tamboclan

Wow... there are a lot of us "Texans" around here. That's fun! I am in Kerrville, about 60 miles NW of San Antonio out I-10. I have surgery on Friday in San Antonio... Luckily my pre-op diet allows me one meal a day. Without that I think I'd go nuts! I just like chewing! And of course, today they bring in a big box of donuts for staff meeting. They smelled so good. Amazing how much of our cravings are psychological isnt' it? I can't wait to cross over to the banded life!

wow... 160 pounds. That's awesome. It's obviously worked for you. About not knowing who you are... I have a friend that lost 200 pounds with GB. Her personality has completely changed. She's much more outgoing now than she ever was. It's created some issues with her marriage, but I think they are working it out. I am sure you'll figure yourself out too. You've lost a complete person. That has to be a mind altering experience. I feel like I have a slim person inside of me begging to get out. I hope that she'll get out soon!

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Hello all... I am scheduled for this coming Friday, April 25th in San Antonio. I can't wait! I've struggled with my weight since I was in my mid-20's so I am ready to make a permanent change! :tongue_smilie:

Well, that blows that theory. I guess each doctor is different. Anyway, it will be worth it in the long run!

One thing the dietician told me about the pre-op diet is that it depends on where you carry the majority of your weight. If you carry your weight right around your middle (in the abdomen) then they require a pre-op diet and that also determines how long of one you are on. If you carry your weight in your hips, thighs and bottom, then there probably isn't as much of an issue with the fat around your liver. I found a post here that showed the actual surgery on a UTube video. It was amazing to watch. You can see the fat around the liver and the tool they used to hold the liver out of the way. It was amazing to watch an actual surgery. I am going to show it to my hubby tonight.

Thanks. That was extremely informative. I am going to show it to my husband tonight. It certainly explains a lot. I am not squeemish so it didn't bother me a bit. I was actually surprised that there wasn't more blood. The gross factor was seeing the fat and knowing that's what the inside of my body is full of!