MD as a patient

[Jane_J 117]

Vitamin E 800 IU is recommended for all fatty liver patients - Milk Thistle is OK but not a proven help....it won't hurt !

Thanks for that, I didn't know about the Vit E. It's funny about Milk Thistle, it is not promoted in the UK but in Eastern Europe its a staple medicine for liver problems like Hep C. I know a Polish chap who was treated with interferon and he was put on silymarin to help support his liver so its not just the Czech Republic.

I am sure it helps my liver as I really deserve some humdinger hangovers but they never materialise since I started the milk thistle! I know I am a bad girl

[meepmeep17 13]

Good luck!! I am an ICU nurse and I was concerned that I would be someone who had complications. Too much knowledge can make it difficult to be a patient. My surgery was almost one month ago and I have not had any issues. Like you, I had a BMI of 36 and was self pay. I hope you have an uneventful recovery!

Well, the day is almost here-June 13th-...I decided several months ago to do something about my excess weight- yes I tried diets, Slim 4 Life, and lost about 35 lbs and felt better but went backup to 228- I am on the low BMI side for the VSG at 35 but have had a host of medical issues relating to my obesity. I researched the data and chose the VSG. I had thought about going to Mexico but when I thought about all the unforeseen issues that have arisen in patients I have seen here in the US, I decided to stick with the US medical system. For example, if an artery was nicked , do I really want to get blood from the Mexican blood bank system and get Hep C or HIV ? Doubt it !

I am nervous as it is tomorrow-as a gastro MD, I see patients who are what I would describe as a gastric cripple - from gastric surgery's that were performed for all the right reasons but have had terrible complications...I don't want that from a purely elective procedure . My eating habits will change--no doubt..smaller portions mainly. My plan is to keep this up to give an MD's perspective of the surgery and to answer any questions. I live alone and the meal preparation and my hectic schedule will be an issue. I bought a Magic Bullet that I hope will make things easier- planning ahead is the key. I'll keep you posted and wish me good luck !

[Wheetsin 714]

GastroMD -- from the perspective of a medical professional, why did you elect to have VSG over all the other procedures out there? What about it stood out from the other options?

[Texasmom65 23]

Good Luck on your surgery. Can't wait to hear how it goes.