Middle East

[sr910 55]

Marhaba!

Hi guys, so this isn't sleeve related, but I just wanted to ask... are you native-born to where you live in the Middle East? If not, what took you to the Middle East -- work, family, etc?

I used to work in El Cajon, CA, where there is a very large population of Iraqi refugees. I LOVE the people, the food, the music, and even started learning Arabic! I kind of gave up on Arabic once we got to the writing part, though.

I hope to visit one day! My husband wants to go to Abu Dhabi (specifically for Formula 1 racing, of course), but I would love to visit Lebanon.

[Guest deleted_user]

Really enjoyed reading this thread and seeing how diverse you all are!

I'm 25, was born and raised in Egypt but I now live in the United States.

Looking forward to learning even more about you and getting in touch on a regular basis, enshallah.

[TheNewSusie 471]

Hey everybody! I'm Palestinian 100%. And would love to keep this thread going.

[tamou37 2]

Marhaba!

Hi guys, so this isn't sleeve related, but I just wanted to ask... are you native-born to where you live in the Middle East? If not, what took you to the Middle East -- work, family, etc?

I used to work in El Cajon, CA, where there is a very large population of Iraqi refugees. I LOVE the people, the food, the music, and even started learning Arabic! I kind of gave up on Arabic once we got to the writing part, though.

I hope to visit one day! My husband wants to go to Abu Dhabi (specifically for Formula 1 racing, of course), but I would love to visit Lebanon.

Hi there, yala come and visit in Abu Dhabi . I am in Lebanese Canadian married to a British. When were you sleeved????

[sr910 55]

Hi there' date=' yala come and visit in Abu Dhabi . I am in Lebanese Canadian married to a British. When were you sleeved????[/quote']

Not sleeved yet, unfortunately. Waiting for my nutritionist appt to be scheduled. Can't wait though!

[JanetF 4]

Hi, Sr910 and everyone else following this thread! I am a Brit living in Beirut, brought here by my work (I work for the UN). I have been here for four and a half years, enjoying Beirut, Lebanon and the broader region.

I was sleeved four months ago today (April 17th) and things haven't gone well since then (some of it sleeve-related, but most of it gynaecological hassle) but I finally seem to be on the mend at long last and have found my way back to VST today for the first time in a few months.

Hope you are all doing well!

[jaxtr 0]

Hii guys..am from Egypt..2 weeks post op..only 5 kilos down is that normal?

[Teddy bear 42]

Hello, I'm from Egypt.... I got sleeved on 6/25,,, I think this site is amazing... before I discovered it I was at total loss, got some pretty good advice here

[Teddy bear 42]

Hi Mimo.... I'm from egypt too..... where did u get sleeved and by which Dr.??? I was with Dr. Wael Ghafeer...

[Teddy bear 42]

Hii guys..am from Egypt..2 weeks post op..only 5 kilos down is that normal?

It differs from one person to another.... I'm 2 months post op. and I lost about 18 k (40 lbs).,,, everyone around me says ur weight loss is slow, I guess they were expecting me to shrink instantly , and I was so depressed, but I've just been to my doctor for check up and he told me I'm doing great, and to stop listening to what people say, because frankly, they are ignorant about this whole thing....I was actually satisfied

[Teddy bear 42]

Hey everybody! I'm Palestinian 100%. And would love to keep this thread going.

Same here...because I got some issues.... I've been reading posts here that go on & on about Protein Shakes & Vitamins, and to my dismay, here in egypt there's no such thing.... The only advice I get from my doctor each check up is " eat ur Protein first",,,, very frustrating

[Teddy bear 42]

People from Egypt.... did ur doctor recommend Protein Shakes, and where do u buy them??? Because up til now I'm having trouble eating any kind of protein...chicken, meat or fish.... can't digest it.

[jaxtr 0]

Thx teady bear for ur answer..actually losing weight slowly is most recommended but u know its reliefing to find someone have the same concerns...as for the protien shakes i was not advised by my surgeon..he gave me 1 month liquid diet which doesnot have any protiens..i found Isopure in sief pharmacy its 0 carbs and fats

[imworthit 156]

In the states, but Egyptian

[Teddy bear 42]

Thx teady bear for ur answer..actually losing weight slowly is most recommended but u know its reliefing to find someone have the same concerns...as for the protien shakes i was not advised by my surgeon..he gave me 1 month liquid diet which doesnot have any protiens..i found Isopure in sief pharmacy its 0 carbs and fats

Well, I'm past that stage....I'm struggling with food these days.... trying to find something that my stomach can handle, and is healthy.... it's not easy... But my liquid phase was for 2 weeks only, then 1 week soft foods, and that was the hardest phase for me....