MissVVJJ

Alright so I've been MIA for a while but decided its time to come back and see how everyone is doing. So quick update...I had surgery on 8/17/12 and as of today I am down 66lbs I am feeling awesome and still working on losing about 85-90 more lbs. I am able to eat more than what I was 1-2 months post op but its still a small portion. I am able to eat almost everything but again smaller portions. I have become concerned about this because I don't want to over do it although I do stop as soon as I feel full. Any of you able to eat normal foods(pizza, bread, pasta, etc) but just smaller portions. Also, I have not worked out whatsoever because I go to work AND school full time. Luckily, I am done with school the end of Feb so my main focus after that will be working out. I've attached a before and current picture of myself

I get to have cereal at 4weeks post op and I am so looking forward to that.

So I am 10 days post op and I've lost 9lbs since surgery, making it a total of 24.6 lbs total with pre-op. I am feeling great and have been following my diet. I can eat creamy soups, mashed potatoes, apple sauce and yogurt. I get full really fast and will stop as soon as I get that feeling, I don't want to overdue it. My surgery and hospital experience went good. I had no complications and was up and walking that same night. Dr. Verboonen and his staff are great, specially my nurse Ana Maria. She is very knowledgeable and took care of me very well.

Alright I had a breakdown!! I am from San Diego and its been pretty hot so living in San Diego and my family was having a pool day at my aunts house. As I was getting ready, I was getting frustrated that I couldn't wear shorts or even sleeveless (haven't in years) My legs and arms looked horrible and I was so upset to the point that I was considering just staying home. My mom was getting upset at my reaction and that's when I broke down. I told her that its hard not being able to get in the pool because you are too ashamed even around your family to wear shorts and a tank top. I told her I was tired of it and that she should understand how I feel since she has been in my shoes before. I was crying this whole time but decided to suck it up and just wore pants and a long shirt to the pool . My dad was listening to everything and he just came and hugged me and of course broke down again and he told me that soon everything will get better and that this is one of the reason's I am doing this surgery. My mom apologized for getting upset at me but that she didn't know what to tell me to fell better. I am soooo looking forward to being able to wear shorts and wear summer dresses without having to wear a coverup for my arms. I have spent too much time not living life or going out and enjoying simple pleasures of life because of my weight. This has been an emotional roller coaster but since I made the decision to have this surgery, I've changed my mindset. I am excited to see what the future brings and I am happy to have you all to share this experience with because only we understand each other. XOXO :wub: Viviana MissVVJJ

OMG I thought I was going to cry I had my co-worker and really close friend take my before pictures. One I was fully clothed and the other I had leggings with a sports bra (wasn't brave to let her see me in underwear or shorts) After seeing the pictures I felt so bad and upset that I let myself get to this point. I am trying not to torture myself in imagining what was going through her mind but luckily, my body will soon change.

Yes its normal to ask for a deposit. I am having surgery next week in Mexico and I had to give a $600 deposit.

For those of you that had surgery at the Obesity Goodbye Center, how is the room you stay in? My mom is staying with me and I want to know what is available for her to sleep in.

Let us know how that gum works

Yes I am glad I get cottage cheese and the sugar-free jello is my go to snack.

My diet is protein shakes, non fat cottage cheese, broth and sugar free jello. Thats all I can have

OK so has anyone else had this problem. I am drinking a lot of water but for some reason my mouth and throat is very dry. Any recommendations?

This pre-op diet is for our own good so that our liver can shrink. My doctor told me our liver sits on top of our stomach so if we don't do the pre-op then the doctor is too focused on lifting the liver in order to get to the stomach and now doesn't have all his attention on the stomach. He said the instruments they use are small and they can poke the liver if its too heavy to lift. Knowing this information, I started my pre-op diet 2 days before I was supposed to. Either way, you can always start fresh on your next meal. Good luck!

Sweet! We have the same surgery date Can't wait to share our progress.

Alright so good news!!!...I am starting to feel much better, YEY! The headache is gone and as the day progresses I am feeling good. So there is hope