Love the Stomaphyx
As many, I've lurked for a couple of months. I thought I might as well stick my 2 cents worth into the mix. I had gastric bypass in 2000. My goal was to lose 100lbs. I lost 140 at the end of the year but quickly rebounded up to my goal of 100lbs. I had slowly gained weight over the years but in the last 2 years had gained 40lbs. and was scared to death. I was very excited when I first heard about the Stomaphyx and this forum. Even though many people had mixed or negative messages, I felt this would be the best option for me.
I had the procedure done October 25th by Dr. John Mason in Bryan, Texas. The first few post op days were difficult especially since I had decided to stop drinking coffee along with the carb withdrawal (it sounded like a good idea at the time :). At my 2 week follow-up I had lost 15 lbs. I am nearly a month out and think I have lost about 20+ . The best part is that I feel the way I did after my bypass, I eat small portions without any hunger and have tons of energy back. I am so thankful to have this second chance and I will not need a third! Good luck to all of you 
Dr. Mason's (Brazos Bariatric) main instructions were to only eat foods that I could chew until it is a paste like consistency. Also, stay away from doughy foods like breads and pastas. I don't really feel like eating that much anyway so it isn't really an issue. I wasn't even that anxious to get off the liquids. I just want to utilize this saitey to the max and certainly don't want to blow my baffles :) Hope you're doing well after your procedure.
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