ObesityHelp

I need to start writing down some of my notes, goals etc and things that I am learning from this site.

I think I want to have VSG sometime in November so that I can take the rest of the year off afterwards to recouperate and work in me.  My reasons for doing this are (I hope) finally the right ones.

It is for me, me, me!  My husband has never made a big deal about my weight, but I know it bothers him.  I just can't take it any more.  I am 49 years old, and my knees, hips and feet are killing me.  Almost at the point where I need a seatbelt extension, hard to get in and out of chairs, sweating all of the time, etc...

Still trying to decide whether to do the surgery here in the states or in Mexico.  Mexico is cheaper, but scary.  Also heard that you get better care in Mexico.

Some things to do:

cut out sugar so it is not so hard after surgery
cut the caffeine
start excercising


Pre-surgery to dos:

work on blowing up baloons to help with lung function
try some different proteins to see which ones I like
research mushy diet phase and others phases to get an idea of what to have
get SF popcicles clear broth herbal teas, gas X strips
Write letters to the kids