POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews
My Reality - Dominican Republic, DO
UPDATED FROM Zeal2016
A week of somewhat doing it right lol
Ok, so I have been doing low carb high protein but not the way to put up big numbers. This week is the 4th July and I'm off of work and in a new relationship, which spells a wrecked diet . I have new love which always derails me. For some reason I get this false sense of security thinking " Hey I'm alright see how he looks at you. You don't have anything to worry about because your sexy and you can see that in his eyes." But I am kidding myself so I wont have to do the work because it is about my health and not how I am seen. Then on top of that when the relationship is really new ... you like doing things and going out and most of the times that evolves going to restaurants. However, I need to still stick to the plan. I come to see that my real problem is with portions. Don't get me wrong I have a weakness for ice cream or gelato, cheesecake, chocolate, and sushi . But I don't indulge in those food love affairs everyday. What I do eat is large portions of spinach with mushrooms and cheese with bacon and eggs. Well, I know it sounds healthy however when you consume 4 to 5 portions with a protein shake that has 4 Truvia with sugar free vanilla syrup it becomes a problem. Also who doesn't like to eat for the 4th lol so I will stick to the meats but I would like a corn on the cob and that would throw my low carb diet out the window. My plan this week is to stick to the low carb but allow myself small amount of things I want ie soft serve ice cream, corn and a tequila shot. Starting July 5th I will start incorporating a morning workout. I really need well wishes for that lol can you get up a log? Well 2 pounds down 178 Hey at least it didn't go up right! I will start posting pic of the scale to help keep me accountable. Thank you for all your words of encouragement it keeps me going!
UPDATED FROM Zeal2016
Not Going to Happen
Well today I am feeling a little down but not enough to go off of my low carb eating plan. Yesterday I called my insurance company to find out that they in no way shape of form cover any time of surgery for weight loss. I am disappointed because I thought I could have the insurance pay for the GS and I would come out of pocket for the TT. As you know life will not always go according to plan. So I have a new goal and that is to continue to lose weight with a GS type of diet. Then when I hit the magical below 35 bmi so I can get the results I want for my body type. If done right I can hopefully get a TT and lipo . So I will continue this on the TT side and hopefully I can get some more info on more Dolls experience before I make a decision on what doctor in the DR. I looking to get my bmi in check by December to do the surgery around the first of the year. Anyone have any thoughts or things I should consider would be welcome.
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June 22, 2016
many ladies go to Tijuana, mexico and for 3000 dollars get the gastric sleeve.
June 24, 2016
Thank you and I had consider that however the turn down has really motivated me to do right. So we shall see how long this run continue. lol Also, I really am hoping I can only have one surgery. The last one I didn't do so well wound vac!
June 23, 2016
You have a great attitude, I wish you the best with whatever you decide to do.
June 24, 2016
Thank you! I can use all the words of encouragement. I hope I can keep up the great attitude on a liquid diet as if I did have the sleeve lol. Wish me luck only day 4
June 26, 2016
Think of how good you are going to look and feel if you keep loving and taking care of yourself. Keep moving forward!
July 25, 2016
Hi, don't know if you can afford to pay out of pocket, but you can get a GS really cheap in Mexico. I went to Dr. Almanza in Tijuana. At the time, I only paid 4099 out of pocket. Everything but my flight was covered from meds, hospital stay, blood work, hotel stay after care and food (liquids of course). I don't regret any of it. I had the GS done in Tijuana and my TT, BBl, and lipo done in Dominican Republic.
UPDATED FROM Zeal2016
More pics of motivation
There are pics when I was a 250lbs dancer but I workout still hated my stomach. But hey can't keep living in the past. So now all is out as you can see I have work to do. Also if your starting the same journey reach out. This is a big step for me and it would be nice to have a buddy. Also breast lift and arms but until I'm in target range I have to....work work work work when you see me doing work work work lol
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