ladyomnom

Yeah, I am looking for ideas also. Today is my first day of puree. I just had one egg, scrambled, light cheese, a tsp of ketchup and some pepper. I ate about 3/4 and felt completely satisfied. Excited for tuna!

I'm 7 weeks Til surgery. Self pay/ Mexico so I don't have a Nut or Doc to talk to. They sent me an e- file on suggested post op diet , but it's so vague.

I hear people talking about chicken broth and Popsicles during the first couple days post op. I really don't like most chicken broths... Can I just drink Isopure?

Does that count towards Water intake? Or do I need to drink 48 -64 oz Water in addition to ISOPURE?

I'm day 6 post op. Self-pay Mexico, Dr. Garcia.

Just expect to not get any liquids down right after surgery, maybe your experience will be different but myself along with quite a few others stated that it is next to impossible, painful, constant burping when sipping etc. 64 oz of liquids in general, not just water. The more water, the better of course. I have been and still am struggling getting the amount of liquids and water I need! Don't be too worried, it will work out.

The post op plane seems detailed, but I found myself having a million questions. Email and asking when you're there are the best, they'll promptly respond!

Isopure is a good option, if you can stand it post-op. I thought all the flavors minus apple melon were so yucky! Water it down 60/40 or 50/50!

Chicken broths... add pepper. The stuff at the Marriott (if that is where you're staying) is very good! Try other broths (mushroom, veggie, miso, etc) if you dislike chix.

- Mariah

I did not post that looking for "permission" to eat junk. I was sharing my struggle and hoping for some encouragement to get back on track. And partly I was posting just to be accountable to myself by making it public. I was being honest.

I really find that there is a lot of negativity and judgement on this forum.

The best advice I've gotten so far was the suggestion about a therapist. The rest is just nasty and judgmental. And to the person who said "stop eating ****"... You are about 4 days out, right? I hope for your sake you don't struggle like I am at 4 months, but at 4 days food made me sick. That changes over time and it does get harder. I'm not making excuses for my choices. Just being real and looking for some help.

I am the person whom told you to stop eating ****.

All of you that are farther along have your ups, downs and inbetweens, as do us newly born into the sleeve world. There are struggles on day one, day 10, day 365, and day 43534, your struggle isn't special, it isn't uniquie, so please spare me your superior attitude.

The people that you are calling negative and judgmental all have a few things in common: determination to be better, an Iron will and a no bullshit policy with themselves. That isn't to say you aren't, but where people get irritated is, it is annoying to see someone post something like what you posted. Why? Because it is very commonsensical what you should do. If it isn't, I shall help you: think back to when you got this surgery. Why did you do it? Think of your thoughts then. As I said before, stop eating ****, to sum up. I haven't experienced your "stage-specific" struggle, obviously because I am not there yet. So what would I do if I "fell off the wagon." Get back up on the damn wagon. Eat to live, do not live to eat. Be happy, live on.

Stop eating ****.

The hospital is smaller, it is nice. Everyone on Garcia's team is helpful and sweet. Bring a Spanish dictionary with you! You'll get to learn some new words

ladyommom.. how r u.. pain? how is ur room and the hospital do share

 

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I am doing well now. I had surgery yesterday and today I had gas in my shoulder and burped quite a bit, but I am doing alright! You don't share a room, there is an extra bed in there for those that bring a friend/family member.

I just booked my plane ticket for Oct 8 with Dr Fernando Garcia for my gastric sleeve and I am scared like there is no tomorrow I Am from Canada and will be going by myself cant tell anybody any body went or going?

Hello!

I am currently in the Florence Hospital where Dr.Garcia operated on me yesterday! Since I arrived in San Diego, (where the driver Samuel picks you up), The staff for Ready4Achange, the staff at the Marriott and people in general are just so friendly, accommodating and kind! I highly recommend you get it done here also because I hear it is much less than getting it done in the US and ESPECIALLY Canada. It iis really, really worth it!

Look @ all of you beautiful women! I am a newbie here. Would you all mind adding me ? Username: LADYOMNOM

My surgery is Monday!

NOMNOM NOMOMONOMMMY NOM!

I have surgery Monday, so when the puree stage comes, I will have to come bother you!

Hi! I know the feeling. I am having my surgery with Dr. Kelly on the 12th. Who is your doctor?

I am having surgery on the 9th in Tijuana! I will be checking on Sunday.

We arrive in San Diego at 9:35AM so I guess we will have to hang out in San Diego as well. Are you with Ready4Achange? ??

The above was directed at you!

Do you mean to ask me or ask the OP? I am with ready4achange! Sept 9!

Nickie! Congratulations! I am very excited for you!

Hey guys! September 9th in Tijuana, as mentioned before.

Update: I have been following my pre-op diet: Protein Shake AM, Protein shake lunch, light salad with some form of protein (chix, fish, etc) and a protein shake later in the evening if needed. It has been working out quite well, and I have been working out pretty damn hard. 1 hour of cardio a day (most days), but I have also been lifting some weights ---which has most likely slowed my weight loss. Should I stop that? It just feels so good to lift!!! ;D

Anyway, doing well, surgery is THIS MONDAY! I am so friggin nervous, but SO EXCITED!

I am however, a little nervous about post op liquid diet. I have noticed that Isopure is very popular, so I believe I am going to buy some today. What are all of you buying for your post op?

I hope all of you are having a beautiful morning! CHEERS

Just paid the rest of my balance! Everything is a goooooo.

Also just found out that my friend and I don't check into the Marriott in Tijuana until 3 pm and we get to San Diego a few hours before so we're going to make a mini vacation out of it and go see the zoo. Never been to San Diego so this will be fun!

That is awesome! I am a little jealous!

I want surgery to make my body hot.

Yep! I'm flying into San Diego one week from today and get picked up from there to go to Tijuana for surgery the next day.

Very cool!

Well, I will be having surgery there the day before you, I am sure we will run into each other!

Me too! I'll see you there along with a friend who is also having the surgery but not a member here. There are so many of us that day!

Lumpy Space Princess! <3

So you're going to be in Tijuana? !

My Fitness Pal: ladyomnom

I am having surgery in less than a week!

Yay congratulations! Good luck!

Is it in the US?

I use an electronic cigarette. Have for about a year now. Actually was "vaping" in my hospital room. Smells much better! My personal fave is the EGO. The best price is found at cignot.com. If you are interested I can tell you more. I've tried smoking since I started vaping and it just tastes nasty to me now.

Dr. Campos said he ordered one for Dr. Aceves!

Hey thanks for posting your advice! I am going to go check out that website!

I am interested in communicating more about this!

Thanks,

Mariah

As of today I am 7 months post op and have lost 100lbs.... I am so happy I want to scream it from the roof!!!

You look absolutely beautiful! Your results are amazing! Congratulations girl! GET IT!

Beautiful! I am so excited!

Hi Mariah - Congrats on your surgery date:)

I'm only 4 weeks out but wanted to recommend a great Facebook page that is private to members who join so no one from your firends list will see you post unless they are also members. Many of your questions can be answered there as well. "The Sassy Sleevers"

Can't answer #1 for you as I'm not a smoker.

About exercise. My local bariatric surgeon at home told me to wait until I was 3 weeks out before doing more that walking. He said to start out slow for a few weeks with lite cardio and NOT to do much core exercise. He said give that area another month. In the meantime, I started doing a gentle yoga class 5 days a week and I have to say I'm surprised by how much of a work out there is it!! I was a non-believer lol.

Loose skin - So everyone has a different recovery and loss experience. I know for myself I can tell I will have a little bit of loose skin because I have yoyo'd with my weight for 20+ years. You are young and may be surprised at how well your skin snaps back!!

Post op - Again everyone is different. My personal experience has been super easy. I even questioned a couple of times if it really happened and maybe he only pretended to take 3/4 of my stomach. As I started each phase of the postop diet, I'm more and more challenged by feeling restriction. I literally get 4 or 5 small bites and I'm stuffed. I can tell I'm getting full by these little half hiccup half burps I get.

My pain - on a scale of 1 - 10, I was a 1. I had almost no pain except for the drain. The stich was tight and pulled and was uncomfortable but once it was removed I was prettty much pain free.

Hope some of my experience helps.

Hey there!

Thank you so much for your response, you've Enlightened me!

I actually just deleted my Facebook, unfortunately. I wish I could join! Do you know of any other resources?

I remember when my mother got it done, she would have like 3-5 bites and sometimes feel full stuffed!

which brings me to another concern.. later on, say a couple months+ when I am good to exercise regularly, I wanted to start training pretty hard, not necessarily body building ripped but definitely tone up and grab some muscle all over my body. so my concern: how will I be able to get a sufficient amount of liquids, Protein, etc in my body post work out? Is it a lot easier than I am thinking it is? My mom said you just sip all day on your shake or whatever. What do you (or anyone else reading this) think?

I have a strong feeling the surgery is short and sweet and not very painful. To be honest, I am just a big baby worry wort! I am quite nervous about the initial entering the operation room and then the drain. I have bad dreams about waking up during surgery (even a long time ago). I am sure I will be fine though. I have heard such exceptional things about my doctor and his team!

Hi there!

My operation is September 9 in Mexico! Anyone else in Mexico?! Good luck to all of you! Add me if you'd like.

-Mariah

The logic behind it was this:

I did not understand the "why" aspect, other than losing the weight/showing dedication. That also didn't mean that I was just not going to do it. I just wanted to understand.

Update: I am not still smoking. I have quit that and have been working out, getting enough sleep and eating what I am allowed to have on my pre-op diet. My doctor has given me plenty of direction.

Thanks for your concern.

-Mariah