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I didn't say he didnt use the bougie, i said I didnt know if he did and never heard it mentioned so I am very very pleased to see here that he does. I am feeling absolutely perfect, no problems of any kind, so he definitely did something right ) I am so happy for you Meg.. welcome to your new life

I have.. almost like a ripping feeling.. not sure what it was but it did pass so i was happy.. i was so scared that i had torn my sleeve or something.. maybe is just a muscle?

Hey girl, its great to hear from you.. I am doing pretty damned good I do believe. I am down 50 lbs and feeling pretty good. Just gotta learn the limits and I think spices hurt my tummy, learned that the hard way yesterday. I am drinking my Protein and trying to get in more Water but a 20 oz bottle seems to be about it for now. I can have a bite of most anything it seems but I don't like the feel of solid food just yet so I'm not gonna try it often. I am making some cheddar potato Soup for me and home made chicken noodle for the family right now.. the smell is killing me. lol I do find that I feel so very hungry, didn't really expect that .. but easy to make go away. I do have heart burn issues but nothing that prilosec didnt help.. got a prescription for it from my doc and all is well.. I am very happy to also report that my doctor has stepped right in, started me off with the blood work I would have had with a follow up visit after my surgery, she was so awesome and supports the decision whole heartedly.. she informed me that I have lost 58 lbs since the last time I was in her office, and i no longer need meds for blood pressure or sugar or cholesterol.. hot damn !! All in all I have no complaints and I would still do it all over again and again and again. I am very proud of myself for the food choices and the will power I have.. I am going out in public more and to madeline's school and sports functions.. which is why I did this to begin with. How is everyone else? wonderful I hope. I sure loved meeting you and VIRGIL and hope to stay in touch.. my cell is 404-290-5959 and welcome to all my fellow sleeve sisters and Scott i love ya lots and wishing you all the bestest Vicky

I am taking 7 tablets / capsules a day so I really hope its ok, i just started last week.. womens mega health pack from gnc

Not that I am aware of @AKsleever.. 9 of us had it that day and none of us had the " sore throat " feeling and no one ever mentioned it to us. @Yazun, that included what I spent on air fair as well from Atlanta. I myself at this point am still glad that I went and had it done, just scared of no home follow up like it would be if we had it done in the states.

No problem, this forum is how I decided to go have the sleeve done there myself I just want to keep it real. One suggestion, If I had it to do over, I would speak up and ask/demand to have 2 stitches put in my very top cut.. I was told this before I went and I didn't think about it once I was there.. and sure enough, a month later my cut is still open,. rest are perfect

I am one month out from my sleeve done by Dr Almanza in TJ. I have some mixed feelings about it all but over all I am pleased with what I got for 5k and I am doing very well. It would be nice if you were just put into a room and got to stay there for 3 days and be cared for.. the traveling back and fourth for meds is what really sucked the most but that is what we get for the discount right? The drivers were all very nice, my driver Tony was awesome. I did end up with infected wounds but the doctor said I had a reaction to the material used. It is very clean and it is very safe and everyone there was very kind and caring and compassionate , more so probably than in the US. If there was one thing that worries me it is the fact that they do not use a " bougie " to guide the surgery and size of the sleeve , my understanding is that that is the only problems down the road is being too narrow at the top and lots of acid reflux which can lead to having to have RnY or Bypass. That said, I think I am doing very well, I am down 42 lbs and I feel like I can have pretty much what I want just very small amounts of it.. I do have the acid issue, but I take Prilosec and it is all good .. not sure about the liquid coming up while I am sleeping and I wake up choking on it, pretty much every night .. I am going to the doctor here at home Friday and will try to start a follow up relationship with her. Good luck Megie.. tell them hello from Vicky and Kayla, especially Tony. ( bottom line ) TJ is a safe and clean and afforable option for those of us that can't afford the bigger places.

Farmville and Facebook games.

Grats girl.. it only gets better from here. I am so proud of myself and it all started with how well I did pre-op and now I am one month post op. There are soooo many soft mushy terrible things we can have during this time and I am very happy with myself for not having them Wishing you all the best

I have been there for many years, I think that is why I ended up needing the sleeve to start with its way to easy to say leave him, so i won't bother, I am still with mine too. I am only a month out post -op too but i do know I could eat ALOt more than I do and I still find myself wanting to comfort with food.. but I did change the law in my home and kitchen and I don't ever plan on breaking it. Buy yourself healthy snacking options .. you know your gonna graze and snack so do NOT buy the things you used to use like lays and ice cream or brownies or what ever. I have several bags of bean chips.. high Protein chips , they are pretty yummy.. I am basicly living on cottage cheese. I feel for you hunny and all I can say is if it isnt there you cant eat it.. and prepare for those moments while your shopping maybe? much love sister good luck

I am pretty positive I didn't get to have one of those used on me I saw that in a video before my surgery and have been worried ever since cuz im sure they didn't use that in Mexico

One month out and 42 lbs lost since my pre-op and mine is definitely ... smaller? not fatty.. lol and yes to the crunches.. i am praying that helps on the hanger but the vijayjay itself is feeling the same to me, hubby likes the new hip bones

I am one month out and very happy.. I wish you all the best Just remember, we are all here for you and ask anything you need to ask.. even if its about POOP.. lol

what is a bougie?

i did a 2 week liquid diet , no carbon test and I am a smoker. I was told its all about the BMi as for how long they want you on liquids. When I had my sleeve though I do know its 24hrs before surgery that you must NOT eat anything

I haven't been out much, but when I do go I just order a yummy sounding soup.. never heard of this card but I was sleeved in Mexico so that may be why .

Thanks for sharing this link.. I don't seem to have any problems swallowing pills.. is there a digestive issue that I may no know about?

My urgent care doc said i was alergic to the material in the stitches .. she took them out and gave me anti-biotic ointment and 10 days worth by mouth again.. they are healing up good now but the top one under my boob is still open. Now im a tad flipped out though - is it the same fishing line holding our stomach together?

i wake up and walk to the scale every single morning ;P and i must say i love it lol I am down 32 lbs since surgery 42 since pre-op. I seem to loose a pound every night while i sleep but I hear that will slow down soon. But I'll damned sure take it for now lol

Wooot!!! now i see where yall are ! lol I made one with the same name So awesome to see you guys, I hope they find Melissa's luggage so we can get the others on here. I am doing pretty fkn fantastic I think..lol and melissa, im pretty much drinking muscle milk now, its just easier to find and isnt too bad tasting , i really loved the banana cream flavor. plus I basicly live on Kraft simply cottage cheese. My sleeping at night has come to an end though, up all fricken night now and sleeping during the day again But I am doing Pilates and sit ups and cleaning and all that stuff so better than sitting on the couch eating and watching tv all night lol Love you all <3

312 day of Surgery 272 4 weeks later I am so very happy..40 lbs gone 60 to go