Risks Associated with the Gastric Sleeve Operation

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[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

I had a sleeve on 2/24. It's 14 days later and I've already lost 21 pounds. It's been an up and down ride so far with pain, food tolerance and emotions, but I'd do it again in a second. Update: As of today 83 pounds lost. Update 8/28/21...as of today 100 pounds lost.

[@yeganehjafariazad7087]

Do you have side effects still from the surgery?

[@yeganehjafariazad7087]

I want to do it and I am scared.

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

@@yeganehjafariazad7087 Yes. I still get queasy sometimes, but I've lost 66 pounds as of yesterday.

[@anatomyofself-lovevsgtrans4304]

I was sleeved May 25th... NO REGRETS! I wish my “fairy godmother” would make the pain in the left side incision disappear. I’m learning what my NEW FULL feels like. Learning to manage my mental food cravings because my mind says we haven’t eaten enough but my stomach says HELL YES WE HAVE! Pushing myself to ease back into a workout (walking) routine. Lastly, learning to balance my emotional energy and just enjoy the journey.

[@thetruth495]

@@yeganehjafariazad7087 So am I.

[@thenorthsleeve5159]

There may be risks, but when you walk out your front door everyday you are taking a risk. This surgery is a great tool for those of us who have suffered with food addiction. Come witness my VSG journey!!

[@roseforyoubabe]

being morbidly obese is a even greater risk then having a weight loss operation..

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

I agree man, just losing these 20 lbs has been a lot of hard work these last couple of months, going to the gym 5-6 days a week, eating better, I’m getting the sleeve done soon, and I’m looking forward to it. I’m 6’1 305, down from a max of 325, I will be happy at 185-205.

[@jenniferl2257]

The North Sleeve thank you for this !

[@locoa43]

Facts I had mines done December 7 an meds would have killed me

[@findik7452]

@@STILLNIGHTPEARL did you do the surgery?

[@arrialahstock2430]

This surgery saved my life. I’ve lost all my weight in 9 months. Best decision I’ve ever made. This surgery is not a MIRACLE from heaven cause you need to put yourself through it to get better results. Eat small portions with small utensils, get your vitamins and proteins and last stay active. Best of luck to anyone looking forward to having this surgery!

[@krjermaine]

I'm up for this surgery I am very very worried

[@arrialahstock2430]

@@krjermaine there’s no need to dear. Do your research and go for it. Be ready mentally and physically. Remember that everyone got their own body and don’t ever compare yourself to anyone else.

[@krjermaine]

@@arrialahstock2430 thank you I will go for it in January

[@arrialahstock2430]

@@krjermaine absolutely

[@bashaberl1428]

I'm 68 and need to loose 60 pounds. Would you recommend I go for it at m y age

[@xtremejaimeable]

Finally, someone who knows his stuff and knows how to explain it! Direct, clear, concise!

[@kaylo492]

I want to thank you for making this thorough, yet short and concise. I've had to listen to 30 minute long stories of VSG patients and gotten no real info at the end of them.

[@Paris-yq4fi]

I had my surgery with Doctor Marvin on December 9 2021 And I lost 95 pounds and I am so very pleased and happy Thanks to Doctor Marvin ☺️☺️☺️

[@eonlinehelp]

Wow..Thank You! This video was very informative. When I went to the baritric seminars, nurse consults and met with the surgeon, they touched on SOME of the things u mentioned, but didnt break it down like you. Great job!

[@lindaterrell9366]

Thank You for sharing. Awesome Video. Quick, Clear and st to straight to the point.

[@conniejohnson6760]

Thank you so much. I heard that some doctors suggest before operation one needs to practice chewing food at least 25 times....I scares me for my friend gulps her food, really (chews her food about 5 - time). she want to go through it. Another friend who had hers 15 yrs ago said that was the worst part, she'd forget and it caused pain and nausa where even today she says I still chew my food 25 before swallowing. she everyone should do it anyway.

[@kavik2825]

From what I have learned from various videos, you can't even drink much water at any one time. I have a bunch of medications that I take at night, which it drink with a fair amount of water. Dehydration is a problem...I understand. My family does a lot of hiking, biking, camping, backpacking and hunting. All require to be able to drink a fair amount of water including more than four oz at a time. I have a back surgeon that recommended me for bariatric procedure, without really telling me anything about it, nor listening to me and my personal ability to take time off. (I have two compressed disks that I am needing to have replaced.) I have enough time lined up for my back surgery....but adding this surgery I just don't have the time available as far time off from work goes. How much can a person drink at any one time with the sleeve? Then how about food and water intake, how much? I have heard through peoples videos, only 4 oz of anything at any one time. Have people been able to get back to working out in the gym, running long distance, or medium for the sake of being healthy and fit, without becoming dehydrated to the point of an ER visit? When hunting, you are no where near an hospital, let alone medical clinic that might be able to help. And I have not been able to get to my primary care doc at the VA to go over any of this for help in my thought process, to try to figure out what I will do....Any thoughts?

[@crystalwalker2340]

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[@LiLBitsDK]

you don't need to drink more than 4oz at a time... get used to sip while hiking/biking... be on top of your fluids so you don't get dehydrated since you can't "save up and gulp down a lot later"

[@yapsweeleng]

Good 😌 and will make me think harder ..... thanks Doc!

[@mkm138813]

surgical risks and complications, other things have to be taken into consideration, as post oparative pulmonary and cardiac complications are more likely yo happen in this type of surgery. thanks for your efforts.

[@sachinmehta6052]

What medication can you suggest to help with hair loss after surgery?

[@brookiey]

I want to go to Houston for my surgery now

[@starr6850]

dr.now

[@papdimitri93]

Do it, Dr Marvin just did mine and he is a great dr.

[@jackiedew6009]

Yes everything made sence the way he said it thank you...

[@marj329]

Now I don’t want to do it. I’m scared of blood clots.

[@evelyneatkinson9522]

I took blood thinners for 2 weeks to reduce the risks... talk to your surgeon about the post surgery care

[@theshinythings123]

He says they give you blood thinners after the surgery.

[@sarahmcswan]

I get worried about the long term effects since this is not an old surgery. When I say long term I'm talking 10, 20 30 yrs down the road. How can it be safe to remove 80% of your stomach? But I really need to loose weight!!

[@pmh419]

Best informative video, you answer my question, will the deficiencies stop after while

[@shilaba80]

Genetics should be required. Also if you have dysautonomia the stress this surgery puts on the body increases the dysfunction of the autonomic system.

[@MM-eq7ic]

What are the problems thatight request a bypass after the sleeve? And thank you for your valuable advices

[@Aprilann871]

Reflux

[@specialized29er86]

Before watching your clip I was going to have my very effective 11 year old band removed and latter have the sleeve done and pay for the procedures myself. Now thinking if I do need further surgery I'd be better cost wise to upgrade my silver insurance to gold and wait the year and yes I'll have ballooned up but what other choice do we have.

[@darknluvlyg38]

Thanks for sharing i really needed to hear this

[@carlfreeman6687]

Wish he would do a video on the risks of long term obesity. Betcha a dollar it's a way way more scary.

[@lorimav]

You're on! My late husband did not do the gastric sleeve but he did do bariatric surgery. He was 5'8" and 320lbs. He did the surgery in 2001 and died a year later at age 43. The only problem he had before the surgery was high blood pressure which was treated effectively. He became severely malnourished and died of complications related to the surgery. I firmly believe that he would still be around if he had not done it and perhaps even lived a typical life span had he lost only 1/2 his excess weight. I know diabetics even that are his size still here in their 70's. I would never mess with digestive organs. Lower the carbs somewhat, ditch most of the processed foods, test for nutritional deficiencies, don't eat for a period of 14+ hours daily, get to bed by 10pm, and get morning sun daily. Even if you don't loose all of your excess weight you will be healthier than having surgery and messing with digestive organs.

[@carlfreeman6687]

@4Veritas I'm sorry for your loss. 😢😢😢. My post was regarding the percentage of people who suffer obesity and the effects healtwise. I completely understand there are risks and I am sad your husband had that happen. My own mother passed away as a side effect of going under for a routine procedure in 2012. Also as a note for this conversation, bariatric surgery is far more invasive and has significantly more risks involved. I was going to get bariactric surgery 13 years ago and when I read the side effects and possible side effects I was terrified.

[@B-MoreCity]

Oh great now I'm scared to even get this surgery on the 10th of September. I may chicken out after all I have gone through.

[@nualacostello1798]

My friend got it done. But regrets it

[@brezziful]

Nuala Costello why?

[@nualacostello1798]

@@brezziful she is in of pain, cant really eat food again for a long time. in discomfort. Very upset

[@maliya7337]

Nuala Costello how long has it been since her procedure? How does she feel about it now?

[@Goblues1980]

Well, did you do it?

[@celticoceane]

I've had the sleeve done 9wks ago and haven't lost a single pound since surgery, I have followed the diet to the letter I managed to lose over 200lbs prior to surgery on my own prior to surgery I'd be grateful if someone can tell me why I'm losing nothing my surgeon Says I've stalled due to losing so much weight pre op, I dont believe it something must have gone wrong somewhere I've stuck to the diet to the letter and no a pound lost I feel frustrated and deflated and very much regret having the surgery done

[@delvinamilliner]

Bella Lucia Hi. I’m one yr out and also, have not lost a single lb since surgery. I too lost weight before surgery and until now they don’t have an answer for me. I have had loads of testing and still nothing, the only thing they suggest is a revision not sure if I’m up for that. Statistics show they don’t reveal any better results......!

[@jesulapierre-louis9688]

If you've lost over 200 lbs that's a lot of weight loss. I'm surprised they did the surgery, your body needs some fat to survive. I think your body kicked into survivor mode. Meaning when ever you eat your body stores it, to prevent shock. Too much weight loss in short period of time is very dangerous.

[@autumnconway3642]

Ck out dr.Weiner.He has videos that get into this

[@brhanetsegay128]

God bless you doctor, I had suffered from this illness since 2014 GC. can I cure with out surgery?

[@rockelsa91]

Great explain

[@beverlytaylor8458]

Very helpful, thank you

[@bangmo2860]

if you go raw vegetarian for about 3 weeks, then slowly add HEALTHY UNPROCESSED FOODS, then your stomach WILL SHRINK NATURALLY to a normal size. Needless to say, things like chips, cakes, pasta, cookies, sodas, etc, etc will cause inflamation and gas, and will produce fat and distention in the long run.

[@donimen]

Can stenosis be fixed if dilations don’t work?

[@MikaelVitalyVyacheslav-bh2fk]

"polyunsaturated fats"" are TOXIC !! In the 1940s, the agricultural chemists found that they could fatten their animals faster if they poisoned their metabolic systems with an anti-thyroid drug. The found the animals would get fat on very little food. Yet, the drug turned out to leave a carcinogenic residue in the meat. Farmers soon found out that corn and soybeans containing polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) would do the same as the anti-thyroid drugs and suppress the respiration of the animals and make them get fat on very little food. In the process they found that they were getting these yellow-fat diseases and brain degenerations (degeneration of the gonads, infertility, and so on). Around the same time the medical people noticed that the cholesterol was lowered in the process of eating a lot of these polyunsaturated fats. And that led to the spreading of the marketing of unsaturated fats to the human food supply, rather than just for the fattening of farm animals. And since people didn't want to gain weight on the least amount of food, they needed a new reason for selling their fats to humans. And, lowering cholesterol became the excuse in humans. But the agriculturists knew all through the 1940s that corn and soy oils were very fattening, and eventually, very toxic. But since they sold their animals as soon as they reached a marketable size, they didn't care (if they died later; they were killing them before they had the chance to die of the degenerative diseases)." -RP Bottom line: Although,the polyunsaturated fats will lower cholesterol (by suppressing the immune system), one of their main functions is to fatten animals, including you if you consume them, on lower calories. This is why farmers use high polyunsaturated fats foods like corn and soy to fatten their animals. What foods are high in polyunsaturated oils ? Vegetables, seed and nut oils. Nuts, seeds, soy, corn, fatty fish like salmon, omega 3 and 6 oils, fish oil, and animals that are fed a high polyunsaturated diet that are not ruminants- pigs, rabbits, chickens . lifespa.com/scary-facts-polyunsaturated-vegetable-oils/

[@jacobbatuchi6761]

So are what foods are we supposed to avoid eating ? Or is it only the certain oils ? By the way is this related to the sleeve surgery ?

[@ziggylothbrook8644]

Hair loss?

[@jg5488]

Ziggy Lothbrook because most people after the surgery don’t eat as much or take enough vitamins so they’re malnutrition

[@rosiobucio4860]

Has anyone had gastric sleeve surgery after a spleen removal? I had my spleen removed in 2002 and I was considering having surgery.

[@msdeshabangbang]

Thank you for this video

[@omnyt]

Thank you!

[@mamajewelz74]

I've been stalled a month at month two at 260. I hate it

[@zariaantoine6357]

This surgery has been a nightmare for me I got my surgery 12/21/21 and I went into the hospital January 12th and haven’t left since I was fat with not health issues at all and I get this surgery and I have everything wrong with me now

[@pmh419]

Hi sorry to hear this, what are some of your complications??

[@mariafranco330]

omg this is terrible. Whats going on?

[@lorimav]

I lost my 43 year old husband to bariatric surgery basically from malnutrition after about 13 months. A fellow patient he befriended died within 3 months. It wasn't gastric sleeve but I would never mess with a major digestive organ. I warned him. He told his doctor that his wife didn't approve but the doctor said it was his decision. My girls were 12 and 13 at the time.

[@bashaberl1428]

Can you tell me how you would feel about doing a sleeve on a 68 year old woman 5'7" who weighs 210

[@lorimav]

Why on earth would you do such an invasive procedure at your age when you're only 210lbs? Cut carbs, cut the period of hours you eat to be no more than 10 hours, get to bed by 9-10pm, get outside daily in the morning especially and learn to love yourself at whatever weight you arrive at by doing the above.

[@ilovejesus3659]

Hi dear I don’t think you would qualify you have to be at lest 100 pounds overweight and you are only 50 pounds over if that depends on your height

[@koolwaterwoman]

This video is 😢making not wanting to do it

[@Christaltv]

Me too😔

[@الخطاطةالموصليةجنةأمالشهيدالبط]

Thank you.

[@MarcosDiegos]

Thanks Doctor

[@marygandara8098]

Any one know why u get blisters on ur lips and tongue

[@goodyo7792]

Dehydration

[@matthewraden5210]

What about the risks of an endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

[@guy858]

sooo.. I understand that we are fooling the brain to think we are full enough.. and we are because of the reduced stomach size.. what I want to know is ?? does the body get enough nutrients now from eating to be healthy from then on ??

[@jg5488]

Guy Loehr sometimes it doesn’t that’s why some people after the surgery look thin as hell and malnutrition because they’re not eating enough

[@goodyo7792]

That's why you take high quality multivitamin and calcium regularly. Your nutritionist will tell you that.

[@WLewis1987]

Guy Loehr nope you need lots of vitamins

[@lolahernandez6871]

Your body can't hold too much food so can't get enough nutrients. That's why you HAVE to take vitamins forever after the surgery.

[@Aprilann871]

My surgeon said I will go home the same day

[@mnb8563]

Hopefully it all went well!

[@Aprilann871]

@@mnb8563 it did. I ended up staying 2 nights

[@Bonitachulax3]

😊

[@johnnelson9309]

Portal vein thrombus after sleeve surgery, WHY?

[@linacantor1332]

Not only this one, any surgery that makes you feel like you don't want to walk, being in a long flight can develop as well

[@johnnelson9309]

@@linacantor1332 An answer that a Doctor would say, studies have shown that as the sleeve surgery increased in popularity so did the hast in surgeries thus leading to portal view clots. Afterwards same surgen miss dionosed clot forming to a gallbladder removal. Three days later, full blown blockage.

[@heatherghimire7744]

To me this lazy way out just work out I will never cut half my stomach out then later down the road have medical problems

[@tonymanero8540]

Exactly. Tried to tell my step father in law. Its just a way to make you not eat spicy and great amount of foods. This is not a magic cure.

[@Florcitalove]

Dr. I am 9-10 weeks post op. I know n I think I have the staple line to tight on my stomach. This are my symptoms: cannot even swallow water at this point. Smoothies are also too thick for me, neither to say a bite of chicken or a complete 2nd phase meal plan. EVERYTHING COMES BACK, one or two bites n its out (vomit) I am lactose intolerant and Dairy Intolerant, I was confused 🤷‍♀️ with taking protein shakes that are marketed as clear protein but they contain milk; I thought that was the cause of everything coming back (vomit). My body feels very weak and fatigued ALL THE TIME DAY N NIGHT. I have always complained to my surgeon and the Nutritionist about not been able to eat after two bites n as it goes in it comes right out. I took vacation n I ended in the ER n have been Hospitalized for 8 days already; I am asking or requesting a endoscopy to be performed after just watching your video. Q: What can I expect next if they do find the staple line to be to tight,. I have faith that I found the answer to my desperate situation thru this video. I am not able to drink not even water at this point as I mentioned. Q: why can this happen? I am petite, at the most I need to loose 50-60 lbs. nothing compare to over 100 lbsThanks for the great info 🙏🏼👍🏽🙏🏼

[@gailcravener9598]

I had a lap band that did just what you're saying about your sleeve. I had it opened completely up and still can't eat a lot of things without throwing up. Going to have it removed and get the Sleeve, but I'm so afraid the same thing will happen. You may have excess scar tissue buildup. I had two other surgeries not related to weight loss and both had major problems because of scar tissue build-up. I wish you luck with your problem.

[@brezziful]

Flowercita Love what happened?

[@findik7452]

How are you now?

[@aprilgee8795]

I’m 6 weeks post op and going through the same thing I’ve been to the hospital for dehydration and idk what to do anymore I feel horrible can’t even keep meds down :/

[@dazuujuma1211]

@@aprilgee8795 how you can feel now

[@frederickyoung563]

Everything he said happened to my girlfriend she was on a breathing machine for almost a month...complications after complications she's at home now but she can't eat solid foods now she on a iv at home she says her stomach be sore gagging throwing up I would not do it tried talking her out of it numerous of times i love my girlfriend but play stupid games win stupid prizes she could have lost her life if I can't eat right exercise daily at the gym a quick fix at the hospital cutting out half my stomach out aint worth it!!

[@mariafranco330]

OMG this is terrible. How much did she weighted?

[@lorimav]

My husband did a different procedure. He did loose a lot of weight but looked terrible. Went from 320lbs to 180lbs. He basically died of malnutrition about 13 months later at age 43. Don't mess with your digestive organs! Lower the carbs, decrease the processed foods, decrease the hours that you eat to 10 or less daily (intermittent fasting), get to bed by 9-10pm, get outside in the morning and correct nutritional deficiencies. Not only get enough UV light because lack of vitamin D is associated with metabolic syndrome but get strong outdoor daylight in the morning by 9am and most importantly get infra-red light. You don't even have to be directly in the sun to benefit from infra red. MedCram's Dr. Seheult has an excellent podcast on near infrared.

[@mimedeiros26]

​@lorimav, how did he die of malnutrition? Wasn't he eating? I am sorry for your loss 🙏😢🙏

[@robinmorton3463]

I had a friend that almost died from this surgery.. I don't believe in this I believe in the works of the lord once you get the surgery it's a life changing you can't go back to normal ever again .. we can make our brains think like we got the surgery by eating smaller meals at least that's much safer than the surgery and you can drink fluids without suffering.. I'm not afraid to get the surgery I just don't want to put my body in danger losing weight naturally without surgery always works and drinking oolong tea is a weight lost burner to and it's safe but if your on blood thinners you should not drink it ..

[@charlottelamb4143]

You’re poorly informed 6:32

[@lorimav]

My husband did die from bariatric surgery. It wasn't gastric sleeve but all of these surgeries involve messing with a digestive organ.

[@ilovejesus3659]

@@lorimavsorry for your lost dear, what happened with your husband? Did he have bad complications

[@lorimav]

@@ilovejesus3659 Yes, he had protein malabsorption. About 37% of those doing bypass and 16% of those doing sleeve suffer from protein malabsorption according to one gastric surgeons presentation to other gastric surgeons. Hypoglycemia is also extremely common and difficult to live with and there is much danger of hernias and blockages and obstruction of the bowels. Elvis' daughter had some kind of WLS and died of a bowel obstruction recently.

[@kadeemgray93]

Any surgery should be the last resort. You'll still need to change your mentality and lifestyle. Stop eating junk.

[@soneelita]

Just eat less instead of having this horrifying operation.

[@autumnconway3642]

Lol.Your ignorance around the complexities of obesity is astounding

[@lavenderteal8485]

Wow, why has no one ever thought of just eating less and moving more. As if people haven't done this many times before. Your words are so profound. 🙄🤨😒

[@theshinythings123]

Once you gain weight it's very hard to lose it. Your body adapts to the new size. I also heard you respond to insulin differently.

[@jenniferrhoades4877]

Sure it works but most of us have lost massive amounts on our own and they we gain back. The sleeve is a extra tool especially when you struggled half your life

[@aminah761]

Exactly people want the easy way out of everything