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1poundatatime
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by 1poundatatime
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Reading this is so timely for me. I'm scheduled for surgery in a month but can't decided what to tell my kids. They are young - the oldest is 12, but old enough that they will notice me not eating lol. Some explanation will be needed! I guess the problem is that I feel ashamed that I need to do it, that I let things go so far....
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Congratulations!!
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You must feel so great! I can't wait to start my journey!
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Way to go!
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Congratulations! Hope all went well!
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It is hard. I have been careful not to bring junk in the house, so that helps. And I'm trying to find good substitutes for when I want something sweet (sweets are my downfall). I'm liking sugar free popsicles. Confession: My son made Cookies all by himself today for all of us for dessert and I ate one, but only one! Which is amazing for me! They were Peanut Butter, my very favourite! First time having sugar in two weeks and I don't even crave more.
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I've been working hard at tracking exactly what I eat and I've trying to eat lots of Protein and minimal carbs. My surgery is a week after yours. I'm supposed to lose 5% - so 13 lbs - and am down 8 in just two weeks! I want to make as many healthy changes pre-op as I can! Good luck to you!!
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The day I booked my surgery we had pizza for dinner and ice cream for dessert. Since then I've been working on building new healthier habits.
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I worry about this too. Leading up to my two week diet, I've been strictly following a high-protein/low-carb diet and meticulously tracking my intake. I have to say that holding myself in check has been easier than I thought it would be, because I really don't have a choice. I have to follow the rules. I'm hoping the same will happen post surgery when bingeing simply isn't an option.
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Nice to see several people who will be seeing Dr. Ortiz at the OCC! I'll be there in March and will look forward to reading about your experiences!
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OCC on March 16
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I'm from Canada and will be heading to Tijuana in March. The quotes I got for private surgery in Canada were all close to $20 000. Surgery in Mexico, plus travel costs will be roughly half of that.
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Newme17 and MelodySG we're all about the same size. My BMI is also 40. I'm 5' 7" though I decided to go with the sleeve because it is less invasive and less chance of complications. My surgery is mid- March. I will keep an eye on how you guys are doing! It's nice to find people who are starting from a similar place. Leading up to the pre-op diet, I'm on an low-carb, big Protein diet and have lost 8 lbs! So happy to be in the 240's this morning!
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I have a nose/mouth mask because I can't breathe through my nose at all. You should be able to adjust the humidity levels and a heated tube really helps.
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Thank you for posting this! I'm still awaiting surgery, but this is such a good reminder to remember to the real reasons why I am doing this!
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Thank you everyone for sharing your stats! I'm prepping for surgery and it is so encouraging to see all your success!
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I'm still awaiting surgery so I can't speak to plastics. But, I'm booked for a sleeve at the OCC in March and would LOVE to hear about your experience. Feel free to pm me!
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I'm from Canada as well. I'll be at the OCC.
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I was at first. Seemed like a CRAZY idea. So, I picked one of the expensive Mexico options. The OCC hospital is accredited and everything I've found on the surgeon is positive.
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I'll be going to Tijuana in March as well. Which surgeon are you using?
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I'm on the 16th too! Where is your surgery? I'm having mine at UCLA. How about you? Tijuana with Dr. Ariel Ortiz
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I'm on the 16th too! Where is your surgery?
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March 16!
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March 15! I'll look forward to following your progress.
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I'm struggling with this too. I literally just booked surgery today and am already trying to figure out whether I'll tell people or not. My husband and a couple friends are the only people I've mentioned it to so far and they are supportive. My kids will find out (you know, when I'm gone for 5 days and return not able eat food! lol) and kids aren't very good at keeping secrets, so maybe the easiest route is just to be an open book?