At this stage, you don't need to choose a surgery already. There are so many differences, not to mention reasons to have either one. It does concern me, though, that you are already talking about adding a second surgery if one doesn't work.  Don't set yourself up for failure. Having WLS is not a cure or magic. It's like having a second full time job for the rest of your life. Those who don't treat it like one, are the ones who end up gaining back weight. Having the VBG was me new beginning in life, and I think about my surgery, what I eat, exercising, portion control, nutrition, vitamins, chewing, chewing, chewing, fluids, etc. every day.  It consumes a good part of my day mentally, and I'm glad it does.  I'm not going to fail at this and I remind myself that whatever surgery someone has, it is only a TOOL.  The real work is done by me. Go through the steps, the multiple appointments with psych and nutritionists, and THEN have the doctor help you figure it out.  If the doctor and his staff don't put you through the paces, you may be disappointed and left on your own. Ask lots of questions, and good luck!

Hi Sandy,

I went on a liquid diet, clear liquids, back to full liquid (with sfree pudding, cream of wheat, pureed soup and yogurt) (that was at the hospital and continued until my 2 week follow up on Thursday of last week.  From 6/18 (when I went on my prep diet****il now, I have lost 35 pounds.   My schedule is seeing the nurse and dietitican in another few weeks and the dr in 3 months.

I am now on pureed food (protein vegys, fruit, meat) with a goal of 60 grams of protein per day and at least 48 oz of sugar free fluids (sfree popsicles, water, crystal light, etc) 

I will be going back to work on Wednesday (3 weeks from surgery date which didn't make my boss happy because I was going to try less than 2 weeks--very dumb but the nurses at my surgeon's office talked me out of that one).  I had some complications (oxygen levels after surgery, fever the day I was to go home and urinary issues) which resulted in another day at Elmbrook Memorial. 

I did attempt to eat scrambled eggs without pureeing and they came right back up.  Lesson learned-you have to do this at least once I think.

The more you look at it like a rebirth (my surgery was July 9th and my 53rd birthday was July 3rd so for me it was), it is just like a baby's stomach.  You keep track of what agrees with you and what doesn't.  This is a journey.

Keep in touch.

Sylvia

Hi Sylvia,

I had my surgery on 6/24, so I will be 5 wks on Tuesday. I was never on a full-liquid diet per se. I mean pureed yes, but not if I had eggs, cottage cheese, tuna, fish or other soft foods. I did eat too fast on one occasion without chewing well and that came right back up. My requirements are 60 - 80 grams of protein/day & 64+ fluid ounces. It is suggested to have 30g of protein from a powder/shake and I do unjury chocolate.

So far, so good. Hope you are doing well.

Sandy

Thanks Jamille but I did try that and it was no use, he feels that I don't know enough about the surgery so all I can do is suck it up  and carry on. I was just so upset when I first got the news.I am feeling better now.

Will Wisconsin have one of these summits?