christina@MIA

Hi all, I am just trying to figure out what is a good bougie size for a BMI of 36.9. I want to lose around 70lbs. My Dr. uses a 32 but Im thinking a 36 might be fine for me.

Please tell me how bad your scars are. I see some people post that they have scars that make them look like they have a second belly button. Is this common? :confused1:

I know this is silly, but what is an endoscopy done for? Is everything ok?

Hello Flaca2be, Best wishes to you and a speedy recovery!

It seems that for my BMI (36.9) a 36 to 40 bougie would be good for me.

Lol...your funny!

Now thats the kind of news I like to hear! Keep up the great work and drink, drink, drink.

Maybe you can write them a nice little msg. on your cheeks....lol. Best wishes to you.

I don't have any tips because I haven't had surgery yet. I just want to say welcome and you will find all the support need on the post. People are so caring on here. They check up on each other and help in anyway they can. You will see. You'll find yourself checking the updates all day! Best wishes on the 23rd!

I didn't have to tell everyone....MY moms BIG mouth did! I told her not to tell anyone and to this day she is telling people. Its not that I don't want people to know, I just don't want the negative comments.

Prayers and best wishes.

I personally would do it. I wish I could go to every college in the U.S. and tell them our stories. You are so young and understand what people your age are dealing with. My daughter is 16 and has PCOS, she has gained 50 pounds in the past year. She takes Karate twice a week and works out at the YMCA 2 days a week. I feel so bad for her because I know what it feels like to want to wear the clothes that are in style. My daughter is beautiful. (I will post pics of her). Anyways I would pay for the VSG for her at young age in a heart beat. Its sad to watch her loose her confidence. Im not telling you that this is the best choice for you. Its just a reason I would do it. BTW who cares if people know you lost weight this way. Its not like you are on crack or killed someone. People will judge regardless.

Happy 1 month Kathy! Just remember when you get discouraged that a month ago you had plus 24 pounds! You are doing great. Can you even imagine where you will be 6mo from now. Keep up the good work!

Hey Ladies, Good luck with your recovery!

I would call the doc and ask them if the 25 is part of the pre-op or will they have you do a pre-op diet in addition to the 25.

Oh yes the working out part...lol...I went to a water park this week with my two kids, we walked up a million steps and walked and walked. Lets just say I thought I might need major pain killers the next couple of days...How am I ever going to work out..OMG

Happy Birthday Carolina! I'm Christina 38. I live in Miami/Homestead area. I love all the support I get from everyone here. When I start to get a little scared I turn to the boards and all of you to lift my sprits. Thank you to everyone....Even to the ones who attact people..lol:001_tongue:

Carrie - That was beautifully said. I absolutely agree with you.

Jane you are so funny! You always make me laugh.

I just left my PCM's office and I told her that I'm having the VSG done in Mexico. Lets just say she told me not to come see her if I have any problems. I told her I understand and I would go to the ER. I told her that I would come see her for any blood work and things like that. She said that would be follow up care and I can't come to her. Now correct if I'm wrong but I have the right to have blood work done. And I guess I will have to make sure I drink lots of Water because I would be S.O.L if I get dehydrated. I just don't know what to do. __________________

Mellifrits, I wish I had this done at 23. You look great! Your so young still and now you can enjoy life like a 23 year old should. People keep telling me to work out and diet. I tell them I have been fighting my weight my whole life. Yes, sometimes I lose 15,25 pounds but it just gets harder. Im at 215 now I know for a fact if I didn't do this now I will weigh 230 by 40 and maybe 300 by 50. They don't understand how much harder it will be then. If I would even live to see 50.

Thank you Calgarygirl! I love all the great support and advise I get from here. I feel like I have a whole new set of friends. It is very touching how everyone checks on each other. This week has been dragging..LOL. So today im a little scared. I am having my surgery done by DR Almanza. Im not just scared of the surgery, Im scared of the emotional side too. What about you? How are you feeling?