Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

leroyj1973

I have my surgery in 13 days very nervous a little scared can anyone share with me there journey an how it's working out for them I'm on my liver shrinking diet now very hard

JLScriv50

Hi, I am getting sleeved on Feb 4, 2014. I am nervous and excited all at once. i am 5'11" and about 255 lbs. i have constant back and knee pain. I am hoping to get rid of this constant pain. I have been reading your posts and are so glad I have found you. Will keep you updated.

raghav3101

Hi im 6.1 n 300 lbs from india got my surgery done last week jan 10, 14. Lost 10 lbs in first week n im motivated to drop down myweight further soon. Cant wait to hit field asap for walk n jogfor first 4 weeks then to join some gym

raghav3101

All the best you will feel good n u will surely proudof your decision. First 2 days after surgery will be painful, not becuse of pain but due to heart burn n acidity probl e but once u start havi g your liquid diet you will feel better........ wish u very best and congrats for first stape towards happiness

michellepbraswell

just started my two weeks liquid diet two days ago this is day 3 on the first day I ,cheated and ate some solid food :-( last night I ate subway :-( today I WILL NOT EAT NO SOLID FOOD!!!!! But i need support please

nikki31169

Hey everyone, I literally just had my surgery on 1/13/14 and I couldn't be happier!
I'm walking on my treadmill everyday and today I was finally able to eat half a sugar free jello (yeah)
This surgery is a tool and a new look at life. Add me if you want or hit me up to chat

winefine2012

Loneyluv

Having my surgery 1/21/14 and very nervous

Loneyluv

That is nice to hear, I'm having my surgery 1/21/14 a little nervous, so how much weight have you lost?

Mangopickle

Having my surgery 1/21/14 and very nervous

Anyone can friend me. I have an open food diary. This Is my food lifestyle for the rest of my life. I am almost 2 months out and have lost 47 lbs. The surgery recovery is not pleasant even with no complications. If you think you can hold on to the foods that made you fat after surgery- you would be mistaken. I have sadly seen many people refuse to let go of their Kryptonite foods, they lose 20 lbs after surgery stall and gain it all back. I no longer eat any food made with a ground grain. I have no plans to reintroduce the very foods( pasta, pizza, bread, fried food) that were killing me. Wt loss surgery will NOT cure your food addictions!! That said the sleeve has been a wonderful gift. I can shop in any store for clothes or shoes now. Instead of obsessing about what I want to eat I spend my energy planning on what I need to eat. 70%protein25%veg5%starch. MFP has been an invaluable tool to help me keep track of my protein and calories. Good luck

nancywatson94043

I got sleeved on 12/12/13. No complications so far. I stuck to the diet and lost 20 lbs so far. Entering every meal, snack and vitamins into Fit Pal lets me know if I'm getting enough nutrients. Drinking 1/2 a carton of Premiere Protein between meals when I'm hungry satisfies me until the next meal. The chocolate is best with 30 grams per carton. Unfortunately, I have to walk 30 minutes a day to show a weight loss. I eat 4 oz per meal and feel very full, but still have to do the walk. I do not regret the sleeve. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Jenbeahm

I am joining you!!

nicjoelcamp

Could you tell me where you got it done at? I'm researching different procedures, Thank you, Nicole-Canada

ellynleo

I am going to a seminar tonight. I have to admit that I have always been against WLS surgery for myself. I feel that I have not tried hard enough to do it on my own. I have realized that it is something that I need to do if I want to continue walking.
Can anyone tell me how long the process typically is until the surgery actually takes place?

musiqlover

Hi, I was sleeved on July 5th, 2013. I'm a few weeks away from 7 months post op and thus far I have lost 93 pounds. I really want to hit 100 pounds lost before 7 months so I'm on a mission! I was adamantly against WLS thinking that I could do it on my own. Being a former division I athlete, I figured I could just get back into shape as easily as I got out of it as soon as I graduated. That day never came, and unfortunately my Father was diagnosed with cardio myopothy which is a weakening of the heart muscle. That put alot into perspective for me and I decided I needed to be pro active. My whole approval process, appointments etc went fairly quick. From the informational seminar to surgery date was less than 69 days. I still have a ways to go, but I have absolutely no regrets. The hardest thing for me is making sure I get the right amount of protein in per day; while drinking enough water also. The sleeve is a tool and can be extremely beneficial if you take advantage of the perks. You still have to be mindful of what you eat just like any weight loss regimen. However with the sleeve you get a HUGE advantage over fat. Best of luck to you all and keep losing!

suzee279

I had my sleeve done in Jan 2013, so I am almost a year out. I have lost 125 lbs so far, and would like to lose another 30 (but this is something that keeps getting adjusted). I had no complications from the surgery, and things have become very second nature to me at this point. I had about 4 days of discomfort from the actual surgery, was very careful about following all the doctors guidelines, and had no issues at all with things. The incisions all healed well and have left no marks. I do have what I call shrinkles or excess skin, but oh what a problem to have!!

At a year out, I don't obsess about my food as much, I need to do some kind of exercise daily and truly have integrated this pretty well into my life. This was a really great experience as I had high blood pressure, cardiac issues, joint pain (which I still have but it would have been so much worse), all of which have been pretty well resolved.

It is very normal to be nervous about making this decision. I was not completely sure it would work for me. But it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am healthier than I have been in 10 years and look better than I have in 30 years. I did commit to changing my lifestyle and have not found it to be an impossible task at all. I never would have lost this weight without this tool.

Anyways...this is my story. If you would like you can always friend me.

Suz

pawoodhull

Hi Kelly. I had my sleeve done 2.5 years ago. I understand the "head" hunger you are describing. I think we all suffer through that sometimes. Send a friend request if you want. I started with 226 to lose and am a slow loser, so I'm still working on getting to goal.

jmgruner6

Hi all, I love all this great information. I am considering the sleeve. Went to a seminar and learned how restrictive it is. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the restrictions. Can I really never have a sip of my favorite wine again? Have any of you tried alcohol? What if you have a small quantity of something sweet - does it really make you sick? Not sure I'm ready but now that I'm over 40 I can't seem to loose any weight. I have been overweight my whole life. Do any of you have family at home still - how has it been living with people who are not on any restrictions and having to grocery shop for them? I would love some practical advise to help me with this difficult decision.Thanks

biancnick1

Hi I have a question as well I know I should just start my own thread but what happens if you don't eat at all? I'm in my 4th going on 5th week and I don't eat mushy food I basically continued my liquid diet on through the weeks the thing I get full on is milk I'm not really taking the vitamins I should be either... Help?

lovex5

My surgery is on Monday. Very excited/nervous/scared/happy. Mixed bag at this point!

raghav3101

Im doing abt 30 minutes walk and 15 minutes cycling is this enough.... im in third week after surgery and on liquid diet..... thanks

raghav3101

Opps 30 minutes

jules6157

surgery was on the 20th Jan home feeling good, not getting all my shakes in feel full told myself today I am getting them in , walked 9 blocks yesterday little sore by my rib think need to tape it up or something when walking . when weighed in hospital 303 on there scale when I left for hospital was 310 on mine here at home this morning 304 it is going down. so excited for this new journey hips and back will feel so much better not caring extra weight around

hollycocacola

Well I am excited to get the sleeve. I have researched until I am blue in the face. I have a set of twin sister-in-laws that had it done 2 years ago and oh my from 300ish to size 8 in two years. I am tired of being overweight and I have been incorporating the protein shakes into my lifestyle for about a year for breakfast. I am determined to do my pre-op diet a little longer than I have to, because I am tired of being overweight. I would like a facebook group to be added to I tried finding the gastric sleeves - no judgement group but it didn't pop up when I typed it in. I was my mother-in-law's caregiver last year and I am not sure the exact numbers but she has dropped over 70lbs in about 9 months. She looks great. I have been putting it off for 2 years and actually put a deposit down last year and had to ask for it to be returned due to finances. I have seen 3 very close people to me shrink with almost no issues at all. I do have acid reflux and I really bounced back and forth of whether having the sleeve vs. the RNY but I just really like not having the RNY absorbing issues. I am scheduled the same day as a friend of mine on 3/28/14. I worry about the head hunger and I know I will need a lot of support.

jules6157

maybe I'm expecting too much but I feel like I'm not loosing any weight the scale doesn't move in fact went up today am I not eating enough or to much I'm confused make's me sad I walked 2 times yesterday 15 minutes each, I stayed busy I sat in chair took a nap yesterday afternoon for 2 hours but then I didn't stay home I got out and was gone til 10:30 I know maybe I am expecting too much right away I just want to hit my first goal before I go back to the doctor and it was only 2 pounds away yesterday today its 4 there is something about that number tthat my brain has a fear of and I can't figure it out
Any suggestions

kayakerak

I was sleeved one week ago. I'm not hungry. Still sore and low energy. I'm getting 40 G protein in but pushing for more today. I have lost 7 lbs since surgery. I am able to drink water and veg broth well. I'm not hungry. Heading out to find protien powder today. Still have another week of liquids before the two weeks of soft food diet. Doesn't bother me yet.

THenry8

Hey Kelly! That is a wonderful story. I had the Gastric Sleeve almost eight months ago in June 3, 2013. So, I am almost eight months post op from my surgery. Before my surgery, I have lost about 65 pounds to get my liver to shrink in order to get the surgery. After my surgery, I have lost over 100 pounds in almost eight months. Throughout my Gastric Sleeve Adventure, I have lost a total of 150 pounds altogether. My highest weight was almost 430 pounds. Now, I am about 260 pounds and still losing the pounds as I grow.

I am sill able to eat not as much as I want to, but I am getting the hang of this new and healthy lifestyle that I am now living in. If actually feels like god is giving me a second chance to make a fresh start. I still have the flabby arms, but I am taking care of the weight training and the resistance bands to help me to become more stronger. Drinking the protein shakes was the hardest part for me, because I could never find a flavor that I would enjoy. Eventually, I finally found one in a few weeks after my surgery. Going to these Bariatric Support Groups are also kind of fun once you get to know the other surgery patients and their stories.

We still have a long way to go to achieve our dreams and health goals; however, if we support not just each other, but every other bariatric patient, we can achieve anything that we feel like achieving. I know that I will have your support and hope that we can become friends. I wish you all my hopes for you and your current healthy life.

Fayzee49

I was sleeved on 1/10/14 and I feel better than I have in years. I was a bit skeptical since I'm 64 and wondered if it would work as well. Well I have already lost 29 lbs. I'm a little tired of broth, jello and protein drinks. Today I had the chicken and veggies in Panera chicken noodle. I chewed it very well and stopped before I was full. For the first two weeks I thought I was lactose intolerant because I just couldn't keep food in...not vomiting though. This past week things fell into place. It was all because I was sipping my soup too fast. The two hardest things are slowing down and not drinking any beverage with the meal. My surgery was a breeze. I have had very little pain and I'm so happy I did it. Hang in there and keep a positive attitude. It will be worth it. And remember it IS avtool, not a miracle. :

northernbella

Hi everybody! I'm Roma.
I actually just got approved for the gastric sleeve through my insurance. Thus far, I went to the initial orientation to meet the surgeon, nutritionist/dietitian and another physician. Today, I had my cardiology appointment where I got the EKG done. My sleep study appointment is on the 12th and my psychiatric appointment is on the 24th (still calling every day to find an earlier appointment). I started my pre-op diet on the 2nd of February (yesterday) which I only obtain fluids-- light yogurt---nutrigrain and fiberone bar --- which by the way kept me full. Today however, I ate two turkey burgers because I missed my morning homemade protein shake and bought a muscle milk (nasty) due to the cardiology appointment...so at five pm, although I had the muscle milk, it didn't curve my hunger like my homemade protein shake--so since my husband was cooking, I forced him to make me two turkey burgers. Now I am paying it off because my stomach feels weird.

Anyway, its better to make these mistakes early, rather than make the mistake during my two week restriction, and being denied of the surgery after all of the hard work...right?

So it looks as though I may get the surgery mid March, I'm looking at using my PTO up at my job and then quitting my job because it is very stressful and I don't need the unnecessary stress.

My husband is worried about the excess skin (flab). Working out hasn't been one of my stronger area's although we have a home gym (his gym)... My cousin sell these wraps, and I just wanted to know has these wraps worked for anyone who have excess skin from bariatric surgery?

OH YEAH! Please add me as a friend!!! My food diary is OPEN!

Fitnfab42014

Hi,
I was sleeve on 01/07/2014. It has been an experience. I had a slight setback, but everything is good to go now. I am moving onto soft foods soon and I'm so excited. I can't stand to look at another can of broth haha. Drinking the protein shakes have gotten a little easier. It actually been easier than eating believe it or not. Sorry, I don't know about the wraps (i haven't seen that on any forums that I go on), not sure it will work. If you have excess skin, surgery or a tuck might be your best bet. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. It will be life changing for sure!