PEOPLE WHO ONLY DID 3 day liquid pre op diet

[rollargirl 210]

Kristina is it making u want to change your surgery date so u dont have to hang out with the mean kiwi girls?! Lol

[Kristina J. 581]

Kristina is it making u want to change your surgery date so u dont have to hang out with the mean kiwi girls?! Lol

Oh no way... You're a lightweight. I'm a big girl. You wouldn't dare mess with me in person! lol

Honestly, I do see both sides. Well, without the mean and hurtful parts (from both sides), but it's a really emotional topic for all of us here so things can get heated quickly!!

[rollargirl 210]

Cool - u were in the back of my mind throughout the whole discussion. My friend is the complete opposite from me and is telling no one. I on the other hand am an open book and love talking and learning about what to expect - good and bad.

My friend just got back to Perth Australia yesterday, and said she doesn't regret mx for a min and has had minimal pain and discomfort - sounds like she is one of the luckier ones - ESP for having to travel so far afterwards.

I have never been one to be mean to someone but I will def stick up for myself. It was heated but my weight is my one super sensitive spot! Lol

[Kristina J. 581]

I know, it pretty much is the sensitive spot for all of us here. And as I've gotten to know you, I could see where you are coming from but sometimes your meaning gets lost in your words.

I don't agree with how some things were said to you, but I do get it. For me, this can literally save my life. It's not preventative, it's necessary to save me. And while I understand why you want and need this surgery too, you do have to be sensitive to the fact that a lot of us have a GOAL in the range of a 30 BMI. I think that's why it's sometimes hard to understand someone with such a low BMI opting for surgery, even though it is actually obese. But I also understand that by doing this now, you can save yourself from ending up at my weight in another 10 years.

And lastly, I think therapy is an important factor in our total health through this process. This is a MAJOR life change and I advocate (and utilize) pre-op therapy as well as post-op!! Even as someone who's been through weight loss surgery before, I need the extra support to deal with the changes and my food issues.

But I'm happy to see the everyone had pretty much made up before I joined and now it's just a narcotics trampoline party!

[rollargirl 210]

Yes totally agree on future help with all the changes I have to make. I'm putting most of my money towards saving for this trip now. I will do some research for the best suited help for my friend and I for when we get home.

I do realise that I'm sure some people would be quite happy w my body - but I also see woman MUCH smaller than me (after surgery) on these different sites & on you tube after their surgery. And I'd go so far to say some look a little on the verg of getting too small. 1 lady said she will have a cocktail once a week to up her calories to try and maintain and not loose anymore. Also I hear u can get diff sizes of sleeves (stomach left)- so I would go for one a few mm larger - I can't remember the name the call it? My goal is to maintain a healthy diet and weight range. When I tried WW I was dumbfounded at the small amount of food humans were supposed to consume to loose weight. I didn't even last 2 days. Lol

[SpaceDust 585]

You're thinking of the bougie, I think. Most surgeons these days use somewhere between a 32 and a 40, although larger ones are sometimes used in specific situations, I understand.

My surgeon said the difference in volume of the sleeve with a 32 vs a 40 is almost negligable, for what it's worth.

[rollargirl 210]

You're thinking of the bougie' date=' I think. Most surgeons these days use somewhere between a 32 and a 40, although larger ones are sometimes used in specific situations, I understand.

My surgeon said the difference in volume of the sleeve with a 32 vs a 40 is almost negligable, for what it's worth.[/quote']

Yes I knew it was a word like that but I didn't want to sound dumb lol

[SpaceDust 585]

Dumb is definitely NOT something I would associate with you.

[golfer1204 6]

I have no hunger pains, but I am less than 2 weeks out. The VSG is the ultimate tool for my weight loss. I went to all my classes and did all my researching. I was a BMI of 37, but had a secondary condition.

There is no American doctor that would do a BMI of 30.

I will say this, it's your body and your paying for it, you can do what ever you want.

I am sure in the long run after the surgery you will feel better about yourself.

It should be noted that their is a huge psychological part to this surgery.

Good luck and make sure you come back to the forum to give us updates

[rollargirl 210]

I have no hunger pains' date=' but I am less than 2 weeks out. The VSG is the ultimate tool for my weight loss. I went to all my classes and did all my researching. I was a BMI of 37, but had a secondary condition.

There is no American doctor that would do a BMI of 30.

I will say this, it's your body and your paying for it, you can do what ever you want.

I am sure in the long run after the surgery you will feel better about yourself.

It should be noted that their is a huge psychological part to this surgery.

Good luck and make sure you come back to the forum to give us updates

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Thank you - what a very helpful post you've made. It's very appreciated .. I now know not everyone will understand but it's nice to know some understand its my body & my choice. I am very excited for my new journey even tho I know it will be a bumpy road.

[rollargirl 210]

Dumb is definitely NOT something I would associate with you.

Thank you - as I pressed send I thought "that's just left me wide oped for more comments!" Lol

Thank you ????

[golfer1204 6]

Little moe to add, after surgery walk, walk walk. This seems to be one thing everyone has in common.

I was really surprised having hardly any pain from the surgery.

Gas pains are the worst. Walking will help a lot.

I didn't use my pain meds when I left the hospital. I do however take a liquid Prilosec and a anti nausea med.

these are two very helpful meds. Check with your doctor in Mexico to see if you get these.

[rollargirl 210]

Little moe to add' date=' after surgery walk, walk walk. This seems to be one thing everyone has in common.

I was really surprised having hardly any pain from the surgery.

Gas pains are the worst. Walking will help a lot.

I didn't use my pain meds when I left the hospital. I do however take a liquid Prilosec and a anti nausea med.

these are two very helpful meds. Check with your doctor in Mexico to see if you get these.[/quote']

You had to continue to use the anti nausea? I thought that was just from the anaesthesia when u first have the surgery? I had a breast reduction 10 years ago but that's the only time I've been put under - I don't remember nausea ... But it was a long time ago

[rollargirl 210]

Also do they give u antibiotics to take after?

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I love happy endings.....

O.o How do you know about "happy endings"?