NightPilgrim

I'm curious as to what people think... Background: 10 days post op. Want to lose 50 pounds to be at my (personal) goal. I was planning on getting a scale to weigh myself, browsing Amazon for the best one... And then I thought...maybe the scale will actually be counter productive? Ive seen so many people on here freak out when the scale doesn't move for a day or a week that the mere process of weighing ones self seems to become an obsession upon which they hang all of their self esteem and motivation. I don't want to get like this. I've been REALLY hung up on the scale in the past and have become beyond discouraged if it hasn't moved etc. Obviously, I want to keep track of my progress so I know if I need to adjust my diet or lifestyle, but I don't want to become a slave to the scale. I'm measuring inches and seeing changes in my clothes fit. Is this enough? As a side note, I have bought a KITCHEN scale to weigh my food. I am totally down with that. I just want to live a new, healthy life, keep ploughing onwards and upwards... Would love to know peoples thoughts and experiences!

Also, for any others who might be struggling with the clear liquids phase....try (beef) Pho stock with a tiny bit of (chicken) boullion, its soooooo delicious!!

Thanks for the support guys! I made it to 10 days with the assistance of a teeny spoonful of low fat greek yogurt when I was feeling at my most miserable. Feeling pleased that I pretty much stuck to the instructions and know that it has helped with my mindset for the future. Full liquids is going to feel like a total luxury now!

Howdy all, I was sleeved exactly a week ago tomorrow AM. My doc's post operative diet called for 10 days of Clear Liquids following surgery, but I am struggling a bit and really want to move on to the full liquids phase. I know some people move on at 7 days and I am jealous!! I had a low BMI at surgery (29) and physically I have had no issues since surgery whatsoever. I feel good. Back at work from home (though finding it hard to concentrate when I am only intaking very low calories), I'm walking the doggie a few miles a day, no acid, vomiting or nausea, already had some mini BMs. I do have a few incision twinges at surgery site but nothing major and the compression garment I'm wearing helps with those. I just really want something other than broth, juice and tea. That's literally all that is on the diet plan for the first 10 days. Broth, juice, tea. That's it. I'd just kill for some thicker Soups or greek yogurt, even a Protein shake... but don't want to defy doctors orders. Thing is, they just seemed to be his standard orders that he gives out to everyone, and not particularly tailored to me personally (sleeved in Mexico). I know three days more shouldn't be a big deal. I keep telling myself that. This is temporary. Im lucky that my partner has cooked me up delicious home made beef bone broth and chicken broth and I feel super grateful. Not sure if I am asking for approval or just moaning. I really want to stick to plan, but it's hard and this whole "I have no desire to eat" thing doesn't seem to be applying to me. The 10 day mark feels like an age away. Guessing its probably all in my head?? Other than that, feeling good!

Howdy all, I was sleeved exactly a week ago tomorrow AM. My doc's post operative diet called for 10 days of clear liquids following surgery, but I am struggling a bit and really want to move on to the full liquids phase. I know some people move on at 7 days and I am jealous!! I had a low BMI at surgery (29) and physically I have had no issues since surgery whatsoever. I feel good. Back at work from home (though finding it hard to concentrate when I am only intaking very low calories), I'm walking the doggie a few miles a day, no vomiting or nausea, already had some mini BMs. I do have a few incision twinges at surgery site but nothing major and the compression garment I'm wearing helps with those. I just really want something other than broth, juice and tea. That's literally all that is on the diet plan for the first 10 days. Broth, juice, tea. That's it. I'd just kill for some thicker soups or greek yogurt, even a protein shake... but don't want to defy doctors orders. Thing is, they just seemed to be his standard orders that he gives out to everyone, and not particularly tailored to me personally (sleeved in Mexico). I know three days more shouldn't be a big deal. I keep telling myself that. This is temporary. Im lucky that my partner has cooked me up delicious home made beef bone broth and chicken broth and I feel super grateful. Not sure if I am asking for approval or just moaning. I really want to stick to plan, but it's hard and this whole "I have no desire to eat" thing doesn't seem to be applying to me. The 10 day mark feels like an age away. Guessing its probably all in my head?? Other than that, feeling good!

Eeeek I'm having my surgery on Friday!! Starting the pre-op diet of 2 days of clear liquid tomorrow. So excited and kinda nervous!! Thanks all for sharing your stories with me, it has really helped!

April 21 with Dr Ponce de Leon here .. it's coming up so soon!

I currently have a BMI of 30 and am scheduled for sleeving on April 21st. Would love to know what kind of results I can expect when starting with a lower BMI. I've heard stuff about slower weight loss but would love to hear about experiences straight from the horses mouth, as it were.... I'm self funding in Mexico. Yes, I'm having thoughts about whether I am crazy to be doing this to myself but I have struggled with weight my whole life, been on every diet under the sun and am so excited at the prospect of actually being able to lose weight and maybe... stopping the future gain so I don't end up in a worse situation than I'm currently in... I know it's maybe a slightly unusual case but I hope to hear from some people! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's good to know. Don't suppose you know whether it was the single incision or regular procedure? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, I just put down a deposit via Mexico Bariatric Centre for the Single Incision Sleeve with Dr Ponce de leon. I had done a ton of research and was feeling confident in my choice of doctor until someone (admittedly a representative of a competing surgeon) contacted me to tell me that only Dr Ortiz and Dr Vazquez are qualified for the single incision procedure. This freaked me out a little. He wrote, and I quote: "Dr jaime ponce de leon and Dr Mario Almanza are known for high volume surgeries, but not necessarily for surgical excellence (Jaime trained Mario)... Just see how many Medical Tourism providers he's affiliated with and why. Also, Dr Ponce de Leon doesn't offer the same post-op care that you need (if at all) once you plateau post-op. Just my two cents." I know he's vying for my business so taking it with a pinch of salt, but would love some first hand knowledge. Have seen many positive reviews of Dr Ponce de Leon, and that he does a small pouch. There is, admittedly, limited aftercare offered. I'm a spanish speaker so not bothered by his lack of English. I know Dr M Almanza has had some bad press but hadn't seen anything similar for Dr Ponce de Leon. Anyone had experience with Dr Ponce de Leon, specifically with regards to the Single Incision procedure? Help please! Thanks!