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Finally Made the Decision to Do This ~ Gastric Sleeve - Tijuana, MX
UPDATED FROM skylarmoon
3 months post
Almost 11 weeks post-op
$4,900
Tomorrow will be 11 weeks post-op and I realized I haven't updated here in a while. Everything has been going well so far.
Since the beginning I've been able to drink more than just sips which is awesome considering I used to be a chugger. The whole not drinking before, during or after a meal for a certain time period really sucks! I literally watch the clock until I begin drinking again. :)
Food-wise I am eating everything as I was pre-op and have been since week 4 (ok'd by our plan). Portions are hugely smaller of course. I can't eat more than 4oz at a meal and even that is sometimes pushing it, so I don't. I have thrown up twice and that was because I ate way too fast. It wasn't a horrible experience (e.g. no pain etc.) but it definitely reminds of us of our limitations and to slow down.
I went from 2 Omeprazole's everyday immediately following surgery to a pre/probiotic in the morning and 1 Omeprazole in the afternoon/evening. The past week my stomach has been making all kinds of noises and almost makes me feel like I'm hungry but I know better. I just started back with 2 Omeprazole's a day and the extra noises and fake hunger have gone away.
Up to this point I haven't done any true exercising as I always start feeling weak which happened pre-op. I decided I need to push my body a little to get back to being used to exercising. I've been using my vitamin patches (Patchmd for those that don't know about these wonderful things. You can buy them directly from Patchmd but I get them from bariatricpal.com as they're a couple dollars cheaper if you subscribe to the get auto-ship monthly) and eating enough calories to sustain at the bare minimum, walking. Joined Planet Fitness by my house and went for the first time last night, did 30 minutes of walking. I meet with the "trainer" tonight to hopefully get a routine going that will allow even light weight lifting.
Ok, weight-wise I have lost a total of 91lbs since starting this journey in mid-January. 59lbs pre-op and 32lbs post-op (surgery was June 23rd). I feel like I'm on the slow end of the losing spectrum but I'll take any loss I can. It seems I stall every other week then will lose 2-4 lbs. With my overall weight loss and time I started to now, I'm averaging about 2.9lbs a week. While there are times I'd love to be one of those really fast losers, I'm thankful because I'll have a smaller chance of problems with my gallbladder and anything else that is irritated because of fast weight loss. :)
I have to schedule my 3 month labwork appointment this month. I'll check back in with results.
Since the beginning I've been able to drink more than just sips which is awesome considering I used to be a chugger. The whole not drinking before, during or after a meal for a certain time period really sucks! I literally watch the clock until I begin drinking again. :)
Food-wise I am eating everything as I was pre-op and have been since week 4 (ok'd by our plan). Portions are hugely smaller of course. I can't eat more than 4oz at a meal and even that is sometimes pushing it, so I don't. I have thrown up twice and that was because I ate way too fast. It wasn't a horrible experience (e.g. no pain etc.) but it definitely reminds of us of our limitations and to slow down.
I went from 2 Omeprazole's everyday immediately following surgery to a pre/probiotic in the morning and 1 Omeprazole in the afternoon/evening. The past week my stomach has been making all kinds of noises and almost makes me feel like I'm hungry but I know better. I just started back with 2 Omeprazole's a day and the extra noises and fake hunger have gone away.
Up to this point I haven't done any true exercising as I always start feeling weak which happened pre-op. I decided I need to push my body a little to get back to being used to exercising. I've been using my vitamin patches (Patchmd for those that don't know about these wonderful things. You can buy them directly from Patchmd but I get them from bariatricpal.com as they're a couple dollars cheaper if you subscribe to the get auto-ship monthly) and eating enough calories to sustain at the bare minimum, walking. Joined Planet Fitness by my house and went for the first time last night, did 30 minutes of walking. I meet with the "trainer" tonight to hopefully get a routine going that will allow even light weight lifting.
Ok, weight-wise I have lost a total of 91lbs since starting this journey in mid-January. 59lbs pre-op and 32lbs post-op (surgery was June 23rd). I feel like I'm on the slow end of the losing spectrum but I'll take any loss I can. It seems I stall every other week then will lose 2-4 lbs. With my overall weight loss and time I started to now, I'm averaging about 2.9lbs a week. While there are times I'd love to be one of those really fast losers, I'm thankful because I'll have a smaller chance of problems with my gallbladder and anything else that is irritated because of fast weight loss. :)
I have to schedule my 3 month labwork appointment this month. I'll check back in with results.
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UPDATED FROM skylarmoon
20 days pre
20 days until my VSG!
Thought I'd check in since I haven't in a while. I am 20 days away from actual surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez in TJ, Mexico. Surgery is already paid for. I am down 44 lbs from where I started and need to lose another 10 lbs before surgery date to avoid the up charge for being over a 50 bmi.
I start my pre-op diet next Wednesday which consists of 1 meal with a serving of protein and salad as well as protein shakes for the other 2 meals. I'm allowed additional vegetables if I get hungry. Liquid diet starts a week after that, only clear liquids and protein drinks.
So far I am not nervous, more excited than anything.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! :)
I start my pre-op diet next Wednesday which consists of 1 meal with a serving of protein and salad as well as protein shakes for the other 2 meals. I'm allowed additional vegetables if I get hungry. Liquid diet starts a week after that, only clear liquids and protein drinks.
So far I am not nervous, more excited than anything.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! :)
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S
skylarmoon
June 3, 2016
Just wanted to add that I have to stop taking my vitamins (been using the bariatricpal store patches since 4/5/16) when I start the pre-op diet. That's sooooo going to suck because they're what help me get through the without feeling so fatigued. Blah! :)
J
June 28, 2016
How did it go? I am scheduled for the same surgery with Dr. Lopez in October.
S
June 28, 2016
Other than a little tired, things are going good so far. My roommate at the hospital and I even walked to the Wal-Mart which is about a block and a half away from the hospital the day after surgery. Only pain I felt was from the drain. Once they took that out on Saturday I felt instantly better. Everyone is so nice and just awesome. The team will come in before surgery and introduce themselves and go through the process with you so you understand.
On a side note, I so need to get the recipe of the recovery boutique's chicken broth. That stuff was beyond delicious! :)
On a side note, I so need to get the recipe of the recovery boutique's chicken broth. That stuff was beyond delicious! :)
UPDATED FROM skylarmoon
3 months pre
Trying to get healthier before surgery date in June 2016
Good morning my fellow weight loss friends! :)
Just thought I'd update my journey this morning. I started trying to eat closer to a Paleo diet 1/18/16 and did a weigh in at work this a.m. Down 22lbs! I want to try and start incorporating my treadmill and resistance bands now as my goal is to lose another 40-ish pounds before surgery 1/23/16.
I bought some whey protein drinks and talk about gag worthy. That's $35 down the drain! I should be receiving the IsoPure Zero Carb ones today and I'm hoping they'll taste better than what I tried last night. I have never been a protein shake fan and I'm hoping to find something I like leading up to surgery. From what I've read, taste can change after surgery so this will probably be a really long search. I also bought some grass fed whey protein powder that is for the most part, tasteless. I made a green smoothie (1 kiwi, 1/2 pear, 1 frozen banana, 2 kale leaves, 1 cup of coconut water, 1/3 cup of ice *Note: The 2nd time I made this I removed the Kiwi and added a kale leaf. Both times I added a little more coconut water so it isn't so thick) and added the powder to it. Changed the taste a little but not so bad I couldn't drink it. Not sure I'd be able to drink these post sleeve because of the sipping. We'll see.
I hope everyone is doing well on their journey.
Just thought I'd update my journey this morning. I started trying to eat closer to a Paleo diet 1/18/16 and did a weigh in at work this a.m. Down 22lbs! I want to try and start incorporating my treadmill and resistance bands now as my goal is to lose another 40-ish pounds before surgery 1/23/16.
I bought some whey protein drinks and talk about gag worthy. That's $35 down the drain! I should be receiving the IsoPure Zero Carb ones today and I'm hoping they'll taste better than what I tried last night. I have never been a protein shake fan and I'm hoping to find something I like leading up to surgery. From what I've read, taste can change after surgery so this will probably be a really long search. I also bought some grass fed whey protein powder that is for the most part, tasteless. I made a green smoothie (1 kiwi, 1/2 pear, 1 frozen banana, 2 kale leaves, 1 cup of coconut water, 1/3 cup of ice *Note: The 2nd time I made this I removed the Kiwi and added a kale leaf. Both times I added a little more coconut water so it isn't so thick) and added the powder to it. Changed the taste a little but not so bad I couldn't drink it. Not sure I'd be able to drink these post sleeve because of the sipping. We'll see.
I hope everyone is doing well on their journey.
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