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<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">I AM SITTING IN THE SCRIPPS HOSPITAL IN CHULA VISTA DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF DR, alejandro lopez. My daughter was operated on April 9th 2014.I was told that she went into cardiac arrest (after the fact). The entire surgery was a cover up, These doctors are crooks and will drug you with anesthesia far beyond what you should have.</span> <span style="font-size: 24px;">They butchered my daughter and she is now on life support. Had I not had her transferred to the United States I am sure she would have died in Mexico. She is on life support in Chula Vista as we speak. I am looking for others that know this man is a but…

Hi everyone my name is Sylvia. I had the Gastric Sleeve March 17, 2014 i am only a month and a week out. Sence my surgery i have lost about 22 lbs. i feel that i am at a stand still at this point. Have anyone felt like that ?

Hi. I am almost three months post out. For the most part I can get my fluids in and my Proteins, but I have had hardly no veggies or fruits. There just isn't room in my tiny tummy. But I've very constipated even with taking colace. Nurse told me today to add Metamucil. Any recommendations on how to start adding vegetables into my day? Please no pinto or black Beans (too much gas)! I am tempted to buy a nutri bullet and to make shakes/smoothies and add unflavored Protein to it. Thanks!!

For the pass few years my weight has been up and down. I've tried every diet, spent $1000's on gym memberships, diet pills and anything else that I thought would help me lose the weight. I have sizes 10 to 20 clothes to select from and it seems I may be moving up a size. My job requires me to dress business casual, but being a big girl, I spend more just to feel comfortable and look nice. I've have had people come and say, you getting a little thick but you still cute. It's funny that some people think overweight people are suppose to be unattractive. I just say thanks and keep it moving. Glad I don't have a self esteem issue or else I would have given up. Nov. 26, 201…

I AM 63 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE BEEN BATTLING A WEIGHT PROBLEM SINCE THE 4TH GRADE, DIETING OFF AND ON MY WHOLE LIFE. IN 2009, I WAS SO PRIVLEDEGED TO HAVE THE LAPBAND SURGERY BUT OVER A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS I JUST CONT. TO HAVE PROBLEMS. THE SURGEON TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE IT TAKEN OUT BUT I WANTED TO TRY TO CONT. TO WORK WITH IT. FINALLY IN 2013, I HAD IT TAKEN OUT AND HAD THE SLEEVE SURGERY. I CAN NOT BE MORE PLEASED. HIGHEST WEIGHT IN 2006 WAS 264 LBS., IN 2009, DAY OF LAPBAND SURGERY, I WEIGHTED 244. I NOW WEIGH 175. I NEED TO GET TO `140, BUT I FEEL GREAT, I CAN WORK HARDER AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME, IT WAS A TOUGH DECESSION TO HAVE MY STOMACH CUT A…

Just had my sleeve yesterday waiting to go home from the hospital in a few hours it has been a long journey for me as well. Last year I had the band and because of a slippage it had to be removed this January so I'm really looking forward to seeing this succeed and no longer being over weight my entire life good luck to all

Hit my 100 lbs gone. Its taken almost 7 months. I feel so much better! Only 38 lbs to meet goal! Dont give up! The hard work is worth it!

I am 3 days post op. Doing well. Slight discomfort. Had more gas released today and my first BM!! I don't really know who much I should be drinking. But I am not making my self sick. I am drinking water, boost, broth, and eating jello. I ate 3 spoons of yougurt. Then realized I was suppose to have that. I have not vomited. Thank goodness. How has your process been. Any April 14th sleevers out there?

Hi everyone my name is Sylvia. I had the Gastric Sleeve March 17, 2014 i am only a month and a week out. Sence my surgery i have lost about 22 lbs. i feel that i am at a stand still at this point. Have anyone felt like that ?

Anyone used Dr. Fernando Garcia or Dr. Alejandro Lopez? I am hung in between these two and wondered if any if you had any experiences that could help sway me one way or the other.

How many ounces are we supposed to be getting in? I'm 8 months out I just ate the whole bag of baby carrots & that's like 3oz ^,^

As anyone else's surgeon told them not to join an gym or get a personal trainer because that will slow down the weight loss??? That's what I got told and I'm finding that a bit strange.....

Hi my name is Adrienne, I am 35 years old and I live in Missouri. I am 5 days post-op, I had my surgery March 27th 2014. I weighed in at 357 on my pre-op appointment and today I weighed in at 340. I am do excited to start this new chapter in my life. I have been overweight pretty much my whole life, I am ready for a change. I have had a few freinds who have had the Lap-Band and some have been really succesful and some not so much. I did a lot of researching and decided that it would be what was best for me. My doctors name is Dr. T. Kido, he is GREAT, he is very nice and answers all my questions that he can. My friend suggested sigining up for one of theses sites, she s…

I had my lap band and hernia repair 4/11 , I feel great today , my soreness has subsided and the best part is my clothes they feel lose , I did get on the scale this morning and I have lost a total of 14lbs , I know it's not a lot , but I am happy this is really happening, the only question I have is yesterday I did eat some chicken from my soup and it hurt so bad cause I did not chew it all it even caused pain in my shoulders and hiccups is this normal ?

This is a very scary journey....keep telling myself it seems like the first few weeks are the hardest.

Hello everyone just wanted to post some updates Of my success Sw297lbs Sw286lbs Cw163lbs I'm a little over a year I was sleeved 3/20/2013 with No complications I saw my doctor last week and I would say he was pleased with my results and I was also asked to be a spokes person for his motivation classes I'm 4lbs away from my goal weight but I know I'm gonna set another one once I reach this one my bmi was 46.6 n now it's 25.6 still over weight but not by much those 4lbs hope to lose them this month I achieved my first 5k walk this weekend my next challenge is the run I know I can do it thanks for takin the time to read my story hope u all achieve the goals that u set g…

Hey all, anyone else scheduled for April? Is there any interest in starting a group for support? Starting w the liquid diet ... All the way to a year later?!

Please do not flame me for asking this. I am over weight. I have tried EVERYTHING. My fear with getting the Sleeve is that I'll lose so much that I will not be able to stop the weight loss. I want/need to lose 60lbs, but absolutely no more than that. Is it possible to stop the weight loss? I am planning on Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. I realize I put this in the wrong section. Sorry! I'm trying to move it.

I had my Pre op appointment yesterday and il'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. All the info about risks and complications has me freaked out! I know they have to o over it all, but geez, talk about scary!! My two week liquid diet starts today. It consists of three Protein shakes per day. That's it!! Only decaf tea, coffee, Crystal Light, or Water between meals. I did buy some sugar free popsicles and Jello because I know they are virtually calorie free and still considered liquid. I'm not trying to complain, but as I said, just feeling overwhelmed. Words of comfort or advice through this phase are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Im new to this group. My mother told me to try it after hearing great things about it from a coworker. I'm having surgery in 2 days! I started my pre-op liquid diet this morning. I'm getting a little more nervous as the surgery approaches, mostly because I've never had a major surgery before. I'm sure everything will be fine though. I've done all the research and I know how a lot of people have felt after surgery, but I'm sure I will be in for a rude awakening afterward. Lol. But anyways, I just thought I would introduce myself and I can't wait for my journey to a healthier me to begin!!

Today is my third day post-op. On the day of surgery I was in surgery by 8am and I don't remember much until about 1pm when I was already in my room. Anesthesia really knocks me out as well as the morphine. I was so out of it that during my first two walks the nurse kept telling me to open my eyes and to wake up. After that I stopped pressing the morphine button because it made it so hard for me to wake up and walk. After walking I would get pain in my shoulder so I would get the hot compress and it helped so much. The only part that really hurt was getting in and out of the bed it made the whole left side of my belly hurt like hell. Throughout the night I was walk…

I have so many mix emotions running .....I'm happy and I keep thinking what If I don't get approved. ..I have to wait 2weeks.its been along road and I'm at the finally part and I.so nervous but I believe it will happen ..good day and good luck to all....

I am sooo excited I go see my surgeon for the first time tomorrow!!! I get to finally ask all the questions I have been wondering about. Wish me luck!! I also have a bmi 41.1 with no co mobitities I hope that is not going to be an issuse with the insurance

I was just sleeved 3 days ago and I can't believe how professional and kind the staff at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park, IL was! I was treated with respect, kindness, and sensitivity. The first night was hard...a lot of pain in the belly and shoulder. The staff were attentive while I moaned and groaned, I was really uncomfortable! But I knew what I had signed up for and I kept myself in a positive mood mostly. By the next morning, I was able to tolerate broths and my leak test came back negative! I was very weak and my nurses and caregivers were awesome! They just went over and beyond what was reasonable care by sitting with me, coming quickly when I cal…

So I was sleeved on 31st March and for 2 weeks now I've struggled with the liquid diet coz It wasn't very satisfying and it didn't feel like I was eating anything filling.... I also kept over filling myself with the liquid coz I'm still trying to learn when to stop but feel like my body gives me mixed signals.... Only time I realise iv had too much is when the pain and discomfort starts. But atleast Iv lost 7kgs/15 pounds and love that aspect but it's very hard being on a liquid diet when everyone else in the house is still eating normal and delicious smelling food:) anyway just sharing my experience and hoping it will get easier as I progress to each next stage. Tomorrow…

I'm so overwhelmed right now. I started this Journey in Feb and I have a date scheduled for the 23rd. I am supposed to be on my 2 week liquid diet and I keep cheating. Granted i'm not cheating with anything bad, I am eating Protein (egg white, chick peas) but none the less, I am not sure if I should tell my dr. i'm cheating or not. If I can't do this, how can I manage post-op??? I know I have to do this, I just know I can't do 2 weeks of no food and straight Protein shakes (which make me gag soo bad). What do I do??? I know some dr's do the 2 week some don't, I asked my dr. and he said they do recommend it but "do as you wish" which basically is telling me, your a …

Well my name is Jennifer I had my lap band put in on April 3, I started at 240-230 when I went to my first appointment. Because of my insurance it took me from October till April to finally get my surgery. Today I am five days post op and weigh 211 witch is awesome. But I actually started my journey about a year and a half ago after years of living with constant pain and fatigue I had acquired health coverage and was able to see a doctor. I was told that I had non alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver or Fatty liver disease and they gave me at most ten years. I also had polycystic ovarian syndrome, high cholesterol, and problems with my knees. Knowing all this set me into a…

Tried my first go at the purée on Friday, now I'm past the 2 week liquid diet ,and had the worst night if my life! Had such terrible heart burn and cramps and couldn't sleep one wink! All I has was puréed chicken and red kidneys beans... I'm back on liquids coz I'm scared to get a repeat experience.... Does anyone know if I was meant to start on puréed veggies first then work my way up to meat??

Have gained about 6 kilos 4 years post op and want too loose them has anyone got any ideas about the pouch test?

I am glad it's over. Day 2 post op. Gas pains were the worst. Didn't vomit at all. Getting liquids in. Now 2 weeks of more liquids.

For the first time in 15 years, the number on the scale started with a 2 today!!! Granted, it was 299.2 but I'm claiming it!!! I'm exactly one month out today and have only lost 13 lbs since surgery, but I've lost 47 total since the seminar with my surgeon and I'm happy with that. Just wanted to share

I had my surgery wed April 9 .I dont have any pain but the nausea is horrible. Everything I sip I wanna throw it up. I have to take the anti nausea meds to keep anything down. Without that it comes back up. Im having a hard time getting my fluids in. Anyone else have that problem?

Hi just received paperwork from the doctor have my first appointment on April 30 in the paperwork there was a paper that had a list of diets I need to fill out that I tried and how much weight I lost. I have been successful with diets in the past and have lost a significant amount of weigh but have always gained it back plus more should I be honest on this paperwork? I don't want to write the wrong thing and get denied. I don't want them to feel that I'm just being lazy now and don't want to do the other stuff again!

Any encouraging words. I'm trying no to get anxiety. This is my first surgery I dunno how to feel.

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. I am a 26 year old student from NYC. I am currently 5'3", 260lbs. I have been overweight for most of my life. I have tried all types of diets and was able to lose weight but I was never able to keep it off. After doing some research, I decided that weight loss surgery was the best option for me. I went for my initial consultation with Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital on January 31st. We decided together that the gastric sleeve would be the best option for me. Now I am just dealing with all the requirements for my insurance (and there are a lot). I am hoping to schedule my surgery for late May, early June. My doctor recommended this f…

Took a little vacation last week and first part of this week and was bad. Was out in nature camping and it ate camp food, hotdogs, Beans, cheeseburgers, ALCOHOL . Have not and will not get on the scale to see what injury/damage I've done. Had a wonderful time! I've got a fill scheduled for Monday so I'll find out. Last time at the Doc's I was 185. I hope I haven't gained too much but if I gained a pound or two I'll forgive myself and get back on track. I know that March was pretty much a wash with no weight loss and not sure why cuz I worked my butt off. Will post update Monday. Just wanted to say hi, I'm glad I'm back and need my pals here to help me get back on tr…

Next wed I get to start pureed foods. Very exciting! Does anyone have some good ideas? Things theyve tried and were able to handle?

I'm amazed at how easy this process was. I was banded on 4/11/14. This, was after a four year decision process encouraged on by continued weight gain and insurance cooperation. I did a one week pre-op Adkins diet which provided positive results but I know I could not have done that one for long. I need variety. The surgery was minimally evasive which was plus. I was in by 6am and out by noon. This would include registration, waiting, surgical prep, waiting, visit from the anesthesiologist, chaplain (prayer is always good before surgery) and doctor. A bit nauseas post op, but a shot took care of that and knocked me out again. Then home to sleep it off. Went out th…

Is anyone taking a multi that they actually like the taste of???!

I had surgery about 6weeks ago. I went in for my first fill today and my doctor could not find my port. He stuck me twice, to no avail and then told me there was too much inflammation to do the fill. He told me to come back in two weeks. He didn't order an X-ray, and he didn't say anything about my port being flipped. Anyone else experience anything like this? If so, what were your results?

Just wanted to say hello. A bit on the quiet side so more likely to read than post but had band to bypass revision on the 27th of March. Already my diabetes is gone with no meds blood sugar levels are normal and I've lost 17 pounds(started 275). Feeling great, just can't wait to get my last drain out on the 21st. Just made it to soft foods \o/.

Hi my name its Jackie I am 5O years old my sleeve was on march 17 2014 in Philadelphia well let me start that the journey its been ok I didnit have so much pain or maybe it was the pain medicine lol but haven't vomit nothing so tats good the only thing I went tru was my mood god I was bitchie but than I found out that its the hormone getting use to new me . Telling the truth I have tasted everything if I get the erge but things has change I used to luv carrot now its not my thing fried food nope cant handle meat not good yet my thing now its loving cottage cheese and fruit and chocolate sugar free pudding and 1 egg n cheese a slice of turkey and Protein shake Celebra…

Which of the two are more important to reduce? When looking at so many labels to reduce these, it seems sometimes you have to give up one for the other! So is it more important for us for post-VSG to reduce the fats in your diet or the carbs? Both would be ideal, but which is more important???

Hello All, I just started my pre-op fasting diet today which consists of protien shakes 3x's per day, s/f low sodium broth, sugar free Jello, popsicles and Water and the broth is just horrible!!! I guess I can just have everything else and exclude the borth since it's not the only liquid I can have but if I must have it it's gonna be a real challenge. Does anyone know if I can add a dash of hot sauce to it to make it taste better? I asked my nutritionist via email earlier today and she has not responded to me yet. How's everyone else doing with their pre-op diet? It's only day one for me, 13 more to go before my surgery on the 2st. I excited and determined to stick to t…

I am talking about female breast augmentation? Etc I don't have a lot of skin thank God but I hate my breast it could do with a lift and an augmentation.

I'll be a month out this Friday. When can we start taking regular Vitamins pill form? I can't start the chewables! Thanks:)

I dunno how to feel. My emotions are all over the place. I dunno if I'm scared, nervous, anxious, excited. I'm so confused. My bff is coming from nj to be here with me, and my other bff is coming from work to be here with me. I want this but I just don't wanna think about it. This is so surreal to me ughhh. Smh help me ease my mind please!

I'll be 4 weeks post op. I've lost 21 lbs since surgery and I'm feeling great. However there is one problem I'm facing: constipation. How can I help myself? Any suggestions ?

I dunno how to feel. My emotions are all over the place. I dunno if I'm scared, nervous, anxious, excited. I'm so confused. My bff is coming from nj to be here with me, and my other bff is coming from work to be here with me. I want this but I just don't wanna think about it. This is so surreal to me ughhh. Smh help me ease my mind please!