MELANIE

The sleeve gastrectomy is an operation in which the left side of the stomach is surgically removed. This results in a new stomach which is roughly the size and shape of a banana. Since this operation does not involve any "rerouting" or reconnecting of the intestines, it is a simpler operation than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch. Unlike the LAP-BAND® procedure, the sleeve gastrectomy does not require the implantation of an artificial device inside the abdomen.

i just had half of my fill taken out due to dr orders i was trowing up every day having alot of pb going on so tommrow is one week that i went to the dr. i haven't been sick all week so i think my restriction is good now i can eat soild food now thanks.

norgaw i was banded one year ago and lost a total of 30 lbs. and now ive been the same weight since july that a long time. but i feel you 100% you are not a loser non of us are. we just need a little extra support. trust me i feel miserable and need help also mabey we could support each other well good luck and this year you had a 30 lb loss you should be proud of that .

:help:hey there guys i haVE A QUESTION i just went to the dr and he had to take some of my fluid out,because of problems ive been having with it. they told me to eat 4oz at my meals, now is that the whole meal ??because it just dont sound normal.i know this question must sound stupid , thats why i didnt ask the surgen thank you all and please help somebody.

yes 4 oz is great for me .too i've been using my new food scale and im doing a-okey .4oz is a lot more then it sounds . but i still haven't lost weight that is odd any new suggestions

yeah one year and not doing so well.starting weight was 240 current 209 only down 31 lbs in 12 months. 4cc band 1.6 fill jan 07 0.5 fill april 07 0.5 fill 7-5-07 1.3 fill removed 11-28-07

Name...........Chall. Start Wt........Current......Chall. Goal...........To Go melanie.............209..........209...........198.........11..........

thank you guys really a big help. well ill let you know how its going. thank you again all.

thank you im going to check it out know. ive been having some problems. thanks again

dont wanna sound dumb but what is mrsa??/

:help:i needed to know if anyone knows the signs of a slippage. every time i eat i get that stuck feeling, even if its a small bit. but im able to drink liquids ok mabey once in awhile if i drink to fast ill throw it up . but i dont know whats gonig on asnd im to asshamed to go to the dr i feel like ive failed big time , and they will think i dont try but i do i really really do its not working please help me :think

yes im watching what i eat and i chew at least 20-30 times per bite but hun it doesnt work nothing work. thank you so much for the reply

yeah ive been having the same problem. i pb on a daily and if i dont then i feel like im going to. i to have not lost any weight in a lnog time. and ive been feeling like this for a long time. i havent gone to the doctor becaus im asshamed i feel like a failur its so humilting

hey there hun i feel you 1000% every thing i eat gets stuck. un less its something thats fatting (mushy softs). i thought things would be diffrent with the band guess i was wrong. and i dont think its healthy to be vomiting or sliming all the time. god only knows what its doing to our insides. i really want my band out just scared to do it all i know is this was wrong for me . and if you want it out you go girl .total support over here. and good luck to all

this is a group for me.banded nov 27,06 and lost only22 lbs. you got my vote for sure.

you got my vote. slow loser right here. and it really hurts ya know.

THE WEIGHT IS NOT COMING OFF. I KNOW THAT WERE ALL DIFFFRENT BUT IVE BEEN READING THE POST AND ALNOST ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WERE BANDED IN NOV WHO HAD THE SAME STARTING WEIGHT AS ME ARE UNDE 200 WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME .:help:

235/207/135 i have been stuck at 207 since january i havent lost or gained any weight in 2 month it stinks. i had 2 fills for a total of 2ccs in my 4cc band im trying to do the right thing, everything gets stuck all my protin but all tha fatting foods i can eat no problem. i really need help guys please help me some one :help: :(i also started curves . calorie in take about 1100 __________________

:help: :help: hey guys i was banded 11-27-06 and im not doing to good :phanvan:cry 235/207/135 i have been stuck at 207 since january i havent lost or gained any weight in 2 month it stinks. i had 2 fills for a total of 2ccs in my 4cc band im trying to do the right thing, everything gets stuck all my protin but all tha fatting foods i can eat no problem. i really need help guys please help me some one :help:

:help: well yet again my fat ass messed up omg i am the same weight that i was in january i havent losted any or gained any really ucks what is wrong with me why is this not working for me some one help my fat ass i should have went all out and got the gastric bypass im a asshole well herei am yet a gain still never reached my x-mas goal and its 3-26-07 how sorry is that well i have a summer time goal of 170/175 by july 4th i reall hope so only time will tell:(

:help: well yet again my fat ass messed up omg i am the same weight that i was in january i havent losted any or gained any really ucks what is wrong with me why is this not working for me some one help my fat ass i should have went all out and got the gastric bypass im a asshole well herei am yet a gain still never reached my x-mas goal and its 3-26-07 how sorry is that well i have a summer time goal of 170/175 by july 4th i reall hope so only time will tell:(

hello everyone i was banded11-27-06 my starting weight was 2335 now im 207 i dont feel that im losing or gaining weight in the last 2 months . any advice please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HELLO EVERYONE IM IN NEED OF SOME HELP !!!!!I WAS BANDED ON 11-27-06 THINGS WERE GREAT THE FIRST FEW WEEKS.BUT NOW I JUST DONT KNOW ANY MORE? I'VE BEEN EATING LOTS OF BAD FOOD LIKE CANDY SWEETS ECT.... I DONT EAT FULLL MEALS JUST JUNK AND I REALIZED THIS OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN IVE ONLY LOST 2LBS IN 3 WEEKS .NOT GOOD I KNOW THAT.I GOIT MY FIRST FILL TODAY 1.5 CC IN MY 4CC BAND . I HOPE THE FILL WORKS .MABEY SOMEONE COULD GIVE ME SOME ADVICE. I HAVE NO SUPPORT WITH IN MY HOME. AND I NEED HELP PLEASE I REALLY WANT THE BAND TO WORK. I ALSO HEARD THAT WHEN YOU GET YOUR FIRST FILL THE DRY BAND SOAKS IT UP ? IS THAT TRUE. I REALLY HOPE NOT HELP ME PLEASE.:think

thank you all guys trying to do the right thing today was a great day .. well i will up date. and good luck to all .

keep your head you, im sure that it is nothing extream. everything will be fine, things always work them slves out. i will say a prayer for you. and please keep us up dated. god bless you!