Sleevers from Saudi Arabia?

[ozzy91 8]

Any sleevers here from saudi arabia

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[myoldme 14]

Hi I will be sleeved in Qatar

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[biginjapan 647]

I'm not as I am based in Japan, but it's nice to see other people here going through this process in another part of the world. This site is (understandably) very US-centric, so a lot of recommendations for food and other products just don't work in other countries - especially non-English/Western ones. I'm interested in hearing about your experience.

[myoldme 14]

Hi biginjapan

You are so true. I came to Qatar from the uk. There was a lot of options there for food And ready made thing range and taste nice. I find it hard to find things. Surgeons here don't recommend to diet in advance and allow carbs post surgery. I will be sleeved on Thursday. Can't wait.

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[biginjapan 647]

Hi myoldme!

Good luck with your surgery! I'm having mine done in Mexico exactly 5 weeks after you!

Being big in Japan makes me stand out even more than being a foreigner, so I'll be glad when I no longer get the subtle (and not-so-subtle) shocked stares at how large I am. And to think, when I first came here 18 years ago I weighed 130 pounds less than I do now and I thought I was so big! If I can lose that much with surgery (and hard work) I'll be very happy.

[myoldme 14]

Thank you for your sweet words. It's nice to have someone to talk to going through same experience. I will update you once I am done tomorrow xx

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[ozzy91 8]

I'm not as I am based in Japan, but it's nice to see other people here going through this process in another part of the world. This site is (understandably) very US-centric, so a lot of recommendations for food and other products just don't work in other countries - especially non-English/Western ones. I'm interested in hearing about your experience.

Yes thats true sigh and most of the things are not available in Saudi as per the laws here so i am worried. I mean the suppliments.

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[ozzy91 8]

Thank you for your sweet words. It's nice to have someone to talk to going through same experience. I will update you once I am done tomorrow xx

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Heyy

nice to meet you...When is your sleeve scheduled?

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[myoldme 14]

Hello

I was sleeved last Thursday so 4 days out. What about you and where do you live ozzy91

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[biginjapan 647]

@ozzy91: I'm using vitacost.com and iherb.com to ship Vitamins, Protein powder, etc. to Japan. The prices are great and the shipping is very reasonable (or free) for international shipping. If something is not allowed here, they won't ship it. Even with the laws in Saudi Arabia, I'm sure you'll be able to find things you need. I've mostly been able to buy what I need, with a few exceptions - I just made an order for items that I'll need post-op, like liquid or chewable vitamins, etc. It's been great since that's fewer things I'll need to buy when I'm in the U.S. next month (on my way to Tijuana for surgery).

@myoldme: It's good to hear back from you - how's life post-op?

Edited January 9, 2017 by biginjapan

[myoldme 14]

Hi biginjapan I am good thanks. Life is ok. I miss food but losing weight makes it up for me

I just realised it will take until I eat food which means food not liquid. Can't wait for next week I will have more varieties. Hhhhhhh

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