I've had a gastric sleeve!

[VsgKitt]

11 days post op.

3 more days of liquids then I can have puree.

Anyone else recently sleeved?

Please excuse the extremely stupid question....
If people can lose 7 stone in less than a year, what stops you continuing to lose weight AFTER you reach your target weight? How do you avoid ending up weighing an unhealthy 6 and a half stone?

@BruceAndNosh

Please excuse the extremely stupid question.... If people can lose 7 stone in less than a year, what stops you continuing to lose weight AFTER you reach your target weight? How do you avoid ending up weighing an unhealthy 6 and a half stone?

You can eat more and more over time. Two years in I eat smaller portions than before but I don't think it would be noticeable to anyone say over dinner at a restaurant. I guess it looks like you're just eating like a thin person? Also after a lot of reading and research I believe those of us who have been grossly overweight have what people consider to be slow metabolisms. Being overweight changes your 'set point' - the weight your body wants to go to naturally. So I can eat the same amount of calories as a woman the same weight as me (who hasn't been fat) without losing weight because my body just burns fewer calories than someone who has never been morbidly obese.

What she said ^

@VsgKitt any progress updates?

How big do you have to be to have a sleeve?

Must have a bmi over 35 for most decent companies. Some will do it over 30.

Progress pic. 3 weeks 2 days out.

I would love to have this done but I'm so scared I would be one of the ones with the bad side effects. I would love a tummy tuck too.

I'm having mine a month today!

Can I ask about your feelings of hunger and fullness after the sleeve?

@BruceAndNosh

Please excuse the extremely stupid question.... If people can lose 7 stone in less than a year, what stops you continuing to lose weight AFTER you reach your target weight? How do you avoid ending up weighing an unhealthy 6 and a half stone?

You can gradually eat more. Plus you have a part of your stomach removed which it responsible for hunger hormones. This gradually 'grows back' for want of a better term. What I mean is the hunger hormones will return.

I'm having my sleeve soon and have done lots of research.

@VsgKitt

Progress pic. 3 weeks 2 days out.

@VsgKitt That's amazing! Can I just compliment you on your rather peachy arse!

Bruce honestly I have the saggiest little frog bum 😂 I have no idea why it looks like that in that photo it must be the jeans (first pair I've worn in years!)

@VsgKitt how are you getting on post surgery...any regrets?

Wow amazing

I keep thinking about this.
Do you have it under a GA?

Would anyone mind saying how much they paid for it?
Has any one had it who was a binge eater?

Thanks

Any thoughts on loose skin?

Just thought I would update

10 weeks and 40lbs

The beach photo is me days after op.

And now

You look great, OP! You can really see the weight loss on you.

@Ontherebound34

You look great, OP! You can really see the weight loss on you.

Thank you!

How’s is going @VsgKitt
I’m considering surgery but I’m nervous about feeling sick constantly. It’s my worst nightmare.

@flatdisco did you have your op?
How are you doing?

Still really interested in this but don't know where to start with researching clinics.

Did anyone have doubts about having the operation done abroad so as to save money ? How does the aftercare happen ?