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Thank you - your post means a lot

Hi there, Yes i tried to follow up with the doctor but he didn't listen to my concerns as i was hoping. He basically said "you need to see a psychologist" in a condescending tone (as an aside I have been seeing one as well as a nutritionist and i have a personal trainer - the feelings i felt were more physical than anything). I was not impressed. I ended up having a barium swallow initiated by myself because of my concerns which showed a lot less restriction than should be. I have tried to communicate with him but to no avail. I will try one more time and after that leave it be. I may have stretched it a bit as i was/am still learning the size however never to excess - i have been following instructions. I have a hard time believing i could have stretched it that much in such little time while following the guidelines. I think it may not have been as tight as it could have been initially. No i haven't lost weight in quite some time. I am eating well and exercising and working on me. I will be moving long distance for work shortly so this is my current consideration. If more comes off, great. If not, I will reconsider in a couple of years with a different doctor.

Hi there, I ended up having it at the end of March so i'm only a few months out now. It was different than i expected. The procedure itself was quite easy and I had a quick recovery. I was more affected by the lack of energy the first week or so because of so little food than the procedure itself so a positive reaction. I've lost about 8kg in total - much less than i was expecting as i'm sure you can imagine. I was expecting it to similar to the gastric sleeve in terms of restriction etc but i have found i am able to eat much larger quantities than i expected - not so much as to be super full but not as small as the gastric sleeve by any means. I have also found the hunger pains are more like stomach cramping - which i can deal with - but it is a different sensation for sure. For me, i think my expectations were about that of the sleeve which it is not. I also didn't feel as though i had much support from my doctor as he was new at doing this procedure. I would have liked to speak with other people who had had the procedure for example or hear from their experiences. That being said, i do have some restriction in quantity compared to before. When i eat with other people, there is no way they can tell - i just get fuller a bit quicker - i eat about 75% of what i did before. In other words it's less but not a lot less. I have also felt more cramping when i eat meat or chicken so i am opting for more vegetarian choices - not a big deal but perhaps worth mentioning. I also don't get cramping with things like bread which is of course more carbohydrate than meat or proteins which is not ideal - it is just softer on my stomach to digest. If asked i would do it again and i heard that it is only supposed to last 2 years so i would do it again in 2 years (with another doctor and hopefully at a lower price). If you have any other questions, i would be happy to answer! Best of luck to you!

Thank you! great advice - this is exactly what i was hoping for! All the best!

Understood and agreed however as mentioned i am hoping to get some good workout routines from other sleevers to help ease back into the workout mode when ready. No one can expect to exercise the same way that we did before the sleeve - because of the surgery but also because it has been some time since we have worked out (and perhaps others not at all). I am hoping for some light exercises etc or workout routines that people used when they were allowed to go back to the gym . Walking i have been doing since day one however walking does not a workout make In any case, if anyone has some good workouts to share I (and i'm sure others) would be very welcome to receive!

Hi all, I am now two weeks out of surgery and itching to go back to the gym. While I know I can't go back until my Doctor's permission, I would love to hear from you about any recommended workout routines to "get back into it" and ease back lightly before going back to my regular work outs. Thank you!

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I also initially considered the balloon (similar BMI to you) and was planning on getting it but the doctor i went to suggested the endoscopic sleeve as it is more permanent. I am only one week from surgery and i can say so far i am soooo happy i did this instead.

Thanks for this @j15big - could you please tell me which app/tracking tool this is? looks really good!

Hi all, My procedure is coming up and like everyone I will be on liquid and then on purees etc. I have chosen not to tell many people about the procedure and I am expecting questioning for why i am only consuming liquids and not eating - and of course the pureed food etc. Also, celebrations are coming up where food is the centre and i would like to have a good "excuse" for not eating let alone indulging - not eating can be extremely offensive to some as i'm sure many of you can relate to. Could you share some good stories/excuses/reasons that you have told people when they question your "meal" (i.e.: just broth) choices? Thank you!

Thanks. Yes I have spoken with him and I understand everyone recovers at a different rate however would appreciate some personal experiences from folks here who have had the procedure Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, Now that winter is here that also means it's ski season. I have surgery tentatively scheduled for end of January but I want to make sure I don't miss the ski season. I will of course go before surgery but How long would you say it took to get back to normal physical activities like skiing, running, weight lifting? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the feedback! True that proper maintenance is key Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I Was Wondering if you could tell me about your experiences and current results post op more than 5 or so years. I have read studies and heard that the first 2-3 post op go well. If it's after 5 years that the weight seems to creep back. In any case I would like to hear your stories and tips for long term success. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone doing or had theirs done in Amman??