frostypaws41

Fantastic. God is good. You will do great ! Congrat's!

Hi there, I am a week post-op as of yesterday. Two days after, I was walking around fine, now I feel so tired and week. I haven't been able to drink much of the diet, just getting Water in has been tough. Today I had about 1/4 of a Protein drink. I thought I would finish it before now, but I can't. I am sipping on some delicious low cal juice (15cals) with a straw. The straw seems to help me more with little sips. Before the surgery, I was trying to walk 30to 45 minutes with my dog at least 4 times a week. I can't even get out there for ten, is this normal?

I've struggled with this also. Maladies in our bodies are because of the sin in the world. For some of us it seems there is a biological/chemical/psychological/emotional disconnect causing us to be overweight. I believe strongly God is using this surgery to equip me to being honor to Him thru my body and thru serving him more efficiently. If I had cancer I don't know if I would sit and decide if getting chemo was a sin....I'd use it as a tool for God to restore health to my body. There is such a stigma to being overweight, those of us who struggle have many of the same thoughts. If we could just WILL it or be better people, we'd be able to do this. For some--God gives the willpower. For some of us, it's the tool of weight watchers, support groups, personal trainers, nutritionists, doctors and even surgeons.
Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Being healthy will allow me to glorify Him much more effectively.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV /
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
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1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV /
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Grace and Peace brothers and sisters!

I look at it this way: Luke was a physician and God used him. Why give man intellect and not let him use it? God doesn't work that way. A friend of mine had the surgery and her pastor told her (in front of alot of people) that she had no faith and should consider "deliverance from the gluttony spirit". I convinced to find another church.
I thought only the enemy would condemn. Jesus did not die so we would fall on condemnation from others.
Gee, I thought sin is sin - no matter which sin it is. So, should being judgmental (judge not...)_ is not a sin, but overeating is? WOW

Thanks for all the post Ladies! I was doubting myself too and I am greatful for this forum because it is also a place of encouragment especially from other believers.
AMEN!

I too am a Christian. Your question reminds me of a joke ( I am not making light of your question - there is a point to the joke.) It is not my intent to offend anyone's faith here.
A man lived in a house close to the river. The river was swollen with flood waters; the waters were still rising. Authorities were telling people to evacuate. The man refused to go, saying he was a Christian and God would provide for him. As the waters were rising and he was forced to go to the second floor of his house to get away from the flood waters, friends in a small boat came by to rescue him. He refused to go, saying again he was a Christian and God would provide. The waters continued to rise, and the man was forced to go onto his roof. A police yatch came by and told the man to get in the boat - they would take him to safety. Again, he said the same thing and the police reluctantly left him on his roof. A little later, a rescue helicopter hovered over him, dropping the ladder down so he could climb on - only the very highest part of his roof was still out of Water. And again - he refused to go - saying God would provide. Well - the man drowned. He went to Heaven, and stood before St. Peter at the gate. He wasn't very happy - and St. Peter asked what was bothering him. He told St. Peter he was surprised he had drowned - he had expected God to save him. St. Peter said to him "Who do you think sent the two boats and the helicopter?"
I view the sleeve as my personal ladder coming down from the helicopter. Dr. Nick did the surgery - but the man upstairs definately played a major role in my success with the sleeve.

I believe God made the sleeve possible. Obesity is a serious medical issue and treating it is no different than any other surgery. The sleeve really is a life changing miracle that will allow you to do great things with your life in a new way.

Thanks guys! I think the "great accuser" loves to get us doubting anyway! We alone cannot be "good enough or believe enough" for HIM, We have to accept the works, death and resurrection of Christ...we can do nothing without him! Thanks again, Tracy

Don't doubt your faith! I love our Lord above very much, but I'm not quite ready to meet him yet. That is why I have decided to go forward with this surgery. I know that if I don't do this for myself my Diabetes and the weight will continue to take years off my life. I have prayed so hard and God always guides me through. Ask for guidance, and he shall lead you as well.
Good luck and God Bless! <3

Why can't the surgery be the way God is helping you? Perhaps it was through him that the medical community discovered that this procedure helps so many people who are overweight. Perhaps it was through him that this opportunity was able to be presented to you as an option. I have always believed that he provides us options to learn about new things and part of that is through challenges for us. If we make a mistake, then usually another option to correct that mistake will "mysteriously appear". Why can't that be God helping?

I think that you are over analyzing this. I have been a Christian for 35 years now and have had a few surgeries that have helped me in my life, some like the sleeve can be controversial.

I guess he made eyes to go blind too, so we shouldn't have cataract or lasik surgery either, or made feet grow crooked with painful bunions so we should hobble around on nearly crippled feet. How about teeth that crack and open up painful fractures that make our lives miserable. When your teeth hurt seems like EVERYTHING hurts. I've had ALL of these things corrected and am glad I did.

God gave man an incredible intellect to be able to help with these many painful, debilitating problems. If you CAN take advantage of them then you should. Pray about it and go with God.

Soooo the lady at walgreens looked at me like I was crazy. I spent $30 on poop things. I got magnesium citrate, mineral oil enema, saline fleet enemas, Miralax, and fiber chews.... Add to that the milk of magnesia and glycerin suppositories my hubby got me yesterday. I'm desperate y'all! Hope this works. Thank you all for all your tips and advice.
Lots of Love!

I've not and will not tell my PCP....I figure asking forgiveness is easier than asking permission. lol this is my life and body....I don't want to live another decade without this tool....and end up sick and another 10 years wasted. What I want to know is how many here who've gone to MX have had a problem like an infection... seems to me most complications are from US surgeons. IDK what ya'll think?

I had been putting off discussing my upcoming surgery in Mexico with my PCP. I had a feeling she wouldn't be supportive and I was right. Saw her today and told her I had researched this for over a year. My insurance does not pay for WLS. No way, no how. When I mentioned going to Mexico, she immediately looked at me like I had 2 heads and said, NO, I have seen too many complications, infections and so on. I don't want you going out of the country. Then she said keep working with your insurance. Got up and left the room. Didn't even discuss other options for weight loss, what my research had lead me to, anything. Good thing I am moving to a new city and this was my last appointment with her. I need someone a little more patient oriented.

I thank God for my precious sleeve sisters :-) sniff sniff!

I personally believe that God gives us varying "doses" of the Fruits of the Spirit. So, maybe you didn't get a lot of self-control when it comes to eating. I'm certain you have it for other important areas of your life. From your various posts on here, you seem to possess many other fruits.

I too believe that God opens doors to allow us to be the person He wants us to be. Consider this one of those doors.

Congratulations on your decision. Focus on the positives and enjoy your journey.

I am setting here in Tijuana Mexico scared to death. What is wrong with me that I can't lose weight on my own?
This seems just crazy!
I cannot believe it has come to the point of me flying (my biggest fear in life) to another country and letting them cut my stomach out (needles are my 2nd fear).
Why can I not just do this on my own?
This is honestly the scariest thing I have ever done.
On the other hand everything has gone great so far. Our plane was early, our driver was there waiting, he pointed out sites in San Diego snd Tijuana, and the hotel is great.
The only thing I would change is I wish I had taken a later flight. I landed at 10am, got to the hotel around 11, but check in time wasn't until 3. They were able to get us in a room a little after 1 though.
Of course the worst part was the only thing to do during that time was to go to the restaurant. My daughter enjoyed it while I starved and 2nd guessed myself.
Anyways, does this feeling of wanting to run home go away?

I am on August 15th with Dr. Illian.

I am scheduled with Dr. Illan on August 15th at florence and then will be at the Lucerna. Would like to find a sleeve buddy. Anyone going during that time?

Are you looking for specific info? There are several of us that are his patients that post here periodically. Don't hesitate to ask or PM, if you are looking for more information!
I am a huge fan of Dr. Illan and his coordinator, Omar. I had my surgery at the end of March and couldn't be happier with my results. I'm down 50 lbs, went from a 40 BMI to a 34 BMI, have lost approx 10 inches in my waist and 8 in my hips. I've lost over 50% of my excess body weight...not bad for 94 days post-op! Dr. Illan made me feel like I was his first priority, from the time I first contacted him, until I left TJ. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat...and am currently trying to convince my sister to see him for the sleeve.
~Kat

I had a lap band done back in 2004 and I can tell you after having it for 9 years I never once had any "uncontrolled pooping" episodes. Honestly I've never heard of that complication. I'm in the process of trying to get sleeved. My lap band was removed in may due to forced bulimia, reflux and they just could not adjust it to work for me anymore. I lost most of my weight with the band from throwing up and just not being able to eat, at least not what I was supposed to be eating. I also no others who have been band, friends of mine and co workers and they have stalled with weight loss or have gained it back. Sorry I can't give you a revision story yet. That being said I do no someone that had her stomach removed decades ago due to ulcers and she is doing fine. Not saying there are not complications with this surgery but I know of many more with the band. My surgeon informed me most band patients are either having revision to sleeve or are patients that regained weight after bypass and are having band over bypass performed. Anything has risk, but I can tell you one thing, I'd never ask for my lap band back, ever. Good luck on your journey. Do what you think is right for you and not what someone else thinks. :-)

Bottom line is if he likes you none of that will matter. If it scares him off well it's better now than when you've developed strong feelings for him later. You're doing amazing! Congrats on your continued success!

Baby steps. Take more time to get to know him. Watch & listen to his comments about how folks look. If he should make a comment about someone else's body image, use that as an opportunity to open a dialogue & feel him out.

You are dealing with Latinos. Hot blooded. Sexy. Sensual.
Are you trying to tell me this was not in your post op expectations? :wub:
Come on. It is part of the package. For ALL of us.
Eet ees why vee go to Mexico (said in my best Latino accent).