I just registered and the auto-message suggested I post here first.

Basically, I am 3 days post-op. I refused WLS for a long time and when I finally decided to do it, VSG was my only option because everyone I know with the band has failed and everyone I know who had bypass is either nearly bald or has an eating disorder (my spouse included). I felt that VSG was a way that I can lose weight while maintaining a certain nutrition level to be healthy.

Anyway, on May 9th I had my first consultation. I wasn't hopeful because I don't have the typical story that many obese people have. I am a runner. Up until the day before surgery I was still running. I don't have any co-morbidities. I'm just obese because I have a hard time backing away from the food. I told my doctor that if it weren't for running, I'd be way worse off weight-wise.

I am fortunate to have insurance that doesn't need a bunch of hoop-jumping. I had my nutrition consult (1), psychological exam (1) and history of the diets I've been on for the last 5 years. My doctor required a sleep study but that's a long, weird story that you can inbox me about if you care.

Anyway, by the end of June, my insurance approved me and three days later, the surgeon's scheduler called asking if I wanted to have surgery the next week. Of course, I was totally unprepared for that so I declined and took the 23rd of July (3 days ago).

I'm really glad that part went rather seamlessly. I returned home from the hospital yesterday and for now I'm just trying to heal and get used to this new experience.

I hope to glean helpful information from you all and maybe I can be of some assistance at some point to the members here.

Welcome! I wish you the best on your journey. This is the most helpful site ever. Anything you need, just ask.

Welcome, your journey so far has been fast. This site is a mine of information and there is always someone on hand to offer advice and assistance. The good thing is people have either had the surgery or it is pending and in both cases they have done loads of research and so the advice given is good and practical. take care of yourself -Cathy