Ilea 4 Posted April 4, 2018 Hi everyone i am new here. I am just being my journey with considering the sleeve procedure. I have my first informational session April 17. Any advice, I'm a little scared and I have a lot of emotions around moving forward. I'm just so tired of the weight,pain, stress. I'm ready for change and I realize i need help......Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Aworknprogress reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frust8 963 Posted April 4, 2018 Well you have come to the right place and let me be the first to welcome you! What questions do you have? Don't be nervous, you are among friends here. We are at all stages of weight loss here, from newbies to seasoned veterans. So relax, read what other people have,posted, make yourself at home. We're happy to meet you.[emoji13]Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app 2 Ilea and Katherine28 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilea 4 Posted April 4, 2018 Thank you. One of my main concerns is that I've had 2 c-sections and I have a lot of abdominal scar tissue will this be a problem? And if I've had stomach problem like IBS Does this prevent me at all from moving forward? I will also talk with my pcp.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACPOWER 96 Posted April 4, 2018 Thank you. One of my main concerns is that I've had 2 c-sections and I have a lot of abdominal scar tissue will this be a problem? And if I've had stomach problem like IBS Does this prevent me at all from moving forward? I will also talk with my pcp.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile appHello and Welcome!Well I know that my cousin had the sleeve done. She has also had two c-sections. The first was emergency c-section so they cut her open pretty big. The second was just a planned c-section. There wasn’t any issues with her getting her Sleeve Surgery. On the IBS...that’s a doc question! 1 Ilea reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frust8 963 Posted April 4, 2018 Funny but most surgeon's lean toward sleeve if you've had abdominal surgery or I guess even c sections. Even if you had scarring , it's easier than wading through scars snd adhesions trying to find the right portion of small intestine to do anastomosis on. IBS, Manpower is correct, it's a medical judgement but if you want my humble opinion sleeve for you better. Besides if your intestines are cranky with IBS, that should help keep them slumbering. But discuss it with your surgeon, he might have a deeper concept to present. Its up to you and Senor Medico.[emoji13]Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Ilea reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill8008 6 Posted April 4, 2018 Welcome! I’m new as well. My first meeting for an evaluation with the surgeon and team is on April 16th. I’ve also had two c-sections. I’m excited and scared, but I’m pre-diabetic, in pain constantly, on the road to heart issues that run in my family, and the weight is holding me back from living my life to the fullest. I’d love to stay in touch during the pre-op process if you’d like! 2 MACPOWER and Ilea reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilea 4 Posted April 4, 2018 Okay, sounds good.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maybelle 12 Posted April 4, 2018 I'm new here also...my consultation is on the 15thSent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app 1 MACPOWER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilea 4 Posted April 5, 2018 Okay keep me posted!Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app 1 maybelle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACPOWER 96 Posted April 5, 2018 Welcome everyone!! 2 maybelle and clsumrall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamangel1974 38 Posted April 5, 2018 Thank you. One of my main concerns is that I've had 2 c-sections and I have a lot of abdominal scar tissue will this be a problem? And if I've had stomach problem like IBS Does this prevent me at all from moving forward? I will also talk with my pcp.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile appI have IBS, and I’m having VSG next month. My surgeon apparently doesn’t think it’s an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dointhis4me 12 Posted April 5, 2018 Thank you. One of my main concerns is that I've had 2 c-sections and I have a lot of abdominal scar tissue will this be a problem? And if I've had stomach problem like IBS Does this prevent me at all from moving forward? I will also talk with my pcp.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app Hey there,I had 2 abdominal surgeries approximately 15 years ago. Scar tissue and the fear of having open surgery scared the crap out of me. Needless to say, I was sleeved on Monday 4/2/18 without complications. I’m 2 days post op and currently recovering in my hotel room 2 clsumrall and Ilea reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilea 4 Posted April 5, 2018 Oh wow thank you so much for finding the times to share your journey. This is very encouraging. I pray for a speedy recovery. Congratulations... Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Dointhis4me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dointhis4me 12 Posted April 5, 2018 Thank you 1 clsumrall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites