thisislou

Hi All In a few weeks I'll mark my 5th year anniversary of my surgery. Life is great and not regrets. Good luck to all. Lou Yes I am very nervous. Waiting for my EGD procedure.

Hi I had my sleeve done almost 5 years ago in Orlando. My doctor was out of the same office as Dr Jawad - but is deceased. I listened once at a support group meeting with Dr Jawad and was not impressed at the least and never went back. I am very satisfied with my results and would be glade to answer any questions you might have. Lou

I had my sleeve done July 2010 so a bit over 4 years. All is great – lost ~ 90 pounds and have keep it off… go up/down ~ 5 lbs. There are no restrictions – life has been great since the surgery. Any questions – feel free to ask Lou

It will be 4 years for me in July - no question I would do it again. I've loss ~ 90 lbs and have stayed + - 5 pounds. Very little side effects - never loss hair and really no "extra skin"

Hi I had my surgery 3 ½ years ago and at that time my doctor did not tell me not to drink coffee. So – I never stopped.

I was never told to stop and did not. I'm going on 4 years - no problems ...

Best of luck to ya... I had my VSG 3 1/2 years ago and doing great - down ~90 lbs and keep it off. Any questions - please let me know Lou

Roxanne If you like - send me your phone # and we can talk - it will be easier then this ... steinbl@cfl.rr.com Lou

Hi I live in Sanford – not too far from you. I had my surgery July 2010 – so it will be 3 years next month. All is great – no problems and am holding steady between 85 and 90 lbs lost. I might be able to answer some of your questions and or concerns… Lou

Hi Not to worry - it is coming up 2 3 years for me and I am loving life. I had no bad experiences or days. If it is what you want and feel strong about - just go for it. If you need any help - or coaching - let me know. Lou

It’s been a bit over 2 years for me. I lost 85 – 90 lbs and stay at that level. I’m hungry most of the time and snack too often. But I exercise every weekday for ~ 1 hour and now that my energy is back – I work out in the yard a lot (and actually like it). My big thing is that at one sitting – I can only eat a small amount, depending on what it is – I eat slow and wait awhile and eat more. Fun how things have changed. I always eat too fast – as my wife always told me, and had to have my food every hot. Now – she always finishes first and by the end bits – my food is cold. There is nothing I cannot eat – but like I said – some things more than others. I love chicken wing – but still – after one may be two little ones – I’m full. When I eat too much , my nose gets stuffed up – without fail. Another thing I noticed, it took me a good year before I could belch again – which really helps to settle my little stomach down and make room for more.

I’m type II also – and yes – it is possible. I’m @ the 2 year post stage and maintaining a loss of 85 – 90 lbs. Prior I was very close to going to the pump for my diabetes. In fact – that help push me to the sleeve. I was on metformin 1000 mg twice a day, Glucotrol 10 mg once a day, Lantus 45 and also – when needed a fast acting insulin. Now, I only use Victoza - 1 shot a day and I am averaging a reading of ~ 105. I eat what I want – in fact I really think if I stop all the sugar intake I could stop the Victoza. I have also stopped taking most of the other pills – like Zetia, Ramiprill, tetracycline. Like I said – it has been 2 years and life is great. My only regret, as many others have said – I should have had it done years ago … I just turned 61 when I had the operation. Hope this helps

Same here - My nose runs when I eat too much am I'm almost at the 2 year mark ... I guess when the little stomach gets full - it needs to push the excess somewhere? Lou