Suzanne H.

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Started protein shakes today.  It was ok.  Kind of tastes like chocolate pudding.  Surprisingly, I am not hungry.  The test will be tonight when I like to have my snack.  Tonight it will be chicken broth.  Fun!

So I was very concerned about having distal bypass revision instead of DS.  I wrote to Dr. Greenbaum at 1:30 last night.  I can't believe he personally called me back at 9:00 this morning.  I definately made the right choice in choosing him.  He made me much better about my decision.  The way he is doing my surgery is new.  There are many ways to do distal bypass. He has only done it for 8 other patients, so every thing I have read has not  been based on facts but rather opinions from people who don't know the whole story. He did tell me I would most likely have slightly better results (A+) if I were able to have the DS but he doesn't believe the results outweigh the risks.  He feels my results can be (A-) with much less risk if I agree to his new way of distal bypass.  I trust him.  3 of his patients are 6 months out and are doing very well. 

I decided to stick with him, although he did recommend a particular doctor if I decided to go for the complete DS. I am going to do this in steps.  1st goal is to lose 75 lbs   There will be a next goal.

I am 6 months out and feel my weight loss has slowed down.  I am not even close to where I want to be.  Therefore, I have finally decided to get off my butt and join a gym.  Now let's just hope I stick with it.  I haven't in the past but things have definately changed for me, so hopefully my determination will too.  I know I shouldn't just rely on the surgery alone.  Man, I am still waiting for that magic pill!