Sleeve Gastrectomy

kevans scheduled for 6 Aug 2013 in Gainesville, GA Updated 3 days ago

I have a countdown clock on my phone. 2 months 3 days to go. I can't even stand it right now, I'm so excited. My insurance has required 3 months with the dietician so the appointments and the waiting has begun. After reading most of the reviews on here I know for sure I've made the right choice.... Read more

Sazzles spent $7,000 in Brisbane, AU Updated 8 days ago

Well I am huge. 212 lbs and 5 feet 2 inches tall. I have been battling with food for 34 years. When I was young I was diagnosed with Bulimia. Now my diagnosis is Binge Eating Disorder. I have been overweight for 22 years. Morbidly obese actually. I have been on every diet known to man over the... Read more

freedom36 spent $11,000 in London Updated 17 days ago

I'm an American living near London and had my surgery here. I'd been overweight for 16 years and battled my food addiction everyday. I've lost 90 pounds in the last 6 months and have gotten my life back. I wish I would of done it sooner! My start weight was 242 and am now... Read more

BodyRock...By Lisa spent $4,500 in Tijuana, Mexico Updated 21 days ago

Hi ALL! I want to start this off with... I just had the surgery so this review is on my results thus far, the procedure, and review of the doctor, staff and facilities only. I will keep posting we new results so you know my journey. I promise to tell my truth, the good, the bad and the ugly. ... Read more

ATaft spent $9,900 in North Platte, NE Updated 1 month ago

Hi my name is Amy and I started this journey at 570lbs, wearing a 7x shirt and a 44 pant. As a 34 year old woman I was trapped, held hostage by my own body. On the outside I was happy and accepting of myself and really I believed that for the most part. But if I really was honest I was miserable... Read more

Jannette429 from Austin, TX Updated 1 month ago

APRIL 1st... haha I know April Fools Day. My journey hasnt been too long and yet it seems like its forever till my surgery. I am very excited and very nervous at the same time. I have been watching so many updates and post-op videos that have been so helpful. So thank you. I will definately keep... Read more

lstaw5883 spent $340 in Torrance, CA Updated 1 month ago

When I started to develop early (at the age of 8) and I started to really gain weight, did I ever think I would end up 347 pounds? "Hell No!!" I used to tell my friends, when seeing someone who was 350+ pounds, "if I ever get that big, just shoot me!" Yet, on December 17, 2010, I stood on the... Read more

Pattie H from Fremont, CA Updated 1 month ago

I had the Sleeve Gastrectomy on June 13, 2012, the day before I turned 44. Surgery went well, went home the next night. At 5 days out, I thought I had the flu, running low grade fever and feeling like I was hit by a truck. By Friday, I was running a 102 temperature and dehydrated. Went to... Read more

kak818 spent $1,000 in Stoneham, MA Updated 1 month ago

About 9 months ago I saw one of my FB friends mention on her status "-60". I inquired and she told me she had had gastric bypass surgery. In the back of my mind I always wondered about it since I had been heavy as long as I could remember. Once she described what a positive experience she had I... Read more

Glendaaus spent $5,000 in Mexico, MX Updated 1 month ago

I researched for about 1 year after my lapband failed and had grown into my intestines, I had the removal on Canada, but the wait to get the sleeve was too long, so I decided to go to Mexico. Dr Garcia was awesome and it was a seamless experience. Between the two surgeries I had lost 105lb... Read more

cramirez22 spent $3,500 in Houston, TX Updated 1 month ago

I had the sleeve procedure on Dec 10, 2012, recovery was hard. I had this massive gas in my shoulder and back area for a week after surgery. I couldn’t drink anything because it made the pain worse, so, I ended up back in the hospital for a day for re-hydration and pain meds. Overall I... Read more

m41 spent $14,000 in Hurst, TX Updated 2 months ago

Hi everyone. I recently joined and have been very encouraged by all the stories of success. I'm in day 5 of the pre-surgery liquid diet and I have to say it is challenging. More so mentally than physically at this point. Day's 1-3 were physically hard, I was very hungry but the emotional battle... Read more

nancymorrison from Mount-royal, QC Updated 2 months ago

Ok so my journey started with a chance discussion with our new receptionist that I had just hired. I was overweight, diabetic, had high blood pressure and had trouble catching my breath going up the stairs. My weight at the highest was 220 lbs and I only know that because I had to weigh myself... Read more

osmsanele scheduled for 28 Oct 2013 in Palo Alto, CA Updated 2 months ago

I've been over weight for about 13 years and I have two beautiful daughters and a wonderful husband that I would love to be active with. I have considered having weight loss surgery for 2 years now. I'm so ready to be lighter and healthier. I'm 5'7' and 300lb so it is definitively taking a toll... Read more

Kendra66444 spent $17,000 in UT MIST/Memorial Hermann Memorial City Updated 3 months ago

So far so good. I am at the end of Day 3 of my Pre-op diet. This day has by far been the best of the 3. The first 2 in had awful shakes and headaches and was truly questioning if I could get through this. But I did get through that and now on to Day 4...bring it! I hope to not have any... Read more

Twana47 spent $25,000 in Louisville, KY Updated 4 months ago

I have been reading up on weight loss surgery for eight years and i decided that the sleeve was best for me. i am only 47 years old and my health just keeps getting worse and when my grandson came into my life it was the happiest that i have been in years and i new right then that i had to get... Read more

Tamika1088 spent $1,200 in Atlanta, GA Updated 5 months ago

Youtube video channel: atldymeztamikaa (yes with two a's) Soooo, hey everyone! I am 5'1 and 225lbs... this height and weight, my BMI is 41. I have high cholesterol, but not many medical problems. I do have alot of physical problems though! My knees hurt, my back, I get tired SUPER easily and... Read more

Kay Dallas spent $12,000 in Dallas, TX Updated 6 months ago

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Manuel Castro in Dallas in 2009. I loved Dr. Castro. He is calm and serene, and most impressive to me, he was very upfront about the fact that there were cheaper procedures, but he wouldn't do them. He thought I was too large to be successful with... Read more

citychicdc1 spent $20,000 in Arlington, VA Updated 8 months ago

No Cons. Will have to have skin removal surgery. Don't want to have another surgery, but I just want to wear a swimsuit. Will do thighs.October 15th - Finally didn't lose this month....So I lost a total of 130 pounds in 15 months. They hunger is back a little more and now I finally feel I... Read more

freespirit63 spent $5,000 in Mexico, MX Updated 9 months ago

I have lost 30 pounds with a lapband, I had many issues, only 2 cc in my band. I am going to Dr Filipe in TJ Mexico in October to have a vertical sleeve surgery. I hope I won't regret it!!!!! I had to have my band defilled completely for a year. I have been having .2cc at a time and every 3... Read more