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Considering Gastric Sleeve: Would you do it again? Risks?
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss | Last Active: Jul 7, 2022 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@abonilla
Hello and welcome!
I was sleeved almost 5 years ago at the age of 61!
Before having the procedure, I researched the different surgeons in my area and read everything about them and the programs.
In MY opinion it is VERY important to go to a place that offers an ENTIRE program since there is more to weight loss surgery than just the surgery itself.
I lost 90 lbs. which is a bit less than I hoped for and have since regained between 10-15 lbs. which I am working hard to take off.
Please know that there weight loss surgery is NOT a quick fix.
It takes lots of dedication and hard work and a lifetime of changes.
Yes, you will lose weight without a doubt, but if you fall back into your bad habits, you WILL gain the weight back and possibly more.
I felt VERY comfortable and safe having this surgery.
My health was going down hill....high blood pressure, uncontrollable triglycerides, sore joints, pre-diabetic...
All of these conditions resolved after losing weight.
So yes, I am HAPPY each day that I did the surgery and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Again, I suggest you do your research and join a variety of support groups to talk to those who are in the process of preparing for surgery, has had surgery recently and who are years out.
Best of luck!!!
Replies to "@abonilla Hello and welcome! I was sleeved almost 5 years ago at the age of 61!..."
How much did you lose? Did you keep it off? I’m 69 and thinking about having the surgery. I just had hernia surgery a few days ago. I’ve had three doctors tell me if I don’t lose weight I’m going to die. I don’t eat because I’m hungry. I eat because it taste good. I have all the same problems you had. I also had a heart ablation last year. I don’t do surgeries well. Any advice you could give me would be highly appreciated.
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Gradma R , I had a gastric bypass done in 1990. This was one of the first procedures they were doing . Now 30 years later, and I tried to eat healthy, work out and all the above . One thing is what kind of genes you have , If you have good genes, we'll thats a plus . Next after the surgery, keep a routine , have your labs done every 4 to 6 months . Get a bike ,or walk, every day. Some days I wish I never took the easy way out . I was 25 ,290 pounds,I still cant eat a full plate of food .I cant go # 2 more than 2 times a week .I keep up with my Dr every chance I can .The main idea is to eat the rite foods so you keep the muscle up in your body and don't shrivel up . Keep an eye on your iron . Well I could go on and on , good luck to ya research the Dr. ask questions .
Good Luck
Glass guy