Sleeve Stretching | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

16 months post op here, I feel like I can eat more, but nowhere near like back then, probably a third at best which is a lot less than before. It’s important to stay active, I run 3-4 times a week anywhere from 4-6 miles each time, that’s going to help a lot with the whole weight gain, you won’t gain anything if you stay active, a lot of people gain some of the weight back because they get comfortable with the food, but don’t bother working out, that’s just not going to end well.

[@Ninimara952]

How much weight have you lost since the surgery .? Thanks in advance

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

@@Ninimara952 I’m 5 years post op now, max weight was 325 lbs at 6’0”, went down to as low as 180-185, been holding steady at 205-215 since 2022, everyone gains some weight back, the point is to not keep gaining. I still can’t eat even half of what I used to in one sitting, my stomach even after five years is still way smaller than pre op.

[@Ninimara952]

@@STILLNIGHTPEARL awesome .. thanks for replying.. I'm getting the sleeve done in 5 days and am very nervous .. so how many lbs did you lose per month on average?

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

@@Ninimara952 congrats! you’ll be fine! Anywhere from 5-10 lbs every month the first year after surgery. First week after surgery is the most painful, but it gets better every week, pain from the largest incision is the worst. Follow the directions from the surgeon and dietitian, keep me posted, feel free to ask me any questions!

[@Ninimara952]

@@STILLNIGHTPEARL I appreciate it .. thank you so much.. I'm ready for the surgery this Monday.. God bless

[@yalsaied]

This is great info, I am 2 weeks post and I am a pound less daily . You are a main reason why I built the courage to do the sergery after canceling it a year a go

[@lindamastropietro4429]

Before I got my sleeve, I spoke with the nutritionist and she gave me a good tip. Use a salad plate to put your food on. You can’t pile it high. Make sure your food doesn’t pass the rim. I use a small plate and and Im satisfied eating just what’s on that plate. If you use a regular dinner plate, you can easily put too much food on it. 4:38

[@imjustheresoidontgetfined5269]

All your videos are great- please keeping making them! What you are doing is RARE, yet needed** and wanted! We thank you 🙏🏽

[@chillinx7268]

You always give great information. I look forward to your videos. I'm 19 months post sleeve and have gained 6 pounds over the last 9 months. Just have to drink more liquids.

[@Hazel_Pisces28]

I'm so glad I found this channel! I weighed 353 lbs the day of my surgery, I was 166 lbs at my lowest, and I now weigh 240 lbs. I'm 6 years out so I can tell I can eat more. I'm NOT eating right at all.. I need to start a very strict diet. Thank you for your info!

[@Endobariatric]

Thanks for watching Heather! We wish you the best on your weight loss journey!

[@melissam7924]

Thank you so much for being so honest! I was at 266 and I am horrified about losing so much weight, what weight were you after about 6-8months? If you don’t mind me asking.

[@soserene6107]

Would you consider a second surgery?

[@Hazel_Pisces28]

@@melissam7924 I can't really remember the exact weight I was at then. I probably had lost at least 50-60 lbs. I do remember losing a good amount of weight each week in the beginning, 13 lbs lost one week I remember distinctly. It came off fairly fast.

[@Hazel_Pisces28]

@@soserene6107 Yes I would! As soon as I get on insurance on my job I would look into it. The surgery was the best thing I ever did for myself. ☺️

[@r.b.7633]

I'm about 10 months post sleeve and definitely feel like I eat more now. I've stalled but thats due to poor food choices I've been making. I'm working with an online weight loss group (not vsg specific) now for accountability and support.

[@tamunelson5108]

I'm 3years out of Surgery 4 year's in March and I've gained ruffly 10 lbs back....But I know since I'm in school and working and all these are sitting activities I know this where the weight has come from....but I still cant eat large amounts of food....I still get extremely full after a couple of bites and if I over eat I will vomit a thick mucus and food...But long story short I'm still pleased with my results still 116 lbs down⬇️⬇️⬇️ with the 10lbs added

[@lonaynayh9419]

Hello Dr.A 🙂thanks for this. I'm two weeks out and I'm was worried.

[@pattydailey8584]

Thank you Dr. A for answering the questions we all have as we journey.

[@dandm20]

Hi Dr. Alvarez. I bless God for you. I am learning so much from you. I have not had my surgery as of yet. I have 1 more step to do which is a sleep study. Hopefully I will be given a date soon. I am 59. I'm both nervous and excited. Again, I thank you so much for these videos. GBU.

[@SWRadioConcepts]

I had a BPD-DS in Aug. 2018 (about 2 1/2 years ago) with what I believe was a 54 bougie - if I remember correctly. Quite a bit higher bougie size than typically used in a gastric sleeve surgery, because BPD-DS patients need to eat more due to malabsorption. Think slimline sharpie vs. ballpoint pen.. I was concerned about my capacity and recently did two cottage cheese tests a few weeks apart, along with carefully measuring other foods and discovered my capacity is right around 6.5 Oz. I'm very pleased with this capacity. It's enough to enjoy a meal, albeit a small one, but still have enough restrictions to be full well before I consume too many calories.

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Great info, I'm over my initial weight loss as it were as I'm a year out and now I need to "work" this is the time I need to build up good habits, information like this is a God send.

[@margaretthompson5508]

Hello Dr. A ! I found your channel by luck. Thank you for all your information. I have one more nutrition class and then I meet with my Dr. to make sure my iron levels are good. He found out I was anemic but I have been taking my iron supplements faithfully. I'm nervous but so excited about the surgery. I will continue to check out your channel Good luck everyone.

[@beverlythiam5377]

I am so grateful for your channel. I am so grateful for the time and energy that you put into helping people who had the gastric sleeve. I went through a severe depression. I had my surgery, and I have not been able to talk to my surgeon cents I have my surgery June 30, 2023 every time I try to contact my surgeon someone else intercepts so I can never ask her a question directly, everything that has helped me along. My journey has come from your videos. I am going to search and see if you have a video about acid reflux. I think I’m having it but I’m not for sure. I just spit up a lot anyway thank you you are my new superhero.

[@nataliebaker808]

Great Information I’m 4 weeks post op this was very helpful 😊

[@jae9581]

It’s nice to hear I’ll have more space I can’t even eat past 2 oz and I’m hungry like every other hour which is so annoying

[@carmenchilds9726]

Same thing happens to me

[@jae9581]

@@carmenchilds9726 5 months out I have more room ! I can eat a full taco and be full I can’t drink 48-60oz and have my protein intake met.

[@carmenchilds9726]

@@jae9581 yea I’m only two months out so I’m still really restricted, and it’s so frustrating when I’m hungry and having hunger pains after 1-2hrs

[@Evil7o7]

@@jae9581Hows your stomach now can you eat more than a full taco?

[@Iamahusluh]

You would have had to have the surgery to fully understand this video I’ve had to watch it several times. This is my third time post op watching and I resonate with this video wholeheartedly all true and it’s all facts.

[@MariselyRojas]

Hi Dr. A! I understand that some participants gain some weight back over time but how is it that I've heard of some people gaining up to their original weight back?

[@MichaelMastrano-qt9cb]

Great info. I'm 9 weeks post-op sleeve gastrectomy. Thank you!

[@Dragon_grl86]

Thank you for this. I tell so many this in facebook groups and they never listen. Your stomach will settle overtime but will never go back to what it was before.

[@SICK562CKRISS]

How is their anyway of knowing? I got mine done at chi Franciscan in federal way by a robot

[@EseCuate562]

Ask your surgeon dummy

[@sabatounsi3999]

I'm 3 years after VSG , I'm always hungry!! Always craving sweet wich is sooo frustrating

[@allthingschrisee9350]

I know for now, watermelon craves my sweet tooth...then again, I'm only 3 weeks post op. Did you find anything that works?

[@mikahart9577]

@@allthingschrisee9350 I’m a month in an I just take a bit of a cookie an one is enough or a piece I think u should think realistic

[@mrs.velazquez9720]

Good info doctor. God bless you!

[@WilliamWhite05]

Yes very much thank you!

[@juanadiaz7387]

Is it possible to have a gastric sleeve and never ever have not even a little gas pain any GI distress any symptoms at all of course accompanied of lack of restriction. I seriously suspect I was scammed. I m trying to get a opinion on my surgery and I don’t get no one to confirm if I have surgery. My primary clinic does not even know what diagnostic to request.

[@MaxxsMummy]

A barium x-ray will be able to tell your doctors the state of your sleeve. I had one because I couldn't keep any solid food down after a few months. It was fine and I had to have liquids for a few weeks again, just to calm things down but seeing my new stomach on the films was pretty cool 😊

[@elizabethgrace9113]

Ask for a CT SCAN

[@sweetcandies2421]

After how long can I get pregnant after the sleeve

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! I recommend a year after your gastric sleeve surgery.

[@sandragibson2221]

When are you able to start excercing after sleeve surgery?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello Sandra! 4 weeks after surgery

[@chiobabii]

Im 42 days post op sleeve. And today I been hungry all day! I can’t feel my restriction. And I’ve had 80-90 protein. And I feel like I can eat more than 4 oz a mea and does not take me 30min…..I don’t feel any pain or restriction when eating. I think I’m broken. 😩

[@SoNiaBowser]

Wow I'm feeling the same way. 😪 I've been stuck at 256 for 4 months. I'm 8 months post op. I e a t right and exercising but I'm told the stall is normal. Talk to ur Dr, Susan team about ur concerns.

[@juanadiaz7387]

That is my same experience lord!

[@juanadiaz7387]

Only that I never feel restriction. Some of these doctors are just scamming people

[@juanadiaz7387]

Thank you for your info dr

[@marlyce]

It could be acid reflux that you are mistaking for hunger

[@californiagold3857]

Is 70 too old for this surgery?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! We have had patients from 14 to 74 years old, so don't worry! you can get more info on our website www.endobariatric.com

[@Garorduno]

Hi dr can you tell me which surgery you think Is better gastric sleeve or gastric bypass ?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! We recommend the gastric sleeve surgery, on this video I talk more about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pF6tq6iZq7GJjbc

[@juanadiaz7387]

Doctor Alvarez. If you have a suspicion that a bariatric surgery was not performed what diagnostic can I do to confirm my surgery status?

[@elizabethgrace9113]

Ask for a CT scan

[@glchild251]

What is liquid calories?

[@goldenlifelove7251]

Calories in liquid😒😒

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

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[@adamguerrero602]

Is when you drink fluids that are high in calories instead of food

[@MrJaybanking]

Pepsi and cola

[@michellesorenson1292]

I need a resleeve Dr. A! Tell me how... YOU did my surgery. I had extreme hunger from day one of my surgery. Yet, I my body would not allow me to eat or drink, without discomfort for a very long time. What should I do.

[@AnthonyL0401]

Call his office, I would imagine.

[@michellesorenson1292]

@@AnthonyL0401 I lost 100 lbs but now I'm 50 and things are different after 14 years. Dr. A was amazing!!! I have not one negative thing to say about him. I would do it all over again, but only with him.

[@AnthonyL0401]

@@michellesorenson1292 Is the weight that comes back a lot or just more than you want in order to feel healthy?

[@michellesorenson1292]

@@AnthonyL0401 No. I'm just 14 years out and getting older. I went from 247 to111 and today I'm 137-140.

[@kingaymanplays1494]

Hi that’s amazing 14 years out Can you eat more now

[@brireale2411]

Best channel I’ve stumble upon 🥹🥰🥰🥰