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From the album: Weight Loss Progress
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Just a quick update. I just finished week 8 post-op. It hasn't been easy. I struggle with getting my required fluids and Protein on a daily basis. Everyday is a learning process but I'm glad to be on the journey. I lost 15 lbs pre-op on my 7 day liquid diet. I have lost 35 since surgery 8 weeks ago. I did have a 2 week stall on my third week. My favorite thing to drink is ice cold Water....I hated water before surgery. I haven't started a work out routine yet. I'm trying to find the energy. I'm posting my progress pics, please forgive the horrible hair as the pics are taken before I get ready for work.
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Thanks everyone. I'm finally starting to see a difference. It's hard to tell while you're going through it at first. I think it took me at least 35 lbs before there was any significant change in my clothing size. I wish everyone luck on your journey. It is definitely worth it.
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Pictures of weight loss every month, including 1 week pre-op.
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From the album: Weight Loss Progress
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My Sleeve Journey to Mexico!
tamboo replied to tamboo's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks everyone! I swear it took me 3 weeks to finish that thing. Everything is going well and I will be updating again soon! PS....yes...I walked back to my room. It wasn't far, trust me! -
Hello Everyone! I finally finished writing down my experience with going to Mexico for my WLS. I'm keeping my updates on my blog so come check it out if you're interested. Suddenly Tammy
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OK, I couldn't wait any longer. I have to see who else is scheduled for October. The closer it gets the more I'm looking forward to the surgery. Well, not the actual surgery.......but you understand what I mean. Is anyone going to have surgery in Tijuana on the 11th? I'm looking forward to possibly meeting someone from the message board during my trip. I know that I will be at the same recovery house that is used by Dr. Almanza. I keep thinking about all of the NSV's I'm looking forward to happening. I swear everyday I think of a new one. Today's is .....looking forward to not being so sweaty all of the time. :001_tongue:
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Glad to hear you are doing well. Congratulations on the weight loss. I just want this week to be over so I can start my journey.
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Wow! Choosing a doctor to use in Mexico is difficult. I have literally been obsessed with looking up everything I can on the internet. I have narrowed it down to Dr. Alamanza or Dr. Juan Ponce de Leon. If anyone has any "new" experiences they would like to share I would be very grateful. I have questions about flying after the surgery. I am flying in from Orlando, Florida to San Diego and then being transported to Tijuana. I also need to know if I have to get a hotel room before the surgery or if I can fly in that day and have surgery that afternoon? I'm so nervous. I need to make a decision by Monday and schedule the surgery. I also need to apply for my first passport on Monday. I wish there was some sort of support group here locally. I love that I found this site though. Any and all help would be appreciated.
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Picking my doctor...Viva la Mexico
tamboo replied to tamboo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No problem. I'm very much looking forward to getting this over with and being on my way! -
we are staying at the hampton inn. we get in around 10am on Sunday. Our flight leaves on Thursay at 1:37pm Western Time and we get in to Orlando at 12am Eastern Time. We have a layover in Atlanta for almost 2 hours. My mom thinks I should ask for a wheelchair coming back. I'm not sure I'm going to need it though.
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Hey Tiff! I recently stopped smoking (a little over 4 months ago). I can honestly say that I could not have done it without chantix. It's like some miracle drug. I did not experience any crazy side effects. I had vivid dreams that I could remember and that's about it. It did not take away my desire to smoke, it took away my NEED to smoke. It was the best decision I have ever made. I weighed all of the potential negative side effects and decided for myself that they did not outweigh all of the negatives that come with smoking. I was on chantix for about 4 weeks, and I stopped smoking at around 2.5 weeks. I'm not saying it's for everyone, but it may be worth the try. But only when you are ready and willing. Good luck!
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I am scheduling my sleeve surgery with Dr. Alamanza in Tijuana and would love a mentor that shares this experience to keep me from freaking out that I'm going to a foreign country to have surgery. Any help is welcomed :thumbup1:
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Will be thinking of you Carolina this Friday. All the best wishes for a successful surgery and a fast recovery! Kymmi: I'm sure that long of a stall can be frustrating!! Keep at it girl
Are you staying in San Diego the night before?