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Okay, so good news and bad...the good news is that your upper body looks pretty good, you tummy though looks like mine (except much more hair!) it will not go away unless you have surgery. I am 2 years out and I have loose skin all over, not huge amounts of hangy skin, but obvious loose skin. A small amount in my arms (probably wont get that done), my tummy, thighs, butt and chest will all need some touching up with a surgeon. I am a size small 8 but would easily be a small 6 possibly a 4 with my skin gone. It is hard to see that some things are out of our control even though we have done our part and lost the weight, but sometimes we can't avoid the knife...well unless you leave it, which it is not too bad, you will be more bothered by it then anyone else! You really need to wait until at least 6 mths after you are at your goal weight though. I have heard of Dr.'s that do it earlier, but that is insane unless you were extremely large before the surgery and then have so much loose skin that you cant fit it into cloths as you go down in size, then you could do it earlier, but in your case you really should wait until your weight is stable for 6 mths. Good luck! :-)

Justbnme, I am 2 yrs post op and it will get better! I had the same problem for a month and a half after surgery, it was horrid! I had a hard time with anything cold, and my pyloric valve was also irritated and would spasm not letting anything down, or if it did get down it would come back up. I ended up in the hospital with an IV it took 3 bags (in 3 hours, which is insane) to get me to where I did not faint every time I stood up. I ended up having to literally drink a teaspoon at a time, but once I got my tummy used to that I was able to increase to a sip, then 2 sips, and within about 1 1/2 weeks I was able to drink normal (sleeve) sips and take food also! You just have to baby yourself for a bit, every persons tummy is different and some like ours have a harder time, but it is sooo worth it! I lost all my weight the first 7 mths and I am so glad I had the surgery! I am happier and more healthy, don't give up! As for smoothies and protein shakes there is a wonderful one called MaxPro I like the orange kind, but they have tons of flavors...try it out! You can find it here http://www.maxmusclestoreonline.com/index.php?cPath=23_13&sort=2a&page=2 Best of luck!!!

This is one of those situations were you are just going to have to jump and hope for the best. I will say that they keep a different part of the stomach for this surgery then they do in by-pass and so maybe that makes your chances better. I would chose the best surgeon I could so that would make your chances better also. Other then that your hubby is correct, if the Dr. says no, you are stuck with what you have, work hard and do your best! But don't give up until that time comes, remember this surgery is easier on your body and the surgeon then bypass and you may be surprised! I know my surgeon has done many conversions! Good Luck!

Tiff, I am sure you don't remember me as I have not been on here since a few months after my VSG, but I had it the same time you and VegasAngel did. I too have lost all the weight I want and have no regrets. I am also a size 6 now and doing my best to stop the weight loss, but I have a few questions for you. Aside from your tummy, which I also have (4 kids will do that to you) do you find any problems anywhere else? I have loose skin on my thighs, and my butt is nonexistent and kinda saggy now, even though I am also in a weight training program. lol I would not change the surgery for anything, but I am hoping you have some advice on getting these in shape. I still plan on getting some type of plastic surgery, but thought maybe there is some weights that I could do in the mean time to help out. Thanks so much! You look amazing! It is good to see you have done so well even after your problems in the beginning!

Okay how is this? Going to bed now I have an early flight...you guys take care and I will see you soon!

She can't eat anything? I weighed my food today when eating and I am taking in about 1/5 an ounce of mushies at a sitting...and of course not much water, like 25-30oz. I am really dehydrated and am excited to go to the clinic tomorrow. I am going to have some tests done to see if I have a stricture because I dont have a problem getting the food down, just get full after a few bites and if I eat anymore I get sick. I am sure I am still swollen, I think for something like this you stay swollen for a long time. However something needs to be done. I do not regret having the surgery though and look forward to being friends with my tummy again...I also know that Dr. Aceves and his staff are working with Susan and I trying to get to the bottom of everything. I think we are both hoping to be feeling better or at least know what is going on by the end of the week.

I am the same though Susan! I can eat a couple small bites very slowly of mushies and I start hurting and know I can't eat anymore. So I sit here and wonder when things will get to the "normal" stage for after surgery. Meanwhile my sister is having it and my mother is seriously thinking of it, but I freak them both out with all the dehydration and not being able to get any real food down. Not that I have any problem swallowing, I just get full after a couple of bites! So I just keep plugging along hoping one day something will change and my body will start liking me again.

LMAO I liked it better the first way!!! :laugh0:

Hey hun, I totally understand what you are saying! I had that the other night when I tried a bite of watermelon...I was so scared until I woke up the next morning and it was gone! I stopped calling simply because everyone says it is from swelling and will eventually go away. I just gotta have faith I guess. I see Bob is scheduled for the 10th...so is my sister so we will be hanging out together again! You know compare stitch sites and all that...J/K! I really do hope everything starts getting easier though, I have been so weak and tired! I look at everyone else on here and I have to admit I am jealous, but hopefully it will get easier soon and we will be 2 more people thrilled with the results! Take care hun!

I was just teasing ya! <3

Did you forget my hubby is a chiropractor? :lol0: Nah mine is caused by a damaged nerve in my eye from a car accident. But a lot of people do get them from TMJ.

Don't be nervous...even with having all the trouble eating and taking in fluids, I am still glad I did the surgery and I am looking forward to future months when my sleeve and I will become friends! The surgery pain sucks, it is not horrid, but lets be real, it is major surgery and hurts. But it lessens each day and is not bad after about 5-6 days. My worst problem was the fluid intake, I just keep telling myself it will get better each day, and it seems to. Be positive! Best of luck!

Hey there and welcome to the site! Were you there with me also? I am afraid I was a bit out of it most of the time...lol! Either way I hope it is going well for you and I am glad you joined!