Honestly, who has had zero problems

[SMO 193]

Like some others, I am not sure how the OP would define a problem. My surgery was 2/4/13 at 7am. By 11 I was up and walking. I did not enjoy the cottonmouth for 24 hours while I was NPO and I am not a fan of the catheter. I used the little button they gave me to deliver pain meds and I never had pain that was more than discomfort as a result. My stomach spasmed some for the first few days, especially when drinking but that passed before I began softs at two weeks. I was pretty sick of Protein Shakes near the end of that two weeks, but I would not call that a problem so much as a step along the way. At 19 weeks, I can eat any Proteins, fruits and vegetables. I can eat crackers and pretzels and even chips. I cannot eat bread (unless toasted), Pasta or rice. Not a problem, but a blessing since I would likely not be able to resist them if I could. I can eat small amounts of sweet things. Like one sugar cookie. But too much disagrees with my belly. I have never thrown up and only become a little nauseous once when I ate one bite too many of refried Beans. I can eat 3 to 4 oz or 3/4 of a cup of most food but only a couple of TB of beans so the one bite too many came on quickly and took me by surprise. Won't make that mistake with beans again. All this to say, from my perspective, this was the easiest most non-eventful medical procedure I have had done aside from gallbladder surgery. I had virtually no pain. I had no trouble getting around after. No trouble being comfortable in bed and no trouble eating and drinking. I have lost 57 pounds, including 16 pre-op. That is a little more than 2 pounds a week. I have not yet had a problem with thin hair -- although I am losing more than normal and my skin seems to be bouncing back pretty well for someone in their late 40s. I could not be more pleased with my sleeve.

[Allan Cameron 98]

I'm a relatively recent sleeve (June 7th), and consider myself problem free. I've had a couple of issues, didn't really know how to sip, but that was my own stupidity, not a real problem, just had to listen to others and learn. I've only thrown up once in two weeks, again my own stupidity, not a real problem. I have NO REGRETS, 15 days and down 35 lbs, this is fantastic. Best decision I've made in years.

[Aviator 28]

4-1/2 years post-op and have developed a problem that requires revision surgery. The thread is entitled "Deja-Vu all over again". Have a look. Weigh in.

That being said, VSG is amazing thing that will change your life. I would do it over again, even knowing I would need a revision in 4-1/2 years. BTW - my current condition is pretty rare - although not unheard of.

[jhiggy 7]

I'm 3 weeks out and haven't had one single problem

[christina0613 103]

Just curious' date=' but with all the bad things on here, are there any of you out there who have had no problems of any kind? Zero, nada, zilch. I'm new to this and still ,I suppose tying to make sure I haven't made a mistake? What those who have been sleeved for several years?[/quote']

2 weeks out n Zero problems here...

[jennlhp 39]

I chickened out last September because of reading all of the regrets. Now here I am months later having to re do all of the insurance requirements. From what I am told, people tend to post the negative. It's an outlet for them. Also, the people who did have complications might have been in poor health prior to surgery. Other than me being 90 pounds overweight, I am healthy. My doctor said he does not for see me having any issues, UNLESS, I do not follow his instructions post op. people point out the negative more thAn the positive

[1stBabeBorn5th 51]

3 weeks out and zero problems. No vomiting, no pain pills after release from hospital (maybe 2), very little nausea and a 30+ pound weight loss. I'm happy!

[brandnew 72]

Just curious' date=' but with all the bad things on here, are there any of you out there who have had no problems of any kind? Zero, nada, zilch. I'm new to this and still ,I suppose tying to make sure I haven't made a mistake? What those who have been sleeved for several years?[/quote']

Sparker, I'm curious as to what you've read to make you feel that there are so many regrets or problems...what do you consider a problem?

[AuntB 19]

I'm 9 weeks out & have not had anything I would consider to be a complication. Very little pain, no nausea, I've never vomited & I haven't had any problems with anything I've eaten, I've followed my doctor's plan so I haven't had Pasta or rice or red meat which have been known to be more difficult to digest.

[UEvrWndrY 60]

I was sleeved on 3/19/13 and have not had any issues. Everything tastes the same, no intolerances to anything, no pain, nausea or any type of surgical complication side effects, no regrets.

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[MizzouGirl 148]

I'm 3 weeks out and other than some minor bumps already listed by others, I've had no complications or major problems. Down 29lbs. Just wish I would/could have done this sooner!!!!

[Cait12 52]

I'm just over a month out and so far I've had zero complications or problems. I've had some scares but they were all just in my head because I think too much.

[Fariethin 63]

I had surgery 3/6/13. I have had no problems at all.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

No, nada, nuttin at all. I'd say it was a piece of cake, but its even been easier than eating cake.

[JackieV 246]

4.5 months out and no problems because of the sleeve. My only issue was a dermabond allergy, and it was minor.