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Shelia, I would love to be your sleeve sister. You left the day before me with Dr. Kelly. I am feeling kinda groggy, but overall no pain pills needed. I haven' been tracking anything yet (only liquids) but this next week I plan on sticking to a plan. I aim to get 63 oz of fluids daily, but I think I am around 40. I plan on trying to clean the Living room to do something with my boredom. Glad you are doing well.

So I am two days post op and I feel about 98% myself again. I mean I am still sipping away at my Water and broth, but I have been walking just fine and doing homework! Cant say it has anything to do with age, but I am soooo ready to get home and finish this clear stage so I can begin my Xbox Kenetics workout! Anna Ae 25

I will be updating in this space over the next few days. Right now I'm at the airport waiting for my flight to San Diego (from Atlanta). I feel awkwardly at peace. I mean I cried this morning because I knew I was going to kiss my daughter. This is the first time I am going to be away from her since birth (she is 7 months). I am use to traveling without my husband because of the 5 out of state conferences I attend for my job. But my daughter tore my heart to pieces. I did being her teddy bear wearing her onesie as motivation to get better and.walk around. My husband prayed with me this.morning so all is well. I'll keep you guys updated. Please excuse all typos, I'm on my Evo. Update---------------- Day1 post op Well my my my. I am the other side. I had my surgery is Dr, Kelly Ramos Saturday and like I expected Day 1 was pure hell. Thu built uo CO2 had me thinking I was literally getting ready to die. I went walk probabky 20 mins after coming throgh in my room, The urses didn;t really think I could, but Dr. Kelly said if I want to try let me try. I walked for about 7 mins. Slow, but walking. I was burping along the way feeling a tiny bi better with each hallway trip. The Hospital is quaint, The all have private rooms with the essentials. The meds for the gas and nausea has really helped. I did vomit a few times, not since last night. I have been walking every couple of hours and mainly sleeping. I feel like I am 75% back to my old self. I haven't had any to eat. I feel sorta kinda hngry. But this Water is serving me well. Well that all for now peeps. Thanks so much for the positive vibes! Anna

I make my daughter's baby food. So its really just regular food smashed to pieces. I think I will make some tonight (to freeze) just a little fruit and veggies. I will make sure I focus on proteins, but since I have the liquid protein I'm not too worried.

I am in my final week and I thought everything was ago and planned to the T. Well, there are bumps in the road of every journey. I just need to listen to the Lord to make sure I am making the right decision. I want this so badly to better myself. I look over at my daughter, who means the world to me, and I want to be better for her. Better for myself. Today has been a long day. But I am still breathing, so I thank the Lord. Earlier this week I posted a topic about what happen with my financing and the screwed up mess MyMedicalLoans is putting me through. For those who didn't see it here it in a nutshell. I applied with MyMedicalLoans for $4200. I was approved for $5000 (CosmetiCredit). All of the loan orgination fees, and etc brought my total loan amount to right under $600. Still alot in fees, but what the hay. I planned on paying off my sugery early (hopefully through before the interest started) and I was all set. Found out earlier this week that Dr. Rod never got paid and the money went to Dr. Ramos-Kelley. Fastforward to today, Belite called and said MyMedicalLoans only sent them a check for $3700. They were trying to charge me $1200 to borrow $5000. I said no way and told them to cancel my loan contract with them since that is NOT what I agreed to. Belite said since my date is so close, I would need to self pay almost all of it with them helping out with a very small amount. While I could pull the $6700 from my savings, I promised my husband I would not at the beginning of this journey. I told him I would save by not shopping, no QVC orders, and doing my own hair and nails to pay for the surgery (I am even taking a second job 3 months post surgery to pay it off faster). My husband recommed for me to call Dr. Ramos-Kelley since they has already been paid (the bank said it would be a few days before the money reversed) and ask about their patients and do some research. I called Sandy at Dr. Ramos office and she was such a sweet heart. She told me their sleeve was $5300. I can pay that with almost no problem. I have $4500 saved, so I will ony need to take a small loan from saving. But is the price relfective of the service? I am been researching Dr. Ramos Kelley for the past 7 hours straight. I don't know what to do. Sandy said he will try to call tonight or tomorrow. Why is the price so different? The hopsital pics look much better than INT and Dr. Ramos keeps you for 4 days. I only found one thing negative and I think it could of happen anywhere. He says he can work me in on my orginal surgery date, this Saturday. I don't know what to do. My husband is saying leave the surgery alone. Its too much going on for him to wrap his head around. I really want to make this happen. My flight is booked, my bags are packed. I am trying to stay prayed up and listen to the inside voice, but its telling me to don;t get any sugery with anybody. My eyes are bloodshot red. I felt like I was sooooo close and now I am as lost as I was 6 months ago.

Congrats!!!! So much in such a little time. I hope you start feeling better.

Oh I can not wait until the day my husband can pick me up like a sack of potatoes! I hoope to be living this dream soon!

Today has been a long day. But I am still breathing, so I thank the Lord. Earlier this week I posted a topic about what happen with my financing and the screwed up mess MyMedicalLoans is putting me through. For those who didn't see it here it in a nutshell. I applied with MyMedicalLoans for $4200. I was approved for $5000 (CosmetiCredit). All of the loan orgination fees, and etc brought my total loan amount to right under $600. Still alot in fees, but what the hay. I planned on paying off my sugery early (hopefully through before the interest started) and I was all set. Found out earlier this week that Dr. Rod never got paid and the money went to Dr. Ramos-Kelley. Fastforward to today, Belite called and said MyMedicalLoans only sent them a check for $3700. They were trying to charge me $1200 to borrow $5000. I said no way and told them to cancel my loan contract with them since that is NOT what I agreed to. Belite said since my date is so close, I would need to self pay almost all of it with them helping out with a very small amount. While I could pull the $6700 from my savings, I promised my husband I would not at the beginning of this journey. I told him I would save by not shopping, no QVC orders, and doing my own hair and nails to pay for the surgery (I am even taking a second job 3 months post surgery to pay it off faster). My husband recommed for me to call Dr. Ramos-Kelley since they has already been paid (the bank said it would be a few days before the money reversed) and ask about their patients and do some research. I called Sandy at Dr. Ramos office and she was such a sweet heart. She told me their sleeve was $5300. I can pay that with almost no problem. I have $4500 saved, so I will ony need to take a small loan from saving. But is the price relfective of the service? I am been researching Dr. Ramos Kelley for the past 7 hours straight. I don't know what to do. Sandy said he will try to call tonight or tomorrow. Why is the price so different? The hopsital pics look much better than INT and Dr. Ramos keeps you for 4 days. I only found one thing negative and I think it could of happen anywhere. He says he can work me in on my orginal surgery date, this Saturday. I don't know what to do. My husband is saying leave the surgery alone. Its too much going on for him to wrap his head around. I really want to make this happen. My flight is booked, my bags are packed. I am trying to stay prayed up and listen to the inside voice, but its telling me to don;t get any sugery with anybody. My eyes are bloodshot red. I felt like I was sooooo close and now I am as lost as I was 6 months ago. Need words of comfort and advice.

Hi All, I got around to speaking to Dr. Ramos and he seems really great. Eased my fears and answered all of my questions. In our discussion he told me he uses a 36 French Bougie. With Dr. Rod, it was a 32. Dr. Ramos said he could do a 32 if I would like, but he normally does a 36 and the way he sutures makes it a little smaller. I was going to ask him is opinions on a 34 bougie. If you could respond and let me know your bougie size and weightloss at 6 months (even though I know everyone is different), I just wanted to see if there was a huge difference. Thanks Found out he uses a 36 bougie but sutures over the staple line making the stomach smaller. Wondering if it makes it as if he had used a 34 bougie.

HI All, Thanks so much for your words of comfort. Thank you to the dozen of Dr. RK patients I spoke through over PM, e-mail, and phone. I got a chance to speak to Dr. RK myself and he seemed wonderful. He answered all of my questions and eased my concerns. He explained to me the new hospital, the process, and why he does things different that Dr. Rod. I started his preop diet, which does have a calorie restriction, today. He explained why he prefers his patients go on all liquid (clears) 3 days before surgery (following the ABSA guidelines) though not all doctors see a difference. He even explained to me why some patients have paif $6300 and others $5300 (its all in who schedules you and when you schedule mainly). I am speaking to him again tonight and then tomorrow (ny husband has questions). I am beginning to feel a lot better. Thanks again

Thank you everyone. I have def notice a decrease in my supply since starting my pre-op diet and there isn't enough Fenugreek in the world to conpensate. I didn't have a caloric intake but it is very low carbs and low fat high protein. I asked my local Le Leche League and they daid it is def because of the diet and that WLS will only compound it the immediate. After a couple of months when my body stablizes then I may be able to get my supply back my pumping through the stall period. I have milk stored to get her to 9 months, but I really wanted to breast feed for at least a year. I don't want to her my DD harm, because I am focusing on my weight. Woosa!

If you wouldn't mind speaking on the phone with me about your experience, current weightloss. and any other questions I have can you please send me your number and the best time to call. Thanks. If you want to know why I requesting this information please click here to see my recent post.

My surgeon has an in house finance through Belitemexico. Dr. Rod has some good reviews. Also, if you have a home phone I know a couple of work from home places hiring. I am going to supplement my main job with my work from home job. Its part-time inbound customer service (they have FT) but that extra $225 a week (900/mo) will have the rest of my surgery paid off my the end of the summer (year at the most). PM if you are interested.

I am in Loganville (Gwinnett County) GA. Getting sleeved on 1-22-11