TEXAS DIVA

Congrats Genepha! u r amazing!

HELLO KERRY! My day is going perfect. Got on the scale this morning and I am still losing so I am very happy. Im am sure you will like Dr. Rodriguez and the staff at Star Medica.. if thats the hospital you are going to. Im sure your experience will be a good one. I wanted to be honest about my experience.. Mind you when I started this topic.. I was fresh out of surgery.. Of course, with time, things are getting better. Im sorry that my story isnt a fairytale from beginning to end like some people, but I am sure that there are more people out there with stories like mine. Those considering GPS or any WLS should be able to come to this board and hear everyone's story. Sorry, I just keep it real like that. Good luck! Texas Diva

WOW BIZZY: Im so glad you had such a WONDERFUL experience in Mexico. You are right, everyone's experience is different. Perhaps you should have started your OWN TOPIC about your surgical experience. Im sure people would love to expound on it.

THANKS LMOM..I NEED TO LEARN TO CHILL AND RELAX...IM TRYING

Hello Genepha! I can always count on you for knowledge and kind words! Thanks so much for telling me about the 28% my EWL. I hadnt even thought of that.. Thanks for always responding and keeping me on track! You are the best!

Thanks Kelly.. i guess the glass is half full.. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.

I NEVER thought of myself as a LITE WEIGHT (blushing) but im sure you are right..Im just gonna keep doing the right thing. Hopefully I can do 10-12 lbs a month. Surely.. Thanks for the encouragement.

CONGRATS!.. I pray all goes well for you!

THANK YOU GENEPHA! You always have the best things to say. Im an emotional wreck, I know. Also realized that I am approaching "that time of the month" as well. I really appreciate you taking time to give me encouraging words. Im trying not to be so hard on myself.. I just dont want to be a failure.. But, you guys are right.. Just taking the the steps to save my money and do something about my situation has got to count for something. A million thanks!

Thanks for responding Chilo1.. Im glad to know that I am not the only one who cheated on the post op diet.. just makes me feel a bit more normal.. baby's baptism cake huh? well Im here to tell you that I am a sucker for some "butter cream icing" ... its just not safe around me..I can skip the cake, but the icing.. well, Im sure you know what I mean!... Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. There are some wonderful people on this board.. you being one of them... Thank God for you all!

SWIZZLY, KELLYL AND LEEBLEWB..THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSE. I GUESS SOMETIMES IT JUST NICE TO HEAR ENCOURAGEMENT AND KIND WORDS. IVE BEEN SEARCHING THROUGH OLD POSTS AND IVE NOTICED THAT OTHERS HAVE FELT SIMILAR TO WHAT I AM GOING THRU.. ITS NICE TO KNOW THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE. YOUR WORDS OF ENCOURAGMENT MEAN THE WORLD TO ME. GOD BLESS YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME FROM YOUR SCHEDULES JUST TO RESPOND.. ONE MILLION THANKS!

I know this is old but it is a POWERFUL thread and very relevant to what I am going thru. Thanks to the OP and all that chimed in on it.. Right now, I am searching the internet and the archives trying to get some help for myself. Thanks again to all that contributed.

THANKS MS LISA..IM DOING BETTER..I AM 18 DAYS POST SURGERY.. CLOTHES FALL OFF OF ME BUT THE scale IS NOT MOVING LIKE I WANT IT TO BUT I HAVE DEFINATELY LOST SOME WEIGHT.

Wow Genepha! That is wonderful!!! You truly are an inspiration to us all! Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the great work!

Congratulations! I think you are doing great. I read success stories of people who lost 25lbs the 1st month and more.. I think we should be grateful for WEIGHT LOSS of any amount the 1st month.. That means you are doing really good. I am two weeks out and I wanted to be down more that what I am but I wont weigh again until my one month anniversary. I think some of us just lose slower than others and thats fine.. Means we stand a better chance of long term weight loss. Keep up the good great work!

I didnt see the show but congrats on your 10lbs weight lost! thats great!

KEEP IT UP GENEPHA..KEEP IT UP!

Well, Oliviam, once again, you have confirmed my granma is right.. Everyone is different and we do have to listen to our own bodies.. Probably start on some mushies or baby food next week.. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing..Im not stalling yet, but Im sure with mushies, it will come. Im not big on exercising but I have committed to a 15 minute walk every night, followed by 30 minutes doing the "Michael Jackson"dance game on the WII. I appreciate everyone who shares their experiences. Thanks so much Genepha!

Thanks Oliva...most of the gas has passed..Im at work again today, hoping I can stay the whole day.. I had some broth last night and a protien drink this morning..though I am technically 1 day early on starting the Protein drinks.. I already feel better.. at least I could walk from the parking lot into the office building without feeling like I was about to pass out..So, I guess that alone is improvement... Congrats on your success too,, I see that ticker is steadily moving! Keep it up!

Thanks Amy,.I really need all of the encouraging words I can get right now. I also left work early today and went straight home and had some broth.. Talk about heaven. Tomorrow, I will start my Protein drinks and maybe a lil more broth. Listening to my granma, I will have to accelerate my post op diet a bit because like she said, everyone is different. Im glad you are better as well. Im so happy about your weight loss! Keep it up!

THANKS GENEPHA: Today is almost over, but tomorrow, I will definately be on broth, Protein Drinks, etc. I will try my best to follow the doctors orders, but I do have to listen to my own body. Thanks a million!

Aww, Im so sorry to hear this.. just reading your post mad me sad too..I know It would be very discouraging to gain after all you have went thru. But, it makes sense about the fluids from the IV.. Hang in there.. A change will come Im sure.. you will be losing in no time

Hello Amy: im having a WTF moment right now.. The pain, the discomfort, the irritablity and the WEAKNESS! ALL ARE GETTING ON MY NERVES!. 5 days out and I cant even say I would do this all over. I guess everyone gets some different post op diet instructions. I was told Clear Liquids and broth only till this Friday, then 7 days of Protein drinks, blah blah. Bump that, Im on protien drinks in the morning! I have got to get to feeling better some way very soon. Hang in there. Surely it will be better soon!

Congratson your choice of WLS. I had plication with Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico 5 days ago and I am down 12.4lbs since the surgery. I have only had problems with gas. Everything else seems to have fallen into place. If you are new to the board.. read everything about Plication with an open mind. There are some people on here that are very opinionated and dont have the medical training to back up there opinions. Remember, you have to chose what is right for YOU! Good Luck!