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Hey everyone! Anyone here living in Singapore? There was a thread but it's from 2012 ???? not sure if they're still around. Anyway, I'm looking to make friends with fellow sleevers, offer each other support or just chat about our experience and share stories!

Hope it goes well! I promise it's not that bad

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my story with you. I just turned 31 years old, have been big since my teens. Have a lot of weight and body image issues (thanks Mom) ????. At my heaviest, I was about 104kg or 229 lbs. I'm 5'5, have knee problems and polycystic ovaries, depression - the works. Managed to lose some weight by going to the gym and watching what I ate but I was yo-yo-ing between 97-95kg I was at 97kg (213 lbs) when I decided I didn't want to be big anymore. I did the Spatz gastric balloon first which didn't really work out for me, so 6 months with the balloon and I decided to go for a more permanent option. I was sleeved August 30, 2016, a month after removing the balloon, my weight at 92kg (202 lbs) I lost 2 kg after the balloon was removed which was pretty ironic ???? then I gained it back a week before surgery because my doctor told me I didn't need to do a pre-diet so I ate everything I thought I wasn't going to be able to eat post vsg. The first week was horrible because Soup and liquids are boring, but I wasn't throwing up like with the balloon, for which I was really grateful. It's my 2nd week today, my doctor gave me the go ahead last week to start eating soft food. Yogurts, soft cheeses, gradually moving on to steamed fish and chicken. I'm able to eat almost normal food now, but I stay away from red meat, carbs and sugar. I'm 86.6kg (190 lbs) now and I'm feeling quite happy. Although there are times when I kinda feel sad because I have to choose between Proteins and a donut, overall I think I made the right choice for my health and well being, not to mention my self-esteem. Thanks for reading, and I'll post progress pics once I find a pre-surgery full body of myself (I forgot to take one before the procedure)

Right now, my biggest worry is explaining away my very little appetite. I only told my hubby and MIL because she loves feeding me and might worry if i'm not eating! I come from a culture where eating is a hobby and if you're offered food, you must accept or its rude. Same with parties and events, you MUST eat. I'm going home next month for a family party and I'm worried my Mom will try to feed me and get annoyed if I refuse food. Telling her is not an option, I decided pre-surgery that I don't want people, especially her to know. Has anyone faced this problem? What did you do?

That's pretty much why I don't want to tell my Mom. Her reaction will either be unsupportive and judgmental or she will obsess about my weight loss and comment things like I don't seem to be losing weight or that I look the same, or maybe my saggy skin from weightloss lol

I had my first issue today haha. Went to visit a friend I've known for years but hardly see. She set out some food that her Mom made, along with some Snacks. I felt it would be rude not to eat at least a bit, but it was 2 things I haven't eaten since getting sleeved - beef and spicy stuff. I told her I was watching my weight but she kinda waved it off so I accepted half a serving of the kabob. I was eating slow and she asked if I didn't like it! It was so embarrassing. Then she offered me a Krispy Kreme doughnut, another thing I haven't eaten since getting sleeved, got away with a quarter of it and thank goodness I didn't feel sick while I was there!

Thanks for all your kind words!

Damn. 9 weeks out and I had 5-6 pieces for dinner the last two nights. I weighed them last night and it was 3.5 oz which is my usual Protein serving. It's filling af but not sure I could get by on 3 pieces. I get hamachi which is super thin tho. I personally like the mackerel served with ginger and spring onions because it doesn't taste yicky if you overchew it ????

I ate about 5 small pieces when I was 10 days post op. Chewed it 1000 times

Haha yeah I know the feeling. I had the balloon before I did the sleeve so my tummy is used to such things, hence I don't get foamies at all now. I do feel ill if I eat something with milk or too much sugar or too fast and I need to lay down and moan for a little while

Just raw fish

Yup! Carried my 22 lbs son about a quarter of a mile and belly button hurt like hell after

I know exactly how you feel. I didnt tell my Mom because of the way she is. She's always told me I'm fat and then tried to apologize by feeding my Mcdonalds and buying me junk food. I'm not telling anyone because I don't want them thinking I'm taking the easy way out when, like you, I've struggled with weight loss for years

Hey! We share sleeve dates! Mine was at 8 am. I'm 31 years old and 202 lbs. How are you doing so far?

I'm 2 weeks post op and my belly button hurt quite a lot yesterday! I was out with my 11 month old and he was shivering so I cuddled him while walking. It happens! Just be more careful

Thank you for your kind words

Thank you for all your replies! I especially like the explosive diarrhea one haha! I'm just worried people will think I'm on drugs (also common in my country) or that I have an eating disorder. It's complicated. They make fun of you for being fat and make fun of you for being on a diet lol Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

I think that if you're having second thoughts, maybe you need to take a step back before going through something like this. You've educated yourself on it, so you know how serious it is, and there's no going back. It's a major life overhaul and you deserve to be sure that this is what you want for yourself Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

I imagine you should be able to if your body will let you have rice. I'm two weeks post op today and had sashimi the other day and it was okay. I just made sure to pick one that wont be disgusting to chew too long ???? Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

I was 92kg (my own doing, I ate a lot 2 weeks before surgery) with a BMI of 31-32. I had no problems with my blood pressure or cholesterol. The reason for surgery that was stated in my forms were polycystic ovarian syndrome and knee problems. My insurance covered it, but I think my doctor did some sorcery to make them accept it. The wording in the form saying I was 104kg at my biggest and not mentioning my current weight, etc, Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

A year ago, I was talking to a friend who had a gastric bypass, I considered it and thought, no that's too drastic. I'm only 2 weeks in, and I don't regret it. There have been times when I wanted to eat rice, and a big bowl of pho but seeing the results in the mirror makes me happy about my choice. Yes and no. Yes because it feels good to me to not have to eat so much. No because sometimes I just want to eat a lot. Absolutely not! I like my drinks and I hate that I have to choose between a meal or a drink ???? Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

So proud of your willpower! Keep up the good work! Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

I read that plateaus happen and it's quite normal! But if you're really worried, perhaps you can talk to your nutritionist to see what you can change or switch and see if that works? Goodluck! Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App