JamesHRN

When I had my stalls I would just increase my protein and kept carbs low it would kick off again loosing weight I lost all of my weight in just 4 months reach goal still loosing I lost 110 pounds in 4 months.

SoCalgirl I agree. With you I went alone and I liked it better than having to worry about someone else while I am recovering I did fine while there

Why would a cigarette hurt your stomach it is bad on the lungs and you should not smoke but doesn't effect your stomach did they bother your stomach before you had surgery

I drank coffee since about 4 weeks post op I did not have any issues except it taste different to me but now I am 6 months out and I have gotten the taste for it back

I was going to have the band but when I thought about all of the follow up and band adjustments I decided on the sleeve. I have had great success with the sleeve 110 pounds at 4 months and went below my goal weight by 10 pounds I would have to have waited about 6-8 weeks before the band would be filled the first time following surgery I have seen and heard of many patients going back to have the band to sleeve revision so why not just do it in one shot instead of 2 surgeries.

I would do it all over again I lost 110 pounds in just 4. Months and I feel so much better now more energy my blood pressure within normal range no meds

I was in Tijuana I have AT&T and when I was at Hotel Ticun I was able to get a US cell tower without paying any roaming charges I had my international calling turned off so I only got US towers and I did not have any roaming charges on my bill

You can research research research hire the very best Dr and still be the complication. It is a risk of every surgery. If you find a Dr that has never had complication of their patients then you need to do more research on that Dr. All Drs have patients that have complications it is all part of having surgeries that is why the Dr should tell you about the complications before you make a decision to have any surgery

I went to Dr Almanza in Tijuana Mexico

The glue will come off the itch is part of the healing process

I am in San Francisco was sleeved 6 months ago reach 105 pound weight loss and passed goal at 4 months I will offer help if I can

I never felt unsafe while I was there I was picked up at the airport and was brought back to San Diego airport their staff is with you the whole time you are never left alone

You do need passport to go to Mexico or any other country now a days I am not sure about financing but I do think he does but not for sure.

Patient don't get to the hospital until late morning then they all have their lab work done and the pre surgery work up. So he does not start until early afternoon maybe very late morning but I can only say that he talks to all of the patients at about 1 pm before he starts his surgeries but he still has plenty of time to botch up surgeries and still do 20 or so a day

Dr Almanza charged $4500 for the sleeve Dr Almanza does not do more than 8 a day there were only 6 of us when I went and he only has 8 beds in the hospital. But I remember we all did share our beds with each other women and men shared the same bed I had 3 people in my bed it was really cozy but we stayed warm. I think he did about 20-24 that day at about 45+ mins per surgery he had plenty of time to do them. He also slept during the surgeries since he was doing so many a day. He started in the afternoon and went none stop for days without sleep

I tell people about my surgery unless for example a noses neighbor stated I had a very nice body after noticing my weight loss when she ask I just said I am watching how much and what I eat it isn't a lie LOL

I doubt that you will stretch your sleeve what and how much are you eating what stage are you on now

I have drank after surgery I was about 6-8 weeks post op I was just fine you do feel the effects on less alcohol

Jlewis how do I find your pics

I am in San Francisco anyone in the Bay Area

I started at 280 pounds I am now at 170 went from 46+ waist pants to 30 inch waist they are lose fitting I quit buying pants beyond the 46 in waist. Went to wearing sweat pants

Dr Almanza did my surgery in July 2012 I have read how he does 12 or more surgeries a day all I can say is this there were 6 of us when I did my surgery and he only has 8 beds so I can not see where people come up with the inflated numbers. I will go on to say I have had friends that have gone to him and I would do it all over again with him if I had to. I have not had any complication and made it past my goal weight loss in 4 months I lost 110 pounds to date and for the past 6 weeks I did not ever stick to a diet I did not Gain or lose during the period of time but I had also reached my goal weight and past it by 10 pounds

You can get blood clots in the arm you need to get it checked out either the ER or your Drs office but go get it checked out.

When I started my journey I wanted to lose 100 pounds I have currently lost 105 pounds looking to get to about 160-165 now I past my goal of 100 pounds of weight loss at just 4 months I am now almost 6 months I went from 280 pounds to 175 pounds I have not tried to lose Any more weight after reaching the 175 pound mark now looking to lose another 10-15 pounds I have been eating whatever I wanted not paying attention to what just the amount I have not lost anymore weight but I have not gained anything either for the past 4-6 weeks today I decided to go for the remaining 10-15 pounds so I will achieve that goal soon I am aiming for 160-165 pounds I am 5 foot 9 inches tall now at a 30 inch waist but pants are lose on me I started at 46+ pants I refused to buy any larger waist than the 46 inch I would only wear sweat pants or baggy fitting clothes I feel so much better now my blood pressure is normal without meds my feet knees and ankles thank me with no more pain

I have known of people who did not do any of the per op diet and still had their surgery and did find the clear liquid diet allows the liver to shrink because the liver does not have to work to break down food you eat. Small amounts of food prior to surgery is not a big issue when I had my surgery there was a patient that ate clear up until 12 hours before surgery did just fine.