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You can have some of my restriction! Ha!

Woops. This is old lol!

At the beginning of this thread

Luckysmomma is the first person ive read that totally identifies with my personal experience..I hit deep depression the first month out. Unshakeable like what have I done?? I still at 3mo out get upset I cant eat at gatherings but then it goes away and is slowly getting easier but the new tummy has a mind of its own, sometimes I throw up after a few bites of something that I tolerated just days before. I do tell myself that if I was able to eat n enjoy that entire juicy burger then I would be in the same miserable rut of food I was in before. I was angry at myself, Doctors, people that could eat lol... it takes awhile for your head to get on board with the whole huge drastic change.. i thought I would be one to embrace this instantly but I am learning just how food has become my life over the years and it sucks but im getting so much better as the weight comes off. You really really have to be strong and committed to this..I wasnt as strong as I thought. Since im ranting my surgery was in Mexico April 8th this year with Dr Lopez/Ortiz MI Doctor. Was the experience wonderful? No. But it wasnt THAT bad. The recovery is tough... And im n out n about person! But thats just me... and being stubborn by not drinking n eating cuz u have no appetite.. Ok ok. My stats April 8th/2013 my weight at surgery was 284 Today at 3mo out I am 216! 68 pounds down. I had projected to lose 60 by 6mo so wow right?! I get compliments at the office daily, by family n friends as well..my labs are great as of last Monday and shopping for new clothes is the biggest payoff. I cheeeeeze while buying now.. Not to mention a growing huge box of old fat clothes going far far away lol..shop at Goodwill or yard sales cuz ive went down almost 6sizes so wait til ur at your goal or close to get them Miss me jeans mmkay? Lol ...my biggest advice to anyone pre-op surgery would be to not have perfect expectations as i did, know that you will have to work hard to keep your nutrition at bay and when you are feeling like a trainwreck know that it does get better and to hop on this group even if u dont talk you get lots out of it (my personal info guru would be Laura-Ven) and drink drink drink I drink 3 24oz water bottles throughout the day , that just all I get in.. and eat a few bites throughout the day whether it be a stick of cheese, few bites of cottage cheese, yogurt, hardboiled egg, egg drop soup is my fave. My body does best with those foods daily and smoothies I make.. i just accept the fact that i cannot eat the same foods as people in the group are eating at 3months out ..cuz oh ya ive tried! But all in all im happy about the surgery OH AND U SAVE TONS OF MONEY ! I would easily spend. $200+ a week or more on fast food breakfast/lunch/dinner..lastly..... TAKE MILTIVITAMIN GUMMIES. Ive been in this group over a year and this is the first time I have written a book LOL. The greatest of luck to all you Pre-Post peeps!

I had surgery April 8th with Lopez (ALM) I was told Ortiz/Lopez was doing surgery but that wasn't the case, it was just Lopez.. I had a horrible experience getting in my IV as i never have before, having a reaction to medicine by a nurse that gave me med too fast, and that same nurse not answering when my bed broke in the middle of the night,, other than that I am happy with my surgery, the stay at The Marriott and Abraham & Eduardo, Janese still answers my questions but all n all once you get back to the states you are on your own as we know going in. I'm not a complainer ever nor negative and will not be commenting on this site again, too much drama , but I feel I owe it to the newcomers to share about my experience whether good or bad

It's past tense so it doesn't count ????

It sounds like u handled it well.. All I know is I appreciate reading everyone's experiences , i usually just focus on what will help me or someone else..I'm having my surgery in 2 weeks and it is 100% easier for me thanks to this group..

Wow.. That's horrible! In a case like that I most likely wouldn't hold my tongue

Stating for people to keep negativity to themselves is irrelevant when this is a public forum..we have weight issues that aren't to be candy coated in my opinion .. I say any information from the vets harsh or not should be appreciated.. Unless its considered down right mean or hateful. that of which I have yet to see but bringing up negativity in such a way leaves it wide open for all to speak on .. So, happy happy happy all~~~~

Gahhhh. The EXCITEMENT..The NERVES!

You are on a 3 month liquid? Or u already had surgery.. I don't comprehend very well sometimes

Mine starts Monday.. Had a nice little TGIFridays visit tonight ! Been slowly working in protein shakes as replacement meals this week though.. I'm ready. Will be hard but I'm ready.. Gonna be crying in a few days but I'm ready LOL

Thank you thank you for sharing your experience!! I will be there with Ortiz ( Alighterme) in 2 weeks ish! Starting to get the anxiety lol.. But more excited! So happy to hear great outcomes as I have more than the not so happy ones overall... All the small details posted make a world of difference .. Can't say that enough

Best of luck to you both! Please share as soon as you are able.. I will be having surgery with Ortiz in 19 days wha!?! It creeps up on you! Prayers for a smooth experience to all!

You bet~ my coordinators handled it no problem and quick .. Was smooth on both ends, 1 month away for me!

I just received my FMLA approval letter for 2-4 weeks.. Same here, I'm using 20 PTO time then the rest short term disability time.. HR was very helpful I wondered if it would matter that I was having surgery in Mexico but it did not.. Definitely go through HR ..

Woot! April 8th here too! Tijuania bound! Can't wait to see you Sailorbrees and anyone else at Marriott/Mi hospital!

Yes.. Thank you thank you for the details.. So glad everything turned out great~ I will be at MI in 6 weeks YIP!

Go show us how it's done! I'm excited for you girls~ happy thoughts !

April 8th Mexico! Alighterme ;D