So you can get fat again?

[Paloma68 31]

Paloma, I'm interested in the differences I see online in terms of what people are told prior to surgery in their introductory lectures and educational classes (if they had those) about VSG surgery, its benefits, aftermaths, and both possible and preferred eating behaviors. Was the information (that folks posted above) not explained in your classes?

Please don't misunderstand -- I'm not criticizing you at all. I'm just curious to learn what education the different programs share with patients. Thanks.

BTW, congrats on what sounds like a good recovery from your surgery.

VSGAnna2014,

I only had to meet with my NUT once. The meeting was an hour. I was given a booklet outlining phases of meal plan, meal ideas and options, and Vitamin directions.

The NUT also told me that I needed to eat Protein first and veggies as much as possible for the rest of my life. That I could not eat sugar, flour or heavy fats. No other options or sidebars. That's it and do it forever.

It wasn't until the forums that I started to realize not everyone is doing what I was told to do.

Like I said, I'm planning to stick to my NUT's rules. I don't plan on cheating. If once a year I can have a bite of cake or a special meal on vacation great.

I had to pay out of pocket. I had to forego a family vacation due to this decision. Therefore, I will succeed. I am changing my life and following the rules.

9 pounds in 8 days! Very happy right now though still waiting for some soft foods.