15th Feb 2015. A month after my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Now, how much did i lose?
Before surgery: 155.5kg. Now 145.5kg. 10kg down. YEEHAAA.
It is not just the kg that matters to me. How i feel is important too. While before surgery i could not walk and talk at the same time, as i was panting heavily, now, i am able to do that with no problems at all! Some more improvements include:-
1. No more snoring
2. Can go up and down the stairs
3. Able to zumba or brisk walk for 50 mins straight
4. I can jump. No really. Can jump!
5. I can fit into a size 8 shoes (from 10)
6. Generally i feel lighter. (Duh! 10kg lighter)
It feels so good. That aside, there are some things to note. I vomited quite a number of times on my 4th week. I suspect it is the beef i ate – i cannot remember if its Dr Shanker or one of my Dieticians, Hui Xin who said maybe i needed to chew more. Another suspicion is that maybe I am drinking too fast, before the food get settled in. I do remember Dr Shanker explaining this to me… the stomach is like a washing machine. When food enters, it processes the food (grinds them) – so imagine the washing machine is spinning dry and you pour water – of course it disrupts the process. Hence, i vomit. oooh i see.
It is not an easy process yet. I cannot eat carbs yet and the biggest ‘pain’ now is i am easily weak. There are times i will shiver and be extremely lethargic. Macam Puasa!! (Like as if i was fasting).
Anyway, here are some before and after pics.
Neck: 45 cm
Waist: 142cm
Hip: 163cm
Neck: 42.5cm
Waist: 138.5cm
Hip: 157cm
Let’s hope i can get my weight down further 🙂
Many people asked me this – should i go to SGH or another hospital. Well, i have only been on this surgery once you know… and that’s in SGH. So… i am sorry, i dont have comparative table to share.
To me, SGH is the best. I LOVE U SGH LIFE CENTRE. (Enuff?)
hanidiva 
How much did you pay for the op? I’m gg for my op on may.. c class subsidised I still need to take about
3.2k..
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Hi. My bill was about 2.1k 🙂
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Hai sis.. nk tnya.. is dat in cash or medisave? Timking of gng.. makin naik badan.. mcm2 penyakit datang..haizzzz
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The 2.1k is in cash dear. 🙂 Yes please do if its gonna be good for you. INsya Allah
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Alhamdulillah my fren.. i m truly happy for you.. been der.. reading ur update really puts me back memory lane.. don worry.. u will soon get used to all the differences.. cold is now in ur middle name.. hahahahhahaha.. i hav dat ti now.. jus smile as it gives u reason to eat.. huahahahahahahahhaha…
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Hi , how come you only had to pay 2.1k. Cause from what i knw. This surgery cost a lot right?
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Yes but also depends on individual..i am lucky coz no need to go on high dependency or icu. Smooth surgery thank God
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Assalammualaikum kak..What are the criterias to go for this surgery? Nearly 90kg pun boleh?
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Waalaikumsalam noi. Criterias if i am not wrong BMI mesti 35 or more. I advice u go.to polyclinic and get yrself assessed. 🙂 need any help . msg me again 🙂
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Hi there.. i have done mine 2 months ago on 23 dec 14… Mine was SGH Life centre too but under Dr Alvin… hehe.. Love reading your blog.. lets keep in touch pls so we can share our progress if u willing… hehe
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Hi Naz. Oh great! How was yr progress. Yes we shld keep in touch, Are u on FB?
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Saya pun buat this Surgery, last Aug 2014,,I lost 24kg , before opps 84kg now 64 kg. Still maintain. Shukur Alhamdullillah. Luv.
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