Rootman

A VSG is NOT a bypass type operation. A bypass is where part of the small intestine track is BYPASSED or shortened to create a malabsorbtion of calories. Because of the malabsorbtion some incompletely digested food is dumped into the large intestine and that is the principle cause of the nasty gas. A VSG is a restrictive operation that simply removes the lower curvature of the stomach. NO bypass is created and there should be no more gas than normal.

Call the doc and make an appointment RIGHT NOW. You should NOT be getting sick with liquids after a few days - if then. You should be checked out. You WON'T be able to gulp - and that not much - until maybe 3 or 4 months out.

Good luck 2! Wish you the best.

Ain't that the truth! And for some of my own You don't need to push the car seat all the way back to get in and out of your car. You don't rush to the bedroom to change into sweats after work, normal clothes are comfortable "You want fries with that?" is answered with a resounding 'NO" Punching new holes in your belt is a weekly ritual "Who the hecks hand is that?", then you realize it's YOURS, only skinnier than you remember. Your belly and back don't rub on the shower door when entering and exiting And it maybe TMI but: When you wipe you actually wipe all the way up to the 'exit portal'

Congrats girl! Looking forward to hearing of your further adventure! You can do it!

Congrats! Keep up th egood work.!

My cholesterol before the operations was fairly high, can't remember the levels though the doc wanted me on drugs. I just went 3 months post ops and my levels were BELOW AVERAGE. I don't think the sleeve "makes" the cholesterol go down but forces a diet that drops the levels. Have it checked again whenever your doc wants blood panels to check your Vitamin and minerals, he should do it as a rule anyway but just remind him. You might just need less drugs. Reminder IANAD seek a medical professions opinion when it comes to your health.

Well I feel for ya'. Stick with it, "YOU CAN DO IT" (say this in Rob Schneider's voice from any of Adam Sandler's movies) I was on the liquid pre-op diet for 14 days - voluntarily, I was SO desperate to start the weight loss - I was feeling that bad. Only cheated once, a piece of pumpkin pie. I started the day after Thanksgiving!

Yep it can be scary as ANY surgery can be. My brother went in for a simple bunion surgery and nearly lost his foot AND his life. A nasty MRSA infection set in and he was in intensive care and on IV antibiotics. So it can happen for nearly ANY procedure. Both my wife and I had the same surgery and came through superbly. I suspect that those who failed - and it was THEM doing the failing NOT the sleeve - get discouraged, give up and stop posting. It's nice to hear from long timers no matter WHAT the outcome.

Well, not uglier per-se just more wrinkly and more lines. I don't equate that with being ugly though as I am feeling and over all looking so much better that I see it as beautiful. BTW: looking at your picture gallery I see NOTHING about you that is ugly.

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-link-carbs-diabetes.html

Congrats on the pre-op weight loss, it shows real stick-to-it-ivness. Wish you well in the surgery and continued weight loss from here on out. Here's to gaols reached!

I just wanted to bump this message again because tax deadline time in the USA is only a little more than a month away Remember you MIGHT be able to deduct the expense of a self-pay VSG, as well as travel and SOME hotel costs. The out of pocket expenses for an insurance payed VSG might be a deduction also. Keep track of: ALL your out of packet expenses for doctors as well as travel to and from the doctors office. Out of pocket expenses on PRESCRIBED drugs Medical test out of packet expenses Out of packet hospitalization costs Out of packet chiropractic care Out of packet dental car Put of pocket vision care IN SOME CASES - Cost of medical insurance if paid 100% exclusively by you If you CAN itemize and the medical expenses are MORE than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) the amount ABOVE 7.5% MIGHT be used as a tax deduction. It is important to realize that the INSURANCE COVERED expenses are NOT deductible, nor is the associated costs of employer payed pre-tax insurance coverage. WARNING: I am not a lawyer nor an accountant so DO consult an expert on this when doing your taxes.

It can effect us guys too sometimes but for different reasons. About 3 months prior to surgery it was discovered that I was low in testosterone. I started taking twice monthly injections and it really helped. Then came the surgery. I just went back for my 6 month checkup and my test. level had skyrocketed. Simple reason; there is less of me to spread the hormone out in. My doc even told me that he's seen other males with rapid weight loss have a dramatic increase for the same reason, the fact that I was supplementing my levels just made it worse. Excess test. can cause unwanted aggression and an emotional roller coaster in mew.

Yep, my experience was with a generic version of Miralax, just did NOT work. Sometimes they work sometime they don't.

I agree with Kitty. Constant use of stool softeners can be bad too. Try Miralaz, which is basically a super adsorbent platic that simply moves through you.

Well, loosing your hair will NOT: Give you diabetes Give you heart disease Give you sleep apnea Possibly contribute to COPD Keep you from fitting into your clothes Keep you from doing many activities because you can't physically do them And a host of other things. But being 150 pounds overweight likely WILL. You will NOT lose all your hair because of this surgery unless you develop some weird complication that no one else has. SOME hair thinning may be POSSIBLE but not necessarily an absolute probability.

I had surgery in Mexico, Stayed one whole day and a night in the hospital and went to a recovery house the next morning. Stayed there one more night and WOULD of stayed another night and be released the next day but I elected to leave early and stay at a hotl in San Diego because I was flying out the next day and didn't want to do the customs thing AND go through airport security in the same day for my mid morning flight back home.

Many factors come into play here. Your age - the older you are the less elastic your skin is Your skin type - some people just have more elastic skin than others The pre and post size, before and after weight loss. Some people are just luckier and while they weigh heavily they just aren't that big, therefore the skin isn't stretched to such massive proportions. It's impossible to tell whether you will have sagging skin because of the above and other factors. But remember having saggy skin won't give you diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol but being obese WILL. You can always wear compression garments with longer sleeves or pay the price and have reconstructive surgery.

YES it's allowed. It is a fairly good product but contains quite a lot of sugar and as Ami points out, almost sickeningly sweet. Most of these pre-packaged diet shakes have to much sugar or not enough Protein. They do save you time by being premade and packaged. They are also quite large too and I had trouble finishing a whole one early on aftewr surgery. I personally use Boost brand. They are a bit smaller and contain a lot less sugars and a bit more protein per ounce than SlimFast. There are also generic versions like from Walmart or Sams which taste really, realy nasty.

Congrats! You will be there before you know it!

Well not to brag but I used to do the wash regularly and unload the dishwasher too. That is until my wife retired. Now she's home full time and I still work outside the home so I think it's fair. Not ALL of us are troglodytes

Wait till about 6 weeks out. Everyone is different but commonly it is more like Thinoneday describes, it'll fill you up fast and make your tummy hurt if you put anything in on top of it - or it on top of an already full sleeve. Would saltine crackers satisfy your craving? I eat a few a day to quell stomach acid. No matter what you do remember the mantra; Protein FIRST carbs SECOND. Eat your protein first THEN if you have any more room try bread or other carbs. We've only got a limited amount of room to put food in and we have to get the BEST calories in FIRST.

I suppose you meant MURDER or divorce We men can be a demanding lot!

Yes, what NFJF said above, Google can find something for you, put in Weight Loss Clinic and your ZIP code and see what pops up. Alsoon't discount what you can glean from this forum. We got each others backs.