Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Hello everyone, my name is Julie. I am scheduled for my surgery on May 20. I am super excited.......and scared.......and nervous......and anxious. I am so excited to be talking to people going through the same things!!

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Hi I m from india, got my sleeves surgery done in india only, its not as famous as in us or uk..... I got it done on jan 10, 2014 and I was 137 and today im 103 lost 34 kgs in nearly 5 months and didnt go to gym, only thing I do is keep myself hydrate walk in morning lill bit stretching and yoga for 30 mins and believ me no womiting feeling no pain and best part no loosing skin problem, it is in starting but its fine now........im 40 years n this surgery is tool, u need to be dedicated for not to eat high kcal food no sweet n no beer do it for an year n yiu will be perfect

My friend had the gastric bypass, had a horrible and dangerous recovery that required more surgery, and lost weight for a little while. She has regained all of the weight she lost and then some.

She has always used food to cope with her painful emotions and until she can find other ways of coping, she will remain obese. It is understandable why people in pain seek relief any way they can - food in her case.

For this reason, I am dubious about this type of surgery.

Hi Pam,

I'm Shelly, I'm 30 and had my surgery Dec. 12th 2013. I was 267 the day of my surgery and I am 173 right now, and still losing : )
My goal weight is 140. I'm 5'4
The surgery is scary but it's worth it. It's far from the easy way out, or being an easy fix. When people tell me that I ask them to tell me how that's true. I diet like everyone else, I exercise like everyone else. Only I had a painful surgery on top of it. Yes, it's easier to eat less, and eat better when your stomach is small, and you can't tolerate bad food... But just like everyone else, we stumble, and we fall, and we make mistakes... You just need to get up and move past it. It's a struggle every day... Eating is almost entirely a mental/visual activity done for pleasure. If people were eating for survival they wouldn't be spending all their money on mcdonalds and filet Mignon. It's hard to train yourself to eat for survival when the world eats for pleasure, but when you struggle with your weight its a constant decision every day to choose your health and your sanity, over the pleasures of eating. When I think I want something I shouldn't have I try to remember how I felt about myself when I was heavy..I keep my old clothes around to remind me of how far I've come, and I look at myself in the mirror to remind myself of how far I still want to go. I think my biggest struggle has been the difference in the way people treat me. I feel like my female friends who were predominately thin don't treat me the same. I'm not invited out anymore, they don't share in my excitement for my progress, and they seem to completely disregard the life changing event that occurred for me. It's also hard to deal with the difference in the way men treat me. Where once I was never noticed.. Never looked at, never paid attention to.. The sexual advances of men are something that's hard to adjust to. I often find myself wondering when I decide to date, if I'll be able to get passed the thought that no one will want me for me. I would do it all over again if I had to, and I'm slowly starting to feel good about myself, learning to celebrate my achievements on my own, and realizing I don't need anyone to validate my success. I wish you luck!

So glad to hear everyone's honesty. I am sorry that things are not what you thought that they would be. I am in the 3rd month of waiting period and I am so frightened of failure. If I can't diet now, how can I after the surgery? I also am so disappointed in myself for not being able to lose weigh on my own. I feel like lifechanges aren't realistic in my home. I am so scared. I quit smoking and thought that was the hardest thing to do, but trying to lose the 75 lbs that I gained seems impossible. I hate to sound so pessimistic, but the fear is triggering bad eating habits. I

I had my sleeve gastrectomy in 2007 at that time weighing 400 pounds. I now seven years later am struggling to maintain weight I am currently at 97 pounds. I still can only eat 2 to 3 spoonfuls of food before I could come at all. I have tried eating multiple smaller meals during the day with no success. 2 years after my sleeve I had my excess skin removed. People ask me you today if I regret having the procedure and I emphatically answer yes ...it has left me a shell of the woman I once was. The best advice that I can give anyone facing the decision to have gastric bypass is to get educated. Don't let the words you'll be thin one day blind you

I had the sleeve 12/13/13. I love it I am down almost 92 pound including pre op. I have 110 pounds left to goal. I am always looking for supportive sleevers!

Good-evening everyone! Wow! I am so happy to have found all of of you. I am getting my gastric sleeve here in Quebec, next week (May29th) Right now I am on my 2 week liquid diet and for those who don't like the taste here is what I do : shake with my Magic bullet, cold water a a few ice cubes. the colder it is the better it taste

I am soon to be 53 years old and I have been trying all my life to loose weight. Coming from a family where all the others are *skinny* was never easy. Three years agao I lost a whooping 100 pounds and went to to 104! I felt so good and decided to take control of my life. I left my husband of 24 years and made other big changes with all resulted in a big depression... Now I have gained 90 pounds!! I am sure that having Gastric sleeve will help me. I am aware that it will not *fix* all my problems but will surely help me to go in the right direction. My boyfriend is supportive but would rather I don't get it, my daughter is definetely NOT in favor... I have to keep reminding myself that I am doing this for myself and nobody else.! Thank-you all for sharing your thoughts, etc. it makes me feel less alone in this. I will keep you all posted as I go along
Hugs to all from Canada XXX

I had my VGS on May 5th, 2014. On April 21 when I started my pre-op diet, I weighed 224. I joined My Fitness Pal today weighing 207. I wish the ticker showed how much I have lost since 4/21. I am 68 years old and am so glad I had my sleeve done.

Hello to all you lovely people.
I'm 3 days post op today.
I am so glad I found this discussion too. I one saw a discussion about hunger after the sleeve. Most people said that was nonsense. I woke up from surgery with that knawing hunger pangs. I still can't keep much water down but I managed some pumpkin soup laat night which was really good.

I am one of the lucky ones who's supported by my loved ones. I know some who are less lucky

I read one comment about the "foamy" feeling and can concur. It's really unpleasant and takes a lot of self control not to vomit when that happens. Whenever I drink water the pain intensifies.

I don't have much to offer at this stage but I can say that as happy as i was that the day had finally come, equally so for two days following it. I did not expect that much pain. I thought it would be a breeze.
I was perfectly healthy going in and all of a sudden I had to practice breathing deeply and can't manage the stairs.

BUT as I said. It's only day 3 and everything is getting easier.
I don't regret my decision.

I have also come to the realization, the pre op diet is a perfect test to see if you are committed to the process. The first week was hell but by the second it was second nature.

Good luck to all of you out there.

Any kiwi sleevers out there?

My husband has it almost 1 yr ago and has lost 165 lbs.... He eats Dannon light and fit Greek yogurt a few times a day with fresh fruit to make sure he is getting enough protien.... Hey will add low at cottage cheese to it to increase the protein... We have also found that natures own has granola with 10 grams if protein per serving that goes good with his yogurt. I am scheduled for a consultation mid June. He usually only eats regular food with us at supper. Just thought I would share what is working for him... He says he really doesn't desire regular food any more. I hope tht is the case with me

HI everyone...
My name is Chanel..
I started my 2 week pre-op diet yesterday.. I have a VSG date of 6/10/14

Im scared.. and excited;.... like most I'm sure...

PS this pre-op diet really sucks,
I clean for a living and am up on my feet doing physical activity every night...
I get shaky sometimes


I don't have much support from my family
but my new boyfriend has been great about it.
what I'm happy about is we met before surgery, so he likes me for me, no matter what I weigh..


PLEASE add me as a friend, I'm willing to talk anytime, and need some support and want to be there for others..

good luck to everyone

Thanks for sharing. I have my surgery June 6 and I am so scared!!

I was so scared too, but in the end it's so worth it. It really is. Good luck with everything!!