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Stefani - can I ask why you have switched from Dr Garcia? PM me if you would rather. Is there more than one Dr Garcia in Tijuana?

Look for me on face book. Carolyn sue ellis. Same picture. It is an older surgery group, most had procedure done last summer. Lots of good info as we have all gone through it and are on other side. I will be glad to invite you to our secret page. Please remember it is an open talk group. Nothing is not asked or answered. Maybe sometime too much info is shared but you don't have to read or comment.
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There is no regrets...
Your food life will change but how bad is that. Your focus will not be eating and what to eat or what you can't eat.
Our doctor told us we would have to find another doctor, no help from him. I have not needed him either.
From the the minute I woke up from surgery I had no pain and have truly enjoy this new adventure. Surgery was last of July and as of today I have lost 70 pounds not much effort on my part. I had a sleeve in Mexico with dr Lopez. I have gone from 18-20 pants and jeans to large tops and 10-12 in jeans. I can cross my legs sit in any chair fit in a booth at a restaurant. My husband is going for the surgery in the summer. We share our food at restaurants or I order off the child's menu. Most places are good about that and you can always get a to go bag and have lunch next day.
Follow the directions about the slow addition of food back into your life. You will get tired of Protein drinks and soft foods but it isn't for ever. I use sugar free cool aide sticks added to bottled Water to get liquid in for a different taste. Make sure you eat your Protein first. You can not eat fast and yes chew your food well. All things you should do anyway. Your new stomach, we all name them by the way, mine is Iron madam, will teach you what she likes and doesn't like. She will let you know fast when your full and the next bit will be a mistake. Learn to pay attention. You will like and dislike different things. I know weirded. There will be moments of passing wants but it your head not your stomach saying want. Avoid breads, no soda both these make your stomach swell. At some point you can add these but only small amounts. I didn't care for pop much anyway but with pizza enjoy a sip. Love pastry and yes now I eat or rather take bits. Just share.
Join the Facebook secret page for sleeve. Ours is summer sleevers but we are open to all. Look for me on fb and I will add you. Carolyn sue ellis. I get such support and great info from them. We are family. Good luck. You will not regret it. I promise. Your health will thank you. So will your husband when it is over.
Carolyn
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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!

Just had my surgery on Tuesday. Dr Lopez at the Mi hospital. Am not resting at the Marriott. I can not say enough good things about the whole experience. From the driver, Roberto, who is a hoot, to the very nice accommodations in the hotel and the wonderful care I received in the hospital from the nurses and Doctor Lopez. Everything is exceptionally clean.
TJ is not a scary place. We enjoyed a evening of shopping before going to the hospital and my husband had a fantastic seafood dinner. Ice tea for me dang.
I remember them coming to get me in the room and then I remember being back and thinking did it happen? I was up walking within an hour and have not had any problems with gas. I feel no pain which I consider a blessing know that others have.
My husband is with me and as gone exploring everyday while I rested in the hospital. I do believe he has been enjoying the trip!
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New mini, if I can do this you can. Ay 61 I finally decided enough. I am in really good health and want to stay that way as long as I can. The weight was starting to cause me knee and back problems. So I just did it. The hardest part is trying to get your mind to behave. We will not starve... I promise. I am on the post op side now and so very thankful. Can't wait to be into my other smaller clothes that I have hanging in the closet!
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TJ is not hot the average temp is 70's. I am here now and it is wonderful. Sure beats the 100+ we are having at home! My sleeve cost me a total of 4700.00 and it is worth every penny!
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Glad to meet you both. Attend mssu as well good school. Before moving to Joplin lived in Olathe and attend jccc. Pre law. No was going for paralegal. Have a son and his family living in Tulsa. Jenks really. Small world.

That you both so much. Maybe it was nerves kicking in. Hate tests anyway so not sure why I am concerned. I have complete faith that everything will go great. I may never look as good as my picture again, several years between then and now but am sure gonna try. I am one of those women that is going screaming in to old age. Vain well yes! I want to wear dresses again, I want my legs not to rub and my boobs to be in front not under my arms. I don't want to carry all this weight around until I am so sick from all the side affects of it that I have no life. Like my son said only so many years left and I should make them count. I am thankful I have a supportive husband. Maybe he wants a hottie again! Lol
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Thank you so much for the info on Dr Lopez. I will be having surgery on the 24th. Samuel is to de our driver as well. A Molly or ? Is the patient caregiver. My husband is going with. I received loads of information but feel much better knowing what someone else really went through. The decision to have surgery was easy compared to the waiting and not knowing what to expect. Not much out there about Dr. Lopez and nothing bad that I could find. I went through alighterme. Total cost for surgery was 4700.00. Much less than here in states. I have checked out website for hotel and Mi hospital. Looks good. Now for the crappy diet.. I can do it I can do it...
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I have Sprint too but one of the doctors told me if I had an Iphone I could download the magic jack app for free!! My husband and I made all of our calls using it! Pretty awesome =)

What an experience... My surgery is on the 24th of July in Mexico. It is a present from my husband. He must have gotten tired of me being tired and complaining. He is the one that has done all the research and then presented it to me. Am I a lucky lady or what.. I would like to be added to this group for the 24th, please. Thank you. On another blog I found a list of things that was put together by ones that have gone before as to the things that make life a little easier while in the hospital. Lilmissdiva has it listed on her face book profile. You all may already know about it. Was helpful for me.
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