I Can't Wait for March 27th

Well HI Amanda! Congratulations on your surgery date. What is a VSG? Is it what we call gastric bypass or the banding? I've been online today purchasing measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a brand new but small blender that is supposed to be excellent at pureeing (sp?) foods. Have you started to prepare? I feel like there's so much to do! I wish you all the best both pre and post up. From the eastern seaboard of the US, Sadie

Hi Sadie The VSG - Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, is the op where they remove about 2/3 of your stomach (usually via keyhole surgery) leaving only a small pouch, therefore removing a lot of the room you would normally be able to fill!! Some also say it removes a lot of the hunger feelings too...I guess time will tell! I am not as prepared as I should be...i will probably leave things to the last minute and then panic - at least it will take my mind of the impending surgery!! I will start looking at getting organised for the surgery and also for home, as while I am away I leave a husband and twin daughters who will still need to eat!! Good luck and best wishes to you too!! Take Care, Amanda

Good Afternoon everyone. I just wanted to say congratulations to Amanda I hope all goes well. And you are right, less time to be excited. Sadie, you just gave me the best idea. I never thought of purchasing measuring spoons and a small blender. I am going to be right on it online. I was sitting here dreading the taste of my son's baby food of which I am sure he does not want to share. LOL

Hey Necole, Congratulations to you I am scheduled to go in March, 26th and I am expected to come home the day you go in. I am excited for the both of us and I pray for a speedy and healthy recovery for you. Stay Blessed Alicia

Hey Alicia, Congratulations to you too. Wow, I never knew that the recovery for the Lap Band was so quick. I pray that you get through it with minimum pain and maximum results. I see you are from the BK. I am from Queens but now I live in VA. I am home sick like crazy though. One Love Necole