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1madman’s Posts
Topic: RE: Scared
It's different for each of us.
But I will say that it is essential that you get there in your head. Commit. You are doing something for yourself that is going to change your life and you need to embrace it and be fully onboard before you go forward.
My surgery was on July 13th. My 2 week pre-op diet was not difficult, because I was "all-in". I decided which surgery, knew what was expected, and went for it.
During that time, I BBQed for everyone on the 4th of July, cooked 'regular' meals for my wife, a special steak and lobster dinner to celebrate a nephew's birthday, all the time, eating my 1,000 calorie liquid diet. I'd cook for them, then savor my soup.
I'm now on week 5 pre-op and have lost 47 lbs since I started my pre-op diet. I was down 23 on the day of surgery.
Remember why you are doing this--and it ain't no panacea. It is a tool that will kick-start you into you new life. Celebrate it, and celebrate your decision to do this for you.
That may make it easier.
-M
But I will say that it is essential that you get there in your head. Commit. You are doing something for yourself that is going to change your life and you need to embrace it and be fully onboard before you go forward.
My surgery was on July 13th. My 2 week pre-op diet was not difficult, because I was "all-in". I decided which surgery, knew what was expected, and went for it.
During that time, I BBQed for everyone on the 4th of July, cooked 'regular' meals for my wife, a special steak and lobster dinner to celebrate a nephew's birthday, all the time, eating my 1,000 calorie liquid diet. I'd cook for them, then savor my soup.
I'm now on week 5 pre-op and have lost 47 lbs since I started my pre-op diet. I was down 23 on the day of surgery.
Remember why you are doing this--and it ain't no panacea. It is a tool that will kick-start you into you new life. Celebrate it, and celebrate your decision to do this for you.
That may make it easier.
-M
Topic: RE: Eat less after surgery????
Simple answer, as stated by everyone--yes. I'm starting week 4 today, am down 42 lbs since the start of the liquid diet. 1-2 ozs. of protein goes down well, maybe a bite of starch and a bite of vegs and I'm done...but SATISFIED. Really not an effort to eat less, the challenge is variety.
Topic: RE: Recovery in Hospital
I was at Providence St. Joseph in Burbank, CA. They are a certified bariatric hospital. Every nurse knew all about my surgery, encouraged me to walk when I could and were wonderful.
About as different as possible from your experience. For your husband's surgey, you'll want to go hospital shopping...
About as different as possible from your experience. For your husband's surgey, you'll want to go hospital shopping...
Topic: RE: Surgery next week...
I'm on the road now...
Full liquids since last Friday—not too bad. Using Pure Protein 35 pre-mix from Trader Joes, with one shake having a scoop of protein added, to get me up to 90 grams.
Lots of variety in low-fat cream soups, so that is good.
Anticipating but a but nervous for next Friday...
Full liquids since last Friday—not too bad. Using Pure Protein 35 pre-mix from Trader Joes, with one shake having a scoop of protein added, to get me up to 90 grams.
Lots of variety in low-fat cream soups, so that is good.
Anticipating but a but nervous for next Friday...
Topic: RE: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea
Haven't had my surgery yet—I've been approved, and am finishing up my tests.
I'm interested in people's stories about VSG and their 'co-morbidities' post op—specifically Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea.
I'm 57, 5'8" and 260lbs.
• Insulin dependent Type II diabetic, diagnosed in 1990 (25 units of Novolog 3X a Day + 80 units Lantus at night) + Actos.
• Sleep apnea with a machine (the old "hose nose")
• Meds to control my Blood Pressure
• Also had renal failure a couple of years ago, but kidneys are back, a bit high, but OK
I'm hopeful that my surgery and the weight loss will make a big difference with all of this crap.
Love to hear how it has worked out (good and bad) with you all.
Thanks.
-M
I'm interested in people's stories about VSG and their 'co-morbidities' post op—specifically Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea.
I'm 57, 5'8" and 260lbs.
• Insulin dependent Type II diabetic, diagnosed in 1990 (25 units of Novolog 3X a Day + 80 units Lantus at night) + Actos.
• Sleep apnea with a machine (the old "hose nose")
• Meds to control my Blood Pressure
• Also had renal failure a couple of years ago, but kidneys are back, a bit high, but OK
I'm hopeful that my surgery and the weight loss will make a big difference with all of this crap.
Love to hear how it has worked out (good and bad) with you all.
Thanks.
-M
Topic: RE: choice
For me it was this:
• Less invasive—no re-routing to be done
• Dumping syndrome was scary
• Less complicated/complications hoped for
• Sucess with co-morbidity items: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea and High Triglycerides, very similar to RNY over time
My main reason for the surgery is the co-morbidities. The weight loss is an added plus. Even though the RNY has more time in, the studies show that the diabetes control, apnea, pressure and triglycerides respond nearly as well with Sleeve. And reading folks' experiences here in the Sleeve Forum, lots of people in the same boat as me have gotten relief from these conditions.
My surgery is scheduled for the first week in July.
Just do the research, and you'll make the decision that is right for you. Good luck!
-M
• Less invasive—no re-routing to be done
• Dumping syndrome was scary
• Less complicated/complications hoped for
• Sucess with co-morbidity items: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea and High Triglycerides, very similar to RNY over time
My main reason for the surgery is the co-morbidities. The weight loss is an added plus. Even though the RNY has more time in, the studies show that the diabetes control, apnea, pressure and triglycerides respond nearly as well with Sleeve. And reading folks' experiences here in the Sleeve Forum, lots of people in the same boat as me have gotten relief from these conditions.
My surgery is scheduled for the first week in July.
Just do the research, and you'll make the decision that is right for you. Good luck!
-M
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