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.

I had my surgery in Mi Doctor which is a small hospital but it was very clean. None of the nurses spoke English but the doctors did. It didn't really bother me because I had my husband and in-laws with me and my husband is an interpreter and my in-laws don't speak English either. I know enough Spanish to know the gist of a conversion but I can't conjugate sentences to save my life. Maybe learn a few words before you go. It will makes the nurses love you and want to help more.

As far as what to take with you:

1) Extra throwaway underwear (tip: don't EVER trust a fart)

2) Gas-X dissolvable strips

3) Slippers with hard bottom

4) Q-tips, Neosporin, gauze, tape (you'll need to clean and dress your wounds for weeks)

5) Pillow (to hug on the ride home, bumps hurt, pressure helps)

Edited January 24, 201610 yr by KristenVSG2014

Extra underwear... Check

Never trust a fart.... Check...hahaha

I will be at the viva hospital, from the pics it looks amazing.

Tijuana | Alo Bariatric Center - http://www.alobariatriccenter.com/tijuana/

Thanks for the reply, I am excited and nervous all at once. The only one going with me is my mom, neither of us know any Spanish. Time to download a translator on my phone.

Update! I got down to 161.0! One little tiny pound from my goal weight!!!

By the way, I've contacted two plastic surgeons for consults. I'm hoping to have a tummy tuck and possibly a breast lift by May. I'm so nervous! But I most definitely need to fix those two things. I've noticed I get stabbing pains in my breasts when I run. I've gotten new bras but it only happens when I run. My stomach is where I carry the majority of my loose skin. I still have some on my arms and legs but I can live with those for now.

Just to give you an example of how I lost my weight month to month:

13.8 lbs (pre-op)

21.8 lbs 1st month

8.6 lbs 2nd month

8.6 lbs 3rd month

8 lbs 4th month

7.1 lbs 5th month

4.7 lbs 6th month

5 lbs 7th month

10 lbs 8th month (ate super clean)

4.8 lbs 9th month

1.4 lbs 10th month

1.4 lbs 11th month

2.6 lbs 12th month

2 lbs 13th month

I'm now 1.6 from my goal weight, then I want to lose an additional 5 for a bounce range. As you can see, with the exception of month 8, the amount of weight I lost month to month lessened. There were times I went weeks with no loss then I'd lose some and then I wouldn't lose again for weeks. I actually gained 6 lbs in December (damn cakes and cookies) but I was able to lose it all and an additional 2 lbs but my chart above doesn't show that because I only track my losses from my lowest weight to my lowest weight.

Wow! Thank you for sharing this. For some reason, I never saw it. That is Great loss!

It's good to see how it might acutallly look once I start losing. I am so nervous and can't wait until Feb. 23rd. I just want it to be done so I can see how it will really be.

Update! I got down to 161.0! One little tiny pound from my goal weight!!!

By the way, I've contacted two plastic surgeons for consults. I'm hoping to have a tummy tuck and possibly a breast lift by May. I'm so nervous! But I most definitely need to fix those two things. I've noticed I get stabbing pains in my breasts when I run. I've gotten new bras but it only happens when I run. My stomach is where I carry the majority of my loose skin. I still have some on my arms and legs but I can live with those for now.

Yayy????????????!!!! That is wonderful! I too think I am going to need a tummy tuck and breast lift once this is done. Are you looking to do plastics in the States or abroad?

Update! I got down to 161.0! One little tiny pound from my goal weight!!!

By the way, I've contacted two plastic surgeons for consults. I'm hoping to have a tummy tuck and possibly a breast lift by May. I'm so nervous! But I most definitely need to fix those two things. I've noticed I get stabbing pains in my breasts when I run. I've gotten new bras but it only happens when I run. My stomach is where I carry the majority of my loose skin. I still have some on my arms and legs but I can live with those for now.

Yayy????????????!!!! That is wonderful! I too think I am going to need a tummy tuck and breast lift once this is done. Are you looking to do plastics in the States or abroad?

I have one local consult and one in Mexico.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I just sat here this morning and read every bit of it. Congratulations on working your booty off!!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I just sat here this morning and read every bit of it. Congratulations on working your booty off!!

Quite literally!! I have a flat pancake butt now. ???? Thanks for reading.

Edited February 11, 201610 yr by KristenVSG2014

I HIT MY GOAL WEIGHT TODAY!!!

I HIT MY GOAL WEIGHT TODAY!!!

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Awesome job congrats

Oh, Kristen.

I just found and read your thread. And this was the day you reached your weight goal.

Big, wonderful deal! Congratulations!

Oh, Kristen.

I just found and read your thread. And this was the day you reached your weight goal.

Big, wonderful deal! Congratulations!

Thank you, Ann! You've definitely been one of my inspirations on here. I love your responses. I can tell you put a lot of thought into them. I appreciate you taking the time to read my posts. ????

Wonderful! You look so happy and that shade of peach is lovely on you! Well done, indeed!