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I was wondering if anyone around here has done this surgery, or knows anyeone who did it, and can give me some details and info about it…
How was the experience of actually doing it?
How do you feel now that you’ve done it?
Is it something you regret or feel like you might in the future?
any info would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I know someone who did it in December, He feels great looks real good! lost about 60 lbs since then!
I know of many who did it and are extremely happy and do not regret it,are you consider doing it? I AM
I did it . Its been done for a long time as a part of the DS surgery so really its not a new surgery. my experience was amazing bh i lost 70 lbs in a little more then 3 months, i feel better then i ever had . the actual surgery was a very pleasant experience. if you have any specific questions id love to answer them.
Can you give a little more details about the surgery – was it done laparoscopically? What was your recovery time after the initial surgery – like going back to work (desk job but requires concentration)? What are your restrictions as far as eating? What are the possibilities if you are not losing weight as rapidly as you/doctor would like – I think there is possibility with lap band to make tighter/looser?
Why would anyone go for surgery without first trying diet and exercise and then trying the lap band? This is the second topic about surgery in the recent past and it seems no one mentioned all the possible complications.
Yes its all done laparoscopical,the surgery takes about 40 min and your home the next day for most ppl,most ppl are back to work after 3 to 4 days. for the first week your on liquids only water ice chips that’s phase 1. Then for 2 to 3 weeks your on the shakes 3 times a day then you can start with mushy foods like yogurt puree food slowly, you get to work very closely with you Dietitian all the time.! thing about the sleeve surgery its PERMANENT! Remember this surgery is only a tool to help you loose weight there is work like exercise and sticking to the eating habits, Whoever did the surgery is very happy and are loosing nicely. You cant have coffee till your Dr gives you the green light and no soda there is a list what you can and what you cant have your dietitian works with you and will tell you everything and you got to take vitamins after the surgery like a multi and iron depending on your Dr request. and you will have to be on the shakes prior surgery. feel free to ask any more questions, HATZLACHA RABA.
most things depend on the particular surgeon. my surgeon keeps the patients in the hospital for 3 days. i had my surgery on Wednesday and was back in work by Tuesday but most people take 2 weeks. my surgeons post op diet is also different then pilot1s . after about 2 days my surgeon wants his patients to go straight to mushys and that last for three weeks and is done together with shakes until you can get enough protein in through actual food. also even though the sleeve is permanent and the lap band isn’t many, many lap band patients needed theirs removed and were unsuccessful, many more then with the sleeve. in addition to soda and coffee your also not supposed to drink with a straw in the beginning. you will not lose weight if you eat the wrong things. pilot1 said the key- its a tool and an awesome tool it is but its up to the individual to use it correctly .hatzlacha
Sunrise,how long does it take from when you decide to go ahead with the surgery until you do it? It really depends on your insurance what they require some 3 months some longer, my insurance requested 6 months, you got to proof that your trying to loose weight, you got to take blood work and an upper GI and an endoscopy get a psychological evaluation:) (don’t worry its easy and fun)and Dr clearance, that’s also you need time to get the appointments.when you see the list you might say oh boy! but trust me i said the same but its worth it.
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