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I had the same wonderful experience you did with Ortiz and a lighter me!!!

I went to TJ in November and saw no sign and we were fine but we also didn't go exploring either. I went for my surgery and stayed at hospital and hotel and that was it.

I used dr Lopez in TJ in nov 2012 and had a great experience. I have not needed to have a doctor back int the states to follow up with other than my pcp. But I haven't seen him really for anything either and I am doing great. Down 75 lbs

I mix my body by vi with orange juice some times and it makes it taste like a dreamsicle.

Thanks

I am 14 weeks post op and have been eating about 700 calories a day. I have lost 50lbs but the last 5lbs have been a struggle the last month. I don't know if I am not eating enough or what it is. How many calories a day is the right amount to keep weight loss going?

For toning up arms and lower belly. I have been walking on treadmill but not as much as I need to. But I have noticed my arms and belly are in desperate need of attention. Any suggestions?

Thanks so much

I have also lost overall 19.25 inches. I weigh 231 now and want to be under 200 before May!

So I am 12 weeks post op today and down 43 lbs. however last week and this week the weight loss has slowed down. I actually woke up this morning and had gained 1.4. How that happens I have no clue. Not over eating and trying to stay in the 700 calorie range. Anyone have this problem or any suggestions for me!

Suzy, u r looking great! I am starting to plan for the tummy tuck/boob too. I can't wait till I am under 200 like u. Keep up the good work.

I am almost 4 weeks post op and late. Surgery has messed up my cycle

Anyone else craving soda? I am 3 weeks post op and my dr said no carbonated drinks for 6 weeks. Anyone know why this is?

Thanks guys never thought of it like that..

I am at the 3 week stall too. Getting very frustrated. I did measure And I have lost inches since surgery but I would like to see the scale move too.

I am on the puréed food stage and every time I eat I feel nauseated. I eat slow but I wander if I need to eat even slower. I am tired of feeling sick every time I eat. Anybody else feel this way or have any advice. I have been eating mashed potatoes, soups, and even my protein shakes make me feel sick

I was sleeved on the 7th. Is anyone still sore. I am a little. Also I have been eating soups and protein shakes. I have tried retried beans. Some things like the protein shakes in the am make me nausea. Is anyone experiencing nausea when they eat?

I take acid medicine so the tomato soup hasn't bothered me.

I was sleeved on the 7th and I feel good today just sore still. I am doing protein shakes and tomato soup. I have been having head hunger and everything I see that I can't have looks great but as far as physical hunger just a little. I have lost between 1-2lbs each day so far.

Dr. Lopez was very nice and caring. Some of the nurses speak better English than others but they all are super nice and are there to make sure you have everything you need. You will stay on one floor the whole time. The 3rd floor is in the shape of an L and at the end is the recovery and operating rooms. You will be walking the hallway lots for recovery, walking is very important, even if you don't feel like you need to get up and walk. My husband had me up about 30 mins after I came back from surgery. You want to walk to help the gas in your belly. I didn't pack a lot just comfortable clothes and house shoes. Dr. Lopez or another dr will remove your drain the night before you leave. It feels weird but it you will feel better when it is gone. The hotel gives you 3 bowls of chicken broth, two Popsicles and 2 bottles of Water each day. At the hospital they have a cafe that closes at 4pm so if someone is going with you they will want to get there dinner before then. Also on the 4th floor there is some ladies that make food up there and Brian said it was really good. It was such a smooth process and I can not tell you again how nice and how good the nurses and doctors treated me. You will meet and internist, anesthesiologist and Dr. Lopez before surgery. They all are great. When I got back to hotel the chicken broth did taste different but I think it was my taste buds from surgery. I did eat Jello there and it was easy to get down. If you have any specific questions just ask me.

Just curious if anyone is having surgery the week of November 5-9 in TJ. I was supposed to have surgery today but had to reschedule for next Thursday the 8th

Can I take anything for my headache?

Just made it home tonight from surgery with lopez. He is super nice and all the nurses at hospital took really good care of me. Very pleased

I have been having the same stomach issues. I hope it goes away soon.

It was a weird feeling. Mine is out now and I feel a lot better.