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Burton Fletcher
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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The surgery is easy. Adapting to the restrictions is the challenge.
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I had the gastric sleeve surgery on 02/20 in Mexico where a lot of Americans go and save a lot of money. The surgery was easy. The hard part is learning to adapt to the restrictions after the surgery. That will come in time and the results will be worth the lifelong restrictions. Go for it!
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I am 59, weighed 375 and am 5'9" tall. I highly recommend losing as much weight as you can before the surgery. This will increase the safety of the procedure and will make the surgery easier for the doctor and yourself. My pain was very well managed after the procedure and I stopped all pain medications 2 days after my surgery. Travel light with a small suitcase with rollers. Don't worry about looking glamorous until you return home. I expect you will do well with this procedure.
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I had the gastric sleeve on 02/20/2010 in Tijuana. My surgeon was Dr. Mario Almanza. He is an excellent surgeon. I have lost approximately 25 pounds in the past 2 weeks. There seems to be a preference for the gastric sleeve as it does not require fills and there is no concern regarding deterioration or slippage. The procedure was easy and I recommend it. I am 5' 9" and weighed 375#.
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You are doing great. You are a bit ahead of me, but you give me inspiration. My sleeve on 02/20/2010. I'm early to this process, and adjusting to the sleeve. Keep us informed and share tips on how to ajust. Thanks. Burton Fletcher, Valdosta, GA