r/gastricsleeve

Hi Friends! First time posting here :) When reading through posts related to gastric sleeve or bypass, I have yet to come across this question. Prior to your surgery, did you feel like you had to eat everything in sight because once you got the surgery you wouldn't be able to? I told myself that I have to "practice" eating less and better, but no, I just want to eat everything. I'm scared I won't make it through my liver shrinking diet and scared I won't have the willpower to follow anything. I also thought of cancelling the surgery and just staying fat because I feel like I can't do it. But I want and need to do it because I have diabetes and high blood pressure and I feel like shit all the time.

I just got my surgery date today. I've been doing really well in the program. HW:260 CW:243. Surgery is scheduled for 9/15.

I was excited to do this especially because after years of food related trauma. I've addressed the issue and found something that works for me. But now... I'm nervous.

I'm scared about a catheter? Do they put catheters in? I'm scared about anesthesia. I've been out under 2x before but they were both for emergency situations while pregnant. I'm actually terrified. The date is fast approaching but now I'm getting cold feet. I feel a little pit in my stomach that something awful is going to happen. I don't want to be but under and never wake up again. I have my kiddo and husband waiting on me.

I'm definitely psyching myself out. Everything is hitting at once. Thoughts like. Yeah I'm doing fine now, but.. the what ifs.

Literally started today when they gave me my surgery date.

Does anyone else have fears like this? Any regrets? What is the death ratio for a surgery like this? Complication percentage?

I am newly diagnosed as adhd inattentive (along with anxiety). I tried strattera (too many side effects) and currently on 150mg XL wellbutrin and 3mg ER guanfacine with no obvious benefits. I have an appt tomorrow to discuss options but wanted feedback from anyone who may be in a similar situation. I have a gastric sleeve, am on a glp1, on HRT. Given the delayed gastric emptying and stomach modification-trying to figure out what may be some suggestions I can provide tomorrow (not all psychiatrists are familiar with bariatric surgery impact and glp1/HRT impact). Throwing this out there in case anyone is in a similar situation and has any insights.

I’ve been considering VSG for a few years and have been offered GLP-1s, but I declined back then. Now my insurance no longer cover it, I’m sure I could lose weight on one, but my concern is long-term sustainability, cost, insurance potentially stopping coverage, side effects, and possibly needing to stay on it indefinitely to maintain the weight loss.

I have PCOS, high BP, high cholesterol, history of pre-diabetes (which I worked really hard to reverse) and a STRONG family history of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure/cholesterol, so I’m looking for a long-term tool. I know VSG isn’t a magic fix and still requires lifestyle changes, but it feels like the better fit for me. I’ve already lost about 15 lbs and maintained it through changes I’ve made on my own.
Even my GI brought up trying a GLP-1 when I saw him about getting an endoscopy, which made me question my decision a little more. My bariatric surgeon has cleared me, but family/ friends also keep asking why I don’t “just try a GLP-1 first.” Did anyone here go straight to VSG without trying a GLP-1? Would you make the same decision again?

I just got Sleeved two days ago. I went home yesterday and had massive pain in my arms, wrists, and hands. Not being able to lift them at all.

I went back to the ER and all they did was check my stomach and made sure I wasn’t having a heart attack.

I was wondering if anyone has gone through this? My arms are swollen and red, warm to my touch. It’s painful to move them. I was wondering if maybe it’s the gas inside the body moving where it shouldn’t be.

I’m only on day 2 of the liquid diet and I’m quite literally STARVING. What are the most filling/high volume liquids I can have? I had a protein shake for breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks… idk how I’m gonna make it through two weeks!!!

I’m 5’5” and weigh 240lbs, late 20s, and my bmi is at 40. I’d like to lose about 100 lbs. I don’t see myself wanting to lose more than that. Not sure which would option would be best for me.

I am on my 2nd week post op and I've been getting chills, so I have had to eat/drink something warm or take a shower. Anyone else had this issue?

Good evening everyone, I am having my bariatric sleeve surgery in 2 weeks and was wondering how much weight did you all lose in the first month? I have the first month off from work to get adjusted to this new lifestyle and just wondering about when I go back will people notice or does it take a few months? Thank you

Do ya'll tell people you're having surgery? The kind of surgery? My family knows, but I'm hesitant to tell friends or my employer.

I had surgery on Dec 3. Started at 218 down to 153. I haven’t lost any weight since the end of July. Am i done? My goal was 140.

It’s been so long since I’ve bought normal sized undies. I’m trying to limit how many new clothes I buy as a lose weight because I know I’ll loose more but undies are riding up and showing crazy lines on my now deflated butt. I plan to start building it back up with muscle but in the meantime need a good no-show underwear that fits.

Any recommendations?

Hi I'm about 14 months post-op for the sleeve. I'm 25F, 5'4", I started at 319lbs, lost about 110lbs total, including the pre-op diet. However, over the past few months, I have managed to regain 15lbs, which is insane because I'm not even supposed to be done with the weight loss :(. The worst part is that I can 100% feel those extra 15 lbs, and my weight keeps rising.

Admittedly, my sweets and snacking addiction has come back. It doesn't help that it seems like I can eat pretty regular portions now. I'm hungry ALL the time and I'm always craving something. My blood test came back normal, no iron or b12 deficiency, nothing.

Please help me. Any tips appreciated.

I feel so ashamed and sad. I struggle with mental health a lot and this is not helping at all.

Tracking is triggering and I don't function well-enough to be able to handle something like meal-prepping.