Surgery Tomm - Gastric Sleeve

[Undeniably_Cute 2]

Any advice? Anyone rec'd it and then hated the results - or had any issues? I'm a self pay - BMI is 33.5 and I have high BP, pre-diabetes, and anxety. Wondering what others experienced - especially those with similar story...LMK.

[Elidh 239]

My BMI was 34.3. Sleeved (self-pay) in July 2020 at age 67, and have lost 51 pounds. My weight loss has really slowed down (maybe a pound/month now), but I am SO GLAD I went this route. I am about 10 pounds from goal. One of the best things I have ever done for myself. ZERO REGRETS.

Edited September 15, 2021 by Elidh
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[Undeniably_Cute 2]

2 minutes ago, Elidh said:

My BMI was 34.3. Sleeved (self-pay) in July 2020 at age 67, and have lost 51 pounds. My weight loss has really slowed down (maybe a pound/month now), but I am SO GLAD I went this route. I am about 10 pounds from goal. One of the best things I have ever done for myself. ZERO REGRETS.

Thank you so much for the feedback. Any issues (if I may ask) with loose skin? I'm 45 y/o BTW.

[ShoppGirl 4,789]

I am 42 had a 35 BMI and I am six months out from sleeve. I have lost 55 pounds. Made my first goal recently and 20 pounds from my actual goal. Absolutely best decision ever.

[Elidh 239]

4 hours ago, Undeniably_Cute said:

Thank you so much for the feedback. Any issues (if I may ask) with loose skin? I'm 45 y/o BTW.

Just a little loose skin on belly, but not bothersome enough to do anything (like cosmetic surgery) about.

[Undeniably_Cute 2]

Surgery went well. Got a hematoma in my larger incision and there was a severe shooting pain so spent an extra night at the hospital. But after a full night sleep and the dr applying a binder and ice packs, I woke up today feeling much better and ready to go hone. Walked around. An tolerating the 1 ounce at a time fluids (mainly Water and broth) & passing gas - never thought I’d be excited about that. Lol. Overall feeling good, despite the sometimes judgmental looks or comments from the staff about being a cash patient. But overall staff has been good and I can’t say enough about my Dr. his bedside manner, advice, availability even late at night has been an absolute blessing. ❤️