Drewgirl56

Hi! Did you have your check up yet? How did it go? I just did my upper g.i., I've got Vitamin levels tomorrow, the dietician and pulmonologist on Wednesday, and a support group meeting next Saturday. And I've still got to make an appointment with the psychotherapist, and I think they want me to get clearance from my primary care physician too. Busy!!

Hi! Thanks for the well-wishes! The appointment went well. Dr. Verseman said it's up to me whether to go with the sleeve or the bypass. Right now I'm leaning toward the sleeve, but I'm going to wait until after I see the nutritionist and psychotherapist and go to the support group before I decide for sure. I'm making good progress right now, but I still have some things to work on. Do you have any food recommendations? I've found a few things I like, but I don't want to get sick of them before I even have my surgery. Have you tried any of the Protein shakes? Good luck with your check up! I hope all goes well!

I know I'll probably find out tomorrow, but what stuff do you have to work on? The dietician at the seminar mentioned a checklist...what's that about? I had a friend that had the bypass. She lost over 100 lbs, but she also had some complications. All I really know for sure is that I DO want surgery, and I DON'T want a band. Have you joined any online support groups that you like? I joined this one on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/100213180146725/ and it seems like it will be very helpful...

I'm going to my first appointment (shared) with Dr. Verseman on Thursday. I'm not sure whether to go with the sleeve or the bypass. How did you make your decision?

Hi! I'm from Kalamazoo, too!