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Gastritis
I am in the pre-op phase still. Just had a physical with my surgeon's Physician's Assistant yesterday. We talked about all health related issues. Overall I am pretty healthy it seems. Other than having a BMI of 50 and osteoarthritis in my knees, I don't have any major issues like diabetes or sleep apnea, and that is why I…
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Pureed Foods?
Since I am just beginning my journey towards having this surgery, I am trying to get as much information gathered as possible.I know this is a ways off for me, but I'd like to know what types of food people ate or are eating during the pureed food stage. I have toadmit I have a bad image of pureed food in my mind. As a…
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The Journey Begins
Hello, I just found this board. I am beginning the process of being approved for WLS. I have been doing a lot of research and am leaning toward VSG strongly. I am 37 years old ( will be 38 in March) and struggled with obesity since childhood. I have all the typical horror stories of being teased and bullied about my…