kaitieb

Only 2 more sleeps for us Aussies! Going to get bloods done soon

I have my gastric sleeve booked for January 12th here in Australia
Would love to be apart of this group!

I have my gastric sleeve booked for January 12th here in Australia
Would love to be apart of this group!

Thank you so much for all advice @@proudgrammy
I'm so glad I came across this website, it's further confirmed this decision is without a doubt is the right one for me
And
I'll go find the the January support group for sure @@Rebecca ????

Hello every one! Last year today, I was wheeled into Dr Ortiz's OR at OCC in Tijuana. Best choice I ever made for myself. I am under the goal the nutritionist sent for me and 1.5 pounds away from my original goal of 100 pounds lost. Too bad I couldn't get rid of that last pound for today!
I even was able to buy this new tunic in size small, I can't even believe that's a thing I can do now!
I won't lie, thus far my journey has been easy. I eat what I want, in small quantities and don't have to exercise every day and the weight has been coming off consistently and without worry (but I'm pretty laid back regardless). I have excess skin and need to focus on tightening it
Stats:
Height: 5'6
Starting weight: 260
Surgery weight: 245
Nutritionists Goal: 166
Current weight: 161.5
My initial goal: 160
Yay!  

The book is by a woman who has had a VSG. Her name is Linda Ouellette and the book is called. "Beyond the Refridgerator: Navigating Life After Weight Loss Surgery". It is eerily similar to my exact experience that I still deal with on a day to day basis. She is dead on with everything!!!!! She is act ually a Therapist as well and offers wonderful advice!!!! Everyone should have a copy of this book!!!!"

I haven't bought powders with Protein in mind just meal replacement. I am on day 5 of my 14 day pre op diet. Rapid loss dairy free chocolate is delicious
Iso whey berry is absolutely disgusting. The chocolate is only slightly better
Iso whey vanilla is not too bad and the banana is the best. Having said that the banana still has that chemically aftertaste. What has really helped me stick with the shakes is the iso whey hot chocolate powder it doesn't have all the Vitamins and minerals etc but does taste like a "normal" drink. I just have my veggies for dinner and don't have a shake. I have a hot choc instead later in the evening.
My greatest concern, apart from the taste, is all the disgusting crap they have in them.

Hi I'm Kaitie,
I am a 20 year old university student from Queensland Australia,
Im 120 kg so I think thats around 265 lbs and 159 cm or 5'2
I have been over weight my whole life, the chubby middle child in-between my two gorgeous and thin sisters.
I have tried everything under the sun and have finally made the decision to have a gastric sleeve.
looking for any tips/ pieces of advice for preparing for before and after surgery and anyones weight loss stories in general

@@rachelc7, I admire your initiative. I am sure you'll find a great deal of knowledge and support here. In a short time, I have found that and more. I wish you the best on your journey!

Hey I'm 20 years old and having my surgery on 12th of January. I'm super excited as well
Would love to keep in touch with some one close to my age ????

Hey I'm 20 years old and having my surgery on 12th of January. I'm super excited as well
Would love to keep in touch with some one close to my age ????