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I like the deli meats better than regular meats. They goes down easier and settle in my stomach better. With regular meats, they can hurt going down and can feel like they are stuck. I still feel full with about 2 slices of the deli meats and it is low fat too.

Encouraging, I started preop at 370lbs. So far w/ surgery on Aug 23, I am down 54lbs. I hope I get to 100lbs by 9 months.

These well meaning people obviously don't have an obesity issue that we have. One of the best things about the surgery is that not only do you lose weight but it helps you keep it off. While some do gain back weight, I don't believe it would be as much as if they didn't have the sleeve. I know I have done liquid diets in the past that were similiar to the preop diet. I lost weight but it came back with a vengence. This time after the liquid diet, there was the sleeve surgery to keep me going. I have also had people think that I did not need the surgery to lose, but I think I know myself better than they know me. Glad I had the surgery.Good luck w/ your upcoming surgery.

kemo46, I had my surgery w/ Dr. Almanza also. I did not attend any seminars either. I did a lot of research through the internet. I feel I was knowledgeable when I made my surgery decision. I would have liked to have attended a seminar if there would have been one available to attend. I want to know as much as I could/can about my gastric sleeve surgery.

I am kind of like that. I ordered complete Chinese Egg Foo Yung and Eggroll when I went out to lunch w/ the family. My husband said not to do it and just have a couple of bites off his plate. I ate about 4 bites of meal and husband took it home for his next meal and eggroll went to son. I think that I can eat as I used to, but of course I can't. Glad that I had the sleeve to keep me in check.

I love it when people feel that weight loss surgery is an easy way out for an obese person. Starts with the preop diet of protein drinks, etc. Then the surgery where 80% or so of stomach is removed, then the recovery, and then more liquid diet, the pureed, mushie, soft, etc diet. I think some people do not think that we have to watch what we eat. The decision to have surgery is a life long commitment. This is no easy way out, but I am glad that I chose this route. Without it, I probably wouldn't have lived as long as I would like to. At least not very healthy.

You can take the needed supplies for your surgery. Just let security know about it. Also, your Dr. can write a letter to the airlines to let them know that the supplies are necessary for your health. I flew from San Diego to Buffalo NY 4 days after surgery and had no problems. Just try to get an aisle seat if possible. Good Luck on your surgery and traveling. Next week you will be all done and back in your own home!!!

Sleeved on Aug. 23rd. Including pre op diet, I have lost about 49lbs since end of July. I have the gurgles, but I think part of it is eating to fast. Old habits die hard. I would like to be down another 21 lbs by Halloween. Actually, the whole life-style eating change hasn't been that bad.

These posts are great and oh so true. I feel the same way about those flimsy white plastic lawn chairs,lol Being obese becomes a way of life, you start to automatically accept and know the things that you can't do. Thanks to the sleeve we know longer have to accept being a second class citizen.

I was sleeved on Aug 23rd. I have a protein shake for Breakfast. Cottage cheese for lunch, and either soup or mashed potatoes w/ a little cheese for supper. Even though I think I am taking a small portion, sometimes I take too much. I end up putting some back or giving it to the dog. A few bites and I am full. Lots of low cal liquids and water throughout the day.

Enjoyed your Blog. I was there on Aug 23. Everything is pretty much like you wrote. I was there before the robbery business. It was an interesting experience that I won't soon forget. I made the trip on my own. Hope you have a quick recovery.

I was sleeved on aug 23, 2011. I know exactly the pain you are talking about. It is like you know it will come and then you wait for it to get over with. It seems to be a little better these last few days.

Never read about the 30 ounce requirement to stay out of hospital for dehydration,thanks. Got sleeved on Aug.23. Guess I am getting in 30 ounces. I do feel nausua, though.

Just shared on my Facebook account, thanks!

I live in a small town in New York state. Needless to say when people learned that I was having Surgery in Mexico they could not believe it. Alot of people asked why Mexico? Well, I have no health insurance, and even if I did they wouldn't cover the surgery. I called Bariatric Surgeons and they wanted $24,500 for the procedure plus many other extra costs. I could not afford that. I found Mexican surgeons on the internet, I am getting surgery, airfare, hotel, etc for about $5,500. If the U.S. was more affordable and easier to work with I would have had my surgery here. It's almost like this healthcare system here in the U.S. forces people to go elsewhere. People have asked how do I know if Dr. has a license, what about infection, etc? well, these things happen in the U.S. too.

Glad to hear that other people meet with opposition as I have when I tell them of my plans to get sleeved in Mexico of all places!!! People do not understand that it is very difficult to lose the amount of weight that we need to lose and then keep it off. Alot of people talk about what the complications could be for me, but what about the complications if I don't have the surgery, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. I worked in a nsg home and we have had quite a few people in the 400-500lb range come in lately. They are fairly young and the reason they are there is due to complications of their obesity. This has helped me make my decision to get sleeved. It seems that loved ones act like they want you to lose weight and be healthy, but when you try to they are not really that supportive. Good luck and best wishes to all my fellow sleevers out there.

Thank you soo much for this post. I will be having surgery on Aug. 23 with Dr Almanza in Mexico. How are you doing now? Where did you leave your valuables while you were in surgery. i am traveling alone too. Please keep us posted on your recovery.

I will be having surgery with Dr. Almanza on Aug 23. I will be going alone. Kind of worried about getting lost in San Diego airport. Also, wondering where my valuables will be kept while I am having surgery? Being from New York State, alot of people are very skeptical about my choice to have surgery in Mexico. I really am not to worried about being in Mexico alone. I just want to have my surgery and get on with my life. Is there any sleever out there who has had complications with their surgery from Mexico? If so, how did you go about getting treated in the U.S.?