Anyone had Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery?

Wow! This is great! I was "sleveed" on 3/25/2008 -- this is my 4th year celebrating the best decision I ever made!!!

For those who are waiting to have the surgery -- worry, nervousness, questions etc are normal but know that when you wake up the morning after surgery you will have made one of the best life-changing and life-saving decisions ever.

For those who are post-surgery -- especially those who are less than a year out -- please PLEASE take heed to the recommendations of your nutritionist. This is a TOOL -- not a CURE! This tool will help you to lost weight like never before but you must use the tool correctly to experience the desired results. Can a person have the sleeve and be in worse physical shape than before surgery -- YES!!! I could never imagine it for myself, but I know how it can happen - continued bad choices. Use the time when you can't imagine eating sweets, fried foods, etc. to learn how to eat healthy. Learn new ways to cook and better yet ways to enjoy life not focused on food.

Feel free to add me if you want to have someone who has been on this road for 4 years. I am headed out for a morning run - something I NEVER EVER EVER imagined 4 years ago or even a year ago and just started last month. (Running in my first 5K in 2 weeks and my first TriAthalon in February)

I am in pre bariatric program right now and could use like minded support. I don't know if I wants the sleeve or the pouch. :brokenheart:

Hi all! im a sleever too, had my op in May 2011, i have lost 6 stone so far, it was a couple of pounds off 7 stone but i have lost control & gained weight.i need to loose about 35lbs to get to my target of 10 stone. i am trying to regain control of my eating habits once again as i do not want to gain anymore weight! been good for the last 2 days so hopefully ive cracked it! please add me as a friend as i need all the help i can get lol!!!

I'm in the process of trying to get gastric sleeve surgery. Next week I have to do the endoscopy to rule out hiatal hernia and then have my pysch evaluation in the afternoon. Least don't have to do the 3 month or 6 month supervised diet. Hopefully will have my surgery in July.

I sincerely hope you change your mind about getting weight loss surgery. Nearly everyone I know that went that route ended up having WAY more problems with digestion and other health issues than the doctor told them to expect, and most wish they had never gone through with the surgery. Weight loss surgery is a big money maker, and it is in the doctor's best financial interest to downplay the possibility of dangers from the surgery itself, as well as the likelihood of patients having long term complications they might not be willing to endure.

You can read some experiences with complications people had after surgery on this forum:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/48-gastric-sleeve-surgery-vsg-complications-support-group/

Have you tried any eating plans that focus on eating mostly fresh, organic foods? That seems to work well for many people, as the chemicals used to preserve food tends to make some people hold onto weight.