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HI Audrey

Keep posting! I am pre op and will be having the gastric sleeve.  So it is really encouraging and helpful for me to see and hear about your progress.  Not many sleevers out there yet. (I dont think so anyways)  So thanks for sharing as you are helping me

Roxeanne

Hey wanttobe

I am only 1 year into my wait unfortunately.  Expecting at least another year wait unless something miraculously happens.  I remember you and look forward to talking again soon.

Roxeanne

HEy Brenda

How are you doing since your surgery? Is there anything different that you can tell us about the Sleeve compares to the RNY. How have you dealt with the being able to eat anything? How much have you lost? How long has it been? I am always eager to talk to others who have had the Sleeve.

Hi Megan

 I have chosen to have the sleeve because thier are less risks involved for me.  I have Chronic Renal Failure and one of the risks with RNY is possible kidney stones.  Well kidney stones for me could mean either the life or death of my kidneys or having to have the RNY reveresed. Neither of which seem like good ideas to me.  The other thing that I like is that with the sleeve there is no malabsorption so no need for all the vitamins.  Just a multivitamin to help supplement your nutrition because you eat so little.  Also I was very worried about dumping because I have a stomach that once it starts throwing up it has a hard time stopping and this leads to serious problems for me.  From what I know the downside of the sleeve for most people is that there is no dumping so you have to be extra careful what you eat. Nothing to deter you from eating the wrong things.  Also the weight loss tends to be a little slower than with the RNY.  The sleeve is not reversible either because they actually take out part of the stomach.  Not just section it off.  So it is a very individualized decision and has to be made on a case by case decision.  I know without a doubt that the Sleeve is the right decision for me and I am excited for when my turn comes.  Good luck on your search and in your decision process. Let us know what you decide.

Hey everyone. I am also playing the waiting game for the sleeve. Would really love to hear how some are doing after having it and there progress. I am from Kelowna and havnt met anyone here who has had the sleeve. I know 2 people one had the band and the other the gastric bypass. When I went to see Dr.A I had the gastric bypass in mind until we spoke and discussed the risks and everything that comes along with both. All infos and inputs would be awesome. To those who have had the procedure good luck and to those waiting still maybe Kevin Falcon will kick somemore funding in cause BC does need it.

Hi to all,

Had my surgery on Monday the 14th of September along with Carol and Vicki…….so I am on day 7…  Haven't had much of an appetite, stayed in hospital until Wednesday evening and then went home.  I am not sure if any one else suffered with such severe headaches for the first four days like I did or am I an abnormality?  Doing okay though, just taking it a little slow…..had some wild and crazy dreams.  Curious as to how you two ladies are doing?  How were the trips home?  Anyways, take care all and chat again soon.

Tammy

Hi Everyone

I have now joined the ranks of sleevers. I had my vsg with Dr. Amson on Monday Nov 2. I am home and feeling fairly good. Now just to get into the routine. I am excited about this journey.

Vicki

Hi I am new sleever, had my surgery on Nov 18th by Dr.  Amson.  I was in the hospital overnight and then release to home.  The first couple of days had me questioning what I had done but now seems to settling down.   I am eating roughly about 1/2 c of food about every 3hrs.  The hardest thing to cope with was waiting for hour after eating to drink and dealing with head hunger.  

I have so far lost 27lbs. to date and am doing well.

Elizabeth

CW 326.8

SW 354.5

Hi Angela,

Would you please send me your email I would like to keep in touch since we both had surgery the same day.  You can send me an email at budds4now@yahoo.com.

I have move on to soft foods now and food is beginning to taste like food now.  Still only eat about 1/2 cup and trying to stick to protein and veggies/fruits.  Still doing well and having no problems. 

Have join a gym to next week I can begin to exercise in earnest beside my walking.

Elizabeth