Amithist

I am 6 weeks post op, in the first month i felt those crazy hunger pains and had to eat every 2 hours or so. I could only each 1-1/2 ounce at a time. I started worrying that i was going to have to eat constantly, but as time has progressed things have healed and settled. I now eat every 3-4 hours and eat 3 meals and one or two snacks because i can now eat 3-4 ounces, a little more if liquid. i think it will be OK....

I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Lopez Corvala at Angeles Hospital in TJ, has anyone else been there?

I am scheduled for my VSG on 9/15 in Tijuana as well. Who are you going to?

What really matters in this scenario is what is right for you. You are doing what you need to do to take care of yourself, and it is totally your choice to share or not to share such personal information. I am scheduled for VSG on 9/15 in TJ, and only my parents, my son, and my brother know about it. I have yet to tell any of my friends. I may or may not after the procedure, i just haven't decided what i want to do. It has nothing to do with feeling unsupported or being concerned about others reactions. It just a very personal decision that i made after a very long period of consideration, and i still have my own feelings to sort out. For me, right now, i need to look after my own emotions, deal with the major changes ahead for me, and even though i am very secure in my decision to do this, i am still feeling a little overwhelmed by all of it. I don't really want to add the extra emotional energy, good or bad, to my plate right now. You can be honest with your friend and tell her that you're worn out after your trip and would like to pick up the next week. The definition of friendship does not include a "share all" clause, and a true friend who really loves you would understand your need to do what is best for you. Good luck and i hope you are doing well!

Hi Bonnie.... I know your post is a while back but i do have a few questions for you. I am 4 weeks away from VSG and I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me. I am wondering if you are finding that there is a lot of excess skin as you lose weight. My mother had Gastric bypass and absolutely had to get a tummy tuck. what is your height? I would love to get an idea of where i might be headed in the future and what to look for. Thanks! Amithist Hellllooooooo Everyone! I know I have been MIA for a while but I have been extremely busy with all of the new things going on in my life. (New House, New Puppy, Wedding that is now in 7 days, New job) I hope you understand. Yesterday (May 27th) was my 6 month surgiversary but I decided to stick to my routine and not weight in until this morning. Before I got on the scale I though to myself (Like I have MANY times over the last 6 months) "I did everything right this week but I know the weight loss has to slow down at some point, so its OK if I don't pull a big number." I got on the scale and I was down another 4 pounds from last week!!! Bringing my total in 6 months and 1 day to exactly 115 lbs!!! I started this journey at 325# and I am now 210#!! Here are a few things that have really stuck out in my mind about my journey so far... Since surgery I have not gone one week with out losing. I know this will change and some point and I am prepared for it because I though it would have already happened by now. This probably isn't normal but it is possible. I stick to my plan and it pays off. :-) I have been making You Tube videos since 6 weeks post op, as well as taking progress pictures and measurements weekly and those 3 things have helped me get through this journey mentally more then I can even begin to express. You can not see what other see unless you take these pictures along the way and TRULY look at them. It is hard to look back and see where you started but it feels damn good to see where you are at now and how your body is changing. PLEASE TAKE PICTURES AND MEASUREMENTS!!! It will truly blow your mind! With the removal of the Ghrelin it has been like some one flipped a switch in my head and I no longer have a constant nagging hunger. Eating is no longer something that consumes my every though, it is still enjoyable but not all encompassing. I am able to go out with friends and not be ashamed to order the quantity that I really way. I can go to sushi and not leave with an empty wallet or with my head hung in shame over how much I just ate. I can go to a BBQ with friends and not be worried about if they are making enough food or think about if I should eat before I go so I don't end up hungry... I still feel no physical hunger. I know I need to eat and get enough nourishment so I plan my day accordingly and still enjoy what I eat. I love cooking and that has not changed one bit. I cooked healthy before but it was just in HUGE quantity and I am amazed that I DO NOT miss sitting down to plow through a plate of food. Exercise is now something that I actually enjoy doing again. I am not saying that if you have always hated exercise you all of a sudden love it now, but for me I used to enjoy it... Until I got so big that it was uncomfortable to even bend down to put on my gym shoes. I do not enjoy mindless walking/ jogging on a tread mill... I love resistance training and hiking. You have to find something that works for you. I do not go to the gym 5 days a week, nor do I feel that I need to. I try to go 3 times a week at least, some times 4, but lately with all the new stuff going on it has honestly been more like once or twice a week. I know I need to step it back up but the weight loss is just about the same when I exercise and when I don't. I exercise for my over all health and to build/ keep muscle tone. My hair has gotten substantially thinner but I had really thick hair to start with... When I went in to have my "mock up hair do" done for the wedding, the stylist said that it is already growing back in and you wont be able to tell at all in 6 more months... She also said that when it is dry and naturally down you can not tell at all. The loss started pretty heavy 3 months post op and has slowed down over the last few week. So be prepared for hair loss but know that is does get better. There is SOOO much more I could write about but I feel like I am rambling so I'm going to stop... :-) However I would like to say THANK YOU to all of you on the board that have unknowingly answered so many of my questions along the way and I look forward to being able to help others the way you have all helped me. If you are new and have questions feel free to ask away... ~Bonnie