chica

Hey Kris, I noticed that you had your surgery at Potomac Hosp (in another thread), and I was curious about how long you were on liquids. According to their brochure, you'd only be on liquids for about a week. Right? When was your first post-op visit? And this may be a stupid question but I'll ask it anyway... is your band empty post-surgery until your first fill? How's it all going? I have my initial consultation there in 2 weeks. My PCP is in total support of this surgery. Yay!

At the seminar I attended, the doctor mentioned that sugar junkies don't do very well with this surgery because they still manage to find a way to beat the system. I can see where that's possible on the one hand, and on the other, I would think that between surgery and liquid diet, etc. that the sugar addiction/cravings would decrease. Of course, there might be some killer headaches at the beginning -- I had those when I did the South Beach diet religiously, and I did manage to kick the sugar habit for about 9 months. (That was 3 years ago...)

Wow, your picture and your stats are impressive and encouraging! Way to go!!

I'm with you on the height thing! The last time I saw my PCP, they measured me 1/2" taller than ever before. I'm going to insist that was a bad hair day and that they need to re-measure. Then I'll get my chance to slouch a little!!

Gosh, I just joined too and am doing the same thing -- eating to qualify! It sounds stupid, but can't afford to self-pay!!

Hi! I'm scheduled to see my primary physician on Friday to get this party started. Since I have no other comorbidities as I understand them, I've been actively trying to gain the last 10 lbs to achieve the 40.0 BMI insurance requires. (Not so tough with the holidays, I assure you!) Is that twisted or what???