Puppylovemommy

1)How long have you been sleeved? I was sleeved on May 13, 2011 so that makes it 3 months and 10 days. 2)Who was your surgeon? Dr. Kelly in Tijuana, MX 3)What were your experiences with your surgeon? He was great! 4)Would you recommend your surgeon? Absolutely 5)How much weight have you lost since your sleeve date? I've lost 45 lbs. total (10 pre-op). 6)What type of sleeve do you have? I have no clue! It's cute though! 7)Would you recommend the type of sleeve you have? Like I said, I don't know what type I have, but its cute! 8)Do you find you still have the necessary level of energy to sustain a good workout? I haven't really exercised yet.............because I was finishing my degree while working OT with a family. 9)Do you find it difficult to keep the weight off once you have lost it? I'm not done, but as of now no! 10) Do you have trouble eating, such as getting �stuck�? I did at first, but not anymore. 11) What is the one things about getting the surgery that you regret? Not having it done sooner! 12) Would you do this surgery again, or would you have made another choice? ABSOLUTELY!

If I was you, I wouldn't worry about not making this mini-goal by 5.5 lbs. My goodness, sweetie, you've lost 94 lbs. in one year!!! Tell me how you feel? I bet you feel great!! I can't wait until I can say I've lost 94 lbs.!!!

My surgery was done in Tijuana, MX and my stay in the hospital was 2 night and 2 nights in a hotel........... I did great!

I really didn't have problems with people saying hurtful things except their concern about me going to Mexico alone. The most hurtful thing to me is people not saying anything when they know I've had the surgery............

I was told to get on birth control for at least a year after my surgery....

I had my surgery on May 13, 2011 and I stil haven't had my period. I am 44 years old and haven't had one in a long while!!! I've lost 44.5 lbs. so far, but nothing. I had thought it would have come back by now. Any comments???

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, but thank God she survived. I'm sure the doctor will tell her what she can and cannot eat, drink, etc.... I waited to do WLS because I refused to do RNY (too evasive) and would NEVER put anything foreign into my body again. I had Norplant in my arm for 5 years and I bled for 5 years! It was horrible!!!

I'm not positive, but it could be gas. Four days post-op I told my patient rep who took me shopping that my back was bothering me and she said it was gas and the best thing for it was walking which is why she takes her patients shopping. I also went to the zoo the weekend immediately following my surgery and did lots of walking.... I don't have any more back pain...

Listen, I was trying steak about 2 weeks post-op which was a dumb thing, but I had to learn... LOL

My weight loss has slowed. This past week I only lost 1/2 lbs....................but with saying that it's still a loss!!! I feel better than I have in a long time. I couldn't even stand and wash dishes without my back hurting. Yesterday, not only did I wash dishes, but I cleaned out my office which had lots of crap that I just threw into it. I was always soooooooooooooo tired and never had energy to do anything. The only thing I kept up with was school which is on-line so I remained sitting most of the time. It feels good to be able to move around!

Wow...................is all I can say! You should be very proud of yourself!

They went to school for a very long time, so I would be very comfortable with the guesstimate!

Hi gals! and guys! I'm feeling incredible... Just wish it was a little faster huh? I've actually lost a pants size and fitting into shirts that I couldn't before VSG!!!

Each day you will feel better and better. I've passed the 5 weeks mark and actually started lifting heavy things yesterday and today I am sore!! LOL

Where can I get the receipe for tis Ricotta bake?

I have a higher tolerance for drinking than eating also. I can chug a drink is less than 5 minutes, but mostly because I was always like that too! I take allergy medication which makes me thirsty all day lone. With food, I have to stay within 4 oz. I think you will be ok.

I am 2 weeks post-op and have had aspargus soup and pea soup. I was feeling lethargic so I figured it was because I needed food. They both were mashed up in the mixer and went down fine. Also, I find every morning when I come to work and have a protein shake, I feel ill for about 10-15 minutes and then I'm fine. Today, I actually started sweating from it and then I felt fine 15 minutes later. Is this a sugar rush?

I think your surgeon is a pompous butt! I cannot believe he would tell a patient something like that especially considering how much you have lost! YOu are doing fine my dear....

Congrats! I cannot wait to say that!

I was feeling the same way and then I thought, heck 21 lbs. is great! I've not been able to lose that much weight this fast since I was a teenager!

I'm two weeks post-op and I haven't seen any yet, and I am crossing my fingers!!!

I walked on Day 2 after surgery just so I could work the gas pains completely out. It seemed to help a lot because the next day it was so much better, almost incredible to be exact! I actually went shopping on Day 3 with the patient advocate and felt really good afterwards. I am almost totally back to normal. We went to the Audubon Zoo in NOLA this past Saturday and it may have been a little too much but I didn't notice until I stopped... LOL

Are we going to experience ups and downs? I actually lost a total of 20 lbs pre- and post-op and then I get on the scale Saturday night and had gained back 1/2 pound. Then today I get on scale and another pound up??? What's up with that? I'm still not on solids since its only 10 or 11 days post-op.

My 1 week was last Friday, but my nephew who hasn't seen me since Easter said he noticed the weight loss already!!!

Day 1 - It seems like it took forever, but I finally had surgery around 3 p.m. pacific time. When they woke me up, I felt nothing but gas pain. It was awful!!! I stress awful because it was unbearable. The nurse, poor thing, had hell with me but gave me pain meds in my bottom and that finally got me to sleep. When I woke up the next day I was a million times better. Day 2 - Woke up feeling that I was sorry for doing this to myself, but I quickly let go of that thought. After all, I am by myself in Mexico. My husband freaked out because I didn't get back to him right after surgery. Not! He should have come with me!!!!! I am feeling better this day. They are having a music festival by the ocean and I can hear it good, but the pain medication is helping me sleep so no problem.... I sleep most of the day. I did walk today and went right back to room and sleep. Also did my ball exercise. I can get up 2 balls. Day 3 - I am currently on this day and I feel 100 percent better than the first two days. A little gas, but nothing to cry about and I am getting all three balls up on my exercise. I need to go walk but waiting for something to drink. Will post soon...