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I've known that piece about it being for years as treatment for stomach, but is this what causes the of the lack of long term data in comparison to the bypass? Most folks that were treated with vsg had died in 5-10 due to other complications?

First off, welcome! And congratulations on your decision to take control of your health. Search these boards. This question is discussed and answered ad naseum. People choose different surgeries for many different reasons. I'm glad your friend is supportive but he is not a bariatric surgeon. Your reflux will likely increase or become worse with the sleeve. There is malabsorption with the bypass but that is not a reason to throw it out completely. Just because your insurance will approve quickly does not mean you shouldn't give yourself the time you need to make the right choice for you. Sounds like you just need to do a little bit more research and this is the place to do it! :-)

My phone is just crazy! I meant "MAKE IT!"

Sorry GrammieJ, its this Sunday 1/25 from 3-5pm! Glad you can make it!!

Well I bet the comments are crazy. There is so much hate, ignorance and jealousy (from fat and skinny alike). There are some very vocal problem-focused folks that have failed their surgeries out there on YouTube. The struggle is real and until the surgeries start taking place in our heads many will always struggle....I'm afraid.

GrannieJ and jenbaby75, if you are willing to drive down to Bothell a casual meetup WA STATE WLS Support is taking place at Lyons Dens Cafe Sunday 3-5. More deets to follow.... :-)

Maybe postpone your date and give yourself more time to think and to prepare your family and line up since care. March 15th is actually two months away! I have a 4 year old and I was terrified of dying on the table! I'd never had anesthesia before but I'm 4 days out and every thing went perfectly. Just think about all the people ask over the world who have surgery in this country everyday.....And wake up... my child actually motivated to me to have the surgery. I wanted a chance to be a normal mom, to play, have fun and not be exhausted all the time....ultimately, it is up to you but with a support system in place, you could rock this!

Ualaw08, congratulations! You are gorgeous!! I bet you naked to all those meetings now. Can't wait to not be tired!!!

Tried not to overeat and no eat sugar....is coming. Hang in there!

Seriously. I've been blessed with a house with 5 bedrooms and three full bathrooms. A huge garage that always needs organizing. Cleaning that beast burns mucho calories!!

I just said, "I need to have a procedure I've been putting off." I didn't have to say anything to my immediate boss but we are friendly (not outside work), so I have her that pat answer when she had to sign of on the paper work.

It will get better. You need a few more days rest and for your family to pick up the slack. It is shocking but it gets to be about you for a week or two more. I just let myself sit in that hospital and be taken care of...when does that EVER happen???!!!

I was in the hospital from Thursday to today. Sunday. I only had energy to use this site from my phone. I'm not a TV person, but didn't feel like movies either. The drugs had me so tired. Talking was exhausting. I was napping a lot the first day, could not entertain anyone. By last night I finally turned on the tube to catch the Whitney biopic. This morning was discharge....

I've got no swelling. And they feel normal around them. Keep and eye on that....Otherwise, how are you?

It felt like a Sigourney Weaver alien moment for sure!!!

@@BLERDgirl! Look at you hooking up the liquid phase! Oh, I'm not mad at you!!! :-) :-) :-)

I think a lot of folks ate a healthier diet prior to surgery. I love vegetables and healthy fats. I'm not a fan of the after taste caused by artificial sweeteners. I think those cab be added back in with the help of a nutritionist. I think the goal would be to do that over time. Something that is not enjoyable will not be sustainable over time. I love to cook. I'm just 3 days post op and I think you can have a lot of healthy protein rich food from scratch. I will be eating more dairy than normal but I think there is definitely room to eat organic and less processed foods soon enough.

I'm not allowed lentils or oatmeal on phase 2.

@@mduffield, I'm doing alright. Still in the hospital. Leaving tomorrow. Lucked into a private room! I may never go home lol...

I'm 3 days post op, I can tell you this surgery is no joke but can do it!!

@@tphillips124, just tell them you are not ready....you still definitely appreciate the second nights

@@lucky2014, let no-one mistake that this is major surgery. From my vantage point, bigger than the sleeve. I unexpectedly experienced quite a bit of pain, but it was well managed at the hospital. Everyday gets easier.I thought I would just pop up and that has not been the case. The hardest parts are getting in an out of bed. I get to leave tomorrow.

Susan33, I made it through. Should be going home tomorrow...

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