85% of my stomach remove (sleeve)

[Beltran01 7]

Some say it was to much 🤔

[MargoCL 677]

It may seem excessive, but the process works and there have been far more success stories than negative ones. I'd much rather have a smaller stomach and control how much I can eat versus the way I was.

[J San 1,071]

Oh no.... Too Late

If it's been done so many times with success how is that justified? What about bypass, is that better? Yeah it's still there but......

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

8 hours ago, Beltran01 said:

Some say it was to much 🤔

How far out are you from surgery? "Buyer's remorse" is really common for the first few weeks because the recovery can be rough. But look at posts 4+ weeks out, most people are really happy they did it. Hope you feel better soon!

[Born in Missouri 1,264]

Try to maintain a positive outlook. It's normal to feel down, to second-guess yourself, and to think that you (or your surgeon) made a big mistake. You are healing not only physically but mentally. It takes a while to adjust to your new self. Give yourself permission to express some sadness (after all, we gave up a very comforting lifestyle) and for that, we may need to mourn. Alternatively, we are also embarking on a journey... which can be exciting and scary.

I'm still scared at times. Superheroes are fictional. As real human beings, we do the best we can.

Avoid statements like "Some say..." or anything that has to do with what other people think or do. They are not you. You are you! I know that sounds corny, but when you are able to tune out other people (who may mean well), you will be happier.

Again, try to be positive. Respect your own decisions, and try not to be overly influenced by what others think or do.

[Beltran01 7]

On 08/28/2018 at 06:52, Orchids&Dragons said:

How far out are you from surgery? "Buyer's remorse" is really common for the first few weeks because the recovery can be rough. But look at posts 4+ weeks out, most people are really happy they did it. Hope you feel better soon!

Im 5wks post op and I feel great now, I got the reinforced sleeve which makes me think that was the reason why I had a rough recovery that took me 15 days.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

12 hours ago, Beltran01 said:

Im 5wks post op and I feel great now, I got the reinforced sleeve which makes me think that was the reason why I had a rough recovery that took me 15 days.

What is a reinforced sleeve? I haven't heard of that one.

Glad you're feeling better, though.

[J San 1,071]

They remove it, dip it in molten steal then put it back = reinforced sleeve.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hope they smooth things out, don't want zig zags, do we?

[Beltran01 7]

On 08/29/2018 at 06:13, Orchids&Dragons said:

What is a reinforced sleeve? I haven't heard of that one.

Glad you're feeling better, though.

My Doctor said that a reinforced gastric sleeve is to prevent bleeding and staple-line leak, which are the most common complications. They first staple the sleeve and then sew it.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 minute ago, Beltran01 said:

My Doctor said that a reinforced gastric sleeve is to prevent bleeding and staple-line leak, which are the most common complications. They first staple the sleeve and then sew it.

Interesting, thanks!

[Beltran01 7]

I got my surgery in Mexico, but the U.S was the first one using this method.