Hello All

[Figgy]

Hello all, newbie here. Scheduled for May 30. Just looking around to get everyones experience and try to prepare myself. Extremely excited and extremely scared. Any hoot, not sure to mention 40yr Male current weight 262 lbs Endo gave me the idea to get gastric sleeve as I'm also diabetic and have Crohn's disease. Heaviest 290 lbs.

[Bellagirl]

Hi! Had my surgery on March 27 and I feel great. I would do it again without any hesitation. You found a great place to ask questions and get info, just follow your surgeon’s guidelines and you’ll do well. Welcome to the losers bench!

[Figgy]

Thank you for the welcome. Plan on hanging around here for a while.

[EllisM80]

Welcome! You will be happy to join the losers bench! Had mine on October 11th 2018. I've lost 96 lbs so far. It was the best decision I ever made! My highest weight was 315. Weighed 255 on my surgery day. I weigh 159 now. Went from a size 20 jeans to an 8/10. Good luck on your journey! We are here if you need us!

[MsLisa71]

Hello all, newbie here. Scheduled for May 30. Just looking around to get everyones experience and try to prepare myself. Extremely excited and extremely scared. Any hoot, not sure to mention 40yr Male current weight 262 lbs Endo gave me the idea to get gastric sleeve as I'm also diabetic and have Crohn's disease. Heaviest 290 lbs.

I was 47 on my day of surgery. Pre-diabetic, High Blood Pressure AND Crohn's Disease! Although my Crohn's has never been what I would call severe, marked mostly by diarrhea, and severe spasms from time-to-time. I never found any meds helpful in managing the disease so for 20 years I managed the symptoms. All that to say, one year post op I am no longer pre-diabetic and have normal BP. I have had only a couple incidences of diarrhea since surgery and one bad flare in all this time. Eating high protein has really helped with my Crohn's symptoms. These are just a few of the positive health changes I have experienced since having the sleeve.

Excited and scared are both normal! I had an easy recovery, have no food intolerances, am down 120# in a year, many NSV's! Are there specific questions you have?

[sraebaer]

It's totally normal to be excited and scared at the same time, I think we all were. But you need this, and it will give you a wonderful, amazing new life as a healthy regular-sized person. For many people their diabetes goes away. A life beyond your wildest dreams. Just follow your surgeons rules and you'll do great. Keep researching so you know what to expect. Any questions, ask here!

[Dutchie]

Hi, welcome to this great board.
There are lots of fantastic people here, who can help you with all the questions you have about the sleeve and the surgery.
I love your avatar btw!

[kenson]

Welcome to the board!
Get ready, your life is about to change exponentially for the better!!!

[AnnieG]

Welcome welcome! It's a great place for good support. And its well worth it.

[WANAGL]

Welcome!

You’ve come to the best place for information, encouragement and support.

Best of luck as you embark on this amazing journey;-)