Scared and I need some advice

melinekesh · July 26, 2010

Melinekesh, Thank you for your support. Its comforting to hear part of your story. I'm curious to know did the sleeve help you reach your goal of 75lbs? Did you have any complications? Since we have same amount of weight to lose, I'm wondering how long it took you.

I lost 12 pounds before the surgery and I have lost 18 pounds since june 8th and today is the 25th of july. I have had no complications, thank god, and I have now a loss of about 2 or 3 pounds a week. I am on soft foods or I have to chew about 20 or 30 times and I am okay. He told me it will take a year to lose all of it. I am down total 30 pounds and very happy. Good luck to you too!

Donna4545 · July 26, 2010

I think a good talk with your surgeon should help you immensely--bring up the cancer issue, everything. Let that be your guide. Remember that the sleeve helps people with Chron's Disease--not cancer but an irritation of the colon, so it might actually be beneficial in your case. There are a lot of factors to think about--how long you have been strong and healthy after the cancer, your BMI, and any co-morbidities. The more info you get from your surgeon the better you will feel about making a decision.