Some people are just UNBELIEVABLE

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I will also share with you a story that was told by the horse himself in one of my former surgeons monthly support groups.

My FS (former surgeon) performed both lap band and gastric bypasses. He did far more GB than Bands. So it stood to reason why there were far more GB folks at the support groups. Well we would have a meet and greet type intro every time. We would stand up and say our name, give our date of surgery, tell others how much we'd lost and explain what's going on with us... etc.

In one of our sessions a gentleman stood up and introduced himself. He mentioned he'd been away for awhile because he was recovering from a second surgery. My FS egged him on to tell us all why he'd had a second surgery. Here is what he told us:

He said what he did was the most foolish thing he could've ever done. He had chicken at one week out. He said he was just wanting the feeling of food in his mouth so badly that he couldn't help himself. He felt like he could "chew it to mush" and he would be okay.

Well he wasn't.

He split his inside incisions open.

He had to have emergency surgery to repair the leak he'd caused and he nearly died.

He admitted he knew exactly what the post-op rules were, and that he was TOLD WHY we had specific eating guidelines to follow. He simply did NOT follow them. He thought he was smarter than years of research.

It was him and his story telling that day that I realized why I came across that man's story - years later. It would speak to me months out and remind me after my VSG why it is so important to stay on the Post Op eating plan!!

So, I beg of all of you, when I often say please be careful with your new sleeves (please note our incisions are very similar to those that the GB folks get) that there is a reason behind it.

Guard it well, for one day it will guard your life.