Questions....

[stefanie 0]

Hi all! Im thinking about having the sleeve done. Ive done reserch and my doc says im a canadate and will help with whatever i need.....i guess i want to know from real people the good and the bad.

[delta_girl 931]

Just read through sections of the forums. You can also do a specific search up top.

[lollyfidy1965 402]

There are almost too many "goods" to list...and that list would vary person to person.

My goods?

Never (and I mean NEVER) experiencing hunger

Losing 85 pounds in 5.5 months

Going from a snug 26 (pants) to a 16

Being able to buy "regular" clothes from a "regular" store

Being in control of my relationship with food...for the first time EVER

Enjoying the little (2oz) meals that I eat

Not craving....anything

Feeling strong

Getting compliments from people who haven't seen me since before surgery

Getting to buy all new clothes, even if they're second-hand, or clearance

Bads?

Spending 6 days in the hospital because of a relatively minor complication following surgery (but the care was awesome!)

Un-growing my clothes so quickly

Having to spend money on clothes so often

Only being able to eat 2oz at a time...and offending caring people who have prepared a huge meal to share with you

That's about it. I enjoy my Protein shakes and bars, so they're not "bads" for me. I also enjoy all of my supplements, so no "bad" there, either.

Laura

[Looking Ahead 239]

Hi, angie here.

Good : Down 118 in little over 5 months

lunch is a LOT cheaper

Self esteem is way up

Less knee pain ( able to put off knee surgery)

Can wear and buy cute clothes most anywhere now

Guys notice me

I am treated with more respect at work and in public

Depression meds and anxiety pills cut in half

Bad:

Can eat alot for comfort when Im depressed

Acid reflux is pretty rough

After surgery, the drain pain was horrible ( was on a nerve)

The week after, the mental part was horrible Lot of depression

Still not sure I'm eating right or how/what to eat

I still see myself at my highest weight so its still frustrating to shop

I hate taking pills for the rest of my life

Would I do it again....in a second !

[stefanie 0]

Thank you!! So u do have to take pills? Thats the real stuff i need to know. Im so sick of hurting. All the time. What type of pills do u have to take? Im so afraid because its permanent and what if it doesnt work and i have to have the bypass. I know enough to know i dont want that. And do u have to drink protien shots all day? A lady i used to work with who had the bypas had to. And what do u do to keep blood sugar from falling/getting hypoglycemia? Ive farted around reading thteads and theyr sooooo super helpfull. I commend you all for being so brave <3

[stefanie 0]

Also what if i go thru it for nothing??? Again i know someone who had gastric bypass and is the size i am now. She lost a bunch and then gained it all back as het stomach streched....that is scary. I dnt have my gallbladdrr. Im in michigan if ne one else is id be glad to hear of surgeons??

[Hannah55 79]

What part of MI are you in? I'm in northern MI.

[stefanie 0]

Im in the thumb...harbor beach. Where are you?

[Hannah55 79]

Rogers City

[stefanie 0]

Hannah55 did you have it done?

[Hannah55 79]

I'm waiting for insurance approval. My surgery should be in January. So looking forward to it but praying for no complications.

[smilingrl2012 2]

I am from Petoskey Mi. I had the gastric sleeve 2 1/2 weeks ago and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have lost 28 pounds and feeling well.

[Hannah55 79]

So happy for you!

[stefanie 0]

No....im thinking about it.....did u? I was wondering if anyone could reccomend surgeons

[stefanie 0]

Smilingrl2012 where did u have it done? What was it like? Details dish girl dish! Lol