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The Sleeved Life: A Patient-to-Patient Guide on Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery
Pennie Nicola has lost over 100 pounds with vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and she wants to help other potential weight loss surgery patients learn more about this bariatric procedure. Updated in 2018, Pennie combines her personal experience with the latest research to answer your most pressing questions about the gastric sleeve.Questions did you choose the sleeve instead of other weight loss surgery options?How do I begin looking for a sleeve surgeon?What does a typical pre-op diet look like?What is surgery day like?What will my diet look like after surgery?How do you handle the stigma of weight loss surgery?How is my goal weight determined?How many calories do you eat, on average?Are there any foods you can’t eat?How much food can you eat in one sitting?Does hunger come back?Can the sleeve get stretched out?How do you deal with weight loss stalls?How many vitamins do you take every day?How much weight should I expect to lose with the sleeve?What does a maintenance diet look like?How common is regain after the gastric sleeve?
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124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2012
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April 27, 2022
Had gastric sleeve this year and this is one of the books I read as part of my research from Kindle Unlimited!
Very informative...and I have actually gone back and reread some of it too.
Very informative...and I have actually gone back and reread some of it too.
July 21, 2014
Good Info
Good Info
this book is very easy to read and understand. Very informative. It is, however, in question and answer from. I was hoping for more of a narrative of her personal story and struggles. But she did good research and gives many statistics and facts. I would recommend to anyone considering the gastric sleeve.
Good Info
this book is very easy to read and understand. Very informative. It is, however, in question and answer from. I was hoping for more of a narrative of her personal story and struggles. But she did good research and gives many statistics and facts. I would recommend to anyone considering the gastric sleeve.
May 19, 2017
Interesting read
I'm getting a sleeve in a few days and found this book to have a good compilation of tips. Good advice.
I'm getting a sleeve in a few days and found this book to have a good compilation of tips. Good advice.
April 13, 2018
Important book to keep around
I am a gastric sleeve patient that fell off the rails and developed a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired. When I first had the surgery, I lost the weight, but did not do the things to keep it off. I downloaded this book years ago, but just read it now. This time I will do right by my body, and this book will always be close at hand.
I am a gastric sleeve patient that fell off the rails and developed a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired. When I first had the surgery, I lost the weight, but did not do the things to keep it off. I downloaded this book years ago, but just read it now. This time I will do right by my body, and this book will always be close at hand.
June 7, 2022
Words to live by
If you are considering vertical sleeve gastrectomy and have questions about the entire process, then this book is a must read. She answered so many questions I had and I learned what to expect for my surgery and post operation lifestyle. (Of course it varies from doctor to doctor but at least I have an idea) I feel more confident going forward.
If you are considering vertical sleeve gastrectomy and have questions about the entire process, then this book is a must read. She answered so many questions I had and I learned what to expect for my surgery and post operation lifestyle. (Of course it varies from doctor to doctor but at least I have an idea) I feel more confident going forward.
June 3, 2017
Helpful
This is a really helpful start to finish guide on what to expect. It would be great if it went a little more into the emotional aspects and what to expect through the process, but I really liked the nutritional information.
This is a really helpful start to finish guide on what to expect. It would be great if it went a little more into the emotional aspects and what to expect through the process, but I really liked the nutritional information.
June 11, 2017
This book is a short quick read, with great information on what to expect post-op from someone who has had the surgery. I am 3 days post-op and found this book helpful in calming my nerves and setting my expectations for weight loss.
November 24, 2017
Very informative
Covered all the bases in this topic. Very informative and positive. Talked about pros and cons of surgery. Very helpful if you're trying to decide if surgery is right for you.
Covered all the bases in this topic. Very informative and positive. Talked about pros and cons of surgery. Very helpful if you're trying to decide if surgery is right for you.
March 7, 2018
Good information!
This has a lot of helpful information about the VSG process, before and after surgery! I highly recommend reading if you are trying to decide if WLS is right for you.
This has a lot of helpful information about the VSG process, before and after surgery! I highly recommend reading if you are trying to decide if WLS is right for you.
July 17, 2018
Answered my questions
This book answered a lot of questions I have about the sleeve gastrectomy ,and some I didn't know I had. Pennie Nicola was clear and concise in how the sleeve affected her and how things could be different.
This book answered a lot of questions I have about the sleeve gastrectomy ,and some I didn't know I had. Pennie Nicola was clear and concise in how the sleeve affected her and how things could be different.
July 18, 2018
Very informative
This book is very informative and helpful. I particularly enjoyed how she wrote about the different weight loss surgeries and compared each one to the sleeve surgery.
This book is very informative and helpful. I particularly enjoyed how she wrote about the different weight loss surgeries and compared each one to the sleeve surgery.
May 11, 2019
An informing opinion about having bariatric sleeve surgery and life afterwards. I found it alleviated my anxiety about having this surgery. I know her journey will be different from mine, yet her perspective gave me some insight. I appreciate the honesty.
June 9, 2017
Excellent resource for anyone considering a gastric sleeve surgery.
July 12, 2017
Good information
Excellent book for someone thinking about VSG surgery. Having already having had it much of the information was not that helpful to me. Still a good read
Excellent book for someone thinking about VSG surgery. Having already having had it much of the information was not that helpful to me. Still a good read
November 5, 2017
Good info
There's some good info in here for anyone considering WLS. It covers mostly the Sleeve, but touched on the Bypass and the Band briefly.
There's some good info in here for anyone considering WLS. It covers mostly the Sleeve, but touched on the Bypass and the Band briefly.
September 19, 2020
Very informative!
Very well written, very informative and a quick read! The question and answer format was great.. She knows what she's doing.
Very well written, very informative and a quick read! The question and answer format was great.. She knows what she's doing.
September 28, 2021
Very informative. Honest answers. Extremely helpful information for anyone considering a gastric sleeve.
September 15, 2023
Love this book
I felt like I was sitting down with my best friend and she was telling me about her experience. She didn’t leave anything out and explained everything so clearly
I felt like I was sitting down with my best friend and she was telling me about her experience. She didn’t leave anything out and explained everything so clearly
March 4, 2017
Good personal account
This book is a good personal account. Greats tips on what to expect and what questions to ask your doctor
This book is a good personal account. Greats tips on what to expect and what questions to ask your doctor
February 18, 2017
Really Great info
I was happy that this book was so available with so many questions that I had. Very detailed info with stats, which is appreciated.
I was happy that this book was so available with so many questions that I had. Very detailed info with stats, which is appreciated.
February 7, 2017
Easy and Informative
This was very well written and easy to read. Medical issues were explained in a way I could understand. Suggestions were made in a way that I could implement in my own life. I feel less anxious about the whole process. Looking forward to surgery day now!
This was very well written and easy to read. Medical issues were explained in a way I could understand. Suggestions were made in a way that I could implement in my own life. I feel less anxious about the whole process. Looking forward to surgery day now!
April 27, 2015
Informative read
I enjoyed The Sleeved Life. I bought it while in pre-op but read it during post-op. There is a lot of very useful information and I think it's a good read for any stage of the process. There are quite a few passages that I highlighted for motivation.
I enjoyed The Sleeved Life. I bought it while in pre-op but read it during post-op. There is a lot of very useful information and I think it's a good read for any stage of the process. There are quite a few passages that I highlighted for motivation.
November 16, 2015
Preparing for My Own Sleeved Life, I Found This Book Very Helpful
I needed to learn how the Gastric Sleeve procedure would affect my life and this book was very helpful. The author writes in a conversational manner which made it seem like I'm learning from a friend.
I needed to learn how the Gastric Sleeve procedure would affect my life and this book was very helpful. The author writes in a conversational manner which made it seem like I'm learning from a friend.
September 29, 2016
Excellent advises!
Everyone who plan to have a vertical sleeve surgery must read this excellent book! I was very sad after my surgeon advise me to do the vertical sleeve, but now I think he was right to decide this method for me.
Everyone who plan to have a vertical sleeve surgery must read this excellent book! I was very sad after my surgeon advise me to do the vertical sleeve, but now I think he was right to decide this method for me.
August 7, 2014
AWESOME!
AWESOME!
Very helpful. I hope to begin same journey, and use this inspiring book as my bible to a successful "sleeved" life. thank you
AWESOME!
Very helpful. I hope to begin same journey, and use this inspiring book as my bible to a successful "sleeved" life. thank you
January 25, 2015
There are a lot of useful Q&A in this book. I will definitely keep it handy as my sleeve journey starts in March. :)
August 7, 2015
Covered all bases.
Recommend anyone who is considering wsl to read this book.
It helped me to make the decision of sleeve over bypass
Recommend anyone who is considering wsl to read this book.
It helped me to make the decision of sleeve over bypass
October 7, 2015
Very helpful
This is a very useful book for someone considering weight loss surgery. Answered many of my questions. Thanks for sharing your experience ms. Nicola.
This is a very useful book for someone considering weight loss surgery. Answered many of my questions. Thanks for sharing your experience ms. Nicola.
October 16, 2015
Great read!
Really helped clear my head for my decision to the get the gastric sleeve! Thank you for the great book!
Really helped clear my head for my decision to the get the gastric sleeve! Thank you for the great book!
October 6, 2016
A little outdated but full of helpful tips and information for anyone who has been sleeved or anyone who is considering it.
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