JeffN

When you are ready the decision will be easy. It is a lifelong change. In my case being diagnosed with diabetes did it for me.

So far so good none yet

Ok, GOD is a jokester, not really but check this out. I posted above that I had not broken any rules yet. Right after that, I went into the kitchen to cook up a zucchini cream Soup. While cutting up the zucchini into cubes I popped one in my mouth chewed the old way and then swallowed. I then stuck another one in and did the same thing before I noticed what I did. I am only on phase two of my diet. Talk about freaking out! That has been six hours ago and no problems yet. I held off on my last bottle of Water to give my stomach time to recover. I now have to check my temp every few hours to make sure I did not stretch my staple line causing a leak.

So far so good none yet

I wish I would have done the surgery sooner!

I wish I would have done the surgery sooner!

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I wish I would have done the surgery sooner!

I went with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela at Mexico Bariatric Centers and I can tell you I had a great experience. My patient care was outstanding much better than I have ever received in the States. From start to finish it was very easy.
Dr Valenzuela had the same surgery three years ago and the Doctor assigned to our floor had it done 3 months ago. Dr V has:
Performed over 4,000 Bariatric Surgeries Limits Bariatric Surgeries to 3 Per Day Performs Every Surgery She Schedules Successful Results & Close to Zero Complication Rate The price varies based on your BMI and other health conditions but I found them to be very reasonable. The key though is don't fudge on your weight or height because they base fee's off of your BMI at time of registration. So if you put down a lower weight on the application you might be assessed a fee at registration. Also, plan on a few hundred extra dollars for additional medications and such from the hospital. I needed a blood thinner for long airplane travel that was not covered.
Whatever the cost find the money somehow and get the surgery done. It will change your life! I no longer have to take medicine for diabetes or high blood pressure.

I make pizza dough with it. I like really thin and crispy dough so almond and coconut dough works great. I precook the dough at about 90% done before putting toppings in it

I wish I would have done the surgery sooner!

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I make pizza dough with it. I like really thin and crispy dough so almond and coconut dough works great. I precook the dough at about 90% done before putting toppings in it

I can not tell you what possibly could go wrong after the surgery but I can tell you what my Dr. told me before the surgery. I was looking at them amputating my toes, because of diabetes. He said the good news is by the time they got to my knees I would probably be blind by then, so I would not see that my legs are gone anyways. Now after the surgery, my glucose never gets above 140 and my fasting glucose is in the mid-80's. I no longer have pain in my feet and I can wear shoes again. The surgery saved my life and what a life it has become. Instead of sitting in front of the TV I actually enjoy going out in the yard and working.

I wish I would have done the surgery sooner!

I wish I would have done the surgery sooner!

We forget the secret is the calories not the quality of food you eat. I was told that I have to stay in the 900 - 1000 calorie range. Now I could eat that with one piece of junk food or eat 3 meals throughout the day. On Thanksgiving I choose the pie along with some other crap but I stayed just over 1000 calories. Now today will be a 500 calories day of salad and such. I use software to track my caloric intake so if I have an off day I just adjust. Also, I rarely eat more than 300 calories at one time. My VGS keeps that part of my new lifestyle in check.

We forget the secret is the calories not the quality of food you eat. I was told that I have to stay in the 900 - 1000 calorie range. Now I could eat that with one piece of junk food or eat 3 meals throughout the day. On Thanksgiving I choose the pie along with some other crap but I stayed just over 1000 calories. Now today will be a 500 calories day of salad and such. I use software to track my caloric intake so if I have an off day I just adjust. Also, I rarely eat more than 300 calories at one time. My VGS keeps that part of my new lifestyle in check.

We forget the secret is the calories not the quality of food you eat. I was told that I have to stay in the 900 - 1000 calorie range. Now I could eat that with one piece of junk food or eat 3 meals throughout the day. On Thanksgiving I choose the pie along with some other crap but I stayed just over 1000 calories. Now today will be a 500 calories day of salad and such. I use software to track my caloric intake so if I have an off day I just adjust. Also, I rarely eat more than 300 calories at one time. My VGS keeps that part of my new lifestyle in check.

So far so good none yet

So far so good none yet