Question:
I am interested in hearing from anyone who had the newer gastric sleeve procedure
Please tell me what I may expect after the surgery is done. Will I be in alot of pain and does it control my appeitie and make me feel fuller faster? Thanks for your comments, suggestions and experience information. — Healthy10 (posted on March 11, 2010)
March 11, 2010
I'm looking to have the same procedure. I heard it is the new "gold
standard". I also look forward to hearing as well.
I'm getting ready to set my surgery date. Hopefully, looking at the end of
April. So far I have lost 36 lbs "pre-surgery".
— chunkydunktoskinnydip
March 11, 2010
I had the sleeve on December 29th, 2009. It has been the most amazing and
easy experiences ever. I was released from the hospital less than 24 hours
after surgery. Went to a trade show in Las Vegas 2 weeks after surgery. I
am 3 months post op anh have lost 50 lbs. I didnt even need the pain
medication thatthey gave me! I had a few days of nausea but meds fixed that
right up.
— dawncervenka33
March 12, 2010
I had my sleeve on 1/28, was out of hospital less than 24 hours after
surgery. The other 3 days I felt like I was on vacation. Be careful to
follow what the doctors/nurses tell you. Some in my group did not do that
(my roommate) and did not have such a great recovery. I am 6 weeks post op
and have lost 30 pounds and 2 sizes. I had hoped it would come off faster,
but I am okay with where I am. It is VERY easy - the whole thing. I still
eat a Dorito if I want one, but about 5 of them and I am done. They don't
control me like they did before -always craving them. Doesn't happen
anymore - with any food. This is a wonderful process. You won't be sorry.
You can call me if you want further details - I am THAT happy with mine.
715-478-5657 - Kim
— lucerne419
March 12, 2010
Me again. I guess I didn't answer your questions. I never used pain meds
at all. Yes, this controls your appetite - because they remove the Graelin
(sp). You will not feel the tummy rumblings of hunger anymore. My husband
and I went out for breakfast yesterday and I ordered a ham and cheese
omelet. I ate part there and brought the rest home. It lasted me 2 more
meals at home. You will feel full after a small amount. The hardest thing
for me, is learning to eat more slowly. But I *CAN* eat anything I want.
Making good choices and sticking to the protein is obviously the best
choice.
— lucerne419
March 13, 2010
I had the sleeve in December 2008, and it is the vest thing i have ever
done. When they say do not drink sodas, stick with that. ! I have lost 100
pounds, no pain, no ill effects, and no problems. It does help to exercise
to help keep yourself feeling good. Do not hesitate to contact me if you
have any questions!
— nursemickey808
May 3, 2014
Um well the pain is deff there after the sleeve I felt like a sumo wrestler
sat down on my chest and pressed down hard on it and I felt like a truck
ran my stomach over about 10 times so the pain is there however it was well
worth it and yes it limits how much you can eat and makes you feel full
much faster a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs is 3 meals for me a Chinese
combination dinner is 3 meals for me with the soup it's 5 meals just to
give you a couple of examples
— mgv1992
Click Here to Return