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You can still do the modules through Alberta Health services, they are not just for bariatric patient. If you speak to your family Doctor he/she may also be able to recommend a dietitian that has more knowledge in the area of bariatric to give you a little more knowledge on food choices. Some do low carb higher protein and right now you are so limited to what you can eat that protein should be your main focus.
It shouldn't matter where got your surgery this forum is here to support and help. Over the past 3 years I've received the support and encouragement I have needed and even made some life long friends.
If you have questions or concerns just ask, someone will help or lead you in the right direction.
Good Luck.
Kee.
HW:274 SW:238 CW: 150.0 1St goal: 199.8 2nd goal:174 (100 pound lost)
My Persoanl Goal: (HIgh)150 (Low)140
1st goal acheived December 27th/2010. 1 week after my 3rd month surgery anniversary.
2nd goal acheived June 4th/2011. 2 weeks after my 8th Month Surgiversary.
Gall Bladder surgery April 12,2012
You can either believe it will happen.....or believe it won't. Both are self fulfilled prophesies. For Me it has happened. My Surgery was September 21/2010
Since I decided to go to Mexico and be in charge of my destiny, I often feel left out of the Alberta forum as so many stuck with the right choice to do it here and all that comes with it.
When I was in my private room in Tijuana, prepped for surgery. I was freaking out, not by my choice, I made the right choice. But what the frack was I doing in Tijuana????
Then on my last day at that hospital, getting my drain out and new bandages and instructions, that feeling came over me.
What did I just do? TIJUANA?? What if I have problems when I get home? Who will take care of me?
Then I read about those who did it here and see how they had classes and counseling. I paid Tijuana to do this and they did just that, there is no relationships, bonds or support once you leave.
I feel alone.
Anyone else who went to Mexico feel this way? Maybe we can lean on one another a bit more?
I understand where you are coming from. I decided to just tell people I was having the surgery. Anyone who cared about me, thought it was the best decision ever. Not once did anyone say I was taking the easy way out. I even made it my facebook status at one point and I even said something that I know you think I am taking the easy way out...and people actually said that what I was doing was way harder than the traditional method of just diet/exercise.
So many people reached out to me to tell me that they were so happy for me.
I often say "I am waiting for it to click in my head, but its not and in the meanwhile I am dying and losing years of happiness with my family"
Who can then knock me for making my decision when I say that?? lol
Be strong and know those who care about you are just so happy they will have you longer in life.
As you can see by my ticker I DID have more to lose, and I'm not done. I'm also off of all drugs for pain, blood pressure and cholesterol. I eat a healthy balanced diet of about 8-900 calories per day, am rarely even mildly hungry, can walk for hours and feel like $1,000,000.
My family doctor is beyond happy with my results so far. He agreed to support me and do my aftercare before I flew south for the surgery and has been absolutely wonderful.
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
I honestly think you shouldnt worry about telling others i think if it was me and i was debating what to say my words would be after i started losing weight , I've educated myself to a better lifestyle and i took a very important road to make that happen for myself and my family .. if then they asked what i did to change it i would paint the whole picture of how your day has become your eatting habbits and your goals , you know you will always maybe get one or more person not understand the fight you did to get where you are so put your energy into people You know care and will understand you and not judge you , hope this helps also i wish you the best in your surgery or whatever you decide in your life
My surgery is on the corner....my family and closest friends know what kind of surgery I'll have....but I don't know what to say to the others....for now the official story is that I'm going to have a surgery for my hernia.....I have one....and the surgeon will maybe fix it....but that's not the truth.....They're not stupid...they will see that I shrink....but in the same time....I'm afraid to tell them.....I'm afraid of the "ho you took the easy way"....
what did you say to your co-workers? to the neighbors?
I'll post more about myself soon, still trying to figure out how to navigate this site on my phone. I'm just so happy to find you all!
You speak so highly of your surgeon, but I have a question that falls into the medical tourism catagory. I distinctly remember you knitting in the group, while being quite upset that the clinic had discharged you as an unsuitable surgical candidate. Were you able to address the reasons WWC refused you, or did your surgeon not care about the clinic's opinions?
Ear plugs used to be on my must have list, until I was roomed with a lady who had attempted murder/suicide. I wanted to be able to hear when she was moving around. Additionally, I was once told by a nurse that they were frowned on as they could prevent you from hearing vital loud speaker info (code black anyone?) I leave the ear plugs at home, but make sure I bring earbuds so that if I need to block out sounds I can, without (largely) compromising my ability to hear what is happening around me if needed.
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