My Mexico Story

[dork 114]

The first week I was to not eat fast food, cut out sugar, pop and chew my food to a paste. This week I am on liquids...jello, yogurt, Protein Shakes, cream Soups. I have lost 7 pounds thus far. Sure it is Water as I run to the bathroom alot.

[maybaby 17]

I am now 13 days postop and still eating the sugar free Jello and pudding, broth, Protein and small amount yogurt!

[maybaby 17]

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would send you an update..I am now 8 weeks post op. My weight has been slowly but steadily coming off. I am down 32 lbs. I am still learning how much to eat and how to really chew my food. I still have some bad habits of eating too fast and eating without thinking...If I am not careful how I eat and how much. My stomach will hurt if I over do!! I am jogging 2 miles a day. I worked up to it over the last 7 weeks. My daughter and I started walking almost immediately after we got home. Not sure if it's advisable but it was ok for us. I worked up to walking 4 miles first then I started to jog...I don't want to spend and hour and half walking every day!! so I started jogging to save on time. It takes me about 1/2 hour to jog the full 2 miles. I hope to work up to 3-4 miles in about 45 min.

I am still getting used to the idea that I actually did this surgery!! My daughter can easily be one of you who loves their sleeve, has high energy and is completely elated almost all the time. I on the other hand don't have half her energy and I spend to much time thinking of things that could go wrong, especially when I eat to much and hurt and get gas etc!!

I am glad that I had sleeve done, but I am not ecstatic or riding high, yet!!! I was able to find a Bariatric Doctor in my area to do my follow up care. Which was a big relief for me.

Looking back, I am still very satisfied and very happy with my decision to use Dr. Garcia and his team at florence Hospital. Just yesterday I sent an email to Dr. Garcia with a question and it was answered within a short time later. I also want to thank each one of you out there that graciously contribute to this site. I have learned so much from you and feel that we are like a family here on the VST!

Warmest Regards, Maybaby