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Low BMI Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - Tijuana, Mexico
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Background: I used to be a lot heavier. I lost a...
nightpuppyNovember 11, 2015
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Background: I used to be a lot heavier. I lost a lot of weight through healthy diet and exercise, although I have never been able to get to a normal weight. After struggling for many years to complete my journey to a healthy weight, I hope this procedure will give me the tool I need to get to my goal. I am 5'2 and 182#. My start weight was 185.
I started my pre-op diet for VSG yesterday. I am so hungry and irritable. I have warned all my friends and professional contacts about my potential grumpiness on this diet. I am trying to watch myself, but it is hard!
It has only been a day and a half and I am already tired of protein shakes. I can have vegetables, so I bought some carrots and cucumbers to snack on. I usually eat a lot of salads, but plain veggies are yuck.
I started my pre-op diet for VSG yesterday. I am so hungry and irritable. I have warned all my friends and professional contacts about my potential grumpiness on this diet. I am trying to watch myself, but it is hard!
It has only been a day and a half and I am already tired of protein shakes. I can have vegetables, so I bought some carrots and cucumbers to snack on. I usually eat a lot of salads, but plain veggies are yuck.
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UPDATED FROM nightpuppy
11 days pre
I like Jello
nightpuppyNovember 14, 2015
I am already sick of protein powder and never want to see the stuff again. I have been doing Vega, Spiru-tein, and PlantFusion. They are easy for me to make at home or work, so I didn't get any prepackaged ones.
I have had a lot of vegetable soups, and steamed veggies. My co-workers were looking at my lunch yesterday like I was crazy. Why is that person eating 3 pounds of broccoli?
I am getting my itinerary together to go to Tiajuana. I am driving with my girlfriend.
I bought some sugar-free jello in raspberry favor. I usually hate sugar-free food because it is unnatural, but I was kinda desperate to see something besides protein powder and plain salads.
I'm not as hungry today, but I still feel weak. I was almost able to work normally, but I still took a nap during my lunch break.
I am so thankful to everyone who put reviews up on this site. It has put me at ease and let me know what to expect.
I have had a lot of vegetable soups, and steamed veggies. My co-workers were looking at my lunch yesterday like I was crazy. Why is that person eating 3 pounds of broccoli?
I am getting my itinerary together to go to Tiajuana. I am driving with my girlfriend.
I bought some sugar-free jello in raspberry favor. I usually hate sugar-free food because it is unnatural, but I was kinda desperate to see something besides protein powder and plain salads.
I'm not as hungry today, but I still feel weak. I was almost able to work normally, but I still took a nap during my lunch break.
I am so thankful to everyone who put reviews up on this site. It has put me at ease and let me know what to expect.
UPDATED FROM nightpuppy
6 days pre
Preop Diet Sucks!
nightpuppyNovember 18, 2015
I have survived a week of the preop diet, and it sucks so bad. I'm sooo hungry and light-headed. It makes it really hard to focus on my work. I have been adding cinnamon to my protein shakes. It makes them more tolerable and changes the taste a bit. I see food and fruit all around me and I just want to inhale it. My roommate was making a Spam and cheese sandwich a couple days ago for dinner. I abhor cheese and spam, but I was sitting behind her drooling at it. I couldn't help myself!!
On a better note, I lost 2 pounds. I am currently 179.7. The nutritionists want me to be 176 by next week. I don't know if that is going to happen, but I am sure going to try. I haven't had the energy to push myself to exercise because I'm so hungry and lightheaded.
I want this sleeve surgery so bad, but I'm dreaming about French fries...is this normal?
On a better note, I lost 2 pounds. I am currently 179.7. The nutritionists want me to be 176 by next week. I don't know if that is going to happen, but I am sure going to try. I haven't had the energy to push myself to exercise because I'm so hungry and lightheaded.
I want this sleeve surgery so bad, but I'm dreaming about French fries...is this normal?
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November 18, 2015
Hi Nightpuppy - Yes, it's normal - but you're limiting yourself! I always dream about buffets! How bad is that??? My suggestion for the shakes is to add a little bit of almond extract in when you make them up. I've found that even though it's kind of sweet, it somehow counteracts the sappy sweet flavor that comes with so many of the shakes. I also wanted to tell you not to buy a ton of protein powder before surgery, as you may find your tastes change. I'd read this in others' reviews, and it did happen with me, too. It gets easier with the shakes once you have the surgery as it's tough to do much else initially. Here's a really nice treat you can plan for, though. On your last day at the hotel, go down to the restaurant and order some of their homemade yogurt in a takeout container. They had strawberry and peach when I was there, and it's the best yogurt I'd ever had in my life - particularly after protein shakes! I noticed you're using vegan protein powders. Is that a coincidence or are you avoiding dairy? Don't worry about losing that last bit of weight. If you stick with the diet it will happen. As for the grumpiness and grouchiness - I understand. But here's something to think about - with this tool, you can have confidence in the fact that you have the ability to succeed in your weight loss. It really does make a difference both in how much you can eat, but it also changed how hunger 'feels' and got rid of much of the crazy food cravings. Sure, I still have a taste for pizza, a cookie, or whatever....but I no longer obsess over these things and don't feel like I'm going to die if I don't act on the impulse ASAP. It's a great feeling :) Now as for your roommate, spam and cheese???? Tell her I can hear her arteries clogging all the way over here! Best of luck to you!
December 15, 2015
I am dreaming the same thoughts!!! I just had my sleeve one month ago tomorrow!! However, if I buy the steak and fries or bake potato, I would probably waste my money and throw up all my food!! Becuz once it goes to my stomach, the steak and fries become EVIL, pleading to my stomach how sorry I am for these foods in it!!! LITERALLY feel like I just drank liquor that u should not have had!!!! Seriously, I am scared to put anything in my stomach!! I was 220 and stand 5 feet and seven inches now I am 195 and probably going down to 190 really fast!! My goal is 140, hopefully by summer time! But have become afraid to eat anything anymore! Is this Not Good to eat anymore???....AMM
December 16, 2015
I have not had any problems eating. I just can't eat very much. I just keep a lot of leftovers and keep eating the same thing until it's gone.
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