Hayleymillay

I know. You are not alone. It is vital to keep your decision to take care of yourself safe from people who cannot honor it. It's hard. I chose not to tell some of my best friends because I don't want to hear "concerns" or criticism. I just reached a point that I knew I couldn't diet anymore. This tool is an amazing gift. You deserve it.

I do think that you are doing an amazing job with your diet, however I believe that you deserve a break. You are suffering from "dieting fatigue". I coined this term to describe the pain of yo yo dieting. It wears a person down and leaves nothing but self loathing. It's exhausting. I was sleeved 7/5 and am already seeing results from this tool. I am down from a high weight of 215 to 177 as of today. I think we all need to acknowledge how hard we've worked all of our lives and that the dieting needs to end. Surgery is a leg up. It evens the playing field. You deserve this. Do not listed to ill informed people with outdated ideas about WLS.

You sound just like me. I had my sleeve done on the fifth of this month. I'm already down almost 20 pounds from my pre-op diet start date. I considered WLS as a preventative measure as I was not getting any healthier and felt defeated by dieting. I do not feel guilty or like I took the easy way out. Ultimately, it's up tp us to make decisions about our health. I have said this before and will say it again: I feel like those of us with a low BMI suffer from dieting fatigue. It is a scary and hopeless place to be. It may not be as bad as being morbidly obese, but it robs us of joy and is dissabling in its own way.I definitely needed a new tool and am so excited because I know it works! Yay, for you!

I am still drinking some shakes because I don't know how else to get my protein. Not sure how to purée food. Seems gross.

When can we just swallow our pills instead of crushing them?

I had my surgery on 7/5. I started pre-op diet at 197 and am now 179. I am having a hard time getting all of my protein in and have not been able to walk or exercise because my back went out. I have never had my back go out like this. I have been to the chiropractor and am on pain meds, ice and heat...even had a massage. Anyway, too much time on the couch and in front of the TV, but I am losing. Many of my clothes are falling off of me. It is a miracle! Can't wait to be able to move.

Yes, there is WiFi that is free and faster options that cost money. Everything is cheap. We rented a few movies and they were good about bringing broth, Popsicles and water.

I also went to Tijuana. Dr. Ortiz. The only problems I had was identifying what the gas sensation was. It felt like tightness in my chest. Also, just being straight up bored at the Marriott. We finally discovered the pool and spent time reading in the shade. Everyone is very nice an helpful. You will quickly meet others that are having or just had the procedure.

I went into surgery with a 30 BMI and am 51. I don't think I am going to have saggy skin. Was sleeved 7/5/16 so am only a few weeks out. I weighed 187 on that day and am 179 today. The weight loss is slower than those with a high BMI. Bottom line, I would prefer losing the weight and having extra skin than remaining obese. So far, my skin looks great. My highest weight was 215.

I agree. The Pre-op diet felt so familiar because I had used shakes to lose weight in the past. It felt like post traumatic stress, reliving ghost diets and feeling that constant hunger. I don't know how I did it. I am grateful that I will never have to do that again! Just take it a day at a time and give yourself little cheats to get by.

Hi, I am 51 and was self pay. My BMI hovered around 30-32 and., needless to say, after a lifetime of dieting I was tired. I think that those of us that have been struggling with diets over decades suffer a fatigue that is as unbearable as being morbidly obese. I didn't tell many people because of the stigma and fear around the procedure. I don't know about you, but I was so tired of the drudgery and was willing to walk through fire for a solution. I had my surgery of July 5 and am already feeling the power of this great tool. I am down from a high weight of 215, pre-op diet starting weight of 197 to 183 as of today. I liken it to learning how to drive a shift: you have to participate it the process. I am still learning what I can and can't handle in stage 2 of recovery. Baby steps! You are going to be fine. I don't know where you are having your procedure, but you are sure to find fellow travelers who are just as scared, and excited, as you are. Stay in touch. Xo

Hello All, Making the decision to go to Mexico for a Gastrc Sleeve has been pretty loaded. I'm sure none of us saw this type of choice coming as we gained hope and enthusiasm for the latest diet miracle or relight loss research. Sigh... Growing up in the 1970's, I had no way of knowing that I was going to be part of the generation who: - was a test market for sugar cereals - was drinking more sugar than any children in history - watched home cooked meals replaced by fast food and pre-packaged foods - was bombarded with imagery of skinny women...everywhere - fell prey to the diet industry I could go on and on. Bottom line, I've been on every diet known to man, have banned most food groups and items at one point or another. Finally, my head was spinning. I had no idea what the truth was: fat or no fat? Rice cakes or whole wheat? Even, water or no water? I'm tired. Let's face it. After being treated for breast cancer in 2011, I couldn't get a grip on my already tenuous metabolism reality. Chemo killed my hormones and stopped my cycle. Then I had my ovaries removed in order to reduce my estrogen levels. The cards stacked against me, I went to my primary care doc who suggested, "why don't you stop eating anything white for a month and see how you feel?" Really, that's all you got? Skinny bitch. I took myself to the PENN Bariatric center to hear what they had to say. I was only at a 35 BMI so they dismissed me and asked if I had ever counted calories. As you all know, the medical industrial complex is holding out on preventative gastric surgery. So, I gave it another year of suffering. I even went on a round of medically supervised HCG, which has an estrogen component that is not good for my type of cancer. I lost 20 pounds in 40 long, hard days. After gaining most of that back, I decided to go for the sleeve. I am scheduled for 7/5/2016 in Tijuana Mexico. I have not told my doctor because, frankly, I think she has no idea about the real suffering around weight issues. I don't have time for that anymore. When I get back, I will be looking for a better doc fit. I know it will still be a lot of work but I know I need an ace up my sleeve! LOL!

I got home two days ago. Overall, the whole experience was great! The only problem about Tijuana is that there is not much to do but go to the mall and spend money. The beach was beautiful and exciting; lots of music and color, happy people ...and amazing smelling food! LOL. I plan on going back to indulge in small amounts on my sleeversary. I'm down about 3 pounds since the surgery. Now 184 from 197 three weeks ago. Yay!

I am going in on 7/5/2016 and am also around a 30 BMI after pre-op diet. I just want the crazy to end. I don't care if the weight loss is slow. I just want the tool.

Yes! I am flying to San Diago and heading to Tijuana for my 7/5/2016 VSG! So glad I found others that are also July babies.

Why do uninformed people always have an opinion? I have only told three people that I am having the surgery because I don't want to hear this crap. I have to admit that I am afraid any weight loss will be cause for scutiny and I know I will have to field questions. Not looking forward to it.

Why do uninformed people always have an opinion? I have only told three people that I am having the surgery because I don't want to hear this crap. I have to admit that I am afraid any weight loss will be cause for scutiny and I know I will have to field questions. Not looking forward to it.

Wow, pretzels. Who knew? We will definitely stay in touch. Thank you for your response! I really hope this is as good a tool as it seems.

Yay! Very exciting! Can't wait to be you on July 5th!