Hey Destiny, Good luck and best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Tell your Husband that you would rather it just be him in the recovery room, but that you want his folks there for him. Although you're the one having the surgery, He is more than likely terrified, even if he's putting on a brave face for you. Let love guide your decision. He may very well need his folks there to support him so that he can have the power to support you. Best wishes and prayers- Dx

Yes Brian, I suggest that you exhaust every other option first. Take some of the dietary tips from those on this sight. Avoid the sugars, use Stevia to sweeten. Have your proteins first, and stay relatively low fat. Use the ground flax seed, and walk as much as you can. My BMI was 50.8 putting me at extreme risks when I made the decision. I had tried a Dr. supervised diets, 3 years of Weigh****chers, Atkins (I lost 85 lbs and then over the next three years gained 105 of it back) , As well as 6months of the Cambridge Shakes and Slimfast. I've been dieting up and down since I was 14 years old. On the other hand, My sister went on weigh****chers, lost her weight and has kept it off for her lifetime. Do what works for you. The decision to have this surgery should not be taken lightly, but for many of us it is the final solution that works. Dx

I did through my secondary insurance- BCBS Empire And it was for 6 weeks. And a Physical Therapist as well. Unfortunately, I needed it. Dx

They truly are "A Southern Thang." I love them. And yes I was able to tolerate them very well at about 3 months out. Originally from Texas, Then 14 years in Atlanta, Now for the last 6 in Mississippi. How could I not love boiled Peanuts? Dx

 

Yes, I would recommend it. Just in case, your family will be protected. Have Hubby make one out at the same time. That away it's not a scary thing but rather just something you two are doing to prepare the future for your family. Like getting life and house insurance. Dx

Tamarah, No low potassium. In my case it has been low Calcium and Iron. Once I started taking the supplements, my "blood-work" has been fine. Hope yours levels out soon. Best wishes- Dx

Don't know about "everyone," but I think it's most everyone. I have to take B12 shots once a month from now on. Dx

Yes, I agree Kristina, But how do we account for the discrepancies? There was a post here not 30 minutes ago from a patient who name dropped Dr. Fobi, who was told to have diet sprite right off the bat. How can that be? There are others who's surgeons have done 1000's+ with super high success rates, that move to solid foods in the first week. In fact there was a post (day before yesterday I believe) from a patient of "the most respected bariatric surgeon in Arkansas," that insisted that ALL OF his patients be on solid foods prior to leaving the hospital at day 4. Not Just those who were "in pretty good physical condition already," but ALL. How could this be possible? Clearly we are all getting different advice and it is not always based on the fact that we are all different. Surely there must be some reason that there is not more standardized information than Vitamins. I think if everyone asks their individual physician why the extreme differences, we, as a group can get some clearer answers to this RELATIVELY new procedure. Dx