downtownjulibrown

You "keep" all the nutrition that you eat with the SLEEVE too. You will probably want one when you get sick of your band.

My dr told me the realize band is no better than the other one. He said it hasn't been out as long and that's why the stats are better. Smaller #'s equals smaller problems reported. He also said it's better to let the surgeon choose for you while he's in there because they go by the size of your preop stomach when deciding for you. I went with the VSG because I was afraid of slippage, erosion etc.

That's so great! How nice of you to feed skinny people.

I just find it so humorous because cutting the grelin out CAN really make you forget to eat. That's probably the only memory loss loss I've had but it's still early.:lol0:

Please do not delay in getting yourself help. If Dr makes you feel bad address it with him. You have a right to treatment and a right to feel like you are being treated humanely. I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks so much Wasa. Your story saved me from getting the band. I was to be banded on 06-18-09. I changed my mind about the band 2 weeks before my band surgery. I will be sleeved tomorrow morning at 7:30 am. Sheesh that was a close call!!!!

From what I hear locally he is one of the 2 best bariatric surgeons in North Texas. The other one is Dr. David Kim. Dr Kim's office says Dr Wade Barker is a fantastic surgeon. If I wasn't going w/Kim I would have chosen Barker. You can also go on OH and search Dr Wade Barker's name. There you can easily find past patients to talk to. Good Luck

Ok I don't doubt this to be true. What about the already premixed/bottled/ready-to-drink shakes? Do they have broken down protien? Just curious.

Taking that 1st big step is often the hardest. Congratulations on your decision to start a brand new life. I'm right behind you with a surgery date of 06-15 just across from Medical City @ Forest Park Medical Center. I know just how you feel right now as my excitement builds each day and I'm 1 day closer to the new me.:thumbup:

Show 'em how it's done!!!!! Congratulations!:confused1:

Julie, I read your entire blog from beginning to end today! I'm so happy for you and INSPIRED too. I'm on my 5th day of pre-op Optifast only diet & boy do I want Pizza! It's nice to know I'm not the only person who has to Battle with Pizza. I know that you've done it and I can too. You have shared so much with others & given us so much hope. You are my hero Julie. I'm just 2 1/2 weeks from banding and have had so many fears and doubts. After reading your journey I feel like I can & will really succeed. Thank you so much for all you've given me through this blog. Now I am finally really Excited not scared about the future! What a coincidence that I'm a Julie Ann too. God Bless you as you continue your journey. You are such a brave and beautiful person, inside & out. I look forward to reading more of your blogs in the future.

I cried when I read this! Julie, You are such a wise and dear person. You have blessed me with your blog! Thank you!

It gave me chills when I read this. Your band really does ROCK!!!!