BlueOctoberGirl

When I was 160 pounds pre-weight gain I wore a 36C...went up to a 42DD at 294 pounds..Down to 138 pounds and was a 36A...Got implants and lift and now back up to 36C/D..

Wow the journey of my boobs! lol

There is a very small cafeteria at the hospital that takes US $. Also there is a chinese food place across the street that i was told is very good. I tipped the driver and my favorite nurse. She did not want to take it but i made her )

There are many beautiful places close to the airport. I would take a cab over to Mission Bay and walk around and enjoy the weather. Only like 5-6 miles from airport.

I get dizzy when i dont get enough fluids or low sugar. I am 2 years out...make sure you get your fluids in. Also when this happens I need to eat ASAP. I keep Peanut Butter crackers with me at all times.

Thank you all so much! I love to walk and jog. I have not been able to do much the last 2 month becasue of my plastic surgery. I watch my carbs and stay away from fried foods. Other then that I swear i eat more now then before the sleeve. My trick is to graze on good things all day so i am never starving so i dont make bad decisions!

Hi All,

I can not believe that 2 years ago tomorrow I got my sleeve! I am so grateful for how my life has improved. In the last 2 years I have went from a size 24 to 4 and lost 156 pounds. I had plastic surgery last month and I am really starting to feel good about how I look. Most of the aches and pains i had before are all gone. The sleeve saved my life!

Just had to share )

Everyone is different! Forget her...You are doing great!!!

Hi All,

I am still doing great. Recovery will take up to 5 months. I am honestly seeing improvement from week to week. The cost of my surgery was 10K. He kept me in the hospital an entire week and really took great care of me. I am not going to lie..recovery is tough. it is so worth it in the end though. The incesions were not bad. it is where he ties the stomach muscles that it hurts. i have started walking/jogging again...not quite ready for ab workout yet )

I am curently in the hospital after having surgery with Dr. Bello in Mexicali. He is the awesome! I am so happy that I chose him! He is cautious, caring and an amazing surgeon!

Well Dr. Bello is Mexicali is wonderful!! I could not of had better care and already love my results! I know it will take a while for the final outcome but so pleased already. Never met a better more caring doctor ever! He did Lift w/ augmentation and Tummy Tuck with Lipo. I am still in the hospital and will head home on Tuesday.

Hi Guys,

Still in the hospital from my plastics and doing great! So happy with the results so far. Even met great new friends and got visits from all of Dr. Aceves's staff. So impressed with Dr. Bello!

You look great!!! Keep it up!

What kind of plastics are you getting? And how much do they charge? I still haven't even had my surgery yet, but I'd like to start planning ahead

I am having a Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo and A Breast Lift with Augmentation for $10K.

I am having plastics with Dr. Bello on November 12th. He works with Dr. Aceves (He performed my sleeve 1/5/11). Will be heading into Mexicali on November 11th! Flying into San Diego with my sister on Friday for a couple days of fun before surgery!

AWESOME!!! Thanks so much guys! I feel much much better!

Has anyone gone back to Mexico after WLS? My passport has me before losing the weight. I asked a TSA and she said it would be fine but didnt look at it. To change the picture you have to pay another $120! Oh well I hope they let me back in!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You look fantastic! Keep up the great work!

You look great!! Keep up the good work!

We had planned an early arrival too, but now we won't make it before Sunday - Wishing you two tons of fun :-)

See you soon!

HAHA...Just realized i dont even know your name. I am Denise. My email is dbanning2@atlanticbb.net if you would rather do it that way! See ya in 2 weeks! My sister Robin will be with me.

I am almost 2 years out. I still have some days that any cold drinks do not sit well with me. On those days i stick to room temp Water, coffee and tea.

Of course! I was a nervous wreck...but best decision I have ever made! Go for it!

I honestly think you should go for it! Get it over with and start your new happy healthy life!

I play also...I had my surgery 1/5/11...I was at my first game in the beginning of March. Just the fatigue was the issue for me.

Hi :-) and yessssss, I'm still on for Nov. 12th for my revision. My hubby and I arrive in SAN on Nov 11th @ 10:04 am. So I guess we WILL meet When do you come in?

We are actually going in on Friday...Gonna have some fun before surgery. We are flying in from Maryland. My sister is coming with me. I will see you at the airport around 10:30! So excited!

Hi there, I'm a newbie too, scheduled also with Dr. Aceves but on Nov. 12th. Good luck

Are you still scheduled on November 12th? I am being picked up on November 11th by Ernesto at the airport. Dr. Bello is doing my plastic surgery on the 12th. I had my sleeve with Dr. Aceves on 1/5/11. I hope i get to meet you!

Denise B.