Sleeve surgery on 2/1/13

moonbeam_2 · 01-03-2013, 04:17 PM

Long time lurker here! I had lap band surgery in January of 2011, and had surgery to remove due to a slip in August. I've gained back 35lbs-it's amazing how fast it comes back!

Anyways, I'm having sleeve surgery in February. With so many sleevers here, I'm sure ya'll will tell me everything I need to know

Maryposa · 01-03-2013, 05:38 PM

I hope you'll also join the monthly thread

Gymnopedie · 01-04-2013, 09:32 AM

Welcome! Head on over to the monthly threat!

The WLS folks here were a HUGE help to me when I had my surgery, and they continue to be supportive.

moonbeam_2 · 01-04-2013, 09:34 AM

Gymnopedie-have you really lost 43 lbs since you've had surgery a month ago? WOW!

Gymnopedie · 01-04-2013, 11:48 AM

Yep, sure have. I was certain it was a mistake, but then I weighed on a different scale, and the results were the same.

I'll take it!

moonbeam_2 · 01-04-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gymnopedie

Yep, sure have. I was certain it was a mistake, but then I weighed on a different scale, and the results were the same.

I'll take it!

Are you still on all liquids?

Gymnopedie · 01-04-2013, 12:47 PM

No - I do a protein shake for breakfast, and then I eat protein at 2/3 hour intervals in 2/3 oz portions, per my doc.

moonbeam_2 · 01-04-2013, 01:03 PM

Wow, congrats! I hope I'm as successful. My Dr will have me on liquids for 3 weeks after surgery. Then I believe mushies for 2, then a progression each week from there.

chewiegand · 01-04-2013, 02:10 PM

I was on liquids for almost 3 weeks, then moved to pureed. Now at a month, I can eat protein as long as I chew well and don't eat fast. I did eat fast twice, it is not comfortable at all. Believe me.

Chrissykin · 01-04-2013, 04:08 PM

Six months out yesterday and I am down 106# I have had no issues other than acid. I came home on purée and was on full foods at two weeks.

I have a sleeve of steel. I can eat anything and I eat way too fast.

Jesse · 01-04-2013, 08:17 PM

I love my sleeve. My life has changed for the better in thousands of ways. For me, the first month was tough, but doable. I feel fantastic now, and my only side effect is also dealing with excess stomach acid. Good luck on your journey to a new you.

LauriTheRN · 01-12-2013, 08:12 AM

I had the sleeve surgery three years ago and have lost 124 lbs. It will be the best thing you have ever done. I don't regret anything about my decision to have this done. Good luck.

01-03-2013, 04:17 PM	#1
moonbeam_2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 939 Gallery: moonbeam_2 Stats: 312/230/140 5'2" WOE: just hanging on! Start Date: 2/1/13	Sleeve surgery on 2/1/13 Long time lurker here! I had lap band surgery in January of 2011, and had surgery to remove due to a slip in August. I've gained back 35lbs-it's amazing how fast it comes back! Anyways, I'm having sleeve surgery in February. With so many sleevers here, I'm sure ya'll will tell me everything I need to know

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01-03-2013, 05:38 PM	#2
Maryposa Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 6,741 Gallery: Maryposa Stats: 355/181.0/155 169.4 VFT! WOE: Weight loss surgery (VSG) + Low Carb + Exercise Start Date: 1998; Restart May 2007 @355; WLS March 2010	I hope you'll also join the monthly thread

01-04-2013, 09:32 AM	#3
Gymnopedie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 117 Gallery: Gymnopedie Stats: 276/258 (VGS)/ 199.1 /140 WOE: Atkins/VGS done 12/3/12	Welcome! Head on over to the monthly threat! The WLS folks here were a HUGE help to me when I had my surgery, and they continue to be supportive.

01-04-2013, 09:34 AM	#4
moonbeam_2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 939 Gallery: moonbeam_2 Stats: 312/230/140 5'2" WOE: just hanging on! Start Date: 2/1/13	Gymnopedie-have you really lost 43 lbs since you've had surgery a month ago? WOW!

01-04-2013, 11:48 AM	#5
Gymnopedie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 117 Gallery: Gymnopedie Stats: 276/258 (VGS)/ 199.1 /140 WOE: Atkins/VGS done 12/3/12	Yep, sure have. I was certain it was a mistake, but then I weighed on a different scale, and the results were the same. I'll take it!

01-04-2013, 12:47 PM	#7
Gymnopedie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 117 Gallery: Gymnopedie Stats: 276/258 (VGS)/ 199.1 /140 WOE: Atkins/VGS done 12/3/12	No - I do a protein shake for breakfast, and then I eat protein at 2/3 hour intervals in 2/3 oz portions, per my doc.

01-04-2013, 01:03 PM	#8
moonbeam_2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 939 Gallery: moonbeam_2 Stats: 312/230/140 5'2" WOE: just hanging on! Start Date: 2/1/13	Wow, congrats! I hope I'm as successful. My Dr will have me on liquids for 3 weeks after surgery. Then I believe mushies for 2, then a progression each week from there.

01-04-2013, 02:10 PM	#9
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,743 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	I was on liquids for almost 3 weeks, then moved to pureed. Now at a month, I can eat protein as long as I chew well and don't eat fast. I did eat fast twice, it is not comfortable at all. Believe me.

01-04-2013, 04:08 PM	#10
Chrissykin Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Windy City Burbs Posts: 4,667 Gallery: Chrissykin WOE: VSG 7/3/2012 and low carb -115#	Six months out yesterday and I am down 106# I have had no issues other than acid. I came home on purée and was on full foods at two weeks. I have a sleeve of steel. I can eat anything and I eat way too fast.

01-04-2013, 08:17 PM	#11
Jesse Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The great frozen northland Posts: 1,889 Gallery: Jesse Stats: 293/VSG 284/175/170 WOE: VSG 06/13/2012	I love my sleeve. My life has changed for the better in thousands of ways. For me, the first month was tough, but doable. I feel fantastic now, and my only side effect is also dealing with excess stomach acid. Good luck on your journey to a new you.

01-12-2013, 08:12 AM	#12
LauriTheRN Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 11 Gallery: LauriTheRN Stats: 183.7	I had the sleeve surgery three years ago and have lost 124 lbs. It will be the best thing you have ever done. I don't regret anything about my decision to have this done. Good luck.