I'm reposting a comment here about one person's horrible experience with weight loss surgery. It's a scary experience and needs to be heard. Thanks for your story!
I have been through 12 months of hell. I am pleased finally I have found someone who wants to hear about weight loss surgery gone wrong. I want to scream to anyone considering it, "DON'T DO IT".
I researched for 12 months before deciding on a Gastric Sleeve Resection. I decided a lap band wasn't for me as I trave overseas a lot and one surgeon said as I was not prepared to give up biscuits it would not work for me. 2 surgeons recommended the sleeve so I went for it.
Within 36 hours of surgery I began getting extreme pain in my transverse colon. (My diagnosis as that is the only realistic explanation, but who am I? I just live with the pain.)
I was told maybe I had kidney stones. Then maybe gall bladder. Then I had a leak (haematoma) from the staple line and the liver was affected.
Then my appendix was alledgedly gangrene.
Then I got a staph infection in the wound where the appendix was taken out.
Because of my constipation, I can't drink enough water in 24 hours, I needed a haemoroidectomy. Ohh the agony when I got 2 anal infections.
Hello, why all these infections? Ohh I have developed a blood disorder, Auto immune nutropenia (diagnosed by a bone marrow biopsy, more pain)and this means I am suseptible to infections.
Then my calcium levels in my blood are high. Oh hyperparathyroidism. We have to remove the parathyroid adenomas.
5 weeks later, anotehr staph infection. 10 days in hospital on antibiotic drips as I cant take oral antibiotics or a lot of tablets including anti arthritic tablets after weight loss surgery.
Was I told this pre surgery? No way.
Have I lost weight? Sure. I mena when you throw up at every family event and any time you eat more than 100 grams of food you sure lose weight.
I have lost 53kilos in less than a year, but have had months off work. I have had to use my holiday leave for sick leave.
Anybody considering weight loss surgery, talk to me at darlingwenda@hotmail.com
I will talk you out of it!!
The true story needs to be told. No one wants to hear it.
Had a great lunch with my husband and the National Post, a national Canadian newspaper. Read on....http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2009/06/12/on-the-town-tosca-reno.aspx
A fellow Clean Eater has asked a great question about the recipes in The Eat-Clean Diet for Men. My answer applies to all of the books in the Eat-Clean Diet series:I recently bought your new book, and my boyfriend and I are chomping at the bit to try the recipes. This may seem like a stupid question, but - is it okay for women who are trying to eat clean and lose weight to eat the meals in that
I'm currently addicted reading the Biggest Loser Malaysian Blogger's blog. Yang best dia, if you gain weight you get to pay up RM5 fine. Today I'm trying to control my food intake. No more buying Nescafe's and Teh Tarik packets until 2010. Ugh, I'm having withdrawal already. I'm just drinking lots and lots of water.
I'll try not to think about it. I read that withdrawal lasts for 5-7 days. After that, ok lah. This coming from Atkin's Diet e-book which I never got to really follow the diet. But I'd have to agree with the withdrawal duration though. Tu lah, sepa suruh minum minuman manis jak non stop.
Breakfast: 3F1(1 vanilla + 2 strawberry) + 100ml soy + 100ml water
Lunch: Half a papaya(small) + Caramel Latte
Tea: 1/2 bun + teamix 1 mug
Dinner: 3F1
I'll try not to think about it. I read that withdrawal lasts for 5-7 days. After that, ok lah. This coming from Atkin's Diet e-book which I never got to really follow the diet. But I'd have to agree with the withdrawal duration though. Tu lah, sepa suruh minum minuman manis jak non stop.
Breakfast: 3F1(1 vanilla + 2 strawberry) + 100ml soy + 100ml water
Lunch: Half a papaya(small) + Caramel Latte
Tea: 1/2 bun + teamix 1 mug
Dinner: 3F1
On Tuesday I ventured to Ottawa to appear on A Channel Morning. We made some delicious food from the Eat-Clean Diet for Men. I can't find a clip of the segment online, but here are some photos from the morning... look at all that delicious food! Banana Roll Ups, kiwis, smoothies, oranges, melon, agave, flax, etc... all my faves!!
Seems you all really enjoyed the 1st episode of Tosca: Flexing at 49. Thanks for all of your feedback We had a lot of fun at the wrap party on Saturday after watching the 1st episode. Like I said, it was pretty emotional for me because it's like seeing your life flash before your eyes all over again. Competing is hard work, and it was a brutal reminder of it! I'm glad you all got an inside look
My teh tarik packets are finishing. I've made a decision not to buy any packet drinks or milo until I reach 66kgs. I managed not to buy Nescafe for a year last year and I know I can do it again this year. :)
Breakfast: 3F1(2 Cappu, 1 choc) 120ml cappu soy + 140ml water
Lunch: 8 chicken nugget balls(kecik2) + teh tarik segera + 2 small buns(from 7 11 the smallest round buns you can find there)
Cardio 15 mins
Teamix
Dinner: Ayo... I was too busy entertaining my son and that he slept at 1030pm, I totally forgot to take my shakes!!
Breakfast: 3F1(2 Cappu, 1 choc) 120ml cappu soy + 140ml water
Lunch: 8 chicken nugget balls(kecik2) + teh tarik segera + 2 small buns(from 7 11 the smallest round buns you can find there)
Cardio 15 mins
Teamix
Dinner: Ayo... I was too busy entertaining my son and that he slept at 1030pm, I totally forgot to take my shakes!!
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