MissRobin

A secret isn't a secret as soon as you tell ONE person. It was very rude of her to share something that wasn't hers to tell but now it is out there so make the best of it. Use it as an opportunity to educate anyone who asks about how it is only a tool in a larger process.
Good luck!!

That was extremely RUDE and unprofessional.
Who is she to say ANYTHING about your personal life, regardless whether you told her or whether she was told by another co worker.
There is certain things that you should not bring up due to sensitivity issues. Weight, politics, religion, sexuality and money.
I am angry right now for you !!!

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Like I said, the real travesty here is that you rushed into this surgery like so many others thinking it was going to be the miracle cure for your obesity. If you would have done your homework, you would have understood the good, the bad, and the ugly before hand, and it would have helped you make a better decision. This is why I truly believe there should be mandatory waiting period (aside from insurance requirements) for WLS to educate and then evaluate whether the person is ready for this life changing surgery. I suspect there would be a lot less surgeries performed, because I see people who flat out weren't ready to make the changes needed after the surgery every day on here.
Oh, and yes I'm on this site every day. Your little dig about how you're a busy "professional" and don't have time to be on this site all the time is just another example of how you have no idea how to use the tool given to you properly. Studies show that people who find support (wherever it may be) are more likely to be successful with the surgery. This site is a touchstone and source of support for many, many people, including me. And I too am a busy working professional.
I have absolutely nothing against you personally. What I do have an issue with is you coming onto a site that offers support to so many who are reaching out and spewing falsehoods and flat out lies about WLS and claiming it to be gospel. If you would have just said "Look guys, I screwed up. I didn't know what I was getting into and now I'm over my head and think I've made a huge mistake", you would have gotten a completely different response.
But you coming on here and basically telling people who have had or are going to have WLS that they too have made or are going to make a mistake is where I draw the line.
Good luck to you.

That was extremely RUDE and unprofessional.
Who is she to say ANYTHING about your personal life, regardless whether you told her or whether she was told by another co worker.
There is certain things that you should not bring up due to sensitivity issues. Weight, politics, religion, sexuality and money.
I am angry right now for you !!!

Am I being too sensitive about this or would this bother anyone else?
Only my immediate coworkers know about my surgery. I wasn't planning on making a big announcement. But this afternoon when a group if us where going to the cafeteria to eat lunch somebody asked me what I was doing to loose weight. My answer has always been "smaller portions and hard work". It's not a lie... it's just as much of the truth I planned to tell most people. Not two seconds after I gave that answer to this person I barely know one of my coworkers who knows about my surgery blurted "she had surgery" as the answer. I'm so mad! I feel like her saying this makes it sounds like such a simple process and surgery was 'the easy way out'. Am I just too sensitive about it? Should I say something?

Is that all you have in a day?? If so, then you may be starving yourself. You need to have enough calories so your body doesn't think it is starving. Be sure to drink plenty of Water also.

I am looking into NOVAMAR as it has come highly recommended by quite a few people on this site.
The thing that I am wondering is the duration of your insurance.
I will be in Mexico for 7 days, pre and post op.
The coverage is still valid for up to 12 months post op. https://www.novamarinsurance.com.mx/insurance-services/travel/medical-tourism-insurance
-Up to $160,000 USD coverage for up to 12 months after a complication occurs.
-No deductible or coinsurance.
-Direct payment to most hospitals in México and Argentina.
-Higher coverage limits than other policies in the market.
-Claim Process: Novamar Insurance Mexico and ACE Seguros make the claim process very simple for both patients and doctors.
✔ Additional Medical Expenses ✔ Additional Medical Consultations ✔ Additional Travel Expenses ✔ Additional Daily Hospital Room ✔ Accommodation and Plane Ticket for non-scheduled visit to the Doctor up to 12 months later ✔ Travel and accommodation daily expenses ✔ Trip Cancellation ✔ Trip Delay ✔ Travel Liability ✔ Accidental Death ✔ Lost Baggage ✔ Travel Assistance 24/7

I am calling my official pre-op day August 3rd.
I am looking forward to emptying the cupboards.
I do have kids so it will somewhat of a challenge. The cupboards will be swapped around. Family cupboard and my cupboard. Still eliminating the majority of the little junk we do constantly keep in there.

Surgery is scheduled for September 10th.
3 weeks of as strict of a diet as my body will realistically allow.
4th week we are headed to the mountains for fishing, so food is already limited and based on what we catch.
5th-6th week will be cleansing, Get out as much toxins as possible and allowing the liver to shrink.

I am on day four and I broke down and had lettuce and cucumbers with fresh squeezed lemon , salt and pepper. It tasted like Christmas!!! My coordinator told me it was ok. I was so obsessed with food and my hunger that I started forgetting stuff at work.

Surgery scheduled for Sept 1 in Tijuana with Dr. Elias Ortiz. Any other September surgeries?

Torani Syrup is fantastic.
If you put an ounce in a glass of club soda it makes a classic italian soda.
Also adding a splash of cream makes it an Italian Cream Soda.
Soooo amazing. and zero calories (when you dont use the cream)
My son loves the root beer and the vanilla flavoring.
We buy them both in sugar free

I use to drink almond milk maybe I can switch back. I am using the blender preop and adding milk ice cubes to get it really cold. Going to bring my small blender to work tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Day 1 of pre op. Tonight I prepped. Threw out the last traces of my snack foods: chips, sweets etc.. My food for tomorrow is planned. I have a full liquid diet for 2 weeks.
Good Luck to me and everyone else that starts preop tomorrow! !

@nickibear24 sorry you have no support. I am to shamed to tell anyone other than my mom, husband and sister. This is your life and your health. Keep pushing forward and after its all said and done they happy for you. When is ur surgery?

So today my "family" tells me that they have been talking about me and discussing my surgery. My "mother" (who is a f****** stick figure) says "Monique i really don't think this surgery is a good idea for you. this surgery is for bigger people." Exactly how much bigger would you like me to get? My dad who like me is prior military says why don't you just go for a 4-5 mile run every morning. Um maybe because the feeling of my knee popping out of place is freaking painful. I told him I walk every day 2-4 miles and that doesn't include the stairs im constantly doing. Everyone in my "family is telling me im taking the easy way out. I've told them already that this is happening whether they like it or not so they can hop on board or get the heck out of my way. But my whole family is skinny so they dont understand what its like being this big and uncomfortable in your own skin. My sister says she does because she's had 2 kids but I simply called her an idiot and walked away. Right after each pregnancy she went right back down to a size 0 and she eats significantly more than I do. Ugh how do you keep relationships and get healthy any advice.

I went to bingo and was approached by 2 ladies who asked me what's my secret? They said because you have lost some weight. I thanked them because that was the first time that someone outside of my family and friends to notice my weight loss. I was smiling from ear to ear. I'm down 55 lbs and was starting to get worried, like damn was I really that fat?

I'm a pre op, but I'm taking a full six weeks, not only to heal, but to adjust to a whole new way of life. My doctor routinely provides a note for work about the medical need for leave, and my work will require another note from him upon my return, indicating that I've been medically cleared to return.

I am not scheduled until November for surgery, however I plan on taking four weeks off. My surgeon will send the form that it is medically necessary, and I will be on FMLA and Short term disability. I hear that after about a week it is possible to return to work, however I want the extra time to adjust to eating differently and attend my post op appointments.

I'm not sure why the drama, this is a forum for opinions not a question and answer session. Emtscott offers a very valid opinion, and maybe OP didn't specifically ask for it, but perhaps it will be helpful. Moral of the story, take a chill pill and let OP state if they were offended/put off by the comments instead of immediately jumping to battle.
*throws chill pills all around!*
To OP! I don't know 1 month, but I started at 394.3 on June 10th and at my 6 week appt on July 22 I was 350.8. So I've lost around 43-44 lbs in 6 weeks. I want to say the first... 25 or so was in the first 2 weeks then I hit a 2.5 week stall in week 3 and stays at 358 from June 29-July 16. It was discouraging, but it's broken and weight dropping slowly now.
Disclaimer: 28 year old male that started at a high weight. 6'1 and surgery weight of 394.3

I am exactly 4 weeks post-op tomorrow, so I feel I may be a good person to answer your question;
My surgeon and dietition told me that the first 4/6 weeks post op is NOT about losing weight. It's a byproduct for sure, but your focus should be on recovering and getting your body READY for school again.
This is a marathon, a life long marathon. The first 4 weeks for me have been pretty good and easy going. I've had no major issues and lost a bit of weight - but it's going to get better from here on in because i've looked after myself, rather than trying to get short-term results.
EDIT - I forgot to add that I updated my profile with correct figures <<< over there. So 48lbs in 4 weeks.

@@Sandra86says have you considered self pay surgery in Mexico? It is less than $4200

@@Sandra86says have you considered self pay surgery in Mexico? It is less than $4200

@@weighttnomore my surgery date is also September 10th I have elected surgery as self pay in Mexico Where are you having surgery?
@@notforthefaint can you please add me to the FB group. My email for that is inkd_rockstar@hotmail.com

I am two years and one month out. I drink a few beers a week, I just look a hell of a lot hotter doing it now than when I was 112 pounds fatter.

IT is extremely unfortunate there are doctors like this in Mexico (but I am sure they are everywhere) who are tarnishing the reputation of ALL foreign doctors. Mexico has earned their spot on the map for Medical Tourism and have their industry drug through the mud because of one selfish surgeon is unacceptable.