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I had to rely on my taxes to help pay for my upcoming surgery, so I definitely feel for you. I hope everything works out

That's so great! Work on those push-ups girl! You can do it!!!

What a great job you have done!! I can only hope to be that successful! Great pic, too!

That just makes me sick! Some drs' have such a God complex. What they fail to realize is the surgeons we use in Mexico probably have TRIPLE the experience, not to mention bed side manner as some of these quacks in the states. Of course there are great drs here in the states, too. I am not arguing that fact. Sorry you had to be treated like a second class citizen just because of their ignorance of 1) Mexican surgeons and 2) VSG in general. Clearly she does NOT know what she is talking about, which is why I would not be seen in that office again. Just wondering, what is "dokie up" ?

That's so great! You look fantastic already

So great to hear your story! Glad you are doing so well. Hope to hear more as time goes by

Hi! I am having my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Aceves on March 9th. Good luck to you and before you know it we will be on the other side!

Good luck to both of you!! I am a little over a week behind y'all and look forward to comparing notes! We have a BUNCH of March sleevers, don't we?? Please come back and give us details on your surgeries.

Wow! What a great accomplishment! You deserve to be happy! I love the beautiful day dance, too.

Hey, that's great! How can you possibly beat Hawaii and weight loss in the same trip?? Hope you get over that cold soon.

Thanks for the replies!! I just remember reading a story by "KRIS" on Janurary 10th about her surgery with Dr. Aceves and it was long and detailed ( I just love those) and she mentioned that one of the nurses took the drain out and put a couple of stitches in to seal the drain port and that it hurt and they gave her a sublingual pain pill. That just stuck out in my mind. I didn't even think nurses (i'm a nurse, too) could 'stitch' anyone. Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter, just curious about how long till it closes, and if there might be stitches to be removed later. Thanks again!

Please post your experience with the drain incision with Dr. Aceves. Some patients say they got a couple stitches and others say it is left open to close on it's own. Just curious what your experience was...THANKS!!!

Sorry! Posted this in the wrong place

Please post your experience with the drain incision with Dr. Aceves. Some patients say they got a couple stitches and others say it is left open to close on it's own. Just curious what your experience was...THANKS!!!

I have to say, those are some very IMPRESSIVE before / after pics. Such an inspiration to others. Thanks for posting them!! Glad you broke your stall, too!

Yay, that is exciting! Glad to hear you are getting all your Fluid in. I am ready for my surgery with Dr. Aceves and just love hearing about how well things go with him

Hi! I'm set for March 9th and CAN'T wait!!! There is a thread entitled March Roll Call somewhere and there are LOTS of future sleevers on there if you want to check it out.

I'm about 4 hours south of Nashville. It's sooo nice here now. But in another week or so, it's supposed to drop back down into the 20's so you are coming at the perfect time!! Have fun at the concert!

Oh man! I feel for you. I was told to do a low carb diet for the week before surgery and lots of others here have also, but I know you need to follow what YOUR doctor said. I know the turkey burger wouldn't really hurt, but who knows, your doctor might have a specific reason he likes the liquid diet for his patients. Maybe you could call him and tell him you are about to blow the whole thing with some pizza if you can't have something to chew! Might work. I wish you luck with the rest of your pre-op my friend.

That's great! Sounds like you have a good attitude about it! Just sit back and let them be amazed as the weight just falls off of you. I bet more than one of them will be wishing they could have this same surgery! Hope you're up and about soon!

That's so exciting!! Hope you have an easy recovery. Fill us in as soon as you feel like it!

Yay!! I can feel your excitement and I am just as excited. We share the same surgery date so I am nervous, but sooo glad it is finally right around the corner! Good luck to you!

WOW! 146...that's about what I weighed in High School!!! That is so awesome! Congrats and continued losing!

Sorry you have to deal with people like that. I hope you let your husband know how much this upset you. He not only needs to keep your personal business to himself, he should not be participating in "family" financial meetings that his own wife is not privy to. He should tell them where to get off if they don't want you there. Sounds like you need to crash one of these secret meetings next time! Don't wait for an invitation. If they are discussing you and your husband's money, then you are entitled to be there. THEY are the ones that should not be invited. Why is it any of their business anyway?? Good luck with this ongoing problem, and like others have said, I hope you don't let this change anything to do with your surgery. You deserve it.

WOW Mindy, thanks for being so open and honest with us. I hope you feel that you will always be able to do that here. No one judges you here. We are all in this together, and I think we can all relate in one way or another to your story. I am just one day behind you for surgery and I think it will be great to compare notes so to speak. I hope you continue to post here even after your surgery. Good luck to you and see you on the loser's bench!!