GastroMD

Well, the day is almost here-June 13th-...I decided several months ago to do something about my excess weight- yes I tried diets, Slim 4 Life, and lost about 35 lbs and felt better but went backup to 228- I am on the low BMI side for the VSG at 35 but have had a host of medical issues relating to my obesity. I researched the data and chose the VSG. I had thought about going to Mexico but when I thought about all the unforeseen issues that have arisen in patients I have seen here in the US, I decided to stick with the US medical system. For example, if an artery was nicked , do I really want to get blood from the Mexican blood bank system and get Hep C or HIV ? Doubt it ! I am nervous as it is tomorrow-as a gastro MD, I see patients who are what I would describe as a gastric cripple - from gastric surgery's that were performed for all the right reasons but have had terrible complications...I don't want that from a purely elective procedure . My eating habits will change--no doubt..smaller portions mainly. My plan is to keep this up to give an MD's perspective of the surgery and to answer any questions. I live alone and the meal preparation and my hectic schedule will be an issue. I bought a Magic Bullet that I hope will make things easier- planning ahead is the key. I'll keep you posted and wish me good luck !

Vitamin E 800 IU is recommended for all fatty liver patients - Milk Thistle is OK but not a proven help....it won't hurt !

Fatty Liver is a big issue for overweight patients- mainly because there is no good treatment other than weight loss- NASH ( non alcoholic steatohepatitis ) , a subgroup of fatty liver that may lead to cirrhosis, so if you have this the surgery is a good thing to do...My liver function studies are elevated and hopefully they will return to normal with weight loss---.I will keep you posted-