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[Mschristmas 9]

Hi! I'm Chris and I am new on vertical sleeve talk. I'm currently pre-op with my surgery scheduled on September 4th. I am both extremely excited and completely nervous. I know that the VSG is the right move for me but I am nervous about the potential complications.

I have had a lifelong issue with my weight. I remember going on my first diet in the third grade. I got to a point when I turned thirty that I was considering weight loss surgery, but I wanted to try and give it another shot on my own. I didn't really like the idea of the Lapband or the gastric bypass for myself, so I didn't really want to do surgery at that time. I worked with a bariatric doctor and a nutritionist and went from 326 to 207. But then the my portions grew again and the scale started to creep back up. Now at age 35, I knew I had to do something and talked with my doctor who gave me a surgical referral. When I began talking with them they told me about another surgery I didn't know about, the sleeve. After some research, I realized that was the surgery for me, it was the one I was waiting for. When I began this process I weighed 301. Right now I'm at about 270.

I appreciate anybody who has advice, encouragement, or even complications to watch for.

Thanks! Talk to you guys soon!

[mdefabio 73]

Hi Chris, my name is Maria and I to new that the sleeve was for me when I heard of it. I actually had my mind set on gastric bypass until my Chiropracter had me speak on the phone with one of his patients who had the sleeve done. I love what she had to say and I researched it. I knew then that this was for me. I am 5 weeks post op and feeling great. The first 4 weeks are the hardest. Being on full liquids gets tiring and boring. Mushy foods gets better. At least there is more of a variety. Now I'm starting to eat regular food. I take it very easy because my stomach still doesn't tolerate everything. I had my surgery July 11th and I'm down 31 lbs. I'm fitting into clothes I haven't worn in two to three years and I'm so happy. Everyone is noticing. By next summer hopefully I'll be able to put on a bathing suit and not feel like a beached whale!!!!

Good Luck in your surgery. Don't be scared. They do so much of these surgeries everyday they could practically do them with their eyes closed. Just keep thinking about what you're gonna look like next year.

[Rootman 1,101]

Hi Chris and welcome!

Just jump in and ask questions and contribute - all are welcome.

[kimmy*custis 276]

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum. You will find a plethra of information here to answer pretty much all your questions and concerns, I did! It is normal to be nervous/excited etc, I know I was. I had my surgery Feb 9th , went home the next day at noon and have never looked back! I had no issues at all other than the soreness from surgery the first week. No issues with any drinks/food at all. I started at 255 middle of January, was down to 240 at surgery and am at 176 now, six months out and 26 lbs from goal!!! You can do this! Best of luck to you, keep us posted!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Hi Chris, Welcome to VST! Soon you will be a full member of the Big Loser's Club! LOL If you have any questions, please feel to ask. Dorrie

[Izuri 428]

Hi Chris! Welcome to VST =)

It took me a while to decide surgery at all was an option for me. Once I decided it flew by - it's hard sometimes to believe I actually am 3 weeks post-op. When I started my research I didn't know anything about the sleeve, but when I read up on it and combined it with the experiences people I know have had with RNY, I decided sleeve was for me. And I was right, I don't regret it a bit.