UTGal99

In my endless Quest for understanding as I prepare to have VSG myself I am curious if anyone ever regretted their decision to have this surgery? I have seen plenty of people regret the lapband and a few regret gastric bypass (RNY, DS, etc). Did you regret it? Or maybe not regret the surgery, but regret any aspect or wish it was different? Please share your experiences....

That is a cool machine! I love my Ninja for homemade ice cream. I take 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup milk, 3 packets of splenda and whirl it up - best homemade, preservative-free, ice cream ever! I love the Goodwill for unique finds as such. One man's junk is another man's treasure!

I haven't had surgery yet; however, I am having a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my surgery so I plan on telling customers I am having abdominal surgery to correct a hiatal hernia. Post-op as I lose weight and get skinnier, I plan on telling everyone I am watching what I eat and exercise. All of this is truthful! You got to ask the right questions to get the right answers!

I have a 4 year old, rambunctious son who drives me nuts on a daily basis as is! I can't imagine tending to his needs post-op and surviving on liquids and very few calories. Anyone have any tips to make that transition a bit easier??? I love the boy but not looking forward to tough recovery days coupled with a small child.

I didn't know you could freeze in the mason jar. So do you thaw it out and then pour into a dish to reheat or reheat in the mason jar too?

I didn't realize if you have a leak that they don't fix it. Isn't that dangerous? Can't you turn septic if it isn't treated? Scared to death of having a leak when I have surgery...

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ She has amazing ideas on her site of how to eat post WLS - run, don't walk to check it out!

I don't think your menu for the day sounds unhealthy. Could you eliminate some of the sugars? Sure. But I say - do what you need to do today and get back focused tomorrow.

I say it is unrealistic to think you will NEVER have a piece of chocolate or a little bread here or there for the rest of your life; however, with that said I agree with traceyinflorida when she says indulge just don't eat the whole bag! Good Luck to you!

I haven't had surgery yet but I have done ALOT of research, attended seminars, talked to people who have had all 3 types of WLS (bypass, sleeve and band) and thought LONG and hard on this decision. For me, I have chosen to go with the sleeve and here is why: 1) No malabsorption 2) No dumping syndrome 3) Is the 1st step in the 2 step process for bypass (if you need bypass later they can do a revision) 4) Results with the sleeve are impressive alone 5) I don't believe in rerouting my plumbing - no thank you! 6) I refuse to have a foreign object placed in my body with the lap band 7) No fills, adjustments, etc. 8) It is permanent - you are either all in to change your life or you're not 9) The fundis (largest curvature of the stomach) is removed eliminating the hunger hormone ghrelin 10) It appears to have the least amount of complications of all the procedures Whatever choice you make don't feel bad to tell your surgeon you have changed your mind. You will be stuck with whatever choice you make for life. Make sure it is exactly what you want. Good Luck and keep us all posted on your decision!

When you lose weight do you get taller? Considering you don't have excessive junk in the trunk now you can probably stand up straighter and closer to the wall giving you an inch or two advantage - right???

Hang in there - you are SO very close now - don't do anything that would jeopardize you meeting your surgery date. You are doing awesome so far. Family illness stresses can be tough - take your frustration and concerns out on a good bike ride! Take good care.

Oh I am SO with you! I won't be able to survive without a cup of coffee every morning and every night. I have drank coffee everyday of my life as long as I can remember (even when I was 5 I had a special cup that my mother served it up in - granted more milk than coffee, but you get the point) God, I hope I can still get my daily fix.... I'm willing to give up anything and everything else but NO coffee might be a deal breaker

Household chores: can it get better with weight loss? I feel like my house has gone to the birds since I am so heavy. Picking up after my 4 year old, laundry, mopping, sweeping, cooking, scrubbing toilets, etc. It all seems to take so much out of me. Somebody tell me it gets better and easier and houses are a little bit cleaner post-op?!? My house might evict me if surgery doesn't come soon... LOL

Wow, you look great! Do you have a lot of loose skin? Also, take to me about hair loss. Did you experience alot, what made it better, did it let up, etc.?? I am pre-op looking for lots of understanding about the road ahead. Thanks much!

You and are sisters! I have the SAME exact experience. I thought for sure the lap band was the way for me, but then after attending a seminar and reading people's complications I am just not willing to go there. I too have decided the sleeve is the only way for me. Also, I am not into re-routing the plumbing - no way!! I understand that is permanent but I assure you "I permanently don't want to gain the weight back!" I need that permanent solution. I too am looking at having surgery in September or early October. Here's wishing you all the best! I look forward to following your progress.

The pepcid will help but personally I think you will need a PPI (proton pump inhibator) like Prilosec. Much better drug...in my opinion.

I did attend one of his seminars and thought he was really down to earth and personable. How are you feeling? What is the good, bad and ugly? How much can you eat in one sitting now? Any complications???

Miralax - works like a miracle!

Thanks for posting! So good to see what I will be eating post-op. FYI - I see you are in Ann Arbor. Hubby and I lived in Detroit for 10 years. I miss me some Zingerman's!

This post made me smile! Great job - so happy for you and I hope to be on the losers bench soon (as I am still pre-op). Yay for you for living it up like a child (jumping off diving boards and stuff). That is the stuff life is made of. FUN! Keep up the great work!

Awesome job! Keep up the great work. Off insulin and meds; life must be so wonderful!

Aren't stomachs just stomachs? Is there a difference between a man's stomach and a woman's???

What does using the endoscope rather than a bougie do? I think my surgeon does that too and I was curious if that will result in a more positive result. Anyone know???

I find it all so interesting that they are much nicer when we were dating their sons, but once you are a permanent fixture and have been for 13 years....it is now time to give up the b**ch! I seriously dislike mine so much I have now gone 3 years and 5 months without ever speaking a word to her. Thank God she lives in another state and I don't have to see her.