Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

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  • DoingItDarby
    DoingItDarby Posts: 9 Member
    I started in 2012 but my insurance did cover the sleeve at the time. Now it does. went to a meeting last night so my cousin & I are going to do this together. Im excited about it. I will be reeding over post to gain more knowledge.
  • Kalaiahmercedes
    Kalaiahmercedes Posts: 1
    Hi there
    I had the gastric sleeve surgery on April 4th 2014 and my starting weight was 298lbs. Today I weighed in at 280 lbs. super excited although I would have liked to see a better result. Anybody have any must do's on how to maximize my weight loss numbers?
  • traceej66
    traceej66 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I am going to have the Gastric Sleeve done this fall, and I am really nervous about it. I would love some feedback on everyone's opinion. Thank you well in advance.. :flowerforyou:
  • Acbrien
    Acbrien Posts: 3
    Hi there! I am 6 weeks post-op and my surgeon said no seeds or nuts for 3 months. I am assuming because they are harder to digest and I also worry that one might settle in the incision sight and cause infection. Just a thought. I myself was actually over doing the protein. Shakes, Greek yogurt, egg whites, chicken, tuna, baked fish....u name it. I am supposed to get 60 grams a day. 1 protein shake has 20g, so I definitely over did it. Get yourself a good blender for smoothies. I experiment with all types, and they really are filling. Most importantly, force the water!! I was not drinking enough and I believe that hindered my weight loss. Good luck to you!!!
    Amber
  • Acbrien
    Acbrien Posts: 3
    I was not seeing the scale move quick enough until I started forcing myself to drink more water!! That had been the best thing because it fills our tiny tummy do there is not much room for food. Also sugar free Popsicles have been my best friend through this process! I finally had to throw away my scale because I could not stay off it. I even moved it to the dining room and would get on it every time I walked through. I was completely obsessed. Now I only use the scale at work and I work 3 days a week so I can't weigh everyday. I must say even seeing the numbers go down dust give me the amount of success as putting on a pair of pre-surgery pants did. Wow!! Good luck to you!
  • Acbrien
    Acbrien Posts: 3
    Hi Toni. Sorry to hear if your struggles. Sounds like a jump start might help. Maybe try the pre-op diet for a week and see if that helps. I know pre-surgery if I was dieting and had a bad eating day, those turned into days them weeks. We need to remind ourselves that it's ok to have a day of cheats, we just need to stop at the day before it goes further. Good luck to you!
  • raghav3101
    raghav3101 Posts: 18
    This happen to me as well but im. Sure within next 10 days your desire for food will be control, I got my surgery done in jan 2014 n since then lost abt 31 kgs....and im doing good.....
  • 2BeHappy2
    2BeHappy2 Posts: 811 Member
    So I happened to be reading on some posts and came across this 1...Im so glad!
    I just signed up a few days ago knowing that Im on the road to getting the sleeve done.
    I signed up because I have to do a calorie intake spread sheet for the dietician.
    I was so worried about being judged for going this route & was so surprised that I'm not the 1st nor will I be the last to go down this path!
    I have done everything thus far (& boy has it been time consuming going to ALL the required appts) but I'm so close to having my surgery.
    I'm scared, nervous and very anxious!
    This definitely has Not been a fleeting moment decision, it's been many years coming & Im so glad I'm finally taking a leap of faith.
  • angelinam720
    angelinam720 Posts: 1
    Hi... I'm 3 weeks out and still on liquid/mushie food stage. I need some idea please!! Getting tired of what I'm eating. Tired if the protein shakes. Occasionally I try and get one in. Any suggestions please! TIA
  • candace71
    candace71 Posts: 13 Member
    I don't have the sleeve but since people are so NOT WLS friendly here... Well..I had Gastric Bypass RNY 5 yrs ago thank you and am NO longer on 4insulin shots for diabetes . I am no longer on 2 different blood pressure meds and I NO longer take cholesterol meds. And that was my reason for surgery. Not the weight loss! I look at it as a bonus! I was so sick of pumping myself of meds! Since the second day after my surgery I NO longer have had to take medication!!!!

    Pre Surgery W-215
    Day of surgery W-195
    Lowest surgery W-113 " I looked sick"
    5yrs later 148
    My best looking and feeling weight 125-130. That's my goal‼️
  • mandayt
    mandayt Posts: 3
    Hi Everyone

    I am a 29yr old mother of a 4yo boy from Australia.

    I have just received the phone call from the hospital to say you can now have your sleeve on the 28th of may.
    Lets just say I am soooooo scared :sad:

    I want to set a good example for my son in life and yes after trying lots of weight loss tools (which nothing worked) I have decided to get the sleeve.

    Please I need some advice??? :smile:

    how long after op were you able to move around and be 'normal' again?
    how long till you can return to work?

    I have pre-op app on Wednesday and will obviously ask a lot of questions
    Thanks
    Mandy from OZ
  • 2BeHappy2
    2BeHappy2 Posts: 811 Member
    Hey guys .. My operation is on May 5th and I'm a scare.. I decide to go with the sleeve.. 4 years ago I was in the same situation because I decide to go with the lad-band... Bad choice.. Since the first day of operation I new something was wrong !! Had 4 years of complication.. And the band slip twice.. So that ment having surgery to get it fits .. Finally my doctor and I decided it was time to remove the band .. So he did.. 2 years ago.. Since then I have gain a lot of weight. So now I'm waiting for approval for the sleeve .. I'm scared so many things going through my head .. Like what about if insurance don't approve, what about if something goes wrong.. I'm trying to keep a positive mind .. So please help me out ..

    Just curious...if your surgery has already been set then aren't you in essence already "approved?"
    I'm just now reading this but good luck today :flowerforyou:
    Please let us all know how it went for you!
  • bonsuescott1949
    bonsuescott1949 Posts: 2
    I am 65 and had my sleeve done on May 1, 2014. My starting weight was 440 lbs. I lost down to 396.2 during the liver shrink diet time. I made it mostly due to finding Quest Bars. The only ones I found that I could eat and not gag. I have now had the surgery and so far all seems well. Today is May 5. I am already having problems. The protein shakes actually make me gag and don't know what I am going to do. It has discouraged me, but cannot help the reflex that my body interacts with. I am open to suggestions. I really haven't seen where anyone really likes the shakes. I saw a powder talked about that might help and some posts that say don't overlook natural proteins,
  • roobz74
    roobz74 Posts: 1
    Hi I have recently had the sleeve surgery done on 16/4/2014. First week was great felt no pain and was drinking a lot of fluids. But then the 2nd and 3rd week killed me. I dn't feel myself at all. I cant keep anything down (fluids) at all without wanting to vomite. I am very emotional and it feels like a golf ball is sitting on my chest. I contacted my surgeon and he recommended I drink a soft drink and that didn't work. So I went to my GP and she had nothing to say to me except "oh really, oh you poor thing". Is this a normal?. I couldn't believe that's all the help I got from both surgeon and GP. I'm too scared to drink cause I know whats going to happen. Please help me...
  • IcyStormFL
    IcyStormFL Posts: 1
    Hi everyone. I just had my sleeve done april 25th. I was driving within 4 days and actively walking about same day. Just started the puree portion today. The protein shakes I love are isopure cookies and creme or the iso1000 (think thats name) also cookies and creme. Mix it with skim milk and I love it. Glad to have found this link :)
  • ksurai09
    ksurai09 Posts: 1
    Hello...... im sch for Wednesday coming. Im so happy and scared at the same time. Someone please give me words of encouragement!!!
  • mannysgirl1978
    mannysgirl1978 Posts: 3
    I had my sleve done april 21 this year i notice some weight loss but not much my problem is finding things that i can stomach i never liked alot a food i find alot more grose me out this sugry was to help with my posd and other health im trying glucerna and beniprotine its just i dont like any broth i drink watter somtime i forget to also having issues whith what to eat at meal time right now ill have protine in youger and thats a meal 2 time a day i dont realy care for a snack but 3 times a day is hard im used to only 1 or twice i take my vitamins and im full any sujestions also when can i start to excersise i miss that i got in trouble for walking 4 k the other day but i find walking around the block not fun i love the pond and the ducks
  • mannysgirl1978
    mannysgirl1978 Posts: 3
    youll do great try and walk as soon and ur feeling up two it i had it 21 and started my walks the very nexted day slow going dont sip to fast watter just take it slow
  • mannysgirl1978
    mannysgirl1978 Posts: 3
    have someone one pat ur back it dose help remeber two breath exesise and go to slow sips one every 5 min after a few days the same thing with meal time i find that when i have the youger and protine mis beniprotin has no flaver take a small sponfull ever 6 min takes longer to eat but the nausia will not be there
  • lizzyxxxx
    lizzyxxxx Posts: 1
    Hey I'm sked for my surgery June 23 of next month I am really nervous moslty about some
    Horror stories I've heard along with loose skin and hair loss I know if I just kick butt in the gym my chances
    Of loose skin will be very slim does anyone have any tips? Will I be in pain ?
  • misscristie
    misscristie Posts: 643 Member
    Hi I have recently had the sleeve surgery done on 16/4/2014. First week was great felt no pain and was drinking a lot of fluids. But then the 2nd and 3rd week killed me. I dn't feel myself at all. I cant keep anything down (fluids) at all without wanting to vomite. I am very emotional and it feels like a golf ball is sitting on my chest. I contacted my surgeon and he recommended I drink a soft drink and that didn't work. So I went to my GP and she had nothing to say to me except "oh really, oh you poor thing". Is this a normal?. I couldn't believe that's all the help I got from both surgeon and GP. I'm too scared to drink cause I know whats going to happen. Please help me...

    Do you have gas strips or chews or anything like that? You may want to ask your doctor for an acid preventer as well if you aren't already on one.
  • jules6157
    jules6157 Posts: 10
    I had my surgery 1/20/2014 had lost 30 pounds before surgery now down 89 pounds so have lost 59 since surgery.
    I have tried a lot of my old foods but can't eat much of them haven't had any noodles or pasta, have had turkey chili small amounts and have had crackers 2 at a setting didn't do a whole lot of exercise until now feeling really good walking liftin weights working in yard something I didn't enjoy last year because of my weight but this year spending a lot of time outdoors not ashamed of myself any more. The surgery was the best thing I have done for myself. I had my gall bladder out in march so if you have problems with your gall bladder tell your doctor so he can take it out when he is in there instead of having to 2 surgeries. I'm back at work and things come a lot easier now my legs don't hurt like they did my feet are feeling better. I'm off my diabetes medicine.
    I take biotin for my hair and nails trying to eat a lot of protein but sometime I forget to eat . If you are doing the surgery do it for yourself not for anyone else. Enjoy life again
  • ShellyAnnPaulson
    ShellyAnnPaulson Posts: 27
    Hello, I had my sleeve done 2/19/14. I'm down 40.2 pounds. I have yet to exercise, and I'm awful about drinking water because it still makes me nauseated, or I am sure I would be down more! I am good though at keeping my calories down. The only protein shake I am able to tolerate is the premier protein shake. It comes pre-mixed. 160 calories, and 30 grams of protein. You can find it at safeway, walmart or costco. I have struggled horribly with nausea, so these have been a lifesaver.
  • leepgm
    leepgm Posts: 2
    Hi everyone. I am scheduled for my sleeve on May 22nd. I am currently on the pre-op shake diet. The shakes aren't bad, I actually like them. What I've have found surprising is that I am not starving, but I am only 3 days into the shakes. I am hoping it doesn't change. The scariest thing I've read on this blog is the nausea following the surgery. I am worried about ripping my staples. Some people said they were nauseas just from water which is essential to losing the weight. Any success stories on avoiding the nausea?
    I have never had any type of surgery my whole life so I am hoping that my body does not freak out. Anyway thanks for this thread because it has really helped to know so many of you are out there. I am in Tampa, FL and having surgery with Dr. Richard DiCicco. Anybody else had surgery with him?
  • QuietLyfe
    QuietLyfe Posts: 58
    Hi everyone. I am scheduled for my sleeve on May 22nd. I am currently on the pre-op shake diet. The shakes aren't bad, I actually like them. What I've have found surprising is that I am not starving, but I am only 3 days into the shakes. I am hoping it doesn't change. The scariest thing I've read on this blog is the nausea following the surgery. I am worried about ripping my staples. Some people said they were nauseas just from water which is essential to losing the weight. Any success stories on avoiding the nausea?
    I have never had any type of surgery my whole life so I am hoping that my body does not freak out. Anyway thanks for this thread because it has really helped to know so many of you are out there. I am in Tampa, FL and having surgery with Dr. Richard DiCicco. Anybody else had surgery with him?

    Your taste can chance after surgery, but hopefully you will continue to tolerate the shakes. I'm not in Tampa, so I don't have any info on your doctor. I was sleeved on 12/20/13, and literally had zero nausea. Not once. I was discharged from the hospital with a nausea medication, but I never needed it. If you do have issues with nausea, let your surgeon know immediately. Good luck with your journey!
  • QuietLyfe
    QuietLyfe Posts: 58
    Hey I'm sked for my surgery June 23 of next month I am really nervous moslty about some
    Horror stories I've heard along with loose skin and hair loss I know if I just kick butt in the gym my chances
    Of loose skin will be very slim does anyone have any tips? Will I be in pain ?

    My experience was a dream! No nausea. No vomiting. No pain (really, I didn't even need the pain medicine I was discharged from the hospital with). However, you are having surgery, and everyone is different. So yeah, you may have some pain. Walking helps ease the discomfort from gas. Also, get some dissolvable GasX strips, those help too. Hair loss is common in WLS patients, even with adequate nutrition and supplement intake. Expect it. Be thankful if you don't have that side effect (it's the only one I've encountered). Depending on age and skin elasticity, not even a gym can fix all lose skin, but the gym does help. Best wishes on your journey!
  • QuietLyfe
    QuietLyfe Posts: 58
    Hello...... im sch for Wednesday coming. Im so happy and scared at the same time. Someone please give me words of encouragement!!!

    Just follow the rules given to you by your surgeon and nutritionist, and you will do great! Don't stock up on protein drinks because your taste may change after surgery. Don't forget to walk and sip water. If you haven't talked to your surgeon about bowel habit changes, maybe have a brief chat when he rounds on you before surgery. Things can get complicated in that department after anesthesia, and you want to avoid issues there. :-) Good luck! Wednesday will be here before you know it!
  • leepgm
    leepgm Posts: 2
    Question for everyone, although I guess I should ask my Surgeon. Does there come a time when your stomach grows back together or do you ALWAYS have to worry about your staples leaking?
    Someone told me to stay away from sleeve because years later you could be ill with the flu or a stomach virus and rip your staples from vomiting. is that true?
  • Xena1968
    Xena1968 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi I am in a program, preparing for a sleeve the end of July (I hope!) ... I am doing the weight loss part now, and trying to get on board with the vitamin regime, etc. Its hard. Almost a full time job! I'd love to keep in touch. Hoping to NOT be hungry postop.....
  • franniecly
    franniecly Posts: 1
    Hi had the sleeve in March/2014 at time of surgery I was 249 now 230 not doing to good not sure why the weight is not coming off like ones I see on here. Three years ago I had the band and I did good 120 in a year but they had to take it out then I put 90 back on I was sad. What am I doing wrong with the sleeve? Thank you Frances
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