buckeye_girl40

Wow!!! You look great... Congratulations!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Sleeved November 30th down 86 lbs. went from a size 22 XXL top to a size 13/14 and L top !!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Same here.... Definitely see a boob job and tummy tuck in my near future. If I could get rid of this stupid apron I'm sure I could be in a smaller size!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hello everyone!!! It's been awhile since I posted on here , so I thought I would post my before and after pics . Started out at 258.8 and today I'm 171.8.... still not at goal , but loving my sleeve! The first pic is of me and my daughter at my highest weight of 258 . Sent from my iPhone using VST

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Protein intake , drink lots of Water and I walk an hour twice a day on my treadmill every day . No bread , eat lots of veggies and some fruits like watermelon and strawberries. Just starting to do some strength training with light weights and bands. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thank you!!! I feel younger , more able to play with my beautiful granddaughter now Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks guys!!!! It's been a long road, but I am truly happy with my decision to get sleeved. Sometimes me and "Darth Sleevius " don't always agree, but still loving my healthier lifestyle . Sent from my iPhone using VST

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Amyinorlando, first let me congratulate you on your decision to have WLS . You have definitely made a wise choice in Dr. Alvarez .... He was my surgeon as well and I have nothing but good things to say about him and his staff!! Even though I followed everything to a T , I did have some complications.... Mind you , they were fixable. As far as being worried about having a complication and doing surgery in Mexico, Dr. Alvarez is the one who took care of me.... a month out I called him and arrangements were made for me to fly back to Mexico.... all I had to pay for was my plane ticket!!! He is an awesome doctor and even more an amazing man. Good luck with your journey and God Bless. Tina Sent from my iPhone using VST

You look amazing!!! Congratulations on the weight loss Sent from my iPhone using VST

I paid $8700.... Had to send $1000.00 deposit upfront which was applied to the cost of surgery. Day of surgery I brought a certified money order for $7700 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Had surgery on Friday and came home on Sunday Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm in Columbus.... I was sleeved November 30, 2012 in Mexico. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Not at all.... My new tummy wouldn't tolerate any food or liquid for that matter. My Gerd became extremely worse, no meds would help. I stayed dehydrated.... In and out of the hospital getting I.V's . My surgeon said that I was in a cycle that he referred to as 'Marianne" syndrome.... It starts with not being able to hydrate yourself and continually vomiting . I'm doing some better, can take in 600 calories on a good day. Finally have the right acid meds... thank God for Protonix!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks!!!!! Feels good to be somewhat back to myself. I got really depressed for awhile .... I gave a new meaning to " buyers remorse" . I still have some trouble eating , take it day by day , but am glad of the decision I made!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I've been eating watermelon for awhile now.... No problems so far. My doctor said it's okay because it helps keep me hydrated.... It's considered a full liquid , which I found kinda strange. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Me!!!! My gastroenterologist put me on protonix and the difference is like night and day . I take 40 mg 2 times a day. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was sleeved by Dr. A last November. Down 77lbs and 25 lbs till I hit my goal . Dr. A and his staff are wonderful ... Good luck to all on your journeys past , present , and future. God Bless Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hello everyone!!! It's been awhile since I posted anything on here. Things didn't go like I imagined they would.... had a lot of problems , but now finally on the mend. To date I have lost a total of 77 lbs , went from a size 22 to a comfortable 14.... Not at the size I was hoping for being 7 months out , but I'll take it!!! Just now able to tolerate food. I'm taking in 600 calories a day , which got me is good . Glad everyone is doing so well.