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A lot of Americans fly to Mexico and then return home a few days later....

And I really want to rock my own style - not settle for whatever I can find that fits. AND I want to set a good example for my daughter - health, fitness and self confidence

I want to 1) get fit, head to America and compete in a pack burro race! 2) never be reluctant to take the kids swimming 3) learn to dance - salsa perhaps 4) generally start living!

I don't have do do a pre-op diet either. BMI 34 I think. He said my BMI was not high enough to need to do pre-op. But I'm going to do the same - try to kick sugar and carbs, get the worst over.

Wow! I had no idea! That explains a lot!! Do I REALLY fill that up? Sadly....yes I do.....

Ugh. Some of those protein shakes are reeeevolting! And expensive if you don't like them.

On my visit to surgeon I was chatting to a lady in a wheel chair. She told me the sleeve was absolutely the best thing she ever did. I didn't get the chance to talk in depth with her - but it must be possible! She looked really great. Can you do any light weights/resistance? Get In the pool?

Wow! Great work

I'm hoping as my diet improves and weight is lost, that my hormones might settle a bit and the cravings slow down a little!

Hi all. I haven't yet been sleeved, but I am wondering how others (post-op) cope with premenstrual cravings? I turn into a sugar demon and was wondering (a) if it still happens and ( how have you coped?

Hi Susie - glad your op went well and you are coping ok! Ask the nurses for something for your dry mouth. There are products they can use. It might make you a bit more comfortable. Hang in there!

Ok nyxa. I'm going to respect your opinion and leave it at that.

I hope not!!

Congrats! You look great

I briefly mentioned VSG to one of my sisters. I got a very negative response. I have chosen that I won't be sharing my decision to have a VSG until AFTER it's done. I know my family love me - but I've made the decision. I believe it's an informed decision, and it's not up for discussion. It's normal that they would be concerned for you. But ultimately, only you can decide what is best for you.

That sounds like me! And it's worse when I get with my family - my parents cooking is SO GOOD

Gotta stick with the positive!

Maybe he's scared. You've taken a big step. You're going to lose weight. You're going to start feeling better about yourself. You're going to have more confidence. And that scares the crap out of him! It sounds (from what you say) that he needs you to be dependent on him, and now that things may be changing, he just can't deal with it. If that's the case, you're better off without him. Has he sabotaged your weight loss efforts before??

Ozee - Australian And Donkee because I like donkeys! Plus it has to be something I can remember.....

No - he's not! He's very dry. But I think I got a smile during the consult I liked him - he's very direct without being condescending. It's reassuring that you felt he was professional. No chocolate??? Whoa that's tough