syltx3

I have Tricare military and was approved the same day.

just need to do a checklist and get the date of surgery.

Hi Froufrou,

I'm getting the gastric sleeve revision to gastric bypass, i'm a bit nervous, i gain most of the weight back and have had other health issues like, PCOS, arthritis in knee and diabetic along with acid re-flux. how much have you lost since the revision? was it worth it? i'm just a bit nervous.

Hello Epiphany, im so glad to hear everything went well for you, and it'll only get better!

Thanks To be Thin 2011, you are so right , i need to start with the exercise, i just dont make the time or just plain make excuses for:) again thank you, for your encouraging words and making feel more at ease. I have racking my brain thinking maybe im eating too many calories ( 600-700) or maybe i should be doing something different, but now i see i have to actually get out there and start with the exercise.

Hello everyone, i need some advise on what in doing wrong, i am 5 1/2 months out i haven't really exercised and i know that has been part of it but i still try and stay active and walk around the office. i have been able to lose 61 lbs since the surgery but i have been losing inches, in June i weighed 281 and in September i weighed in at 271, i dont understand it. I need some tips and advise as to what im doing wrong and what can i do to lose the max amount.

Hello there, i started off cold right after surgery, before surgery i was always hot and never cool enough, and not its cold all the time. I lso used to sweat alot and now its takes alot for me sweat which i love, i hated sweating all the time My sis had the surgery the same day i did and she didnt feel cold till after a month or two, we were sleeved 3/21/11.

Thanks Infernored, i have been taking Biotin, and im hoping itll stop soon, i cant stand losing my hair, i have very thin hair so you can imagine my pain again thanks!

Ok so im going on 4 months post op in July 21, and im expericening Hair loss, i am panicing and not sure what to do. I have read that Protein is key, does anyone have some advice? im freaking out and will i be bald? please help.

Thanks!

Hey thereSweetdreams, im super excited for you, you will not regret this at all, i had mine in 3/21/11, started at surgery at 332 and im down to 282, im so happy and thank god every day i did this, and that my sister talked me into it, without her i would have never done it. I hated the liquid diet before surgery so i feel for you lol but trust me it will all be worth it, you will love it. Keep me updated with your process! Good luck and god bless!

Hello there, im glad someone started a group for San Antonio, i have been looking to see if there was a support group out there. My name is Sylvia and i got sleeved on 3/21/11 and have lost 50 lbs, im feeling great and a lot more energy, im excited for my future now. I am diabetic, but of my meds which makes me super happy :0

Hello everyone, im Sylvia and im from San Antonio, was sleeved on 3/21/11 by Dr. Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos, im 3 months out and have lost 50 lbs. Im doing and feeling great, i am so glad i had the surgery, i dont huff and puff every few feet and i have so much more energy!

Hello Cooffeetx, my sister and i had our sleves done in 3/21 by dr. cavazos, he was great and we are actually goint to our 2 month appointment today. but feel free to email me with any questions, im in NW side of town. email syltx3@gmail.com Goodluck you will do great.

Congrats!! i know the feeling! musch luck to you!

Hello there just had my sleeve done on March 21st, i had it done with my sister. We are on six weeks post op, and trying to find out what is the next step what to eat, so any advise is welcomed.

ok so i have been post op for about 8 days and still on Clear Liquids with no protien shake, but i will be able to drink the shakes next week, i am looking for protien shakes recipes, anyone out there have some recipes to share? please do, i heard you can add cool whip or frozen yogurt...is it true?

Thanks, we just got home fomr our 2 1/2 days stay at the hospital, no complications, went by really fast. today are at home and dont know what to do with ourselfs, just walking alot and trying to drink lots of Water was in pain yesterday, cried and regretted having the sleeve, but thanks to my sisters and the wonderful staff at the hospital they helped me thru it all and and im happy i got it, im still in some pain but just need my meds. Well i would like to hear how your operation went, keep in touch.

Hello everyone, thanks for all your well wishes, today we just had our lsat meal before surgery, we are excited and cant wait for tomorow. Reading all your experiences in life and your journey to get where you are have been very inspirational, and helpful. I have been trying to talk myself out of the surgery but today im happy to say im excited to get this surgery over with and start living a happier healthier life.

Hello everyone, i am TexasLady's sister, we will both be having the surgery the same day, Roseib, when is your next support group meeting we would love to attend, any help is greatly appreciated.

Hey sis how are ya doing? im looking for the thingie where you post your weight and how you have lost, younkow how to get that?

Well as i read the blogs, the more excited i get, its been a roller coaster ride for me, one day im nervous, next day im scared and now im excited. I have been overweight all my life, never thought i would do anything like this. I was always against it, but after a follow up vist with my diabetes specialist last september, i was told im only getting worst and there was nothing i could do, no matter how much i tried i would get worst, so i turned to the sleeve, and its been a process . Luckly for me im doing it with my sister, which happens to be one of my best friend too so we will be supporting each other, i dont think i could do it without her. So March 21 is the big day, we are doing the Protein Shakes which i have grown to like, tastes alot like a mexican shake we have had all our lifes, so its been easy, the only thing i crave everything.....but i have been holding on and we will see, hope to God everything turns out well no complications.

Ok so i have been approved..yay for me lol...and the date is set for March 21, a little nervous, but now i have to give notice to my supervisor, my doctor said i would need a week off for recovery, seeing that i dont do heavy lifting at my job, im an administrative so im at my desk 90% of the time. so my question is how long of a recovery time will i need until i get back to work, assuming no complications arise? All advise welcome.

Sorry forgot to add email syltx3@gmail.com

Please email me the booklet, i will be having my surgery March 21, i want as much information as i can have.

Thank you.

Can you me what was your recovery time, one week or two weeks? im having my surgery hoping in March need approval by my insurance BCBS.

Hello everyone, im new to this blog thing ok so i just had my third doctors visit and they are sending my info to my insurance. Im a little nervous to see they will accept and worried about the recovery time. Can anyone out there give ve some advise or share with me there experience just so i know what to expect, i would greatly appreciate it, ill be having the surgery by Dr. Gonzalez. Thanks