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I'm interested please add me to your fb group!!

I have a friend that had regular gastric bypass 6 years ago. She's lost over 100 pounds and looks great. Naturally, when it was decided that I would do the mini bypass, I confided in her. I asked a lot of questions and was honestly shocked by her answers. She eats pretty much whatever she wants. She said bread doesn't always go down so good, but she can eat a big plate of spaghetti. We met for supper, ordered the same steak, and she actually hate more than I did. We had a couple of drinks... I had 2 small glasses of wine.. she had huge (like circumference of a baseball bat) glasses of beer (3 of them)... followed by a couple of mixed drinks... I don't understand... isn't this surgery supposed to be restrictive? I already feel like I try to eat less because I am conscious about my weight. I'm having this surgery in hopes of losing enough weight to help my joints feel better so I can walk again and exercise without injury. The point is... doesn't everyone do this with the idea of getting healthy? I'm terrified that I will do this procedure, lose weight, and gain it all back again like I have before. But I certainly pray that I can get into shape and her world looks entirely different from what I expect mine to be. Is something wrong with her surgery that she can eat whatever she wants? I'm serious.. she looks great.. I don't understand.

Just make sure you are passing gas or having a bm. I was the same way and ended up having an emergency appendectomy. Anything can happen I suppose! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Make sure you get plenty of Protein in your liquid diet too! Helps with shrinking the fatty liver! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, it's beginning of day 2 post op and I can say I'm fairly comfortable. The first 4 hours or so were a little rough right out of surgery, but the entire staff here is amazing. The hospitals I have used in the states could learn a thing or two. In fact, I have no doubt I would come to Mexico for any medical care because insurance is so awful for us. The hospital is clean, friendly people, cold ice chips for Breakfast are the bomb! Lol Really, I am sore but it's not as bad as I expected. Will update when I can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No alarm necessary today. My anxious mind woke up at 3am with anticipation of this surgery day. No thoughts really, just visions of closing my eyes on the operating table and opening them in a foreign room, foreign country... what am I thinking? How irresponsible my mom would think I was, my friends would think it's superficial, my husband thinks of the cost... And as I sit here in the airport, staring at gate H7, I reflect on those thoughts and have 2 hours of alone time before boarding my flight. What is this small town girl thinking? I'm flying to freaking Mexico for a surgery I scheduled and planned less than two weeks ago. That's how I roll... too much planning makes me feel lost in needless details characteristic of my right brained mind. Think. Think. What am I doing here? My anxiety should have had me in the bathroom by now, but I feel calm. Peaceful. Thankful. I hated the week of fasting-liquid diet. And now, I feel satisfaction in dominating my cravings while secretly wanting to throat punch noisy sandwich bag guy three chairs down from me. food has bound my soul for so many long years and my reflection feels like an escape. Being stuck on food island, deserted and alone... I used to daydream about life as I'd want it to be and now I have every hope that it can happen. What am I thinking? I smile. I feel comfort. Peace. Love... for myself. I've never said that before. Then again, I've never made myself a priority--always put others first and care way too much what others think, feel and say. Today, it's all about me. And I think I'm going to love me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am at Oasis Hospital now. All checked in and in my gown. Down 12 pounds in a week and nothing to eat all day... doesn't even phase me. I will update when I can! Thank you for all the well wishes! See you all on the other side! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can't believe I'm sitting at my desk in Iowa right now and tomorrow about this time, I'll be getting ready for my surgery day in Mexico! Yeah! So excited! Good luck to those of you today and tomorrow as I know your anxiously waiting... the time is almost now!

Good looking guy right there!! Well done! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same day as me! Good luck!

UGH!! I'm so excited.. wishing i could leave right now! I can hardly focus on work.. I just want to go! I planned it so that I will fly in and head to the hospital for surgery the same day.. this waiting game is going to drive me nuts! Let's do this!! Surgery day!!!! yeah!!! Almost here!

Actually, when I made the decision to do this, it was less than 2 weeks to my surgery date. My insurance is junk so I went with self-pay and I'm going to TJ Mexico. I read reviews about the docs and changed my mind once and still have a fast surgery date. My pre-op liquid diet is for one week and I fly in the same day I have surgery and I'm still anxious. In other words, no matter how quickly that day arrives, it's not soon enough. Like you, I've discussed this for years and at the age of 44, I'm finally doing it! Good luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It does get easier.. honestly, I'm not starving anymore. I made supper last night for my husband and had no desire to eat it. I think ONE more day and you will feel the same way..... I hope it gets easier for you too!

Day 4. My liquid diet isn't any fun but it's easy. No fussing over what to eat and I've faithfully stuck to the plan. 3.8 pounds lost the first day and I can't lose one stinking more pound and it's driving me nuts! This is the point when diets fail me. I pray I do enough to have surgery next week. I'm so afraid my liver won't shrink enough!! Self hate is bad, I know this. I can't help but feel like I'm failing before I start. Total disappointment to step on the scale and see the same number over and over again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your responses. I did ask her if she exercises and she said she did in the beginning because she was super motivated.. but after the first 6 months, she wanted to eat again.. and she said she has that "dumping" thing happen sometimes, or pain in her chest.. but she's used to it and just deals with it.. I feel like that's not really the purpose of the surgery and I was actually feeling a little angry. It feels like it's taken me YEARS to get to this point of being able to have the surgery. Initially, we went to the gastric bypass meeting together 6 years ago. Her insurance covered it, mine did not. Mine still does not today which is why I did my research and I'm going to Mexico to Dr. Illan. But, to know it was all so easy and still is for her.. makes me look at myself and wish it has been easier.. where is my light at the end of the tunnel? lol

My surgery is the 7th of December and the flight home is my biggest fear as well. I went "all in" and decided on a one way flight/first class... Never flown first class in my life.. and I'll probably sleep most of the 4 hours home! lol! Excited! Wishing it was here already!

I was a total B*tch to my hubby last night... I think I was HANGRY!! Today, my stomach hurts because it is begging me to feed it... tomorrow will be better...

I'm scheduled for a mini gastric bypass on Dec 7 with Dr Illan and I'm not sure it's sinking in yet. I haven't told anyone In my family with the exception of my husband (my friends and children do not know). I'm posting here in hope of connecting with a few people that will be there along the way also. I'm thankful for an outlet such as this to help process my feelings as I know it's going to be quite a ride. I just can't believe all of this happened so fast and it's really going to happen! In just over a week, I will be in Mexico for my life changing surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think there is another December group but it's hard to find on a phone. I've read you need to use a desktop to find it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! No liquid diet?!! My bmi is right under 40 and my doc said I have to do a week. I'm not going to lie, this afternoon was rough and I was a little hangry tonite. As someone who is personally struggled my entire adult life with an emotional connection to food, it sucks. I'm stressed right now, lots happening in my life and I'm feeling the pressure. However, I am also feeling confident that I can do this. Failure is not an option. But if I could avoid the broth and shakes, I'd be on that train! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who is your surgeon? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much Aimee! That is very comforting to hear !! Dr Illan sounded very confident when he talked to me on the phone. I have faith that I've picked the right surgeon but a week of preparation and silent thoughts I can't share can mess with my head sometimes. Originally, I talked to my good friend and mom and oldest daughter about possibly doing this. All of them thought Mexico was a terrible idea and they lectured me out of love. So, I didn't say anymore about it because I don't want them to worry. Maybe once I return, it's done, and all goes well. Deciding to schedule my procedure happened very quickly. Less than two weeks start to finish. But Bariatric surgery itself has been on my mind for years and that has been difficult. I don't want anyone else to feel they influenced me one way or the other. This is my story to tell. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I'd never heard of it either! Originally, I was going to have the gastric sleeve. However, after speaking with my surgeon, he suggested the Mini Bypass. Apparently, it's like the gastric sleeve and bypass combined somewhat.. that's not a great medical explanation, but you get the idea. lol. It's supposed to help with GERD (gastric reflux) too. Thank you! Blessings to you as well!

Thank you! I am worried my secret will be out when I return. Small town gossip is real. I return the 12th and have to take wresting pictures on the 15th and host a Christmas party in my home on the 17th. I have no idea how I will manage! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App