VonJuke

Good Afternoon, This is now my third post on this forum. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to help me and offer insight into their experiences. I attended my seminar on Monday and am going to set something up with the Bariatric Center in my hometown. Unfortunately, my husband HATES this idea. He has loved me at every size but he has been pin thin his entire life. He says he has faith that I can lose on my own. If I can't lose on my own, how could I keep it off post op, why do I want to do something so dangerous. I tell him my side but it's the same old story. My mother is a nurse and condems these procedures as dangerous and only something people do if they are not well informed of the HORRIBLE side effects. My BFF is the only one who supports me in this right now. If I do this I will have to keep it a secret from my mother and father. I don't want to deal with her attempting to control me. But I would also be doing so at the expense of my husband's peace of mind. So conflicted. Advice? Personal experiences? Thanks

Thanks everyone. He did attend the seminar with me but was very quiet and passive. I asked A MILLION questions. As we were talking today he said,"I know you'll do whatever you feel is best. " I responded,"Why would you ever think that? I always do what everyone else wants me to do. " That was a very telling revelation. I don't do a lot of things I would prefer to do because I let other people influence my choices. Maybe it's time to think about that more closely. Maybe it's time to do this for me.

Any vegetarians or vegan sleevers? Is it impossible and crazy to even think I could stay vegetarian post-op?

Thank you! What sources of veggie protein work best for YOU post sleeve?

I am considering this procedure and am about 95% certain I am doing it. The other day I told a friend who later she admitted she had a lap band. My friend is a wonderful woman and maintains a 60lb weight loss but was NOT happy with her band. She told me that people who get VSG all develop scar tissue and suffer from these effects in the long term. Then she said that unless I was a regular gym rat, that my body would lose and then just regain all the weight back. I don't know how that would even be possible but now I am really scared. What are the LONG term effects of this surgery? Do most people just restretch their sleeve? Will I have a malfunctioning stomach for the rest of my life?

Thanks for the input everyone. I am committed to losing weight and actually really enjoy being active. After I had my two kids back to back I have been gaining weight non-stop and it has made working out very difficult. (Joint pain related to arthritis. ) I'm just too big to exercise with the intensity I'm used to. Now I do Water aerobics, which isn't very effective. I am hoping that I can get out of the pool and start running again if I lose enough weight. Plus-sized running has not been working for me. I am just scared that this HUGE change will ultimately fail. I will still be fat, I will still be on my CPAP, and still have limitations on activity. Our body maintains fat cells and replenishes new cells at a rate of 10% annually. If I can keep the weight off for 5 years- my body will shed these pesky fat cells and hopefully break the cycle. I am just terrified of complications like scar tissue. Also, has anyone else had the ring put around their stomach to prevent stretching?

I am beginning the process to get this surgery. One of the questions I have is regarding the pain AFTER surgery. I know there will be incision pain, nausea, and possible gas pain. I wonder- does the stomach itself hurt? Like a bad stomach ache? Do you feel the trauma of the surgery in your stomach? Thanks!

How many of you experienced complications? If so- what were they? Were they worth it? How were they resolved? If you did not experience complications feel free to share that as well. I am starting this process and the possibility of complications really scare me. Thanks!

Awesome! THANK YOU!!

Like, a gag? Or an opening and closing sensation?

Great! Thanks for the info. I wondered if this was part of the post op misery people sometimes talk about. I worry so much about complications. It's the only thing giving me pause.