Looking for VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) Friends

I expect to have my sleeve done early/mid November...looking for friends in the same boat!! Appreciate all of the posts, helps to know what to expect!

Can ya'll explain what a sleeve is and how do you get it? I've never heard of such a thing.

Hello I'm Denise and I was sleeved 9/17/13

Hey , i'm VBG , does that count ?!

I was sleeved on 9/25/13. I feel like I am kind of at a slow down. My last two weeks have been much less weight loss. Congratulations so far!

I was sleeved 8/2012 at 289lb. I am 5'7" F. Current weight = 143, I have lost just over 1/2 my body weight at 15 months out and am still losing. It works, sometimes you may question your decision, but there is a payoff.

My name is Amanda. I am scheduled for VSG Decemeber 17th of this year with Dr. David Dyer at Centennial Medical Center.
I am somewhat excited but very nervous. I am preparing for my hospital stay. Already purchased a few large, comfortable shirts, pants, I found my robe and I will need to purchase slippers. Physically, I'm ready. I know I will be in pain or sore. I had my gal-bladder removed when I was 17 so I've had surgery on my stomach before. How does someone prepare mentally and emontionally? If I get bored or happy, sad, mad, etc, I eat.
Any suggestions on how to prepare both mentally and emontionally?

Hi, I am starting the process for the sleeve. I'm seeing a bariatric specialist and have been on his 1200 calorie diet for a week now, and it is very hard. Only after reaching 400 pounds (I'm 5'4") and having shortness of breath have I considered taking this drastic step. I've read a lot of your guys' short intros as well an on another site, and what is striking me, is how relatively little weight is lost in comparison to how drastic the procedure is. I know that losing 100 pounds or so is good, but I'm seeing so many saying they've gained back 40 pounds, etc, and the literature is talking about losing, on average, 15-20 pounds in a month; again, not much more than doing it on your own. I am starting this path then, hesitantly because there are so many restrictions that have to be observed the rest of my life. Considering I should lose at least 200 and have lost up to 66 on my own with WW Online, I'm really wanting some feedback on why any of you think this procedure is worth getting done.

Hi, I am starting the process for the sleeve. I'm seeing a bariatric specialist and have been on his 1200 calorie diet for a week now, and it is very hard. Only after reaching 400 pounds (I'm 5'4") and having shortness of breath have I considered taking this drastic step. I've read a lot of your guys' short intros as well an on another site, and what is striking me, is how relatively little weight is lost in comparison to how drastic the procedure is. I know that losing 100 pounds or so is good, but I'm seeing so many saying they've gained back 40 pounds, etc, and the literature is talking about losing, on average, 15-20 pounds in a month; again, not much more than doing it on your own. I am starting this path then, hesitantly because there are so many restrictions that have to be observed the rest of my life. Considering I should lose at least 200 and have lost up to 66 on my own with WW Online, I'm really wanting some feedback on why any of you think this procedure is worth getting done.

I had VSG on June 10th and I'm 114 down so far. It's a scary decision leading up to but I don't regret it. It basically forces you to change your bad habits and relearn healthy ones. People that have gained back have stopped following their diets so of course it's not gonna work, but vsg is usually the most successful route in WLS. I started at around your weight, lost some before surgery and keep losing. It's definitely not the quick fix, but helps you from just giving up. I basically decided I was important enough to be put first and my attitude has completely changed since having it. I'd recommend it to anyone that's willing to work on themselves longterm as opposed to a quick fix with no intentions of changing habits.

I don't know anyone personally who has gained their weight back. All of my friends (20 or so) have maintained there loss. Some for 4+ years. I would imagine that if I ate Cheetos from sun up to sunset I would gain, but I have no desire to do so. I would make myself sick. Please remember that this surgery is a TOOL. You will still want things you shouldn't. You will still crave things. It's all in your head. If you can't handle reconditioning your brain and modifying your behavior, it won't work. I know that when you commit to Weight Watchers or Atkins or South Beach, you have to condition your brain and it seems impossible. With this surgery it IS possible. The lack of hunger and the inability to eat much really helps. I tried for years and years to lose weight and year after year I was disappointed. This surgery has renewed my confidence in myself and given me the strength and power that I needed to overcome my huge, fat *kitten*. I can eat whatever I want and I do. Just in tiny portions. My body tells me what I need and I've learned to listen to it. It feels good to exercise for the first time in my life. It feels good to go into a store and pick up clothing in the 90% of the store that isn't the fat department. It feels good to have people, men and women, look at me because I am hot. Do it! You don't regret it!