nwgal

Hi Iowagirl, I live alone, and was on my own from day 4 onward, and did just fine. Yes, there were a few things that were hard for me to do, but my mother in law came by a couple times to take out the trash for me, and other heavy things. Just make sure you don't try to lift anything, it's tempting once you start to feel better. Best of luck!

Hi JG, The 'Super Sleeve' is just another name for the gastric plication procedure. My surgeons in Tijuana, Drs. Osuna and Lopez do the super sleeve in addition to the VSG, and so does Dr. Rodriguez, although this is a very new procedure. It was mentioned when I scheduled my VSG, but I didn't want anything so untested. Best of luck!

Hi there, I was having a hard time with Protein at first too, because I'm vegetarian. I got some dutch chocolate low-carb Isopure Protein Powder with 25 grams of protein per scoop (from GNC) and I add it to a vanilla yogurt, tastes yummy! I also do the Isopure clear alpine punch protein powder that you add to Water, tastes like kool-aid to me, and two scoops in my water means another 50 grams of protein for the day, and it helps me get my liquid down. Just a suggestion. Snacking on some low-fat cheese can help too. Wish you the best!

That's fabulous! I love thrift stores, especially when I'm changing sizes so quickly, no way will I pay retail, and I find all kinds of great clothes. There's a plus size retail store here in town, most of their stuff is fairly high end, and a little more expensive, but really nice. And I'm guaranteed to find things in my size!

Hi Will, So glad to hear your surgery went well! I'm getting very excited for my surgery with Drs. Osuna & Ortega on the 8th, it's right around the corner! Take care, and hope you feel better soon. NWgal

It'll be over before you know it, and you can start your new sleeved life! I'm not nervous yet, but I'm sure as it gets closer I will be. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Hi, I'm having surgery with Drs. Osuna & Ortega also, on July 8th. Since you'll be there before me, would you let me know how it goes? Thanks, and best wishes for your surgery!