Steve007

Hi Everyone! It has been 2 mo since surgery and I wanted to give an update on how I am doing. I find I am not at all hungry as I use to be but I am still eating to relieve stress. I have not had diet soda for over 2 mo. I have kept to a low carb diet. I am drinking water. I am however eating more meals just smaller but spread out over time. I have gone down in my scrub sizes and people comment that my face and tummy look smaller but I am not progressing like I want to. I am starting a food journal tomorrow which I have always resisted to do. In my mind when doing a journal, I always felt I was restricting myself which just made me even hungrier. I am walking again at the gym but I have not started any weight training as my incisions have not healed all the way yet. I feel that will definitely help. I am still glad I did it but need to focus on working out, losing weight and eating less. (Gee... I guess it is just that simple!) Take care! Steve

Hi everyone! I got back from my plication surgery yesterday. I am a little sore and have a little bit of discomfort but overall I am fine! I redid my bandages this morning and put on the wound care. I am also finishing out my prescription of antibiotics. Honestly the experience was pretty much what I expected. Everyone was very nice to me and people were constantly cleaning. Everyone wore gloves and used anti-bacterial soap when being treated, so I had no worries on germs, etc. The quarters were cramped and there were two patients in each recovery room. I did pay to get a private room at the hotel the next two days and was glad I did. It was only $56.00 a night with a king-size bed! The hospital/clinic has a full time nurse in one of the rooms at the hotel. We would then get shuttled back and forth to get our IV nourishment/medicine, drain tubes taken out, x-ray for leakage, etc.. Everything went well. I even went shopping with a group on Revolucion for gifts for my family! It was safe during the day but you don't go out at night or if you do, stay in a group! Any questions anyone has please feel free to ask! I am excited to be continuing my journey to a happier and healthier me! Woooooooohoooooo! Steve

Hello everyone! It is almost here...Wednesday is my surgery day. I fly in Wed morning and will have my surgery sometime in the afternoon. I have lost 9 lbs so far on the liquid diet and have actually been in a good mood... I will blog when I get back. Steve

Hello everyone! Woooooohoooooo!!! Started the liquid diet today. I now know why there are no broth addiction programs or people hiding broth cans from others in the family or drive-thru fast food broth chains... A little nervous about my surgery on Wednesday. Looking forward to having a tool to help me lose weight and eat healthier. Keeping myself busy at work so the time will go quick. I am having surgery with Dr Almanza in Mexico. My wife had the sleeve done there last March and is down over 100 lbs. I prefer the plication instead. Any suggestions or advice for pre-op or post-op surgery greatly appreciated. Thank you! Steve