Hello everyone!!! I am a newbie looking for info on the sleeve

Hi !!! everyone seems to know so much about the bypass  has anyone had or know any info on the sleeve weightloss surgery. I have done alot of research on this but it would be great to talk with people who have had it.  thanks to all.

 I had the sleeve done 6 months ago, what do you want to know?

hi thanks for your reply im not sure how i got in to the 20s forum im in my 30s but i will except all the help i can get .were di u have it done?was it costly?did it hurt after?were there any complacations? hope thatsnot to many questions at once.... thank you

 LoL that is a lot of questions but its not a problem, I'll try and answer all of them. I had it done at WeightWise in Edmond, OK which was a wonderful choice! The surgeons there actually perform more sleeves than RNY so it was nice to have a lot of sleeve patients there to talk to. It cost right around $12K out of pocket because my insurance did not cover the sleeve. As for pain, the gas/bloated feeling for the first 2-3 days was a little uncomfortable but nothing too bad. As for actual pain, I didn't have any. I never even took any of my painkiller that my Dr. had prescribed for me. The only "complication" I had was a problem with dehydration. I am a very light sleeper so as a result, I did not sleep well at all the night I spent in the hospital. So when I got home the next morning I went to bed and slept for like 6 hours and wasn't drinking water, by like 8pm that night I was very dehydrated and had to go back to the hospital for IV fluids. So I would definitely encourage anyone having surgery to stay on top of their fluid intake for the first couple of weeks even though it can be difficult. I saw your questions on the other response so I figure I'll go ahead and answer some of those too... I had surgery on a Tuesday and I was back going to school all day on the following Monday and had no problems with getting through the day and working out. At six months out I've lost almost 110lbs and I have about 40 more to loose to be at a BMI below 25. I've actually lost as quick as a typical RNY patient and honestly I think that if you loose your tool well and workout you definitely could do the same. So, any other questions? LoL I'm pretty much an open book when it comes to the surgery so feel free to ask away... you can also PM me if you want. 

WOW thank you for answering all my questions you are wonderful!!! Every bit  of info  of helps.I just wish I could find a Dr. local or in my own state (Ma) that could do the sleeve for or around the price that other people are paying out of state.(10-12k)  Here in( Ma) the  lowest price I can find so far is19k. maybe someone else on this board would know other wise.  I m thankful for your help Jenn

I fogot to say CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss.

I had the vsg done over a year ago... ask away!

Hi thanks how do u feel after 1year? How much weight did u lose right after the surgery thru now? was it painful,did u have any problems? ins doesnt pay  for the sleeve was it alot of money? could you go right back to work? ok thanks ..jenn

I feel great after a year.  I've lost a total of 140 pounds and have surpassed my goal weight.  I was in pain for the first 5 days after surgery but after that I didn't need to take pain meds at all.  My insurance actually did pay for the sleeve, I paid I think 300 bucks or something like that.  I took a week and a half off of work and was really tired for a while when I returned, so I would always go home and sleep in the afternoons.  Good luck with your decision.

WOW congratulations on ur weight loss!!!!! My ins will not cover this what type of ins do u have?