Would You Do The Gastric Sleeve Again?

[Happy Camper 266]

Make no mistake as you research you need to fully understand as much as you can about complications. I can honestly say as I researched my options, this surgery is for those who have no other place to turn. You have tried it all, it is very serious consideration and ultimate personal decision.

We want to think things will be fine And for the most part they are, folks go on to live healthy productive lives. Some of us do have complications, I developed an abscess from my drain line and had to have a second surgery within 2 weeks of being sleeved. I consider myself fortunate, while I was at a low point in the ER waiting to find out what was happening with me, I let go and honestly thanked God for the chance to get healthy because I could not believe what I had let myself get to in terms of weight and health. We have good medicine here and I figured if I had issues post surgery, I was still willing to try No matter what. Yesterday, I got on the back of my husband's motorcycle and held on to have a great time. Something I would have NEVER done 95 lbs ago, I am living again...truly living!

Best to you and Cat, Jay and anyone else here with complications hang in there like Lissa has said she was givien a short life expectancy if she did not get the weight off, now she is a beautiful, productive woman. You too can lead a longer, positive life, but understand there is risk that could change it all. Several here had complications and have turned them around and are happy.

[Artsy 48]

Tdh80,

I'm so sorry for your complications. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Pls keep us posted on your progress. We want to support you while going through this difficult time.

[Tdh80 3]

Thanks! Hopefully, I will forget all of this one day and be happy with my choice. Just trying to stay positive!

[DesertRat 32]

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I'm certain that you will. When I was 15 my appendix ruptured and I had peritonitis. I spent two weeks in isolation while they struggled to gain control of the infection. Finally, without benefit of anesthesia they reopened the incision while I was in my hospital bed. They were literally touching my intestines while I grabbed the bed rails with both hands. They packed the incision with gauze which had to be changed three times per day. Now that was a low point but . . . within a few months I was healthier than I had ever been. I was bouncing around like a normal teen and happy for the first time since I was very small.

Just keep plugging along. In a few months you'll be better than ever.