Welcome to the process! I had my VSG December 2014. Best choice I have ever made! Down 45 lbs presurgery and another 74 since surgery. Feel free to message or ask any questions! Good luck with your journey!

Welcome! You have come to the right place. I had the sleeve done 11/19/14. Have not regretted it at all. This group has newly sleeved people, and those who are years out. Everyone is super helpful with questions and very supportive. Best wishes to you!!

AceOfSpada wrote: »

Hello everyone. I'm Natalie. I recently decided to persue getting the sleeve surgery. I've spent years losing and gaining. I definitely feel this is the right move for me. I want to be healthy more than I want food as my friend. Just thought I would introduce myself, and hopefully gain some support from people going through the process of those who have gone through it already.

Hi Natalie I am also just starting out with this lifestyle. I saw the WL Surgeon for the first time on June 17. I will see him again on the 22nd for the 1st of 6 months of the supervised diet. If you would like to be friends and share the journey feel free to send me an invite.
Thank you to those who replied to this thread with what you have been going through. It sure helps to read about what happens after surgery. If any of you want to be friends, please send me a friends request. I am taking this journey pretty much alone as my room mate is the only one I have told.

Welcome to the group. I had my sleeve after much contemplation, and being a yo-yo dieter for years I finally bit the bullet and had it done April of 2014. The Doctor's goal based on success of sleeve and percentage of weight lost typically in a year was 195, I hit that in 6 months, he set a new goal of 180, I passed that, and at a year I was at 165, he said well I think you have done well and this is about all you will lose.... Ha I am now down to 146, and within Normal weight for my height. I couldn't have done this without proper diet an exercise too, but you can do this! I don't regret this decision one bit. The first few months are a bit crazy with what you get to eat, but follow your Doctor's plan for you and you will do fine. You will be surprised that even though you are getting less calories your energy level is high.

Welcome :-) I was sleeved in October 2013, and I have lost over 200 lbs. Like others have said, I would not change a thing, I would do this again in a heartbeat, and I really do feel like having this surgery saved my life. I am happy, healthy, and I have a quality of life that I wasn't sure I would ever have!

Welcome and congrats on your big decision! I am so happy with the surgery...I am three months out and couldn't be happier Best wishes to all the newbies, I remember being there not so long ago - this is a really great group of supporters!

JreedyJanelle wrote: »

ssbeadlady wrote: »

Good for you hitting goal earlier then the DR thought you would. This additional weigh loss will surely help to secure many more years with your husband. I a 59 an have been divorced for over 10 years and hope some day in my later years to remarry again and hopefully I will get approved for 2016. Would love to become friends with you during this journey.

I met my husband 9 years ago after being divorced for 16 years or so, we have been married for 8, he is so wonderful. I am so glad I met him, he is so supportive and understanding. I had my surgery at 61! There is always hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

ssbeadlady and Jreedy, we are all of an age! I had my surgery 4 years ago at age 55. Not divorced, actually coming up on our 41st anniversary next month, but other than that, we all sound similar.

To echo others- I don't regret it for a second! I had it about 5 months ago and in total I'm down 76 lbs (pre and post op included). Not only have I lost a lot of weight but it had opened so many doors to things I truly never thought I would do. I am biking, running, hiking, doing inversions in yoga, paddle boarding and surfing. In the winter I'm going to start rock climbing and skiing. The physical capabilities I have now have surpassed all my expectations. I don't get migraines really anymore, blood pressure is normal sugars are normal. Congrats on taking the first big step! It isn't always easy but it is always worth it!

mycatsnameisbug wrote: »

To echo others- I don't regret it for a second! I had it about 5 months ago and in total I'm down 76 lbs (pre and post op included). Not only have I lost a lot of weight but it had opened so many doors to things I truly never thought I would do. I am biking, running, hiking, doing inversions in yoga, paddle boarding and surfing. In the winter I'm going to start rock climbing and skiing. The physical capabilities I have now have surpassed all my expectations. I don't get migraines really anymore, blood pressure is normal sugars are normal. Congrats on taking the first big step! It isn't always easy but it is always worth it!

That is wonderful your able to do all those things now. I bet you are burning calories like crazy. I plan on starting a journal and I am going to be sure to put at least a page of the things I want to do that do not really cost money as being on disability since 2006 I don't have much coming in.
Have any of you gotten involved in any activities with the meetup groups? If so, do you enjoy them and are the people friendly?
Would love to become friend with those around my age. I send a friends request and hope you'll accept it. Thanks

Hi. I am in the pre-op process. I've completed 3 of 6 nutrition visits and completed all of my pre-op appointments. I hope to be approved in October for surgery in November. I've lost 30 lbs so far on the supervised diet. I feel hopeful about this tool after a lifetime of losing and regaining. It took me several years to come to this decision, but I am very confident that it is the right one. I am in 3-4 Facebook groups related to the sleeve and they have been very helpful. I would love to be friends with anyone who wants to connect. I'm 46, divorced mom of one. Good luck!
Dawn