Cape Crooner

I don't doubt anything you've said, but I have to say my experience couldn't have been any more different.
I felt like I was on a fairly strict diet for 6 weeks before surgery, but it was easy because I stopped drinking alcohol.
After surgery, I had no pain, no side effects, and no hunger. I followed the 30 day post opt diet to a T and by 6 weeks out, I eased back to a normal life, just ate less.
Oh yeah, never had a second thought, mood swing, or anything but joy over the new me!
The only thing I wish I'd known was how easy it would all be. I would have done it 20 years ago!

My line is "I gave up on fad diets and did EXACTLY what my doctor told me to do".

Connie - One problem I did have and have warned others about is the reaction of others.
Most folks - even those with complications, lose a lot of weight very quickly. Depending on how large your circle of friends is, this could lead to what seems like a never ending conversation about "how did you do it?"
In my case, this was undoubtedly the #1 negative of the entire experience. And the "watchers" and stupid comments while eating in public.
I did choose to limit who I told to 6 family members, but this too had left me feeling bad about not "fessing up" to my closest friends.
That said, I'm now 10 months out and the watchers seem to vanishing.

I was told to read a book by the psychologist that did warn me to expect the kind of issues you encountered, they just never happened to me.

Connie - One problem I did have and have warned others about is the reaction of others.
Most folks - even those with complications, lose a lot of weight very quickly. Depending on how large your circle of friends is, this could lead to what seems like a never ending conversation about "how did you do it?"
In my case, this was undoubtedly the #1 negative of the entire experience. And the "watchers" and stupid comments while eating in public.
I did choose to limit who I told to 6 family members, but this too had left me feeling bad about not "fessing up" to my closest friends.
That said, I'm now 10 months out and the watchers seem to vanishing.

This experience is so statistically inconsistent with everyone else I've ever talked to or read about, it's hard to believe. 1. Where did you get your surgery?
2. Did you all have the same surgeon?
3. Have you got an attorney?
Has anyone else ever heard of anything like this following VSG?
My surgeon told us that about 2% had complications. After reading comments from hundreds of patients on a variety of forums, I'd say that number is HIGH. I can't recall anyone but you!

There are good foods and bad foods after wls, just like before. And just like before, your diet should consist of 90% good foods.
The difference is, when you eat good or bad foods, you can't eat much. Yesterday I took my mother to lunch and we split a dinner salad. I ate half of my half and she ended up taking half home.
The key is having a disciplined maintenance program. I weigh myself just about every day and if I go over my goal weight, I go back on my low carb 1000/calories day diet.
10 months post opt, I've only gone over goal 3 times. All by less than 1 pound, and never for more than one day.
Yes, I can eat pizza, but seldom do.,,

I was able to eat a piece of pizza about 6 months post opt. Everyone's different. My solid food limit is about 8 ounces.

I don't doubt anything you've said, but I have to say my experience couldn't have been any more different.
I felt like I was on a fairly strict diet for 6 weeks before surgery, but it was easy because I stopped drinking alcohol.
After surgery, I had no pain, no side effects, and no hunger. I followed the 30 day post opt diet to a T and by 6 weeks out, I eased back to a normal life, just ate less.
Oh yeah, never had a second thought, mood swing, or anything but joy over the new me!
The only thing I wish I'd known was how easy it would all be. I would have done it 20 years ago!

I went with the sleeve. It was recommended over RNY unless you had acid reflux (which I didn't). I also think that RNY results in a quicker weight loss thanks to malabsorption.
The pluses of the sleeve are:
1. It's less likely to stretch because the stretchy part of the stomach is removed. Since an RNY pouch is constructed from the esophagus, it can stretch.
2. My surgeon told us no alcohol or NSAID'S with an RNY for life. I'm a weekend social drinker with arthritis, so this was my primary reason for going VSG.
3. I love the simplicity of the sleeve. Once I healed, I'm basically "normal" with an itty bitty stomach. Who doesn't love that. Yes, they say that that RNY is reversible, but I've never heard of anyone doing it and why would you?
4. I have also heard that the malabsorption factor goes away down the road and your left with just the restriction of the pouch, which can stretch (at least a little).
5. Finally, remember that VSG was first developed as stage one of a DS surgery, so I suspect you could always go back to get the malabsorption part done later if needed (at least I think this is true).
Btw, there is nothing I can't eat - no hint of dumping whatsoever!

I don't doubt anything you've said, but I have to say my experience couldn't have been any more different.
I felt like I was on a fairly strict diet for 6 weeks before surgery, but it was easy because I stopped drinking alcohol.
After surgery, I had no pain, no side effects, and no hunger. I followed the 30 day post opt diet to a T and by 6 weeks out, I eased back to a normal life, just ate less.
Oh yeah, never had a second thought, mood swing, or anything but joy over the new me!
The only thing I wish I'd known was how easy it would all be. I would have done it 20 years ago!

I don't doubt anything you've said, but I have to say my experience couldn't have been any more different.
I felt like I was on a fairly strict diet for 6 weeks before surgery, but it was easy because I stopped drinking alcohol.
After surgery, I had no pain, no side effects, and no hunger. I followed the 30 day post opt diet to a T and by 6 weeks out, I eased back to a normal life, just ate less.
Oh yeah, never had a second thought, mood swing, or anything but joy over the new me!
The only thing I wish I'd known was how easy it would all be. I would have done it 20 years ago!

I have been an unequivocal proponent of VSG, but after reading these stories, I must add something. Surgery is an art and a science. There are great surgeons and teams and some that aren't so good.
I drove past a half dozen wls hospitals to go the hour and a half to Newton Wellesley because they are the best. They had 9 surgeons do my operation and it took less than 30 minutes. I think anyone considering elective surgery should research their surgeon and their team.

I have been an unequivocal proponent of VSG, but after reading these stories, I must add something. Surgery is an art and a science. There are great surgeons and teams and some that aren't so good.
I drove past a half dozen wls hospitals to go the hour and a half to Newton Wellesley because they are the best. They had 9 surgeons do my operation and it took less than 30 minutes. I think anyone considering elective surgery should research their surgeon and their team.

I have been an unequivocal proponent of VSG, but after reading these stories, I must add something. Surgery is an art and a science. There are great surgeons and teams and some that aren't so good.
I drove past a half dozen wls hospitals to go the hour and a half to Newton Wellesley because they are the best. They had 9 surgeons do my operation and it took less than 30 minutes. I think anyone considering elective surgery should research their surgeon and their team.

Thanks @@Dub for starting this thread. I always feel like we're coming from a similar place.
I hit my goal really quickly by doing exactly what I should for the first 6 months (starting right after my post orientation weigh in).
I've been on maintenance since March 3rd and only gone over goal a few times and immediately go back on my post opt routine. So far that gets me back under goal in one day!
Summer on the Cape has really been a test, but as you say, the sleeve is a beast. Last night I ordered a pizza and had two beers. The pizza was really thin and I had three small pieces (probably 8 ounces). I've only had pizza a few times and it's fine. I'm not having trouble with complex carbs/starches, I just have really watch simple carbs/sugars.
I never dreamt that I could live life this way - unbelievable!

Thanks @@Dub for starting this thread. I always feel like we're coming from a similar place.
I hit my goal really quickly by doing exactly what I should for the first 6 months (starting right after my post orientation weigh in).
I've been on maintenance since March 3rd and only gone over goal a few times and immediately go back on my post opt routine. So far that gets me back under goal in one day!
Summer on the Cape has really been a test, but as you say, the sleeve is a beast. Last night I ordered a pizza and had two beers. The pizza was really thin and I had three small pieces (probably 8 ounces). I've only had pizza a few times and it's fine. I'm not having trouble with complex carbs/starches, I just have really watch simple carbs/sugars.
I never dreamt that I could live life this way - unbelievable!

This experience is so statistically inconsistent with everyone else I've ever talked to or read about, it's hard to believe. 1. Where did you get your surgery?
2. Did you all have the same surgeon?
3. Have you got an attorney?
Has anyone else ever heard of anything like this following VSG?
My surgeon told us that about 2% had complications. After reading comments from hundreds of patients on a variety of forums, I'd say that number is HIGH. I can't recall anyone but you!

Sorry, I don't buy it. WLS is a multi-billion dollar industry in a country's where shyster lawyers like John Edwards convinced a jury that MS was the result of not enough c-sections.
If WLS wasn't as safe as a root canal over the long haul, we'd be hearing about it on 60 Minutes, let alone every forum we follow.

This experience is so statistically inconsistent with everyone else I've ever talked to or read about, it's hard to believe. 1. Where did you get your surgery?
2. Did you all have the same surgeon?
3. Have you got an attorney?
Has anyone else ever heard of anything like this following VSG?
My surgeon told us that about 2% had complications. After reading comments from hundreds of patients on a variety of forums, I'd say that number is HIGH. I can't recall anyone but you!

I guess I have no idea what you're talking about. I was talking about WLS and my hospital presented 5 years post surgery stats and they were similar to that of a root canal.

Sorry, I don't buy it. WLS is a multi-billion dollar industry in a country's where shyster lawyers like John Edwards convinced a jury that MS was the result of not enough c-sections.
If WLS wasn't as safe as a root canal over the long haul, we'd be hearing about it on 60 Minutes, let alone every forum we follow.

Good - what the Nut recommends
Bad - what you reach for after a few drinks

The reason I asked if you had an attorney is because this sounds like malpractice. But seeing that you're in England and get "free healthcare" from the government, I guess you can't.
Best of luck and I would seek help elsewhere.

This experience is so statistically inconsistent with everyone else I've ever talked to or read about, it's hard to believe. 1. Where did you get your surgery?
2. Did you all have the same surgeon?
3. Have you got an attorney?
Has anyone else ever heard of anything like this following VSG?
My surgeon told us that about 2% had complications. After reading comments from hundreds of patients on a variety of forums, I'd say that number is HIGH. I can't recall anyone but you!