Diamondeyed

Such overwhelming sadness...God, what has become of us? Has evil overtaken this nation? I pray for the families involved, I pray for that small town, I pray Gods protection for us all!

It really puts things into perspective. I wish I home now and could hug my family close.
Amanda Rae

So tragic!!!! I just want to go home and hug my boys!!

We have developed somewhat of friendships on this site. Please let us pray for the familes with tragic loss in this senseless school shooting.

We have developed somewhat of friendships on this site. Please let us pray for the familes with tragic loss in this senseless school shooting.

We have developed somewhat of friendships on this site. Please let us pray for the familes with tragic loss in this senseless school shooting.

Breaks my heart, all those poor innocent children! My prayers are with the families and the entire community.

Absolutely. I'm trying to keep my composure here at work, but I feel like I'm about to have a nervous breakdown. I just wish that there was some way I could help... My heart goes out to them. God bless.

I want all the information I can get, the vinegar and the honey.....

Sorry about the name calling ... Your right. I shouldn't have stooped to your level and bash your comments.
All these people on here don't need to hear this bickering. So lets end it here.
Not worth anyone's time.
Lets just all agree ... You are in good hands with the surgeons at the Mi hospital
That is the most important part.
The rest is just your personal preference ...
And everyone has a voice. Stand up and use it if you aren't happy about something.
But let's get everyone sleeved and healthy !!
Take care everyone xo

Ok, I must say, I don't have any pics of me waist down in my before pic because I was always hiding from camera...
Starting weight 177
Size 16 pants
Size XL shirt
Now
Weight 131
Size 8 pants
Size Med shirt

My top three choices was Dr. Garcia, Dr. Alvarez, and Dr. Rodriguez. I chose Dr. Garcia and feel safe in my decision.
I just need February to come quick. I think it will considering that it feels like Halloween was yesterday and that Christmas is tomorrow.
65 more days to go.. SMH, RME..

So I ate a large dinner (no sleeve yet) and told h about how I was going to have more self control later on life and he said "that's not self control." It kindof upset me (but not much) because this is the only way I CAN accomplish self control. and I think putting my SELF on that operating table so I can gain control IS self control.
Thoughts?

I am out only 28 days after surgery and down 34 pounds that I will never see again.
Thank you to Dr. Fernando Garcia and his entire team of staff with him.

My surgery date was changed from 12-11-12 To 12-12-12........That seems to be the date of new beginnings.....Keep me in prayer please!

Had my surgery on July 9th and have lost 68 glorious pounds!! Only 40 more to go! I feel 20 years younger!! For anyone with doubts, hang in there! It is so worth it!!

Iam just out of surgery with dr A Ortiz. Still wobbly but otherwise doing good.

I'm SLEEVED!!!!!!!!!! Everything went well yesterday. I was in a lot of pain afterward but feeling much better today. Dr Lopez and Ortiz are very nice . The nurses at the hospital don't speck much English but I download a translator on my phone ( very useful). Can't wait to get some broth today as I am so Hungry. I do my leak test later today so I will keep everyone posted.. ........ New beginnings:)

Just got to the hospital........

Hello guys!! Everything went great! Dr Garcia called my hubby back home to let him know things went well.
I had some nausea and discomfort where the drain is, but other than that no problems. Just had a leak test and no leaks! So get some fluids soon! Everyone has been great!
I will post more details from home. Thanks for all your thought and prayers!!!

I'm a Garcia mexico sleever 7 months out. I have lost 148 lbs (a few of those pre op). I was wearing a 24 and now am in a size 12. I did not follow his post op diet. I didnt really like his plan and needed more rules. I follow the 600 calorie/+60 oz protein/+64 oz fluid/-40 carbs. I have great restriction. A meal for me is 2 oz Protein. Once I had my surgery I dont really go to the Mexico forum any longer. I spend my time looking at the post op/success/diet and nut forum now. That may be the case of alot of Mexico sleevers, including Garcia's. I had a good experience with Garcia and would do it again. I am happy with the results so far!

Diamondeyed, I've never really believed in that "one golden chance" rule that people talk about, I lost as much on my subsequent attempts as I did the first time, I always averaged about 2.5 pounds a week on Atkins. I just couldn't stick with it... I do believe in low carb though! But I still love carbs. Argh.

Just made it to the Marriott ... I'm to excited!!! Tomorrow is the day:)

Just got out of surgery, and everything went great! No surgery pain, but some uncomfortable gas. Already walked around the floor holding onto my sweet hubby. So happy!! Thanks for all the prayers and support everyone. Good luck to all this weeks sleevers!!!

It is not a big deal. Had my sleeve done in July. Have lost 63 pounds. It is wonderful.. Started at 230 and am down to 167. Gone from 3x shirts to Xl and large. Am in size 12 jeans. Lost a shoe size too. I have collar bones cross my legs and can paint my own toes. Life is good.
If you did a by pass the stomach is totally avoided. Much prefer the idea of having not to deal with the malisorbation issue. Make sure after surgery you walk to avoid any gas pains after surgery. Walk as soon as possible... Good luck. You will so wish you had done the surgery sooner!