DebInAZ

This sounds so good, I just love pumpkin pie, what size container of yogurt are you talking about?

How are you feeling today?

You said trying to get in fluids are you unable? also are you unable to eat something ? you stated, you aren't diabetic but maybe you have low blood sugars since you haven't eaten since the morning. It looks like it's almost been 24hrs since you took that pill, I would try to push some liquids and eat something and see how you feel. Just a suggestion, keep us posted Deb

Hi congratulations on your being sleeved, I'm almost there just 12 more days and I'm getting very excited. I to am diabetic however mine is easily controlled by my diet choices. 10lb loss is great, I say enjoy it while it lasts because it slows down way to soon for me, LOL I need to ask is your Dr only having you take in 30 gms of protein daily?...just curious

I'm the same as you, my Dr. say's 3days of yogurt and water?... I'm still shaking my head as far as the death row statement I feel the same way...OMG!!! I feel like shouting ... my date is Oct 22nd

ARE YOU SERIOUS DUDE? NO WONDER THIS COUNTRY IS IN THE MESS IT'S IN...BOY IT'S JUST SO EASY TO PAWN S%&T OFF ON OTHERS. TYPICAL

From what I just read it sounds like you and your attorney may have your Dr. , hospital, and the maker of the lap-band by the SHORT HAIRS!!! Keep your chin up, you may soon be able to buy many sleeves or what ever your heart desires

I guess he doesn't feel your quality of life is necessary . This makes me soooo sad, as he is suppose to be your best friend...follow your heart, do this for you PLEASE!!! we are all here for you.Just one of your friends, Debbie

I think its just wonderful that you and your wife both had wls together..talk about your commitment to each other :wub:

You got it...I sent you a private message

What could you have done??? your surgery is so fresh?

Well you should be!!! you earned every bit of it..you can really tell in your face the wt loss Tomorrow is a big day for you, mine will be on the 22nd, 2 wks from today. I will be looking for a recovery update tomorrow as will many others on this site...Good luck to you kiddo! on your successful surgery and speedy recovery..Deb

Hey Justsleeven!!! We are sleeve sisters, my surgery is on the 22nd!!! I to am turning 60 on the 15th of this month and this is kind of like a re-birthday gift to myself :wub: I to suffer from HBP, diabetes, osteoarthritis, joint pain, just to name a few.. Is your husband going through the surgery with you? We should definitely keep in touch...What do you think??? Deb

You already have conquered a great loss...Your Dr is going to be so proud of your feat! I'm just amazed, did you do it by drinking protien drinks?

Besides the fact that its fall and most people loose a lot of hair in the fall for some reason, this is scaring me to death, I still have my gall bladder and plan on asking the Dr to remove it on the 22nd when I'm sleeved. I do believe its a combo of anesthesia and lack of protein but my gosh, I can't see me loosing any more...CRAP I'm going to have to by a wig...EEK

WOW Katie 6months out and down 88lbs is to me an inspiration if I may say so, you deserve many kudos, you are doing a fantastic job!Deb

You need to check out the forum Self Pay & Mexico.. there are tons of people on there, lots of experience with all the different Doctors in Mexico

This is a really cute cut on you, You've lost about 10yrs with the weight loss and hair cut!

Oh I'm so sorry, I know you are disappointed..have you looked into the husband and wife surgical team that work with a lighterme? or maybe with Dr. Ponce? he's the Chief of Bariatric surgeons in TJ.. He is also the Dr. who trains many of the surgeons in Mexico...

Steri strips are an added protection so that there is less strain on your incision, and if they are butted up against one another then no the incision can't breath, but it's still ok because under the strips its still considered a sterile field. Your staples should come out within 7-10 days and also the steri strips will be gone, unless they opt to keep reinforcement on your incision lines then they may use steri strips again until they fall off with showering.

I have tried your coffee protein shake and now am addicted to it and have one every morning, :wub: and I won't even be sleeved until Oct 22nd.

Even though you feel uncomfortable I would have to say that wearing a girdle or anything tight around your incisions would be a bad idea ( I kind of think you already know this ) your incisions are still very new and spandex, nylon, ie stretchy things would make you glisten if you know what I mean? and would be very bad for healing but would be wonderful for a bacterial infection. Bacteria loves dark, moist areas. As far as the incision under your breast yes do wick away the moisture with gauze or maybe some white cotton soft material such as a old tee shirt you can cut up, the wash cloth is a good idea but maybe a bit to ruff? Anyway the best way to heal is to keep the area CLEAN AND DRY and ONLY cover it with a dressing if it is still weeping or in an area where there might be moisture I hope this helps!

If your coordinator told you he worked out of the Obesity Control Center then it's got to be Ariel Ortiz!!!

thank you Jesser

Congratulations!!!! I can only hope...