BlueOctoberGirl

Everyone is different. I just looked at my chart and I was down 72 pounds in 13 weeks. I hope that helps. I agree to start low carb now!

I really like it with Apple Butter!

Here is Dr. Bello's email address... drmanuelbello@yahoo.com.mx

Thank you so much! So crazy how you realize this stuff! ...and yes thank you Rootman...I will have the song "Half the Man I used To Be" stuck in my head all day! lol Have a great day everyone

Hi Guys, I am always on the website and I make posts about my experiences. Out of no where today it hit me...I have lost a total of 16 more pounds then I weigh now! That is so crazy! I dont know why I never thought of it before...I started at 292 and am now at 138. I lost 154 pounds in 21 months. I am so proud of myself and thankful for my sleeve! I just had to share. I am so excited for everyone and sometimes forget about my own success! Denise B.

Congratulations on starting your journy! So nice that your wife is sleeved... You have an idea of what in store for you. Good Luck to you!

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you...You will love your new life! I hope you have a fast recovery!

I know now as soon as I swollow. I admit I scout out the location of the bathroom in every resteraunt we go to! I will be 2 years out in January. I look at it as just my way of life...so worth it to be below goal weight and healthy!

All I can say it is the best decision that I ever made...I still have reflux and take a Prilosec everyday. Other then that I am 100% healthy! Let me know if you have any questions, I know it is scarey. Good Luck!

I admit I vomit a couple times a week. If something just doesnt sit well it comes right back up. It totally depends on what it is on wether it hurts or not. Sometimes tears shoot and I mean shoot out of my eyes becasue it comes back up so hard. Sorry if TMI but dont want you to be afraid if it happens to you. I was petrified in the beginning!

Dont worry! We all need a little help now and then! I should of went days earlier!

I was right there with you! On day 10 I went to the emergency room for fluids. Once i got re-hydrtaed I could start doing hot tea....then gatorade...and so on. I felt like a new person when i left the ER. I received 5 bags of fluids in 2.5 hours. They almost admitted me. I say go tonight. You will feel so much better!

I have a 4 year old and a 6 yr old. We all eat the same things. I have found myself very rarely cooking carbs. We eat alot of lean meats, fish and tons of veggies. The kids seem happy and eat whatever I fix. My husband has even lost 50 pounds! If I have to go somewhere or something I will make them spaghetti or order them pizza. It is easier then I thought it would be when preparing meals! I am lucky to have kids that are not picky at all!

I take Juice Plus everyday. I use the gummies and they really seem to help me. Let me know if you intrested and I can give you the website )

Has anyone noticed that it seems ok for everyone to comment on how little we eat? It drives me crazy! It was tabu to say anything to me when I was 290 lbs but now that I weigh 138 lbs it seems like everyone wants to tell me I eat like a bird or I need to eat more or flat out make fun of me. So I think the discrimination goes both ways. Sorry but darn that felt good to vent!

I can not do bread, rice or potatoes but can eat a wrap or tortilla! I will cut it in half and have two meals but it something I can tolerate. Everyone is different! You will learn this very quickly after your sleeve! Good Luck!

It depends on the doctor..One doctor in Monteray keeps you for 12 days - 2 in hospital and 10 in hotel. The doctor I am using keeps you 7 days all in the hospital. The hotels there are pretty cheap. The one in Monteray was a Hampton Inn and was only $65 a night. Most of the doctors put the cost into the cost of surgery. It is a package deal. I hope this helps! This is for TT, Lipo, Breast lift and augmentation

I am so with you! i grew up in PG County and moved to the Eastern Shore. Still work in PG though. Everything here is so overpriced!

Hi, I went through Nina with Dr. Aceves. He just called me and we talked and talked. I sent him pictures and he called me back again to discuss. Let me know if you need her email or i also have Dr. Bellos too. They gave me emails of past patients and I emailed them. They were wonderful and love the treatment and outcome of their surgeries.

Congratulations!!! That is great news! You look great!

Juice Plus is wonderful...I take the gummies and notice right away if i forget to take them!

I was quoted $28K for my surgery here and it is $10K in Mexico. I live and work really close to you! Please check all your options. The doctors in our area are sooo over priced!

HI, Yes i am having everything done at the same time. Dr. Bello ;likes you to stay in the hospital instead of a hotel, like alot of other doctors. I will be in the hospital for seven days. So i will fly home on November 19th.

Dr. Bello was not the cheapest nor was he the most expensive. I trust Dr. Aceves and this is the doctor he recommends so that is good for me. I will make sure I let you all know how it goes!