Hi everyone.
Im totally new here and have not interacted with anyone as yet. A short intro abt myself. Im 32 yrs old female from singapore. Happily married with a lovely supportive hubby n a darling boy of 3.5yrs old. Ive been obese all my life and i am the highest now , since childbirth.
Im getting sleeved on the 17.02.11.
I love eating and my portions have always been big. I finally decided it was enuf n i had to do something.. so i made an appt for myself with the surgeon. he said he will be taking out 85% of my stomach and will work towards losing 80% of my excess weight. I really hope to see a successful result. I will put in all i can from my end.
Im just wondering abt certain issues.. wld love to get some advice.
1) I was told to do a pre-op diet on optifast for 2 solid weeks. 5 meals a day. i did it religiously on the 1st day but not after that because i was having bad acid reflux due to an empty stomach. i couldnt control my hunger being such a BIG eater. ive been taking 2 shakes but have been hvng 1 meal a day, Im gng to go on pure shakes from tmr till wednesday. Will that hae any effect on the op??
2) if the op gng to hurt terribly? ive got pretty low threshold for pains... n im scared of wats gng to happen post op. When we sip in water aft the op, will there be alot of pain?
i just hope to hear some of ur experiences .. just to be rest assured. Pls do wish me luck n keep me in ur prayers for my big day.