Kelly G.

You look great. Good job!!!

It is the only protein drink that I still use from time to time. I mix it with fuit punch flavored crystal light and it taste pretty good.

Hi Tiff, you look great. I want to thank you again for being such a book of knowledge to everyone on this site. You have been my greatest source of information from the time I started thinking about the sleeve last year.:001_tongue:

I have zero regrets. The positive things motivate you to avoid the negative things I think. I thought I would miss the big meals, but I don't. I eat pretty much whatever I want, just less of it. It is the best thing I ever did for myself!!

Just remember, the Surgeons give us the guidelines to follow for our own safety. A few weeks is a "drop in the bucket" as far as the rest of your life goes. Be careful and allow everything to heal up correctly. Also remember that good food choices now will develop into a new way of life that we all need for success with our sleeve. Good luck.

I always enjoyed a big meal. I am 5 months post-op and do not miss the big meals at all. I pretty much eat anything I want, but less of it and have never had 1 second of regret. Instead of eating a 16 ounce ribeye, I now eat a 6 oz steak and a couple of bites of veggie and am very satisfied with that. The positive changes are far better than being able to eat big meals.

Great site. Thanks for sharing!!

Hi Emma, you will do great. The sleeve is an awesome tool. It is great that you are doing this at such a young age. Best wishes!!

While planning my procedure, I only told a couple of my closest friends and family members. I did not want to hear the old "cut back and excercise" story from people that didn't know what they were talking about. Now that I have had the surgery, I tell everyone. I don't care what they think and hope to inspire someone else to get healthier. All I have had is positive feedback and everyone is excited about my success.

I have been open about my provedure with everyone. If I can "inspire" 1 person to improve their health as I have, I will be very happy. I have not had any negative comments, only positive. If I get any negative comments, it will be to my back as I walk away from the ignorance!!

Body Fortress from Wal-Mart. Also, the Unjury unflavored mixed with fruit punch flavored crystal light is good. Unjury must be ordered online.

I have not regretted it for 1 second. It is the best thing I ever did for myself!!!

Dr. Alvarez did my sleeve in April. I highly recommend him.

Good for you. Great job!!:thumbup:

The pros will continue to outweigh the cons by a long shot. Good luck.

I have not had one second of negative feelings about my sleeve. It has been easy for me to adjust to and it's the best thing I have ever done for myself

Dr. Alvarez did my sleeve 4/9/10. I was very impressed with him and his staff. I would recommend him highly. One big plus for me was that it was only 190 miles from my house to Eagle Pass. Even if I would have had to travel across the country, I would have still been happy with my choice. I have had great success and no complications at all. Dr. Alvarez is awesome and his attitude shows that he loves what he does. If you have any specific questions, I would be happy to talk to you. PM me if needed. Good luck!!

Good for you!!!! Congratulations on reaching your goal:thumbup:..

Good job Angie!! I am almost "overweight" myself!! Keep up the good work.

Just enjoy your vacation. Worst case is you gain a couple of pounds. You are doing good and you know how to work your plan the other 51 weeks of the year. Don't let it ruin your vacation!!!:001_unsure:

I have always had pretty good stamina with walking, even when I was at my heaviest. I am fortunate that I have been able to eat enough to keep up my energy levels and the energy is better now after losing weight. Hang in there, you will get there.

I am 10 weeks post op today. Like many people here, I am thrilled with my sleeve. I lost 16 pounds on my 2 week pre op diet and am down 55 pounds total. I have not had any problems at all and basically eat whatever I want other than I avoid serious carbs. I walk about 10 to 15 miles per week. I also swim in the lake from time to time and have been very active on outside projects. My blood pressure has remained perfect since getting off of my 2 meds 9 days post op. Also, I was diagnosed in December 09 with diabetes and that is gone!! I am very happy that I made the decision to have the surgery. This site is what gave me the information needed to make the decision. Thanks to everyone for the information found here on VST:thumbup:

Dr. Alvarez is GREAT!! He did my sleeve April 9th and I have no regrets. I would go back to him in a heartbeat. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions.

Good for you Tiff!!! You look awesome!! Thank you for all of the information and encoutragement you give to everyone on this forum. You are a true inspiration and I love your humor :thumbup:.

You will be very impressed with Dr. Alvarez. Crossing the border with Rosie is a breeze. Me and my parents felt very safe and relaxed during the whole process from start to finish. I am fortunate that it is only 180 miles from where I live, so it was a very easy drive.