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Finally Putting Myself First - Mexico
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Hi everyone, I am 26 years old and currently...
rnassar1April 21, 2016
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Hi everyone,
I am 26 years old and currently going through a divorce. The process of this ugly divorce has helped me realize that I have always put others before myself. Well I'm finally standing up for myself and taking back control.
I have been researching gastric sleeve surgery for over 6 months now, I tried going through my insurance but the process is so long and I have to have other underlying issues besides being obese. So I started to look elsewhere for treatment. I will be going to Guadalajara, Mexico to do the gastric sleeve surgery through AMBI surgery. My surgery will be done on June 2nd.
Anyone have any suggestions on what I should d in order to prepare? What should I bring with me?
I am 26 years old and currently going through a divorce. The process of this ugly divorce has helped me realize that I have always put others before myself. Well I'm finally standing up for myself and taking back control.
I have been researching gastric sleeve surgery for over 6 months now, I tried going through my insurance but the process is so long and I have to have other underlying issues besides being obese. So I started to look elsewhere for treatment. I will be going to Guadalajara, Mexico to do the gastric sleeve surgery through AMBI surgery. My surgery will be done on June 2nd.
Anyone have any suggestions on what I should d in order to prepare? What should I bring with me?
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April 24, 2016
Hi, I will be having surgery on the 3rd June. I have been wondering what to take also, I think most people say bring something to watch and of course liquids for pre-op and post -op. I will post a list of things I will be taking soon.
UPDATED FROM rnassar1
2 months pre
More about me
rnassar1April 25, 2016
I noticed that I failed to mention my weight and height.
I am currently 5"1 and 220 lbs. This is the highest weight I've ever reached. I have been struggling with my weight since I turned 18, I've been sick and put on steroids due to very bad allergic reactions and the steroids have basically ruined my metabolism along with being in a stressful and depressing relationship my weight has only steadily gone up. I am pretty active but I feel I need the additional assistance because I'm sick of struggling.
I'm hoping I can lose at least 20 pounds before June 1st.
I am currently 5"1 and 220 lbs. This is the highest weight I've ever reached. I have been struggling with my weight since I turned 18, I've been sick and put on steroids due to very bad allergic reactions and the steroids have basically ruined my metabolism along with being in a stressful and depressing relationship my weight has only steadily gone up. I am pretty active but I feel I need the additional assistance because I'm sick of struggling.
I'm hoping I can lose at least 20 pounds before June 1st.
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April 25, 2016
I'm 5'1 and my highest weight was 234. I weighed 200 when I decided to have surgery. I didn't qualify for surgery through my insurance company and decided to eat my way back up. (Crazy I know) I weighed 210 when my brother said to me, "just pay for it". I booked a trip to Mexico that week and had surgery three weeks later on April 1. I wish I had done it when I was young like you are. You won't regret it. I've lost 20 pounds so far (including the pre-op week before surgery).
To answer your earlier post, for my trip to Mexico I took bouillon cubes, unflavored protein powder, pre-packed protein soup, Gas-X strips and comfortable clothes. I wish I had remembered chapstick and a robe. My brother had surgery last week. The Gas-X strips didn't work well for him but the Gas-X chewables did. Good luck!
To answer your earlier post, for my trip to Mexico I took bouillon cubes, unflavored protein powder, pre-packed protein soup, Gas-X strips and comfortable clothes. I wish I had remembered chapstick and a robe. My brother had surgery last week. The Gas-X strips didn't work well for him but the Gas-X chewables did. Good luck!
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Day of treatment
Finally here!
rnassar1June 2, 2016
I was admitted to the hospital last night in Guadalajara. I spoke to the surgeon for over an hour which was really nice. My surgery is scheduled for today at noon. I'm nervous and scared at the same time.
Weight before surgery :227 lbs
Weight before surgery :227 lbs
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June 2, 2016
Hey girly I am here praying for you in the hopes that every thing will be just fine!
I am anxious to for you to let us know how everything went!
Thank for sharing your story!
I am anxious to for you to let us know how everything went!
Thank for sharing your story!
June 4, 2016
Hey thank you it's been good the first day is the worst day because you are always waking up to vomit and it's hard to tell when you need to pee because of the morphine once your up from vomiting I suggesting doing to the bathroom.
Once you you get to about mid day the next day you feel so much better
Once you you get to about mid day the next day you feel so much better
June 10, 2016
I have a question did you lose more weight before your surgery . Cause I lost the weight they wanted me to lose and I'm doing the liquid diet now but is hard and I ate some food and my surgery is on Tuesday June 14
June 10, 2016
I thing I gain 4 pound do you think they will still do the surgery on Tuesday or they going to send me back and lose the 4 pound
June 10, 2016
No I gained 7 pounds and they took my case all he cares about is that I follow the diet after surgery.
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. I hope this popular forum post will help give you the information you need to prepare for your surgery. Good luck, and please keep us updated every step of the way :)
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