jkale

I know complications can occur with VSG, and as I was surfing through Andrea's blog at wlsvitagarten.com, I found her post about the "ASMBS ER Sheet" which she found on the ASMBS website. This seems to be an invaluable resource for ANYONE having ANY type of bariatric surgery. I have already printed out two copies myself, and I can't tell you how beneficial I found it.
ASMBS ER POSTER: http://asmbs.org/dow...ster9-20-10.pdf

My 6 month wait is half over! Im a 23 year old male that has struggle with my weight my whole life. I have done a lot of research and was going to go with the lap-band but then I found out about the sleeve and think that option is 100% better. Now for what I need help with, I soooo nervous about having this done. Am I going to be "normal" after? What is life like after surgery with going out to eat? Has anyone told themselves that you didnt need surgery that you could do it alone? Which I know I can do because ive done it before, but can not keep it off. I wish this last 3 month wait would rush by. Anyone have any advise? Words of wisdom?
Thanks!
Doug

I am right there with ya, Doug. And it will go by faster than either you or I think. The forum here is super welcoming, so don't be afraid to ask questions. You can just start searching through the forums for what you want to find. I especially recommend looking through the Post-Op and Pre-Op forums for food and information about the surgery. Also, look up Tiffykins for some good resources.
Um, I don't think many come on here who haven't been where we are at and who haven't been yo-yo dieting for most of his or her life. Just read the stories and read the profiles, and you will see.

Lol, I totally understand. Ever since I joined I was reading, searching, and even more reading. Both you and I will already have tons of information available when we have questions, and we already know who we can turn to. Only three more months! I keep looking at my ticker, and it gives me hope it will be my turn eventually.
Aw, I am sorry that you don't have people in your life being supportive, but everyone on this forum is rooting for you and will be there if you need them.
Oh, I totally understand the lifelong weight issues. I was obese before I even knew what the word was, and I have been dieting since my early preteens. I am doing this surgery for me and future health. I do not want to wait until I have the diabetes, heart disease, and health issues that run in my family hit me. I want to get healthy. Just keep up the positive energy, and if nothing else, there is always Mexico.

They were on my "mushy/puree/soft stage". I also mixed mine with non-fat, plain Greek yogurt and different spices/seasonings or even dry dressing Ranch or italian dressing with a little mustard, or spicy mustard to give some twang to cut the fat instead of mayo.

Egg salad and deviled eggs are awesome -- and they don't need much mayo for the small amounts you can eat. I make egg salad with one small boiled egg and about a tsp of mayo + a little mustard and it's delish. I think deviled eggs don't need that much mayo either. Plus, we do need to eat some fat, it's good for us.

I was just thinking, where do deviled eggs fall on the post-op plate? I know they are pretty good for protein, low in carbs, but high in calories because of the mayonnaise. How "bad" would they be considered? And are they considered a soft food?