I was at the support group as well and had gastric bypass on 6/27/11. I would just recommend that you read over as much information on both that you can find and talk to people who have had both. I think that really made things clearer for me and then when I met with my surgeon we talked about all the options again even though at that point I pretty much knew what I wanted to do. Best of luck to you in finding the answers you need and please feel free to ask any questions you have...we are all here to help one another!

Kristie

I know that some of u dont know me but i started a while ago and just had surgery almost 4 weeks ago.   I have lost 20lbs in 2 weeks. but this week i have not list a pound.  any advice from people who have alrdy had surgery?  How often did u lose, how much did u lose in 6 weeks? im just so nervous that it wont work for me and i did this for nothing! please help, i feel soo helpless.

 "Whether we like it or not  we have to make life style changes and  watch what we put in our mouths forever.    But I do love my new life and would not change it for the world.  I just dont want to  gain that weight back that absolutely terrifies me."

I think that you are totally correct with the above statement! But what terrifies me more is not gettingto my "healthy" weight! I don't want to be a stick figure but I want to be healthy to where my joints do not hurt so much! :)

We are doing the  three day liquid and two day soft protein.  Shawn Leiannan and I.

I am doing pretty good the only difference is we are allowing  fruit  a couple pieces a day and if shawn gets faint he has a couple of pieces of hard candy. 

I find that i am  hungry in the morning   but after i get off the bus i  am fine.

I have a banana when i leave  for work and then  nurse a protein  shake during the bus run.

So far so good.  I need to get rid of these cravings for  carbs and  this is one way i know of.
My  tool still works since i dont seem to be hungry.  What i find is i start looking for food either i am  thirsty   or just bored.    Bad habits are hard to  get rid of and they do come back,    I hope shawn has a better day  as i really would like to get him back on track with his band and eat less.   

Whether we like it or not  we have to make life style changes and  watch what we put in our mouths forever.    But I do love my new life and would not change it for the world.  I just dont want to  gain that weight back that absolutely terrifies me.

Have a great day.  See you  at support tonite.


Patty
 

Hey! I had Dr. Toder and am from Waterville as well! You must be getting ready to start your two week liquid diet soon here! It is not as bad as it sounds....just get through the first day or two and then it seems to go by without to much agony! We are going to start having a support group at inland hospital in Waterville in 2012 so hope to see you there! Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

Kristie