Hello! Joined yesterday and already have my surgery scheduled for September 18th, 2018.
A little about me:
I’m 27 years old- married and now kids, just puppies for me
Current weight: 170 and 5’3. My BMI is just below 30.
I am getting surgery done in Mexico by Dr.Almanza- I’ve heard a mixture of things about him, mainly a class action lawsuit for surgery complications. With that being said, I’ve also heard a lot of great things about him.
I decided to have surgery after a friend told me she had it done and felt better than she did before. I have always struggled with my weight, with my highest being 183 pounds (which for a lot of people doesn’t seem bad). Since I was 13 I was declared overweight by my doctor at 118 pounds (I wish!). I started to develop into a young woman and my relationship with food grew unhealthy. I then decided I needed a change in college and could only get down to 160 pounds. No matter how much I worked out, how well I ate it never made a difference. I have gone through a series of diets and workout plans to no avail— I did weight watchers, nutrisystem, beachbody and even pills. I get terrible menstrual cramps, and back and shoulder pain (breasts) from my weight. I’m always told that I carry my weight really well and never look like my number. It’s always been frustrating to me that I am always judged by how desperately I want to lose weight so I can be healthier and more confident. Everyone has their own reasons.
My husband is the only one that knows I am getting surgery as most people including my close relatives would be super against the surgery (which I get). But they haven’t struggled and walked in my shoes. This decision was not taken lightly but I would rather do it now before I keep gaining weight and keep yo-yo-ing. I’ve also heard that if you do it when your younger or lower BMI than 40, you tend to lose more weight?
I think it’s all about effort as well— I am so ready for my body to feel healthier and leaner.
Questions:
1. I was given a 28 day pre-op diet with high protein and low carbs and the 7 days prior- liquid only diet and then last three days a clear liquid diet. Does this seem too long?
2. Do you have any experience with surgery and a low BMI?
3. Done the procedure in Mexico thru weight-loss agents?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all in advance for your time and comments
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