Zena L.

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I post more frequently on myspace if you're interested you can find me at 

www.myspace.com/sola01

I think I'm finding that the journey is really just beginning with the surgery. I'm just now really starting to drop sizes. So fast even that I can't keep interview clothes that fit! I've been looking for a new job for months now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will have one by January. something tells me I am still being discriminated against because I'm overweight. It's really disgusting to me that employers do that. 

My hair has begun to fall out. i thought I would get by without that happening but alas....out it comes in handfuls. This week hasn't been a particularly good week. i have had diarrhea for 3 days now and it sucks. But on the bright side I have probably lost 10 pounds this week. So far this surgery has turned out far better than I expected. 

I really expected to be vomiting daily, hair falling out, diarrhea everytime I eat something and just generally looking sick for the first year. Although it took me awhile to recover from the open procedure I was more tired and fatigued than anything else. The pain wasn't even what I expected. I have not thrown up once since surgery and and can eat just about anything as long as it's in small quantities. I just happen to have a virus this week but I have far less stomach issues now than I did pre-op. On top of all of that, I have lost about 75 lbs now! Go me!

I love my RNY!

I'm going to try to update more often now that I'm feeling somewhat more energetic. Once I got home from Ensenada I had no energy at all. I have been spending my days resting, walking, drinking water and resting. 

A couple of days ago I started being very intentional about getting in more protein and I am already feeling much better. I still get tired easily but I don't feel completely wiped out.  I'm going to have to get on M.V.'s site and get some of those great protein shake recipes. Protein shakes are not my favorite.

I still have no regrets about doing this or doing it in Mexico. However, I can't express how bad I would like to have a thin crust, meatlovers pizza with jalapenos. I would even settle for a chicken sandwhich from Wendy's. But I guess that's how I got myself to this point and when I lose some more weight I will get over those cravings.

To date I have lost 22 pounds. The scale hasn't moved in about a week so I'm looking forward to weighing even less soon!

My surgery is tomorrow morning! I am ready to do this. I went to my pre-op appointment with Dr. Aguirre this afternoon. He was really nice and explained everything and even answered 2 pages of questions that i had! hahaha. then I had blood taken, peed in the cup and all that good stuff. 

I'm very nervous but I think I would be even if I had done it in the states. All I want in life is to be happy and healthy and if this is how I have to get there then so be it. I go back and forth still from total peace to mild anxiety. grrrr. If only I could have a few margaritas!

So, that is all for now. I will update when I am back in the apartment and feel up to it!

Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 25 years old from Texas. I have scheduled my surgery for August 14th with Dr. Aguirre. I would love to hear about other experiences with Dr. Aguirre and I would also love to hear from anyone who will be there around the same time as me!