butter-fly

Has anyone unexpectantly needed a hernia repair? Wondering how Dr Lopez approaches this.

How many incisions does Dr. Lopez make and where are they?

Maybe you're gaining muscle? How are your clothes fitting?

Forget the pounds, watch the inches!

Im scheduled for surgery in Oct and am wondering how people do on the full liquids phase. My dr recomends 3 weeks on it and I am a little concerned that this will be difficult to maintain. What have peoples experiences been?

So when I come home from the hospital in Mexico after surgery, should I expect my presurgery clothes to actually be a bit tighter on me for a few days? I'm planning what to wear on the trip home, as well as the next few days after.

I'm not looking to discuss the hcg diet. I'm just wondering if people who have done rounds of hcg and later decided to get the sleeve are still as successful with their sleeve. Thanks for your feedback.

Good question. I want to know to as I am having surgery in Oct.

I did HCG - was successful-- gained it all back (plus more.) I'm getting ready for surgery in Oct and a little scared that my metabolism is so screwy from being on a vlcd and that the sleeve may not be successful for me because of that. So those of you who ate past HCGers and current sleevers- how's the weight loss going for you with your sleeve?

I hear a lot of talk about a drain. How does Dr Lopez do it? Will we have drains at all? If so, for how long?

Faith can move mountains and can take care of bills! Prayers lifted.

HOPE IS!!!! Right around the corner! Surgery tomorrow! It will be a new day with a true new start!

So.... I will be on the full liquid phase when I weekend with my step-dad, sister and brother-in-law. I won't be telling them about surgery (can't stand the judgement I know I'll get) but KNOW they will wonder why I'm only cosuming liquids. Any ideas on excuses I could give? Help?

Dr. Lopez in TJ. You?

Anyone who has already experienced their surgery -- were there any "additional" costs you were not expecting?

Thanks, everyone! Just scheduled my surgery on 10/10 in TJ. Can't wait!!

Oct. 10th in TJ with Dr. Lopez! Can't wait!!!!

I'm scheduled for Dr. Lopez on 10/10 in TJ. Can't wait!!!!

I "only" have 70 lbs to loose. I know since i have less to loose I will loose slower. I'm wondering how much can I expect to loose the first month and how long has it taken others to make it to a 70 lbs loss goal.

wow, what a journey you've had! Who was your doctor?

I'm getting sleeved Oct 9 by his partner at Mi Hospital. I'll probally see you there! I am also traveling alone.