POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery REVIEWS
33 Yrs Old Married Mother of 3
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So, I have been stalking this site since around...
msbrook1February 4, 2016
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So, I have been stalking this site since around September 2015. Surgery scheduled for VSG 2/8/16. I have had trouble with my weight since the birth of my first child 15 yrs ago. I have managed to lose a great deal of weight after the birth of my first and second child and was already over weight before conceiving my last child. 3 c sections later, fibromyalgia, sciatica and the beginning stages of high blood pressure i am ready for a change. I am scheduled for surgery in 4 days and sticking to my high protein low carb pre op diet. Surprisingly it hasnt been to bad. The end result is what's driving me. I've been here way to long.
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March 3, 2016
You are going to love it once its all said and done
March 3, 2016
I wasn't so sure in the very beginning. But now with each passing week things get a little better. How far out are you? And are you happy with your decision?
March 4, 2016
Yes I had it Oct 26,2015 the worst part was my first 2 days with gas but everything is good now.
March 4, 2016
I hear you. The gas pain was like death and the vomitting for me. So glad we are both past that :0)
March 4, 2016
Heyyy we're sleeve sisters!! Had mine same day
UPDATED FROM msbrook1
3 days post
4 days post op vsg
msbrook1February 11, 2016
So I had my surgery for my gastric sleeve on Monday 2/8/16. Coming out of surgery was extremely rough. The pain in my chest and back from the gas pumped into me to help the surgeon visualize better was no joke. The morphine didon't put a dentist in my pain. Once I got some dulaudid I felt much better and was able to rest and bit.
The next couple of days I couldn't keep any liquids down and even vomited up some residual blood. Once I passed gas I was much better and eventually was able to go home.
I am staying positive and still hoping the decision I made to have this procedure was for the best.
The next couple of days I couldn't keep any liquids down and even vomited up some residual blood. Once I passed gas I was much better and eventually was able to go home.
I am staying positive and still hoping the decision I made to have this procedure was for the best.
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UPDATED FROM msbrook1
8 days post
8 days post op
msbrook1February 17, 2016
16 pounds down since the start of my pre op liquid diet. One week and 1 day post op.
The inches are leaving me and I'm getting excited.
The inches are leaving me and I'm getting excited.
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February 17, 2016
Good job! Congrats on making the best decision of your life. You probably added 20 quality years to your life.
February 17, 2016
Thank you lady. I'd have to agree. My blood pressure has already returned to its pre hypertensive state this week. I'm down from 155/100 to 116/60. It can only get better from here.
February 17, 2016
Congratulations! My dad had this done 2 years ago and has lost 130 lbs and feels great. Take care!
February 17, 2016
Wow, congrats to your dad! I can only imagine just how much better her feels with the weight gone. I know how much better I feel with just 16 pounds gone.
Thank you so much very much.
Thank you so much very much.
February 18, 2016
Congrats!!!! I got sleeved 12/2/14, I just want to give you a tip, please dont eat any sweets until you get to your goal weight...i ate a krispy kreme donoughnut, at month three... I couldnt stop eating sweets, it took me forever to get to my goal weight... and please dont eat and drink at the same time, buy those toddler plates with the sections, it will help with portion control. Stick t your menu until you get to your goal weight, then all you have to do is maintain your weight, then you will be able add sweets to your diet.
February 18, 2016
Thank you so much for the advice. Congratulations on your decision as well.
February 22, 2016
You are doing great please keep me posted surgery coming up in March very happy but nervous.
February 22, 2016
Aw, I absolutely will keep you posted. Don't worry honey everyone gets nervous and rightfully so as this is a life altering decision. Just remember that this will be the best thing you've done and can do for yourself and your health. Good luck to you and keep me posted on your journey as well.
Hi there, and welcome! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from this great community :) Would you write us an update after your surgery?
Thanks! I look forward to following your journey! Good luck!