Laura Craft Anderson

Great job everyone. I had my surgery May 18 2012. Weight 266.7 today weigh 157 goal 150. Picture Christmas time last year and this year [ATTACH]7692[/ATTACH]

I had mine done on May 18th in MX with Dr. Gracia. I was 266.7lbs day off surgery which is also my heaviest weight today I am 157 with loss of 109.7 lbs. Only a few more lbs to goal. I am 5'8. Christmas last year and today. [ATTACH]7522[/ATTACH]

I used dr. Gracia and loved him!! I set up everything through Alma.

I went to Dr. Gracia as well. Alma was my coordinator with ready 4 a change it was 5000 plus airfare. My experience was wonderful. I had a reaction to the antithesis but otherwise all was good staff and care at hospital was amazing!!!!

Lol. did any of your incisions get red?

Congrats!!!

Glad you are feeling better. Those of us that are sick right off I wonder if it is the antithesis. It is all worth it though.

See you soon!!!! You will do great!!

You will do great!!!! Question for other Gracia patients. How did you take the antibotic capsules

Thank you! I agree it is all about our health!!

Jeff, Thanks. I had a rough couple of days but I am better. I am back at the hotel and I have been walking as much as I can. Been having a hard time keeping things down but it is getting better:) Hope you and your wife are still doing well.

Hey! I am back to the hotel. I feel better. I get tired really easily and still have some cramping. I sip about three little sips ... just enough to get my tongue wet and I can keep that down. I do this about every 10 min. I have been walking as well. Fatgirlslim... I will be here tomorrow. Is your surgery scheduled for tomorrow or tuesday? I am in room 722. Thanks for asking about me ... It means alot:)

FatGirlSlim when do you arrive at the hotel? Shellbell that is good to know. Everything I have put in my mouth has came back up.

Cmani, I am doing ok. Was in alot of pain and very sick to stomach. I am a little better now. I think I will be much better when the drain is removed.

Thanks everyone!! I have met all the doctors, Got my IV and pre op meds. Justa waiting...

Hi All!! I am laying in the bed waiting my turn for surgery. My experience so far has been wonderful!!! The staff here and at the Marriott are incredible. Very helpful. Hospital is small but nice, rooms are clean and comfy. My mom was nervous about coming here but she is very pleased with everything. I will update once I am out of surgery! Say a prayer for me

I haven't has surgery yet. I go today. I couldn't agree more about the treatment so far. It has be WONDERFUL!!! I am sure my surgery will be the same.

Thanks!!!

Welcome to the boards! Everyone is wonderful and you will get all kinds of advice here.

Hi all! I am at the airport getting ready to fly to San Diego. I am scheduled for surgery in the morning in MX with Dr.Gracia. Please say a prayer me for and my friend Glenda (also a member of the board) she is having surgery there today. Thank you and God Bless!

Who was your surgeon?

In my prayers! Good luck!

I don't know tht is just what the Alma to me this afternoon when I aske about the issues you had. They might have changed it today.

I was told earlier that Rosie will be in charge of arranging pick up for travel back to the states. The drivers US Cell phone has been having issues in TJ.