Restorative Obesity Surgery Endoscopic
I had sclerotherapy almost 3 months ago today. Here's my story:
I had my endo consult back in late November, my first sclero procedure on Jan. 13, my second one on Feb. 25 and going in for a endoscopy (potentially a 3rd treatment) on April 15. I am doing soooo good!!! I weigh in weekly and tomorrow is the day. So far I have lost 34 1/2 pounds! Woo hoo!!! Aside from the weight loss though, I am no longer hungry all the time. Actually, I am no longer hungry at all until it's really time to eat. I've been eating about 1200 cals. a day; breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and maybe a low cal snack if I get "head hungry". The procedure really does work. You will get your satiety back!
It has worked really well for me this far. When I first read about it on these boards I was really discouraged. People made comments about how it worked for a few weeks and then "that was it". It's not true. It does work. Understand that after a few weeks out of your procedure, your intake will increase. This is normal. The Dr. doesn't shrink your pouch. He injects your stoma with a chemical that closes up the "drain" at the bottom of your pouch. This is what keeps you fuller longer. You still have to make good food choices and stick to a plan.
Hope this info. helps. I sure could have used this positive feedback when I was looking for it!
I had my endo consult back in late November, my first sclero procedure on Jan. 13, my second one on Feb. 25 and going in for a endoscopy (potentially a 3rd treatment) on April 15. I am doing soooo good!!! I weigh in weekly and tomorrow is the day. So far I have lost 34 1/2 pounds! Woo hoo!!! Aside from the weight loss though, I am no longer hungry all the time. Actually, I am no longer hungry at all until it's really time to eat. I've been eating about 1200 cals. a day; breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and maybe a low cal snack if I get "head hungry". The procedure really does work. You will get your satiety back!
It has worked really well for me this far. When I first read about it on these boards I was really discouraged. People made comments about how it worked for a few weeks and then "that was it". It's not true. It does work. Understand that after a few weeks out of your procedure, your intake will increase. This is normal. The Dr. doesn't shrink your pouch. He injects your stoma with a chemical that closes up the "drain" at the bottom of your pouch. This is what keeps you fuller longer. You still have to make good food choices and stick to a plan.
Hope this info. helps. I sure could have used this positive feedback when I was looking for it!