homersmomma

I went to my primary care physician. I told him about what I had planned to do.

I traveled to Mexico to have my gastric sleeve done in September 2013. I was close to backing out up until I went to sleep. I had a few bad dreams and anxiety attacks along the way. However, now I am so glad I did it, I would never go back to the way my life used to be.

I had my sleeve with Dr. Alverez in September of 2013 and like you I am not made of money either. My experience with him and his clinic was positive.

Just a couple of days at the most.

I use a Taylor brand scale that is rated for up to 450 pounds. I got it at my local Wal-Mart.

I also had a drain I almost forgot about. I wished that I had brought along a safety pin to pin it to my shirt or something so it wouldn't drop to the floor every time I went to the restroom. Having it removed was the weirdest sensation ever.

Wow, I haven't thought of taking a long soak in the tub yet. Congratulations on your NSV. They sure feel great.

I had surgery with Dr. A in September and I am also doing great. Good luck on your journey.

Stay Positive and keep up the good work. You can do this.

I had my surgery with Dr. A. Yes it is different and yes it is small. I did not have any complications from surgery. Would I call it a "chop shop"? No, not the day I was there.

Even though it may have been mentioned before, bring Gas-X Strips. My best advice is to pack light. Phone charger, clean socks and underpants and loose fitting clothing.

Prior to surgery I had trouble with bladder leakage when I laughed, sneezed, or coughed. Now that I have lost a good bit of weight I am glad to report that I am not having that happen anymore.

My relationship with my former best friend and comfort has changed. The way I think about food has changed the way I feel about it has changed. It is weird to me at times that I for once in my life am not obsessed with what I am going to eat, or where I am going to eat. I think about eating to live now not living to eat and it feels so great. I think about making good food choices over hurried convenience over processed foods. I taste food, experience it and savor it in a new way. Has your feelings about food changed?

I need to certainly increase my water intake. I am so bad about that.

I was sleeved September 6th of this year and I have had issues with insomnia also. Prior to my surgery I was having such awful sleep apnea and I was exhausted all the time now I no longer have sleep apnea and I have trouble sleeping. What a mess to be in.