HW: 290+

SW: 260.8

GW: 160

My surgery is scheduled for 11/3 in Tijuana with Dr. alejandro lopez.

Today I am starting the pre-op diet. I went to Sam's Club yesterday and stocked up on Premier Protein (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), lettuce, cherry tomatoes and grilled mesquite chicken breasts.

My pre-op diet will be the following:

Breakfast: Protein shake

Snack: Activia Light yogurt

Lunch: Protein shake

Dinner: salad with chicken breast

Snack: Additional protein shake (if needed)

This menu has 825 calories, 21g fat, 40g carbs, 121g protein

I would like to lose 15-20 pounds over the 4 weeks before surgery.

I took my "before" pictures this morning in my bra and underwear. I had mixed feelings. I felt depressed and ashamed of my body but I also felt happy because I knew this is going to be my "before" which means I'm determined to do what I need to in order to reach my goal. If I need any inspiration during the next four weeks I plan on staring at those back rolls until I find the self control and determination I need.

Wow, Kristen you are looking fab! So pleased to see all went well and you have started your recovery journey.

Did you stay in hosp or were you sent home on the day of your op? I will be in two nights minimum but in the UK we tend to be kept in longer than in USA I think.

Thank you for the well wishes. Feeling very up and down today. Just want to be out the other side!

Thank you! It was outpatient. After I woke up they gave me some Gatorade and ice chips. Then I met with the nurse who gave me post op instructions and the anesthesiologist cleared me. It was much cheaper doing it outpatient. Costs are quite high here in the US but I was fortunate to find a surgeon at a University that specializes in extreme weightloss patients. Since it is a teaching hospital they have residents who observe and assist the surgeon which helps keep the costs low. My total for breast life and tummy tuck was $8,400 which is the same as Mexico pricing. The great part is it is only 45 minutes from my home!

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Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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Finished my post op visit and got to see my body under all the gauze and binders. My boobies are SO cute!!!! They're very high and perky. They told me they are swollen and will begin to drop in a few months to give a more natural look. But right now I'm enjoying looking like a Barbie doll. I still have nipple sensation so that is great. I have such a flat tummy but lots of swelling in my lady parts. She said that is very normal and will all go down in a few weeks to months. Next appointment is on Monday when I'll get my drains out. ????

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I'm very happy for you and extremely jealous! I'm going to harness my jealousy into motivation to lose this last 24 lbs!!!! Rock on!

Meanwhile at my second post op appointment...

Nurse: Do you know how to wear this?

Kristen: Yes.

Nurse: OK. I'll leave you to it.

I lied. I really had no clue how to wear it.

I got 3 of my 4 drains removed. Hurt like hell for 5 seconds each time. I'll get the last one out on Wednesday or Thursday this week when it is draining less than 20cc. She also told me to start taking breaks from my compression gear to help the Fluid disperse. She said I could walk up to 1/4 mile each day. Yay!

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I'm going to put this link to my plastic surgery updates here:

TT & BL on November 21!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/381966-TT-%26-BL-on-November-21%21

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Before (not even my heaviest) and after:

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159