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Wow!! Thats something to aim for!!

I shall be following this one with interest as my BMI is 35.5 at the moment, and I'm on the decision line at the moment, starting to do a lot more research...... One thing I wondered is if you have lower BMI so less weight to loose do they vary the size of the pouch accordingly, or is the size relative to another factor?

Hi Lee Wow - five days out and 23lbs down??? Blimey!! You go girl! No wonder you're thrilled.

Hi to you all I've been reading through lots of posts researching the VSG which I am hoping to get....its been so informative and I must say a huge thank you all for sharing. I'm English but living in Spain, have done for the past 7 yrs now, and am researching having the op done either here in Spain or maybe back in the UK. I've got so many queries, but am answering some the more I read....but a quick general one regarding food post op for the long termers... Are you still able to eat everything? Spicy food? Sushi? Rare steak etc? I understand the quantities will change dramatically, but just wondered about those as they are my favs..... Also what happens when you reach your goal, how do you go about maintaining without keeping on loosing? I have a BMI of 35.6, (having lost 17lbs since October) and would ideally like to be about the 20 level instead. But think the VSG could be the answer to a lifetime of yoyo dieting and bad eating habits.

Thanks for the replies... I'm happy to read I'll still be able to enjoy everything still. Both your photos look amazing, you must be so pleased as you both look great. I think I'll need to read up on the dietary requirements a bit more to ensure I understand it all.. but think it may well be the answer for me. I'll keep you informed.