Simply_KiZmet

During this journey, I have actually been avoiding pictures. I'm still working on breaking the "avoid cameras at all costs" mentality. So today, I was looking at some pictures and could actually tell a difference. I almost wanted to slap myself for not taking any body shots.... Anyways, I decided to post them here.... because this is just one of my many victories to come! *** This one is me somewhere between 250-245lbs*** ****This one is me Two Months Post-Op at 209lbs****

Even though it isn't Labor Day just yet, I wanted to post that I made it to and even further beyond my goal!!!!!!!!! I'm really looking forward to the next challenge! Starting Weight......................... Current Weight........................Goal...............................Lbs to Goal 255............................................................209.........................................214....................................... -5

I'm one month and a week out & doing well.... My tastes have definitely changed post-op especially since I've developed a new intolerance to almost all milk products. I'm still working on getting all my protein in every day because I can only get it from food sources... BUT I've managed to lose 35lbs! *happy dance*

Hey everyone, I'm almost 6 weeks out and doing well.... The first 2 weeks were terrible. I was fighting dehydration, nausea, and head hunger. When I advanced to the mushy stage things got a lot better. ***Make sure that you stay on a PPI post-op. I went off of one for about a week (mostly because I had never had any trouble with stomach acid before) and I had the hardest time with nausea, acid, and couldn't keep any foods down. Also, be prepared for a mental journey. I had done all my research.... or so I thought. Even though I knew all the complications and had read all the tips, nothing really prepared me for the change... The not feeling hungry. The restricted eating. The new intolerance to a lot of foods that I LOVED pre-op. Food no longer became the center of my life.... I was depressed. I mourned the loss of food. I'm better now, but I still have those moments.... especially when I go to pot-lucks at work or cook-outs with my family. Other than that issue, everything else has been good, I'm down 35lbs. I can breath better, my knees & back hurt less, and I feel great. If you have any questions, feel free to message me!

Update!!! Starting Weight......................... Current Weight........................Goal...............................Lbs to Goal 255...............................................................221.......................................214.................................7lbs

Update!!! Starting Weight..............Current Weight.............................Goal.............................LBS to Goal 255...............................................229............................................214.........................................15lbs 5lbs down... 15lbs to go!!!

SN.........................Starting Wt.....Day of Surgery Wt....Current Wt.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Simply_KiZmet........255...........................247...........................234.................214..............20lbs I'm in!!!

Mini-update- Sugery went well. I slept most of yesterday... & was up & down all night peeing (i have IV fluids. The doctor will be doing a leak test today and afterwards I'll be able to have clear liquids. So far I'm having a really good experience! I'll probably be writing a full post in another forum soon, so be on the lookout for that and good luck to you all!!!

Good Morning July Firecrackers!!! I made it to Mexico safely... Yesterday, I had pre-op testing, which didn't take long at all AND there's another sleever here with me!!! So I'll either be first or second, depending on who the doctor chooses first. I still have those last moment jitters.... I sure as soon as my mom & I pray they'll go away. Everyone has been so nice, caring, and seem very experienced. I believe I'm in good hands.... I'm glad I finally had the guts to DO it instead of talking, wishing, and failing at a million other methods before.... Anyways, I'll be back post-op to give a more detailed post! Simply_KiZmet

Thanks for telling about your experiences. I'm getting ready to head to Mexico in less than two weeks ..... & Im very nervous. No one knows about this except my mom & my aunt (they are helping me pay for the procedure)..... I look forward to hearing more about your journey!!!

It's with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali.

July Firecrackers!!! I like it!!!!

I'm in Georgia too. Instead of fighting with my insurance company, I've decided to go with a Dr. in Mexico. I'm self pay as well... I'm scheduled for July 1st. It'd be great to have someone to talk to with similar experiences.