Frequently Asked Questions

[Nurselori 37]

Cody's mom, I'm thinking of you. Sending prayers your way that it'll be over quick. Hope you have a speedy recovery dear. Don't lose faith, you've worked hard to get to this moment

[Nurselori 37]

Cody's mom, I'm thinking of you. Sending prayers your way that it'll be over quick. Hope you have a speedy recovery dear. Don't lose faith, you've worked hard to get to this moment

You doing ok?

[Pureheart 0]

I'm planing to have a gastric sleeve surgery in the in October. I have couple of questions about the stomach after the surgery. 1. Is my stomach would function normally like other normal stomach. 2. Is there any complication to use staples to sleeve the stomach and is there any other surgery that used the same staples.

[Cody's mom 247]

I'm six days post op and am starving. I have horrible growlies, and just want a burger or pizza. I've tried to satisfied it by eating Soup or pudding and it's not helping. Any suggestions?

Edited September 20, 2014 by Cody's mom

[Ree224 22]

I'm six days post op and am starving. I have horrible growlies, and just want a burger or pizza. I've tried to satisfied it by eating Soup or pudding and it's not helping. Any suggestions?

Hello. Have your tried beef base broth for the hamburger craving. Are you at the point you can do Tomato Soup for the pizza. Every doctor is different when it comes to what you can eat and have after surgery. I did not try them, but I was told that there is a Protein base Soup out there, that may help I until you get on soft foods.

Good luck, it gets better.

[Ready 4 Changes 24]

Is The Gastric sleeve surgery also referred to as a Lap Sleeve Procedure? Or are they two different options?

[Cody's mom 247]

I think lapsleeve is short for Laproscopic sleeve, just something a different doctor calls it.

[BrittneyMarie 47]

Thank you so much for posting this! You have answered so many of my questions. I do have a few more though and would appreciate any clarification that anyone can give. My initial appointment with my surgeon is this Friday Oct. 3, 2014. What happens at this initial visit? Also, what all has to happen before I can pick my surgery date and how soon after this initial visit can I expect to have my surgery?

[Tiffleigh 7]

I want to know can I still use my ecig? I was told no using a straw??? Tleigh1669@gmail.com

[Cococat 119]

(I posted this in a couple of other places before realizing this was the place to ask- sorry about that)

Question- I have to take thyroid medicine each morning with 8oz of Water, will I be able to do that after surgery- drink 8oz of Water with medine within 5-10 minutes?

I take a thyroid medication first thing in the morning, as usual, post op. I don't take it with 8 oz. of water at a time. I could not manage that much water in that short a time. Ask your doctor. So far, I have lived.

(I posted this in a couple of other places before realizing this was the place to ask- sorry about that)

Question- I have to take thyroid medicine each morning with 8oz of water, will I be able to do that after surgery- drink 8oz of water with medine within 5-10 minutes?

[Cococat 119]

I'm planing to have a gastric sleeve surgery in the in October. I have couple of questions about the stomach after the surgery. 1. Is my stomach would function normally like other normal stomach. 2. Is there any complication to use staples to sleeve the stomach and is there any other surgery that used the same staples.

I wondered about the same things. After surgery, if you get the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, you will have less than 40% of your original stomach left (depending on the doctor. Ask him.). The remainder will be removed permanently. Your remaining tiny stomach (shaped like a bannana) will feel full with a very small portion of food. I eat three teaspoons of yogurt and I stop eating. You must also eat and drink a lot slower. So, "Does it function NORMALLY"? Yes and no. It is a LOT smaller.

As for the staples: I asked my doctor and he said that they are very tiny and stay in place forever. He has never heard of them getting loose and causing problems. My doctor told me they do not cause problems going through airport screening devices, for example. They are made of titanium, which is non-ferrous - not steel or Iron. They never rust.

Removing a big section of the stomach has been done for many years as a result of having an ulcer, for example. Doctors noticed that those who had sleeve gastrectomies also lost weight as a result of the operation. So they eventually used sleeve gastrectomies to curb appetite and facilitate weight loss. As with all information, ask your surgeon. He/she is the authority. Do not be shy to ask. It's your body.

[Pureheart 0]

I wondered about the same things. After surgery, if you get the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, you will have less than 40% of your original stomach left (depending on the doctor. Ask him.). The remainder will be removed permanently. Your remaining tiny stomach (shaped like a bannana) will feel full with a very small portion of food. I eat three teaspoons of yogurt and I stop eating. You must also eat and drink a lot slower. So, "Does it function NORMALLY"? Yes and no. It is a LOT smaller.

As for the staples: I asked my doctor and he said that they are very tiny and stay in place forever. He has never heard of them getting loose and causing problems. My doctor told me they do not cause problems going through airport screening devices, for example. They are made of titanium, which is non-ferrous - not steel or Iron. They never rust.

Removing a big section of the stomach has been done for many years as a result of having an ulcer, for example. Doctors noticed that those who had sleeve gastrectomies also lost weight as a result of the operation. So they eventually used sleeve gastrectomies to curb appetite and facilitate weight loss. As with all information, ask your surgeon. He/she is the authority. Do not be shy to ask. It's your body.

[Pureheart 0]

I wondered about the same things. After surgery, if you get the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, you will have less than 40% of your original stomach left (depending on the doctor. Ask him.). The remainder will be removed permanently. Your remaining tiny stomach (shaped like a bannana) will feel full with a very small portion of food. I eat three teaspoons of yogurt and I stop eating. You must also eat and drink a lot slower. So, "Does it function NORMALLY"? Yes and no. It is a LOT smaller.

As for the staples: I asked my doctor and he said that they are very tiny and stay in place forever. He has never heard of them getting loose and causing problems. My doctor told me they do not cause problems going through airport screening devices, for example. They are made of titanium, which is non-ferrous - not steel or Iron. They never rust.

Removing a big section of the stomach has been done for many years as a result of having an ulcer, for example. Doctors noticed that those who had sleeve gastrectomies also lost weight as a result of the operation. So they eventually used sleeve gastrectomies to curb appetite and facilitate weight loss. As with all information, ask your surgeon. He/she is the authority. Do not be shy to ask. It's your body.

Thank you Cococat for answering my questions. It's really useful. Still I'm afraid of having Gastric Sleeve surgery but unfortunately I don't have any option.

[Mojo56 88]

Great list!

[RedDirtRoads 64]

Thank you for sharing, my hair already falls out all day so I am really concerned about losing my hair post-op.

My nutirtionist emphasized that lack of Protein was the main reason why you lose your hair. She told me my goal is to have at least 75 gm of Protein each day.