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Hello Tink

How are you? Well I see it is lonely here. Hope you are doing well. I am doing fine. Still did not reach my goal but I have my progress over the last couple of years for sure. Holler back when you have some time.

Hugs, Molly

Hi Laura,
I see what you mean. I think about those things too.

Great job getting the weight off, BTW.

I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen. I have noticed that every since I have gotten a lot of weight off, if I go to a restaurant, I notice all of the obese people and feel really upset for their state of health and distressed over the amounts of food that I see them eating. I think a little bit about their weight problems and what they could do to solve them. I feel very sorry for these people. It is a significant amount of distress (by me) on these people's behalfs.

I have noticed this occurs more at some restaurants that others, mostly were they serve large quanties of food. The worst is an all you can eat spaghetti bar. For example, my husband and I went to Red Robin and I had these feelings.

This is not a feeling that I have at my monthly surgery support group, even through there are a lot of us that still have a long way to go. I am happy for this group of people because they are all significantly improving their health, and therfore their lives. It just takes a long time to get to the goal.

I had this problem before my surgery, in a lesser way. For example, I have always found a lot of all you can eat "bars" somewhat disgusting. It's just too much food.

Maybe this is like before I became pregnant with my daughter, I never noticed pregnant women. But after I became pregnant, it "seemed" like they came out of the woodwork. They were always there. I just didn't notice them until something that happened to me called my attention to them.

I'm not worried about this phenomenon. I'm just curious to know if anyone else expriences it.

Hi, I'm just dropping in to say hi to all and to let everyone know that there is hope if you are having bypass surgery for gastroparesis after going thru many test I see the surgeon for a follow-up from my EGD that re-affirmed my paresis, I'm in alot of pain with it right now and have a few more test to run before i get a date for the surgery but I want to let everyone know it is so important to ask questions because sometimes the drs. assume you just know and also to really do your research i do and I'm very pleased with hearing alot of the accomplishments of other people I recommend bypass surgery for gastroparesis for it will save you the wait of a cure and also it seems like it might let me have a normal life after 2 years of severe suffering. you don't hear much about this condition but it is mostly caused by diabetes. I'm getting excited ,anyone else have this condition and had bypass surgery would appreciate a reply. Thank you

Bridget ,

Congratulations on your decision . I am sure you do have a lot to prepare for .

I found this blog for you . I am not familiar with the VSG . But this web site and blog may be helpful to you . http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/

No matter what surgery you have there is always worry . The best thing to do is take it one day at a time . With most WLS .. you may want to begin putting into place an exercise program ... you can look at your diet and start preparing or trying out foods on that list .

Please let us know how things go .. and if you need anything else let me know .

Blessings and Hugs ,

Tink