anais02

Welcome, as july of 2011 all us citizen will need a passport... to cross. I hope this helps

Let's try to get some perspective here.
When was the last time you lost 40lbs?
How tall are you? What was your start weight?
Even if your weightloss dropped to 1/2 the rate it has been, you will have lost 100lbs by your 1 year mark.
How much exercise are you getting?
And be aware, a big part of your emotional state right now is because you are losing weight. All that fat that is coming off is releasing more estrogen into your system
You are doing just fine.
Can you do better? Maybe, that is really up to you.
Don't try to make this a race, this is a life thing.

I was sleeve on June 23,2012... No issue with any kind of food. I can eat any type of hot souse, jalapenos, salsas and no problem at all. good luck

TLP When i saw the title of your post Is there Spice After the Sleeve - i immediately thought you were referring to sex i was going to assure you by saying yes there is spice after the sleeve
Now i realize you are talking about food spices, i use paprica on my chicken. Others might use different spices too
now you have my answer, either way you look at it, the answer is affirmative
good luck
kathy

I don't know where your getting your facts from but I don't mess around with bull I go straight to the source. Trish was with Dr. Kelly and Dr.Ponce way back when Dr. Ponce was training Dr. Kelly. That's right training Dr. Kelly. Lori has come on the scene as of late and wants to be Dr. Ponce one and only coordinator, if you want to talk cut throat then talk Lori. She has been given a ultimatum by Dr. Ponce. Trish did not burn her bridges Dr. Kelly did. When 2 different companies drop a Dr. there is something wrong with that Dr. And Dr. Kelly was dropped by coordinators with ethics. Trish (WLS) and Linda (a lighter me). Omar who was Trish's assistant now works for Dr. Kelly along with numerous other coordinators. Dr. Kelly is not allowed to work out of certain hospitals because he developed some questionable work ethics. Call the hospitals, do your research! I urge everyone to contact Trish as she is open and honest and does not run down Dr. Kelly. Dr. Kelly has done his own damage to himself. Trish is for the patient. So is Dr. Ponce. They are not into this business to gouge you for your pennys. They actually care and go out of their way for you.
Trish will be listed as his coordinator and pictured with him on their new website coming up soon. Good Luck and for God's sake do your research and ask the doctors questions, your life is on the line. PS You do not have to send Lori any money up front. Pay Dr. Ponce at the hospital.

Just be careful in sending out money, i had surgery with Dr. Ponce I paid the amount of 5500.00 all payable to Dr. jaime Ponce de leon.< /p>
I was also contacted by Lori, and gave me the same special, I spoke to Dr. Ponce and he said no she has no authorization to be given out this price.
You don't want to arrived and find out you are short on money.
ana

I just read this in another thread and wanted to post it ere as it makes so much sense as to why we stall
http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

I use to love carne asada and soda specially tacos, but now I can't eat them it looks like my sleeve doesn't not like meat or coke.... I have try but no luck...

No leak, Dr. is there at the test to make sure everything is good.... I did ask the question when i arrived "what about any complication during my stay" Dr. said if anything goes wrong i will take care of everything... I asked if i had to pay any extra??? he said No If any happens will you are here i will take care of you. I was there for 5 days... up to this day... I am good.

All of your prayers have been heard. Thank you so much. So here's the results...
We are lucky to find out that from what they could see on my stomach and pancreas it's looking like it was only the one tumor which has now been removed. I will follow up next week by swallowing a little pill that is actually a camera and will confirm whether or not the is anymore throught my whole digestive track.
Then I meet with the oncologist in Boston and will see what happens which all the bloodwork and tests I will have. then I just follow p every 6 months to make sure noting has grown back.
I am so incredibly happy and grateful thank for all the love and prayers!!! You guys rock!!!!!

Thank you everyone, I will be bringing my iPad with me. We're out the door now, and I will update after I've recovered and had time to process whatever the results may be.
From the bottom of my heart, my daughter and I appreciate all the prayers and happy wishes. Xxoo you sleevers rock my world!

HA HA
You are the only one who can get off the fence. Dr can't pull you the fence, tests won't pull you off nor can I. You are the captian of your future. Where will you be in one year without this surgery? Dream a little. Now, where will you be in one year with this surgery? What opportunities can be opened with surgery? What limitations will surgery give you?
What did it for me? I was tired of really trying every diet and being a failure. I knew my health was in jeopardy. I wanted to hike unlimted again. I wanted to shop in normal clothes. I wanted all that I could be without excuses.
Today I have achieved a dream. Oh, there are struggles and being sleeved is not a perfect life. This is a permanent surgery so you can not do this for anyone but yourself.
I love my sleeve and have no regrets.

I emailed Dr Garcia. He responded and told me he does not condone that behavior and is taking care of it. I have however decided to have surgery with Dr Ponce on July 9th!!!! 3 weeks!!

I heard similiar while in tj about Kelley. Not from my coordinator but.tjat he lost his privledges at all hosp but one. Its so hard.to deal with the drama when your trying to make this decision. I found Trish with Dr Ponce and had a wonderful experience. good luck in your search.

I'm down another 4 pounds. Been stuck at 2 pounds a week since week three, 30 pounds down!!!!!!

I'm alive!!!! LOL...Surgery went great, had alot of pain and gas but other than that I'm fine. Still in the hospital, should be going home tonight! Thanks again to everyone for the reassurance!

I had my surgery this morning! I have manageable pain and I haven't pressed the pain killer button since 2 o'clock. I have already Ben up walking and hope it continues to improve from here!

When i started my pre op diet i was at 250. Tomorrow is my last day before surgery and Im at 239. My goal is 140/150ish depending on how i like my body at the time. Getting use to the pre op diet was extremely easy after the first two days. I almost felt like i was going through withdraws those 2 days. But aftere that i felt fine. My surgery is on Thursday and Im extremely nervous. I just wanna get it overwith before my thoughts kill me. Smh

Well I loovvee my sleeve. 65 pounds down since march 21st!! I'll take it!!

I did it !!!!
Surgery started around 7:40 this morning, took about 1 hour and in my room by 10:30. I have had minimal pain (being told to stay on top of pain meds was the best advice ever!) and was a touch nauseous in recovery but have felt much better than I thought I would. I've had a popsicle, Water and some broth and doing good there and have already done some good walking.
All I know is if anyone ever needs a surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. Hart is amazing!!!

Well I made it through surgery and have gone for a walk. I just have to say that I'm so proud of all of us for doing this. I think it can be a tough decision to make and I know that my last 24 hours were a bit nerve wracking. I'm excited that we have this opportunity to live a healthier life. Am I feeling sentimental or is it the drugs talking?? At any rate, I hope everyone is recovering well and good luck to tomorrow's group, you'll do great.

Being short of breath
Sweating…all of the time
Constantly self-conscious
Worrying about eating in front of others
Being squished in an airplane, Angel Game, Concerts, etc.
Worrying about fitting in rides at Disneyland
Obsessing about food
Physical pain; arms, shoulders, back, knees, etc.
Going to the restroom more easily
Wearing flats or ugly shoes because high heels are exhausting
Missing out on life
Comparing myself to every other woman
Feeling lazy or tired all of the time
Not being able to keep up
Shopping at fat-kid stores
Not fitting into CLOTHES!
Hating my reflection in the mirror when I am naked, I literally cringe and look away
Jiggly arms
My legs rubbing together, holy rash
Tugging at my clothes to hide the bells rolls
Laying on the bed to button pants and then being in pain all day from sucking it in
Bathing suits!
People thinking “she has a great personality”….there’s more under there!
Faking happiness
Getting my hair as big as possible to off-set my double chins
Not ever being in “the mood”
Being the fat kid in the family
Dreading people’s reaction when they are next to me on a plane
Knocking over things because my ass has a mind of its own
Long showers and needing a nap after them
Sitting on my husband’s lap
Not afraid to squish my husband
Getting my back fat played like a wash board
Children asking if I can even be tickled through all of that fat
Looking at the “skinny’ clothes in my closet….loathe
Having to return an outfit because the person thought I was a much smaller size
Knowing that stepping on the scale means I’ll be eating a **** ton of ice cream and in a deep depression that night
Pretending I know about nutrition when my doctors lecture
Thinking if I just lost the weight, I’d be able to tackle the world
Society assuming I am a lazy pig
Not chasing my dreams of performing because the anxiety of being on display is crippling
Being too big to zipline in Maui
Being too big to horseback ride in Maui
Being too out of breath to hike down to the blow hole
Wearing tights and just dying to rip them off at the end of the day
Never wearing shorts
Wearing dresses to hide my figure
Online dating and picture a great picture of my face, getting to the date only panicked because I know they will be disappointed with the rest of me
Having to buy a circus tent to use as a bra
My husband saying I have sleep apnea
Being the one who would rather take the picture then be in the picture
Breaking a glass table from sitting on it
Not wrapping my arms around my husband
Being able to balance, I swear my stomach throws me off balance
Shopping in the maternity section when your coworkers pregnant sister has the same dress
My cankles!
Wide shoes
Anything stretchy
Someone asking where I got that cute shirt and lying because I don’t want to tell them a fat kid store
BBW- I HATE the acronym for “big beautiful woman!”
Never cutting my hair so it can hide my face and back fat
Being the big bride
Not crossing my legs…..because I can’t
Sitting and using my belly as a table
Doing everything I can to avoid bending over because let’s face it, it’s freakin’ hard to get back up
Feeling miserably ill after eating too much
Realizing I am more likely to miscarry when pregnant
PCOS
Wanting a baby so badly, but worried about the high risk pregnancy
Stretch marks
Feeling my stomach sitting on my lap when I sit down (my fanny pack)
Ditching my high school reunion because I didn’t want to be the girl who gained 100 lbs. in 10 years
My boobs crowding my throat
My wedding ring never coming off because it keeps getting tighter
Not being able to see my feet
Not being able to give myself a pedicure without sweating and being short of breath!

Hi Slim,
I am getting my surgery done through Kaiser and they do not require a liquid diet. They just want us to eat a balanced diet. The day before surgery, I can eat my normal meal and nothing after 6pm. the day of the surgery I have to take milk of magnesia in the AM. Thats all! Lucky huh?

Hi Y'all!
Here's my goofy smile, but I made it to the losers bench & doing well =').
Talk to u all soon. Trying to rest up before they have me start walking.
I can't believe I did it!....

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Gail....i did an international standards project for 8 years in Sydney australia.....I think I have some knowledge of what is and what isnt. I found my Lapland removal experience here in canada a nightmare.....no nurses to attend to anyone.., I was taking care of patients myself....it is not the nursing staff it is the system. With dr Garcia his nurses had time and. We're patient and caring the facility was spotless and cleaned thoroughly everyday....just my experience though.