PetraLuxor

Is it normal to all of the sudden have severe pain like this at 10 months out? I am definitely constipated and have not had a movement since last Friday others than a little diarrhea. Did and enema Sunday and it didn't help too much. Lots of pain all day Sunday, Monday and today. Went to general practitioner yesterday who order sonograms. Ruled out gallstones but showed I have 1.8 cm. cyst on ovary. Doesn't seem like that would be causing all this gasto discomfort and pain. Just did another enema and have decided to take some magnesium citrate to help with what I feel is Constipation. Has anyone experienced anything like this at almost a year out? I'm hurting so bad and starting to worry that there is an infection in my sleeve related to the staples or something. I was sleeved by Dr. Ponce in Mexico so I can't just go to my sleeve doctor. Thanks for any and all responses.

I'm planning on seeing Dr. Marissa Lawrence in Atlanta.

I am back. Haven't been on in a while. Was sleeved Nov. 2012 in Mexico. Great experience. No regrets!

Red, I work near Six Flags.

Yes, Dr. Sauceda seems to be very will-liked. I've looked and looked and I can't seem to find one bad review or post about him. I would only plan on having the two proedures done at one (BL & TT) which I don't think is unusual for surgeons to her in the States. I would not ever consider having 4, 5, 6, etc procedures at once. When are you thinking of having surgery? What other doctors have you researched?

For those of you who are a few years post surgery, how are your scars looking? Anyone out there who have scars that have faded so well that they aren't even noticeable? Thanks!

I felt overwhelmed with all the choices when I began my research as well. I wound up going with dr. Ponce de leon and have not regretted it. Considering it was surgery (yuck) it was a great experience. Trish was awesome like everyone says.

Thank you so much for responding. I looked at your profile and our stats are almost exactly the same. You had surgery two months before me though. I know you aren't at goal yet but do you have an idea of when you'll plan to have plastics done? And what are you thinking of having done? I be looking into getting a BL and possibly a TT, if I need it. Like you, Dr. Sauceda is at the top of my list also.

I have been reading a lot about Dr. Lev in CR and he seems to be very highly regarded. It seems that he is THE MAN to go to for a facelift. Would like to find someone who has used him for BL & TT.

Here's a question for you. I've seen Dr. Sauceda's price list. Is that list in stone or do you know if he lowers the price when two or more procedures are done? For example, a medium TT is $4400 and a BL is $4500. I understand that he refunds $600 for the airfare if one has over $6000 in surgery. But assuming I had the above two procedures done, would he charge me a total of $8900? Or, would the two procedures combined be a little less? Just thought you might know since you are sort of ahead of me in research. Thanks!

Anyone here had plastics in Costa Rica? If so, who did you use, what procedures did you have done, and how was your experience overall? Thanks!

Breast lift/breast reduction. My results have been fabulous! I will be going back in the fall to Dr Fuentes to have my thighs done, they are a saggy mess still. If I remember correctly my cost was around 7000 for everything but you will have to email him pics to get a quote. both him and his staff could not have been better, the nicest people ever and his facility was super clean modern and new. You will love him!

Reading through this thread, it was difficult to tell how long you stayed to recoup. How long did you stay and where? I saw it was on Rosario Beach. Was this a special recoup facility? I'm asking because I may plan to have a TT and BL this summer. Still researching doctors. But I really would like to stay until drains are out. I'm a teacher and will be off work during the summer so I could take the time to stay. Really, I guess it would depend on how much it would cost to stay there 3 weeks or more. Any info you could provide would be most appreciated.

Petra

Hey Amanda Rae,

Thanks for the update. Glad to know that you are doing well. Your heart is going to be doing a HAPPY DANCE very soon as this weight comes off. :) How much have dropped since your surgery? I looked at your ticker but I think it shows what you've lost pre-surgery.

Petra

Great post, AR. Very detailed and helpful for presleevers to read. Glad you are home safe and sound and sippin'!

One more thing... I am kind of surprised that you were allowed to have that last meal and alcohol the night before surgery with general anesthesia the next morning. Or did you not have general?

I know it's no help but ... welcome to my world! It sucks.

I'm 5'3" - I tried to tell them I was 5'4" - but then they actually measured me...lol!!!! how about you? Tomorrow is my big weigh in for my 2 month post-op - we'll see

Hi Ya! I'm a little over 5'8'' but not quite 5'9''. How did that 2 month weigh in go?

Petra

Glad you are in such good spirits post surgery! Did you go back to Mexico for your Tummy Tuck?

Wishes for a smooth procedure and speedy recovery.

Been checking, too. Glad your procedure was a success. Hope you feel better very soon.

GROOVY!! You are through the worst part!! Sorry you had such a bad first night. It just goes to show how everyone truly has different reactions. The drains didn't bother me at all and I'm and side sleeper, as well. So glad your surgery was smooth, Keep on walking and have a safe flight home. Like you, I soooooo dreaded that long flight back to Atlanta.

Petra

You are very brave. Praying for a smooth procedure and recovery.

Petra

Yay! Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk...................

I'm in the smae boat only I am 3 1/2 months post op. I haven't been working out. I know when I start that, the scale will begin to move again.

How you doing, hun???

Hi. I suppose your surgery is already finished by now. I pray that your recovery will be complication free.

Petra

Reading this a little late. Hope you're surgery was without complications and you are feeling good very soon. Remember... walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk.................

Petra

I had surgery on 2/28. I was having pain in my calf for the last week or so. Today I was diagnosed with a blood clot. I now am taking a blood thinner for the next 6 months. Doc said I was a ticking time bomb.

Thank God you got to the doctor!!

I am sad because...everything I enjoyed about my life (and I don't have alot to enjoy in the first place) is gone...a friend asked me to go to dinner last night - I had to say no! A guy has asked me to go to lunch and dinner this week - again, two more no's. My dad just called - he has made my fav homemade veggie Soup - I can't even go up to see him because I can't eat it! Another no! Another friend wanted to go to the mall yesterday. I had to say no. How could I go & explain I was just drinking Water? My brother asked me what I was fixing for annual Easter dinner - I said I am going out of town instead (which is a lie).....I am beyond sad. Good or bad, food played a major role in my life. And what little life I was living is gone...I am beyond sad....

I am only 2 weeks out, but I am beginning to fear this will be the biggest regret of my life...

Sweetie, I really think you should tell at least one person. Think of you you would most trust not to judge you for making your decision to be sleeved. Like you, I had planned to tell no one but sort wound up having to tell my sister due to some family events that would be coming up. Although we really do not talk about it much, it is nice to know that there is at least one person who knows. And, God forbid, I had complications,she'd know to tell any doctors in case I was unable. You sound so sad. This is an adjustment for sure. I agree with what many people have said, once you really begin to noticed those pounds melting off and you start to notice a difference in how your clothes fit, I think (and hope) that you will feel better emotionally.