Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Getting the Sleeve done this Thursday the 29th.... just finished my breakfast protein shake...day 5 of pre-op liquids... trully can't wait until the pureed and soft foods! LOL....

I lost quite a bit on my own...and then have been stuck in neutral for about 25 months... it took a lot to get me to this point...a big step into God giving me peace about this was finally letting go of my pride. I've used every other * tool* out there that was non-surgical, super clean eating, vegatarian, ridding allergans from the diet, intermittent fasting etc. etc. etttttttccccccccc.... the bottom line is i want to be healthy and at peace with my body. I've been at war with it my whole life..... I am going to miss my Les Mills Combat this month for sure, but once I am cleared I am going to use this TOOL in conjunction with my newfound love of working out I've gained the past few years to it's greatest ability!!! Congrats to all who have done so well .

As to grazing, I would say find a snack that satisfies the need to chew, with low cals. My favorite snack the past year has been cauliflower and sugar snap peas... no need for any salad dressing, though somtimes i will dip in hummus. That's actually going to be one of the hardest things to NOT have for a few months for me until i am cleared to consume the fibrous veggies... LOL. If sweet is your thing, have some grapes, or if your tummy can handle small bits of sugar, get the darkest chocolate you can stand but still enjoy and have a PORTION of a serving broken up through the day. I have found a nibble of something usually satisfies the craving just as much as a regular portion might. It's about savoring the taste... Also, I like dry roasted edamame ( soy beans) walmart has them... mix with unsalted pepitas and a few almonds ( more of the edamame then anything else or fat gets too high) and then there is a crunchy snack! Will miss that too for awhile. LOL

Hello, I am 58 all most 59 and was sleeved on May 7. I am very happy I did and have no problems ei vomiting, pain eating. In fact I haven't thrown up once which seems to be a common problem

As a tool, it has helped me reduce the volume of food I consume and stick with it. I have only lost 49 pounds which is much less than some in my younger May Sleevers peers but I AM LOSING! and that is what is important.

I have used a few brands and keep going back to Premier Protein ( Sams and Costco) low carbs , 160 cal 30 g protein. Premixed easily carried with you. Sugar free syrups can be used to change flavor if you like.

the first month was hard, I was tired and was not able to get in the required water and protein, but you have to do the best you can.

Hello Kelly.....I was sleeved on August 21st. Starting weight 278 January 31st. Pre surgery weight 245.Current weight 232, a lossof 13 pounds. Tomorrow is my 2wk mark. So far I have had no problems....vomiting ect. And boy am I thankful for that. Wasnt looking foward to any of that. I feel for those who have issues after surgery. I am however having horrible heartburn. I can control it with gaviscon, small sips. No grazen issues so far but I also am still on full liquids. Ugh Premier Protein is also the shakes I drink.

I to am having a hard time getting all my fluids in. And am getting within 5 grams of protein to my required amount. Anyone have an ache in there left side still? I also now have a massive cough and cold my 2 1/2 year old gifited me with. . Coughing is a sharp pain on the side.

I worked up to walking 1.7 miles a day. Hoping to get the ok to add some other workout options to this big body!!!

Congrats to everyone here for the life changing choices made.

I'll join the chorus of successful fairly recent sleevers. There are two groups available on MFP. Look for Sleevers and VSG'ers. They are not heavily active at least right now, but if enough of us start using them, that will change.

I was sleeved, along with my wife on May 1st of this year. I had gained back 110+ of the 152 lbs I had lost in 2006-2007 on WW. I was on 24 hour a day oxygen, biPap machine for sleep apnea, borderline type II diabetic, had blood clots in my legs and a range of other problems, at least some of which I will deal with for the rest of my life, all caused by extreme morbid obesity. When I started with this process last Thanksgiving, I was 430 lbs. I have lost just over 100 at this point. At my three month exam, I was off daytime Oxygen, had joined and am religiously using the membership to a gym, have had my pressures reduced on the BiPap machine for apnea, and in recent blood tests my blood readings have all gone to NORMAL levels.

I still have 155 lbs to lose, so will be at this for quite some time. But OP, as many have said, you HAVE to get your head in this game. I've started seeing a therapist to deal with my food issues. I started gaining weight when I was six years old and have been out of control most of the last 50 years. Maybe I can find those emotional triggers and really come up with good ways to deal with them.

Part of my "training" before the surgery included required meetings with a nutritionist and a "social worker" who worked with us on developing plans before the surgery for things to do when we started getting mentally hungry. Many take a walk, that as another poster stated, works for me when I have a break at work. If I really need distraction, my daughter got me playing Plants vs. Zombies. I can completely waste two hours playing a level of that and it pulls my mind away from even wanting to eat. There has to be something you enjoy doing that you can really sink into mentally that keeps you busy. That is what you need to find to get away from the grazing issue.

Best wishes to all my fellow VSGers who have posted. I think we have a tool to finally help us win this battle. For the small percentage of people who had problems, I'm sorry and I hope the doctors got everything straightened out for you.

Hi, I had my surgery August 20th, i was 286lb since the surgery, i'm down to 269. I am too getting tired of broth and protein shakes, everything else i've tried, i feel nausea. I'm afraid to eat anything. I feel safe on just the shakes. Does anyone have any solution out there.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!

I forgot.....no fever. Im feeling very lucky that iv been able to have an easy go of it.

I had the gastric sleeve august 12, 2013. for a while there I was seriously regretting having the surgery but now I am feeling much better about it. I am currently down 30 pounds but I find that I am all of a sudden having hunger pains a lot and getting headaches. i'm at a loss of what to really eat.

I know it will get better as the days and weeks pass and am thankful that my husband stands behind me 100% and I have a friend who also had the surgery but her post op was much easier for her than mine.

good luck to all on your future weight loss and congrats on your current weight loss

Bump. For later getting sleeve need this info

I have my first office visit on the 25th to start the process to get the sleeve and I am very anxious. I have done my research and know this is not a quick fix but a tool. I just want to feel better. Any advice will be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery on August 12th 2013. At preop appt I was at 355.2 (June 17th). This is the best thing I have ever done in My life. I have struggled with weight loss for the last 15 years. The surgery is not a quick fix and by no means easy. Some think it is easy and it is only a tool to help us along our journey. I struggle everyday mentally but with my family and friends backing me I will lose the the 215 lbs. I have lost 44 so far. I started this blog as a support group for all of us gastric surgery peeps. We need each others support. I too took diabetes mere and am now off them. I have started to decrease my others meds too. Good luck.

Hi, I'm new to the group and will be having my surgery on the 1st of October. It has really been a journey for me dealing with various types of illnesses and having to take so many medicines. I'm a mood eater so I know this will be a challenge but I'm ready. Nervous but ready.

Congrats on your date only a few days now!!! You'll do great remember walk as much as you can handle. It helps with the gas, bm movements and weight loss jump start.

Hello, I have my consultation with Bariatric surgeon tomorrow, anxious to get the ball rolling! I have researched extensively, am an OR nurse, so I think I have I good understanding of what's involved pre and postoperatively. My insurance lists a 3 month and 6 mo. Prep program ( of course 3 months sounds good to me I guess I am just worried there will be some hitch or hold up of some kind. I keep thinking of the movie quote that goes something like, "when you meet the the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible". That's how I feel about this surgery...let's do this!

Hey there everyone!
Totally new to this site so trying to make my way around! I go for my gastric sleeve surgery on November 6th. I am so so so excited and so so so nervous! any helpful tips? haha

way to go to everyone who has had the surgery!!

and congrats to those who are getting it!!!

congratulations on your scheduled surgery. I had mine, sleeve, august 12,2013. I have lost 37 pounds since and feel much healthier. this does not go without saying though that It has been rough. I have had numerous days of vomiting and wondering what in the hell was I thinking and other days I feel great. it really just depends on the food I am trying. If I stay on my puree foods I am fine but as I am now at the step of trying to incorporate soft foods some don't agree and you don't know it until you try. there is lots of trial and error. now I have a friend who had the same surgery and recovered like a textbook case. I unfortunately was not that lucky. I just keep thinking about the final result and it will be worth it.