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The "you are guaranteed to lose your hunger" bs surrounding the sleeve is exactly that, bs. No surgery is guaranteed to make someone lose their hunger sensation. All the Ghrelin "research" isn't solid fact, we still don't understand hunger, how it happens, what *actually* triggers it, etc. Currently the information around Ghrelin is "we believe" not "we know". The sad truth is, the majority of WLS patients, no matter the surgery, will retain some level of hunger sensation or will regain that sensation within a year of surgery. It's rare that someone loses the sensation permanently. And some, never lose it at all. So if someone promised you that the sleeve would kill your hunger because it "removes" ghrelin production... well, they didn't tell you all the facts.

I love scallops. They feel completely decadent when they are actually lean and protein packed.

Maybe start from scratch? Go back to protein shakes once or twice a day. Try to prepare your food ahead of time. So maybe put a portion in a container and know that’s what you can have. Also, try to go to a support group or therapy and talk it out. I like the support groups because I get good ideas and I don’t feel alone in this journey. You can get back on track!!!! Good luck!

I have done my research, talked with my insurance, started monthly appointments with my PC doctor, and applied for the sleeve at OSU Wexner. I received a message from OSU stating my application was denied due to only having one comorbidity. I called my insurance back, and they assured me that I only needed one co-morbidity for coverage. In addition, I have another condition (NAFLD) that I don’t take meds for, and thus it wasn’t listed on my application (the application doesn’t ask for diagnoses, just medications). I am sure that my denial was an oversight, but now I am starting to worry. Has anyone else had this kind of problem?

I thought I could go back to work after a week. I took two, I felt so tired and had to nap during the day. I was 60 when I had my surgery and the tiredness was a result of my body healing.

Yeah, I noticed it when I was comparing the USC and UCLA (both insurance approved). I met the criteria for one, but not the other. Of course, then my doctor was like, Nope. Not in our network! You're going somewhere completely different! I feel like I wasted a lot of my time [emoji23] [emoji23] Sent from my LG-G710 using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, it definitely is heading closer to my surgery. I just had my psyche consult. The results were good and no recommendations. Just keep on what I am doing. I have preop physical on the 11 of December. Then I have a final decision appointment yet to be scheduled with the surgeon and nutritionist. I am looking at hopefully the middle to end of January

Congrats!!!! Sent from my SM-J737VPP using BariatricPal mobile app

Happy 3 months to ME Happy 3 months to ME Happy 3 months of getting thinner Happy 3 months to ME My exit weight after this hospiti,/incarceration, well that's what it feels like after a week, 259,6 pounds, pretty good when I had a High Weight of 366 in October 2017. And the next. 75 down, hard work ahead but achievable. One of the few times in life when someone says " You're Less the woman you used to be" that it is a Compliment. So a High 5 for me👋and a prayer 👼🙏that things will continue healthily!

How are uou feeling now. I had my vsg Tuesday. Feeling ok.. the struggle is really ..I want to chew on some type of food.. uggg.. I hope everything is going well for u. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app