sharonmitchell4
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sharonmitchell4 got a reaction from deekel8 in 7/26/16 VSG Surgery, Anyone else?
The pain goes away. The gas gies away.I'm excited about my journey. Loss 13 lbs already. Starting puree foods today.
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sharonmitchell4 reacted to JupiterinVirgo in Be honest - does anyone regret the surgery?
I can honestly say that I don't regret the surgery, this sacrifice I've made to the me I always wanted to be. I didn't have any complications, so there's been the simplicity of simply learning how to live with my altered anatomy. Certainly, there have been times when I wanted to rip into a giant cheeseburger or a pizza, and realized I was physically incapable of doing so. But that's exactly why I got the surgery to begin with. It was definitely the right choice for me. I can honestly say that I have no regrets about doing this. It is opening up many doors for a life I could not possibly live at my former high weight.
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sharonmitchell4 reacted to Bufflehead in Stupid things people say when they find out you've had surgery....
"that's not fair, you cheated" and "Who was your surgeon? Would you recommend him? I really need to lose 10 lbs" (said in perfect seriousness by someone who is maybe a size 2 at her most bloat-y time of the month).
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sharonmitchell4 got a reaction from betterme38 in June - July sleevers?
Yes July 14
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sharonmitchell4 reacted to OKCPirate in Mexico Sleevers?
@@Kindra11 - Same team I used. They provide some good guidelines to follow in prep and post op. [Note: the pre-op diet is designed to shrink your liver. Dr. R. explained that if the liver is really small, he will have a clear shot and can get the job done quickly, which is great because less anesthesia the better]
The facility is nice, the rooms are huge. If you have someone with you, they will very comfortable on the couch in the room. My only problem was I was ready to leave the next day, but I scheduled my return flight on three days after surgery (always thinking worst case scenario). I enjoyed going to mall across the street from the hospital. There was a GNC there so I picked up some Isopure to sip on.
Bring some slip on shoes and some good portable music, I spent a great deal of time just walking around and listening to music. There internet is good, and they have a nice common area to sit at when you get tired of your room. Be sure to turn your phone on airplane mode because the international rates can be pricey.
Most people can speak a little English, if I hadn't been learning Polish before my surgery (I was doing a work project there), I would have been learning some survival Spanish.
Good luck, and I hope your experience was as great as mine.