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nbrett

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  1. Hola I'm back from Tijuana

    · nbrett · 09/06/10 05:42 PM

    well, I did it !!! I am 4 days post op and feel pretty good. It was such a journey to get this done I am super glad to be home.
     
    I had my surgery done at the Jerusleam Hospital in Tijuana by Dr.Almanza. HE WAS AMAZING !!!!! I am soooo pleased with the treatment that I received at the hospital as well as the recovery house.
     
    I had my surgery Sept.2 at 3pm and was up with little pain less than 24 hours. I was sitting and talking to all the new patients at 10 am the next day. The staff were so professional and the hospital was very clean.
     
    NOW.... let me tell you a little about the first 10 hours post-op. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE DYING...lol seriously. I was in super pain, pain like I have never felt. The gas pains are CRAZY! :crying:Gas x strips were a waste of time for me. The only and I mean ONLY thing to get rid of the pain is to walk and walk. My hubby came with me and had me up every hour on the hour for a walk. It really helped. I will blog some more about all the tips and advise I can pass on.
     
    Take care,
    Nikki

  2. Hola I'm back from Tijuana

    · nbrett · 09/07/10 06:28 PM

    Hi there everyone. I made it back in one piece. I had my surgery Sept.2 in Tijuana done by Dr. Almanza at Jerusleam Hospital.
     
    The experience was GREAT!!! He is a fantastic Doctor and his team are all amazing.
     
    I was CRAZY sore after surgery. The gas pains were NUTS!! I had my loving hubby with me and he got me up pretty much every hour on the hour. Thanks to him, the next day I felt a million times better. I am very fortunate to have had a great support team.
    I hope everyone is doing well!!!:smile:
  3. Tomorrow I leave to start my two day trek to Tijuana to have my surgery. As I posted a while back, I am having the gastric sleeve done.
    I can't believe this time had finially come .
    I want to thank everyone for all of there amazing stories. They have filled me with hope and have settled my fears.
     
    I will blog when I get back to let everyone know how it went.
    Take care,
    Nikki:thumbup:

  4. one week today.....

    · nbrett · 08/26/10 03:13 PM

    It's officially one week today that I well be getting the sleeve. It seems like forever that I have been waiting.
     
    I have quite the trek to get to Tijuana for Sept.2. I will be leaving Winnipeg (Canada) on Aug 31. to go to Grand Forks ND to stay the night. My flight leave from Grand Forks at 0600. I will be stopping in Denver then a connection to San Diego. I will stay the night in San Diego and be picked up at 0700 the next morning to go to Tijuana. YIKES !
     
    I know it seems like a bit excessive but I soooo need this surgery.
     
    Thanks to everyone who has blogged about their experiences, I have picked up a few great tips.
    Take care,
    Nikki
  5. I feel this "NEW" sensation in my stomach and I had to stop and think about it for a sec. Then a light bulb went off and I was like, Hmm.... I think that is hunger pains. It has been forever since I felt that pain. It always seems that I feed my belly prior to getting really hungry. Sad but true. I'll be honest, this new sensation is not my favorite but it reminds me of my goal. It's the end of my first week of liquids and I am trying to stay focused!!
  6. Hi there, I was scheduled for lapband surgery for two weeks. I have just started my pre-op diet.
    I am Canadian and have to go to Mexico to have the surgery because it is about 18000.00 here. I will have to go to a fill center in the states to have my band filled and no MD will do it for me here. The closest is in MN about an 8hour drive away.
    I was talking to a few people and they suggested the sleeve because it has less maintenance. I called the clinic in Mexico and they also stated it was a better idea.
    Does anyone have any thoughts on this?:huh0:

  7. Can't wait

    · nbrett · 08/23/10 12:14 AM

    I am 5 days in my pre-op liquid diet. Things are going pretty well but every time I turn on the TV they are showing some yummy food. YIKES! I need to keep busy right now. I find the busier I am, the faster the time passes. I am scheduled for Sept.2. I CAN'T WAIT....:huh0:

  8. I've made a decision...

    · nbrett · 08/19/10 05:27 PM

    After many long discussions with my hubby and my family, I have decided to go ahead and get the gastric sleeve operation. I wanted to get the lapband but since I live in Canada and the nearest fill center is an 8 hour drive..... I did all the calculations and decided to get the sleeve. It has much less maintainance for me.
     
    The pre-op and post-op diets are very similar. I called the facility where i am having my surgery (Sept 2) and they said it was no problem to switch procedures. The cost is not much more . So considering having to travel 8 hours stay the night in a hotel and doing this several times a year plus the cost of all the fills, I decided to go this route.
     
    I hope to stay on this site as everyone is SO AMAZING!!! I went on the gastric sleeve site and well...... lets just say you all are such beautiful and motivating people.
     
    I'll keep blogging to help me stay motivated and to read all of your wonderful stories.
     
    Take care,
    Nikki:smile2:
  9. I have started my pre-op diet today. I am super pumped up about the process. I gave up coffee two days ago. I have these very intense headaches from the caffeine with drawls. YIKES! I will be glad when the headaches are gone. I feel like I have this new frame of mind that is not going to listen to my inner demons telling me that "You will fail". Loosing weight in the past, I always got to a certain amount about 180 and I would stop. I am sooo looking forward to getting down to about 150. i have a good 90lbs to go but I am very motivated.
     
    I have a very thin and very fat obsessed mother the has always been in the "spotlight" my whole life. I have always heard "wow your mom is so thin, wow your mom looks amazing". I am proud of her and love her but darn it THIS IS MY TIME!!:thumbup:

  10. Clear Fluids???

    · nbrett · 08/14/10 03:46 PM

    I have a question about the clear fluid phase. My MD wants me to be on clear fluids for 1 week post-op. I was wondering about getting enough protein with only clear fluids. He does not want me to have any protein shakes during that phase. Does anyone have any suggestions to help keep my energy up during the post-op phase?

  11. Crazy Dreams

    · nbrett · 08/12/10 03:26 PM

    As my surgery date comes closer, I find that I am having CRAZY dreams.... Last night I was dreaming that I forgot to do my pre-op diet and I liver was soooo big that they had to pump me with twice as much air. I was so big that they needed a crane to get me to my hospital bed... Good Lord...
    I also dreamed that they used green mint gum to hold my incisions shut...
    Did anyone else have these crazy dreams?
  12. Has anyone read this book? I came across it when I was looking at amazon for some new books to read. By the way my fav author is "Jen Lancaster" she is way toooo funny. If anyone wants a funny read try, "Such a Pretty Fat" it is LOL funny.
    Well anyways let me know if anyone has picked up the "Weight loss surgery for dummies"?

  13. One month today....

    · nbrett · 08/02/10 01:56 PM

    I can't wait. It's funny, I actually had a mini panic attack last night. (I have never, ever had one in my life) My husband totally supports me but my friends and most importantly my mom do not support me.:closedeyes: I had another talk with my mom last night but she just kept telling me that loosing weight is all in my head and all I have to do is stop eating so much. With tears in my eyes, I just hugged her and thanked her for taking my daughter for few days when I have my surgery.
    Food has been my escape for all of my life. My mother was so obsessed with fat and "bad" foods that whenever I could get my hands on something, I would run up to my room and hide to eat it. Sad but true.
     
    I am so looking forward to this next step in my life. I know that this is only a tool and that the work is UP TO ME! But I'M UP FOR IT BABY !!

  14. Last chubby vacation

    · nbrett · 07/24/10 02:44 AM

    Well, I am off to toronto so see my thin brother and his VERY thin and fat obsessed wife. I hope that this will be last chubby (hate the word fat) vacation. The heat, the bathing suits , the eating in front of very thin people. Ahhh the pain.
    I am not telling them about my up and coming surgery as they just wouldn't get it. I just hope to hold my sweaty head op high and have fun with my husband, daughter and extended family.
  15. I am going Sept.2 for my surgery. I am taking a big risk because there is NO doctor here to do my fills. We have a clinic but they won't touch me because I didn't get my surgery there. They were charging around 18,000. +++ for everything. I will have to travel to MN for my fills about an 8 hour drive. I am super motivated about this surgery but food has been my best friend as well as my worst enemy all of my life. I really want to make this work.:rolleyes2:

  16. Ahhh the last supper

    · nbrett · 07/23/10 02:43 AM

    I am not scheduled to have my until Sept.2 but i keep thinking about "the last supper" lol
    I am actually having a few small last suppers prior to my pre-op diet.
    Steak vs pizza
    I will be on my best behavior after surgery but i can't help but enjoy all of these last "mini suppers" Mmm

  17. A little tight in the am

    · nbrett · 09/20/10 03:52 PM

    Hi everyone... I was wondering if anyone else has this problem? In the morning I have to wait a couple of hours to eat breakfast. I have no problem with liquids, but the mushy foods are a smidge tough to get down.
    After a few hours I have no problem.... in fact I then need to watch how much I am putting in my mouth..
    Take care,
    Nikki

  18. one week out !!!

    · nbrett · 09/10/10 06:32 PM

    Well this week has been such an adjustment to the way I used to live. I didn't realize how often I would put something in my mouth with out even noticing.
    My tummy is still a little sore and I have wicked heartburn. I am forced to wear some pretty un-sexy granny panites to make sure there is no rubbing on my incisions. I am craving meat. I have almost had it with all these super sweet shakes. ground up chicken and a little mashed potatoes sounds blissful right now.
    I hope everyone is doing well!
    Nikki
  19. I am off to tomorrow to start my two day trek to Tijuana. I can't believe it's finally here. I have been waiting what seems like forever. I have been planning and researching to my hearts content... but... now.. I seem to have forgotten everything I was reading.
     
    I all of a sudden don't feel prepped yet. I'm sure it happens to everyone..lol..
     
    I am sad to leave my little one with my parents and I had to tell her I was going to a nursing meeting for a few says. She is not ready to hear that mommy is having an operation. My dear hubby will be by my side the whole time. He is off to the movie store to pick up some DVD's for the hospital for me.:huh0: He is such a gem. I am so lucky to have him.
    i will blog when I get back to let you all know how it all went.
    Take care,
    Nikki

  20. The mind game

    · nbrett · 07/29/10 01:46 AM

    Well..... I just got back from visiting some very skinny relatives. Since I scheduled my surgery (sept 2) I feel like a new person. I am feeling strong and proud. I am not looking at every thing I put in my mouth as the "enemy".
    Lord knows I am heavier than the last time I saw everyone but it wasn't as big a deal as I thought. I just keep telling myself that I am NOT DEFINED by my weight.
    Sure the airplane seat belt was snug and sure my seat was a smidge too small....but I know I will take control of my life and will no longer feel ashamed to let the sun shine down on my dimply body.

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