Sunshine1566

My name is Teresa, I have always struggled with my weight, yoyo dieting, diet pills, various programs. I am what I would call a stress eater. Use food as my crutch. When happy, sad, mad, food always made it better. Finally at 47, 5'2'' 211 lbs, decided to get sleeved. After some research, I chose Dr. Guillermo Alvarez in Mexico. He is awsome. On Jan 5th, had my surgery, am now down 23 lbs. I've been at 23 for a week, I'm learning that is normal. I've decided not to weigh often. At first I felt so elated but lately I've gotten a case of the blues. Someone tell me if this is normal. Today is first day back on regular food. I am learning that is gonna be a process. Just know I have to chew well and eat very slowly. I have no regrets. I am so glad I did this but I guess mentally can't quite wrap my mind around the fact that it really is going to come off and stay off this time! It is truly a mental journey as well as physical. Any words of encouragement are welcome! Got the protein and supplements down now. Just gotta shake these blues! Best wishes to all you who share this journey with me. If you haven't taken the plunge yet, log onto endobrariatrics.com and check out Dr. Alvarez, he is top notch!

I went to Mexico, was neat experience. I don't remember a thing after they slid me onto that guerny to go to surgery, was fast tho, went back about 9:30 and was back in room by 11:30. Minor pain, mine was like I had done lots of sit ups and was sore. Little nausea the first day but took the nausea med, no prob. I took pain med routinely the first 48 hours after my iv was removed just to make sure I didn't hurt, then tapered off it. I'm now 4 weeks out and I feel great, tiny bit of soreness around larger incision sites like only when I bend over or wear something tight. Hey, DON'T BE SCARED........... This is a new journey for you. Just focus on staying with the diet as they tell you and you shouldn't have any complications. Best of luck to you!!!