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Research, research, and research some more. I did a lot of geeky research on gastrectomies for cancer and ulcer patients considering those surgeries have been performed for decades upon decades. There are long term results published for the VSG, I can give you some links if you would like. Tiffykins, could you please send me any links citing the long term effects of VSG, have a friend teetering with the decision, but her pcp has told her the procedure is "too new" to know the long term effects. Pumpkin07, I'm only 9 days out so I don't have a lot of advice to give, but I will say it's amazing how you begin to see your body changing and the weight dropping in such a little time. I'm truly excited for the next couple of months. Good luck with your decision making. LapBandTalkClick to visit the largest Lap-Band community online!

It's only day 3 of full liquids for me and I'm already tired of soups/ protein shakes ...would rather do clear liquids almost. I'm just not very hungry...(how nice that is to hear!)

Hi Cheryl, Oregondaisy's right, consider yourself lucky because I can only drink maybe2 oz before feeling overly full. What about your full liquids ie protein shakes, soups, etc.? Are you able to drink unlimited too? I can only take about 1/2 cup at a time...

I'm glad you're feeling well and are having a positive experience. I believe I know the caregiver you're speaking of and I too believe they could benefit from further training/ less hours. I pray you have a safe trip home...happy losing!!!:crying:

2b4me, I too will be having surgery at Jerusalem on the 23rd, I look forward to starting this journey with you and Cyn. See you Saturday!

Hello All! My date is swiftly approaching (Jan 23rd) but I've got a question. I've read a few others posting about abstaining from coffee post-surgery for 60 to 90 days, but there's nothing in my paperwork about not drinking coffee...can someone shed some light? Also, is anyone else scheduled at Jerusalem the 22nd/23rd?

OK, I'm getting pretty nervous. I'm scheduled to have surgery w/ Dr. Almanza the 3rd wk of Jan and can't turn a blind eye to all this talk about infections. Does anyone know of any incidences of infections that may have occurred this mth (December)? I've been assured that the problems w/ infections have been corrected. If this continues to be a problem I won't go through w/ this surgery. I have seen infections that resulted in major, irreversible damage including death...they shouldn't be taken lightly. If anyone knows of any recent cases of infections at Emmanuel w/i this mth please e-mail me. I want the VSG but not at any cost. To GinGin, NJSleever & others, thanks for posting. Your experiences have been most helpful to me.