use the protein shakes for two meals. I am the hungriest at night and like to snack. One trick I learned the first time: when you are hungry, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with mouthwash. This will curb your appetite

twhitaker2

Kayla- If you've been overweight for awhile, the skin doesn't snap back when you lose weight. Even if you incorporate exercise, you may still have pockets of lose skin. My doctor recommended that I get close to my ideal weight before I do the tummy tuck

bundycat

Hi all I had my sleeve done 11 days ago I have been on the liquid diet for a week my dietian says to increase the volume from 60 ml in 60 minutes to 200 mls in 60 min over the next week does this sound correct I am just concerned its a big jump up over the next week anyone can tell me what or how the done this?

1keanna2

Hi everyone. I had my surgery on 11/11/13 doing good so far. Just have a really bad problem with whey protein I cannot handle the sweet sweet taste or smell. Has anyone had this problem or any suggestions. HELP.

Demarich

I had my surgery a week ago. I am very concerned because a lot of people are talking about losing there hair. I have very thin hair to begin with and want to do whatever possible not to lose it . Any suggestions.

herbsandlemons27

I was sleeved Nov 22 I was 317 when i started my doctor supervised diet im now 4 weeks out today and weigh 267. I was 293 the day of my surgery. Thing is i'v been at 267 for the last five days now i know i could be losing inches but this has always been my hump spot i couldn't get past with previous diets so i'm prettty worried. I'v been doing as I should with exception to my protien I havn't been able to get those protien shakes down im not even gettin 20g a day from them ill the flavors i loved before my surgery are unpalatable now.

herbsandlemons27

I've heard that Biotin is an excellent supplement for curbing hair loss you can get it in any stores vitamins section rite aid cvs walmart.

herbsandlemons27

Kayla I had mine on the nov 22 too and just turned 25, the extra skin is some thing i've been worried about too. From what i've learned the amount of excess skin mostly depends on the individual, however a decent firming lotion on your problem areas (those areas your most worried about) I only say this because The one i chose is to expensive for my whole body. Just keep your skin weel conditioned and wieght training, arm and legs curls increase you muscle and helps pull your skin taunt. Of course in only works if you do it consistantly and of course theres alot of room for individualization. Everyons body is different. I hope this helps and congrats on your surgery!

Adw7677

Hey Kelly,
I had the sleeve on 4/29. Your are absolutely right, this surgery as all WLS are a tool, not a miracle cure for obesity. It is our responsibility to make the right choices. What are you grazing on or right now you are just dealing with the desire to graze? I would highly recommend keeping fresh fruit in the house and graze on that if you must, otherwise do something else. Take that cute little dog in your avatar for a walk, do a 5 minute exercise routine, something, anything to prevent yourself from falling into old habits. We all have demons to battle, good luck on your journey and congrats on the 29 lb weight loss.

Roy

This was going to be my advice - fresh fruits and veggies. I also use popcorn as a good grazing tool. You can eat one piece at a time and make it last awhile. I'm not a WLS patient, though, so I don't know if popcorn is an approved food for you.

I recently read from someone that they put a belt around their fridge. That way, you have to really think about it before you open the fridge. You could probably also use some kind of childproofing tool, or even a rope - just something to make you think so you aren't mindlessly going into the fridge.

Also, see if you can identify *why* you're grazing. Quite often, I realize that I'm kind of stressed. It's a time that I would have normally gone for a cigarette, but I quit 4 years ago. So since there's no smokes, I'm going for food. Maybe you need sugar-free gum, sugar-free candy, or chew on a cinnamon stick?

Good luck!! And congrats on your surgery.

Adw7677

I had my surgery a week ago. I am very concerned because a lot of people are talking about losing there hair. I have very thin hair to begin with and want to do whatever possible not to lose it . Any suggestions.

I've heard excellent things about Nioxin. You can also Google something like "herbal hair loss remedies." Rosemary and Sage are good for scalp rejuvenation. Peppermint also. I have little bottles of the essential oils. I dilute them with water in a haircoloring applicator bottle, and then apply to scalp. When I remember to do it, it really helps.

azdsgal

Wow, what a great thread. It's so awesome to see so many other sleeve people here. I too am a VSG'r (11/07/2012) and I've lost 136 pounds so far. Anyone looking for support may add me. Good luck to you all!

Barbara

herbsandlemons27

Sorry I meant October 22 don't know what I was thinking these first four weeks seem to have gone on forever! Lol

edancy0214

Hello everyone, I did the sleeve on October 31, 2013 and I regret it. Can someone please help me? I only lost 12 lbs and I have to lose 30 lbs by Dec 13th. I can't exercise without hurting myself. I need help

edancy0214

Hairfinity works very well

MyOwnSunshine

Hello everyone, I did the sleeve on October 31, 2013 and I regret it. Can someone please help me? I only lost 12 lbs and I have to lose 30 lbs by Dec 13th. I can't exercise without hurting myself. I need help

Why do you HAVE to lose 30 pounds by Dec. 13th?

Losing 12 pounds in less than a month is actually pretty good by any comparison. Are you following your surgeon's guidelines? Are you getting in meaningful activity (walking at your stage) and being compliant with your food intake?

Some people lose very rapidly at first and some don't. Almost everyone experiences a stall around the 3-week post-op mark as the body adjusts to it's new reality of reduced caloric intake. Some people have to work very hard to lose, just as they did pre-op, and some people lose and maintain fairly easily.

All you can do is follow your surgeon's plan and stay engaged in the process. You don't have any control over the number on the scale, but you do have control over your thoughts and actions every day.

cathygonzalez940

Hi I am two weeks post op gastric sleeve and I can relate completely. I am still at a point where I regret doing this surgery. I am in discomfort most of the day. I wish I sofias wake up feeling back to normal.

bundycat

I can relate I am sick of the pain cant sleep food taste yuck I am not hungry at all n some times wish I never had the surgery but it can only get better from here on I had my surgery on the 8/11/13 around 2 half weeks ago

mommagirl_3

I was just approved for surgery so i do not have a date yet. I am from Baltimore and going to Langhorne Pa for my surgery. I am excited and nervous, has anyone else traveled to have the surgery performed?

Lala_White

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 12/31/12. I don't regret it one bit. I am down 114 pounds since before my surgery and 91 pounds since surgery.