I had to do the liquid for 4 weeks (fatty liver) lost little under 10% of body weight that month ( which turned into 6 weeks for other reasons)  MY BMI was near 50 and I was 53 y.o when I had surgery , and he would not do RNY on me only the VSG.  Said I could get the RNY later when I lost over 100lbs.  Said I was too high risk for the RNY.  I have been happpy with the VSG.  No problems what so ever. Just wish they had support group meeting later in the evening.  I do not get off work till 630-7 pm and when I have gone I had to take vacation days. My God knows I need a support group.  Go to all you can before surgery (I was never told I could go to them pre op)  and after surgery forever... Maja

Hello welcome to the board first of all happy thanksgiving to you and your family you are doing the right thing and the best for your health.i used to be on insulin shots and all kinds of other meds now i just take my vit's.i rather take them.as for getting ready for your surgery i had lots of sugar free kool aid to drink sugar free jello and sugar free pop cicles.they are all things you can have while you are on your liquid diet and great for a while afterwards.we make the sugar free kool aid and put it through a blender or magic bullet with a scoop of protien powder and it makes a very tasty drink a good way to get your protien down or i make coffee and put my powder in it we get the powder from walmart sometimes i will get the choclate flavor makes the coffee tastes great.again welcome to the board we have made room for you on the loser's bench.have a great day god bless susan

Hi guys

I am in the St Louis region.  And I am trying to get lined up and get started again toward WLS.

Two years ago I did attend a seminar for Depaul and was impressed with the suregeons seemed at that time was ahead of the rest.  I ended up being denied and without any additional help from my primary.  With my weight and other health concerns I changed primary doctors in the last week and my new doctor is pushing real hard for the gastric.  She asked me on my first visit if I had a preference as she would refer me into there program.   My original thought was WOW... After a 5 month process last time to get denied and she is wanting to know who I would like to go to right away..

So here is my question.  I have heard Depaul has a good program but the support and the hospital it self after the fact has some problems that occor quite often. 

I had several of my co-workers use the New-Start program at St Alexis Hospital in which they recomended this to me.  I could not tell you the first thing about this hospital or located.

These are the 2 programs that I know of... Someone said that St Johns or MOBAP may have programs.   My family really had some problems with a surgery (non WLS) that went bad at Barnes over the summer so I would like to not think about that right now.

Where and what kind of expeirences did you have

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Bob

i just wanted to remind everyone to set their clocks back one hour tonight before they go to bed.have a great day susan

I enjoyed hearing from you. It is great to hear from someone who knows Dr. Cardwell. I have heard you either love him or hate him and I have to say I really love the guy. He is straight forward and accepts no nonsense and I appreciate that. I am very excited and scared too a bit. I worry that I will be one of those that no matter what I do nothing will work. I have had a lifetime of dissapointment in the weight loss arena since having children 20 years ago. I could work out like a demon in the gym and starve and still be bigger than my friends who could clean 2-3 plates at a food buffet and continue to wear a size 4. I hate them. (not really). Well, we will see what happens. I enjoy hearing what you all have to say here on the boards. Keep in touch.

Take care,
Jen