dynamitetee

Has anyone had a vertical sleeve and the sleeve was cut so narrow that it looks like 2 seperate stomachs with a tube in between? This is the case with someone I know. When reading a little about it, it was said that a 2nd surgery would probably need to be done using a baloon to stretch out the vertical sleeve portion that looks like a tube. I also read that a conversion to the gastric bypass may need to be done if the first scenario fails. Is this something that can occur often? Or is this a case of malpractice? Please help!!!!!!! Any advice would be appreciated.

I was really sore the first day. I didn't want to walk.. but I did. This is SO IMPORTANT if u are to avoid bloodclots. This is day 5. Each day the pain seems to subside more and more ESPECIALLY when Ur taking the pain meds. I've been taking my vitamins.......everything except my protein which I start on day 8. I've lost close to 10lbs post op. AWESOME. For the most part craving food hasn't been a major problem. My soreness is what keeps me in check with the food. I bought this blue lawn chair like chair that allows me to sit propped up.

Hello everyone. I am waiting for approval for the gastric sleeve (which will come bcuz I've met all the criteria). I was ready and excited. But 2day I feel scared out of my mind! Somebody plz help me! The reality of cutting away my stomach and this thing being irreversible is really weighing heavy on my soul. Does the cut ever heal over the staples or are u ALWAYS at risk for stomach leakage? I am tearing up as I'm typing bcuz I know I need 2 make a change and time is winding down. With the surgery is your body capable of getting the true correct nutrients, vitamins ane etc.(after all these are the things ur body uses 2 fight off other diseases). My husband says I shouldn't do it. But he's not 100 lbs overweight...I AM! NOW I'm really starting to cry uncontrollably. I need to hear from some REAL PEOPLE....REAL TALK! I'm praying asking God if this is right. O God plz help me! In JESUS NAME

I DID IT! I was really sore the first day. I didn't want to walk.. but I did. This is SO IMPORTANT if u are to avoid bloodclots. . Each day the pain seems to subside more and more ESPECIALLY when Ur taking the pain meds. I've been taking my vitamins.......everything except my protein which I started on day 8. I've lost close to 15lbs post op, a total of 25lbs AWESOME. Craving food has been a major problem ( I'm keepin it real) however my soreness is what keeps me in check with the food. I'm still I bought this blue lawn chair like chair that allows me to sit propped up.f

Are eating or drinking rite now? U shld just be on a clear liquid and Ur protein at this time. Also taking all Ur supplrments

Ok..I'm back. As I was saying, weeks 1-4 is a clear liquid diet. With that I don't start back on my protein shakes until day 8 AFTER my surgery (which is 2morrow) for me. Weeks 5-6 is a pureed diet, weeks 7-8 is soft foods diet, week 9 and beyond is back to regular diet/HEALTHY foods. This will give ur stomach a awesome opportunity to heal and cut out if not totally eliminate any complications.I haven't had ANY complications....THANK U JESUS! During this you should ALWAYS be taking ur necessary vitamins and supplements. Make sure u take all the medications prescribed to u for after the surgery as this will ensure u heal as healthy and fast as can be. This is YOUR LIFE and it is changing for the BETTER. Get fired up! THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!! YAY

OOO K. Today has been 1week since my surgery. I was down 10lbs pre-op and now I am 12lbs post op which equals 22lbs total. For weeks 1-4 all I'm consuming is clear liquids and ALL my vitamins,calcium and multi vitamins. Clear liquids consist of sugarless popsicles, broths, apple juice (25% juice 75% water).

How much weight have u lost so far post op?

Thanks. :0)

I've lost 10lbs post op

I was told the bandages will fall off.

I was really sore the first day. I didn't want to walk.. but I did. This is SO IMPORTANT if u are to avoid bloodclots. This is day 5. Each day the pain deems to subside more and more ESPECIALLY when Ur taking the pain meds. I've been taking my vitamins.......everything except my protein which I start on day 8. I've lost close to 10lbs post op. AWESOME. For the most part craving food hasn't been a major problem. My soreness is what keeps me in check with the food. I bought this blue lawn chair like chair that allows me to sit propped up.

YES. I CAN see a difference. On our way 2 a slimmer you

THANKS EVERYONE!

I DID IT! I WA SLEEVED YSTRDY

I was sleeved ystrday. I'm sore, but happy

Hey sleevers, I will be sleeved on Thursday. YEAH! However, I am confused with how much Calcium citrate I should be taking. My doctor says 3,500 mg/daily. But when I read about what others were told to take, it was no more than 1,500mg daily. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TAKING OUT THERE?! PLEASE HELP! Taking to much calcium or not enough will result in major health problems. Thanks. Dynamitetee

Hello Guys! I am excited to say that my surgery will be this Thursday! However, there are a few questions that I have. I was told to take 3,500mg in calcium citrate. Everywhere I have read always says that 1500 mg should be the limit. I was wondering how much Calcium other sleevers are taking. As we know calcium effects the bones and teeth and etc. and I dont want to suffer any deficiency however, I dont want to overdose either. SOMEBODY RESPOND QUICKLY AND SWIFTLY PLEASE! I have a lot of support and I am looking forward to a big change. Thanks and be blessed, DYNAMITETEE

Hey Everybody! My surgery is scheduled for March 21st (this thursday). I'm a little nervous but I am ready. BRING IT ON! kEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS!

Thanks so much! I WILL SUCCEED!

THANK YOU to everyone who responded to my "scared out of my mind" statement. YOU GUYS ARE SOOOO AWESOME! I've had some time to marinate on everyone's thoughts and advice and today is a MUCH better day for me. Also I called my surgeons answering service on Saturday not expecting a response until Monday morning. To my suprise my surgeon checked his messages and PERSONALLY gave me a call on SUNDAY (his day off). When he heard how concerned I was he personally gave me a call and answered ALL my questions. He assured me that he would not leave the operation room without making sure I was 110% ok. I needed to hear that. I did ALOT of research on him before choosing him as my surgeon. I couldn't find anything negative on him. The more I researched the more I learned about even more of his amazing credentials. It's also great to know that he's never lost a patient from the wls he's performed. I'M MENTALLY BACK ON TRACK! This forum has truly been a blessing to me. You all are such a great group of people. I am going to keep everyone posted on my progress. I am expecting great things in my future and this surgery is going to allow me to not just be around...but it's going to enable me to have a strong finish in everything I put my mind to. My husband and I are going to my last and final class.. the pre op class 2morrow. God has surrounded me with the support that I need. Im excited about a new and improved healthier me. Im saying goodbye to the fat life. I cant wait to see and hear my family's comments as I see them in the summer time for all the family get togethers. The only ppl I have told is my husband and son...and my favorite cousin. Everyone else will just see results. I figured out what I would say when they start asking "what are you doing to lose weight?". Im going to say, " I'm pushing away from the table...eating less. Im still being truthful but yet holding on to my privacy. They dont have to know HOW! LOL. I always like to find a way to "pay it forward". I have a cousin that got the lapband about 3 years ago. She was losing ALOT of weight. She was SO HAPPY! It made me feel good to see that new spring in her step. All of a sudden I heard she was having complications with it. The next time I saw her, she had gained all her weight back and it looked like an additional 50lbs. She was at least 275 or more overall. I COULDNT BELIEVE IT! I didnt dare ask her about it because it was obvious that she didnt have the lapband in anymore. She stopped showing up at the family functions. My heart goes out to her. After adjusting to the surgery and my new way of life, I am considering talking to her about it. I'll have to play it by ear. What do you guys think about that? Thanks again. Keep me in your prayers, Dynamitetee

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Hello everyone. I am waiting for approval for the gastric sleeve (which will come bcuz I've met all the criteria). I was ready and excited. But 2day I feel scared out of my mind! Somebody plz help me! The reality of cutting away my stomach and this thing being irreversible is really weighing heavy on my soul. Does the cut ever heal over the staples or are u ALWAYS at risk for stomach leakage? I am tearing up as I'm typing bcuz I know I need 2 make a change and time is winding down. With the surgery is your body capable of getting the true correct nutrients, vitamins ane etc.(after all these are the things ur body uses 2 fight off other diseases). My husband says I shouldn't do it. But he's not 100 lbs overweight...I AM! NOW I'm really starting to cry uncontrollably. I need to hear from some REAL PEOPLE....REAL TALK! I'm praying asking God if this is right. O God plz help me! In JESUS NAME