caseybailey

I recently joined this group and am trying to decide which surgeon Ortiz or Aceves. I started the pre op diet recommended and have found that if I limit my carbs to 20 or so I feel GREAT and am losing weight . Of course I have tried and failed a hundred times but am now am 2nd guessing having the surgery. Maybe this IS the the way I need to eat now that will be successful without surgery/ I would have to travel alone which I am fine with just worried if complications arise . I am most worried about taking my perfectly healthy and well working digestive system and making it unhealthy. other forums talk about daily antacids and GERD meds I have NEVER had any acid or heartburn issues and DO NOT WANT any. I might want to be fat more than I want to have constant ongoing heartburn.. I also notice that I am enjoying the volume of food I am now eating and still losing. and not having any sugar carb cravings. As I chug my protein drinks and water and diet soda I wonder if I can be satisfied sipping and taking all day chewing each bite 30 times to get my protein in......and I love carbonation which I know will no longer be an option with the sleeve. That's what going through my head right now....what do you think? I also wonder how many people are on this list serve because some of the dates from posts are super old. any thoughts