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30 Year Old Mother of 2...wanting the Gastric Sleeve - Memphis, TN

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Having problems getting rid of weight after the...

MarltomlFebruary 20, 2014
Having problems getting rid of weight after the birth of baby #2. I have always been overweight but my weight was located in the right places. But I weigh more now than I did when I was pregnant. I'm reaching out to anyone who has had the sleeve surgery. Do you have regrets, have much can I expect to lose, my down time, do I have to lose any weight before surgery. Someone please help.

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MsNParker
February 22, 2014
I'm at 2.5 months post and I don't have any regrets. I've lost 37 pounds. My downtime was really only a couple of days. I went back to work on the 4th day but was tired for about the first month. Most surgeons do want you to do a diet before surgery. Mine was for a week, but that varies. Hope this helps
Marltoml
February 23, 2014
Hey there! Thanks for all that great info...I went to the first seminar today and now I feel excited. I found out today my insurance doesn't require a 6 month diet. So was the first day post surgery the worst? Now is it very easy for you to get full?
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MsNParker
February 23, 2014
You know, I really didn't have much trouble after surgery. Kept up on the meds the first two days and then by the 3rd was done. The only difficulty has been constipation. I get full very quickly, usually 1/4-1/2 a cup. It's tough to get all the calories and protein in, it's an adjustment for sure. I wouldn't change a thing though. It's been really good for me and I had no complications. I would read others experiences though because everyone is different. Good luck and I hope you get a date soon!
Marltoml
February 27, 2014
Hello! 37 lbs!! yayy for you! I work in a hospital and I work 12 hours and on my feet. So I was thinking about taking off for 2 to 3 weeks just to see how my body does and just relax. Thanks for your comment.
Marltoml
February 27, 2014
Hey I think I commented under the wrong one..I'm new to this!lol! But I hope I receive a date soon too! I will be in touch!
awells_85
February 23, 2014
I'm two weeks post op. I had a big of 40 weighed 236 and I'm 5'3. I've lost 23 lbs so far which included a two week pre op clear liquid diet. My surgeon required the diet to shrink my liver which he does with all patients. I had a really rough bout of nausea for the first week but that's all gone. So far I'm not regretting it and don't think I ever will.
Marltoml
February 27, 2014
Hey there! 23 lbs that's great! I know you said you had nausea which sucks but were you in pain? I hope I have this done with no regrets. I see most people state the only regret was not having it sooner. So now do you have an appetite? how much are you able to eat?
awells_85
March 6, 2014
I really don't have an appetite but when I smell good food I just want to try it because I know it tastes good. I'm a month post op now and developed a leak 12 days ago and I've been in the hospital ever since. Having a leak has been the most pain I've ever had but post surgery wasn't that bad. My Dr has no answer as to why I have a leak let alone so far into post op. He thinks it's a fluke thing and feels terrible about it.
K_at_RealSelf
February 23, 2014
Hi there, welcome!

Have you had any consultations yet? How much do you currently weigh? The process depends on your starting weight/goal weight, but for me, I don't regret a thing.

My review is quite long, but it's very detailed. If you would like to read it, just click this link.

Please do keep us updated with your progress!
Marltoml
February 27, 2014
Hey!! sorry getting back to you so late.Yesterday was my first appt. I seen my PCP to get the paperwork started.My first appt with the bariatric dr is March 18th and I'm super excited about it. i have already went to the seminar about the surgery which was the first step in this. My nutritonal appt is set, now I have to get a psych appt set and I will have everything on the bariatric dr checklist complete. So by March 18th when I visit them they should be able to submit my info to the insurance.YAYY!! I was so pleased to find out my insurance doesn't require the 6 month supervised diet. So maybe we can get this show started by May or June. My fingers crossed! I currently weigh 260 and I hate it. So with that type of weight what do you think of my expected weight loss. I really don't take pictures now but when I do I hate them. I can't believe I let myself go like this. I really get depressed. I don't dress up anymore, go to the salon anymore I just throw my hair in a ponytail. Which is so not me. I used to love getting dressed up. Now I'm normally in the house and to depressed to go out. I only go to work and there I wear scrubs. I'm ashame to go out now since I have gained so much weight. But I know I will finally get on the right track with this surgery. I pray my insurance approves me.
K_at_RealSelf
February 27, 2014
Thanks for the updates and good luck with your appointment in March! You'll do great and you sound positive and ready for the change. Don't beat yourself up, we've all either been there, or are still there and trying to work through it. There's lots of support here for you! :-)

They say that with the sleeve you can lose around 70% of your excess weight. That obviously is dependent on how hard you work at it. I'm hoping to lose more than 70% of my excess.
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Getting everything prepared for my first evaluation

MarltomlFebruary 27, 2014
Hey everyone since the last time on here I have made alot of progress getting the paperwork and appointments scheduled. By the time I have my first evaluation with the bariatric dr on March 18th I will have everything done so they are able to submit to my insurance for approval. Pray for me everyone that everything goes well. Gaining this weight has defintely been a day to day problem for me. I don't have energy for anything. I have just slipped into a very depressed state. I rarely go to family gatherings. I don't shop anymore, after this weight gain I can't wear any of my clothes. I went out and brought 3 pair of jeans and that is all I wear. I work at a hospital so I wear scrubs there. I wish I could just wear them anywhere I go. When shopping for my kids I do it online. Just sad! I have always been a very nice dresser but as of now I hate clothes...I hate the way I look...I hate my body! Just talking about it brings tears to my eyes. Even though I'm talking to you guys here. I don't have enough guts to even speak with my husband about my weight and how I'm feeling. He doesn't know I went to the weightloss seminar or that I'm trying to have this surgery. I know I need to tell him but I'm not ready yet. He doesn't even express or say anything about my weight as if it's not there. He stills say all the right things I want to hear about me and my body. But when I go around my mother in law the truth is revealed. She is very voicey and says what she likes which really gets on my nerves sometimes. The last time I seen her.. the heffa (lol) had the nerves to ask me how much I weigh now...WTH!! no one asks a woman that. I rudely reliped WHY? and why are YOU worried about it. My mother in law probably wears 105 lbs soaking wet. Which in my opinion looks too skinny. She doesnt look healthy at all. In my opinion she was very much out of line. I know I'm not invisible so for her to say that I know others want to say it also. I knew then I had to do something.Even though I shouldn't let her got to me. It very much did. I felt so bad!! So now I making steps towards a healthier me. I hope everything goes well with my insurance so I can move towards my weight loss goals. I'm so happy I found this site with people that are going or have went through what I'm facing. I know you all will be able to offer great advice while I'm on this journey!! Talk to you guys soon!

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