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Thx so much, I am going through Beliteweight and my doctor is Dr. Rodriquez. I leave Wednesday night and I come back on Saturday. This was the best option for me financially so I did my research decided Mexico would be my best option. I'm going alone so I'm real nervous. I just hope everything goes smoothly with no problems.

Wow, girl your story is amazing and you look so GOOD!! You're story is like mine, except for I've got tons of clothes in my closet that is to small for me and keep hoping by some miracle I will some day be able to fit in to them. I'm inspired thx for your story girl. You look great and keep them boys on a short leash. lol

Hi, I did go to Tijuana, Mexico on Sept. 13/12 to get sleeved by Dr. Lopez. My husband cam with me. We were picked up the San Diego Airport by the driver for 'A Lighter Me" who drove us into Tijuana. It was a great experience. I could not have asked for any better medical treatment then I received. I stayed in the hospital for 2 days and then in the hotel for another 2 days and on day 6 travelled 11 hours by plan to get back home to Canada. Everything went exactly as it should have and I never looked back. I don't know who your Doctor is but mine was awesome. Do exactly what they say and everything should go fine. Take care and good luck.

Thank you LezzieLez!

Thank you LezzieLez!

There is a forum just for Mexico sleevers.. Everything you need is in that forum.
Good luck with everything!

Wow, girl your story is amazing and you look so GOOD!! You're story is like mine, except for I've got tons of clothes in my closet that is to small for me and keep hoping by some miracle I will some day be able to fit in to them. I'm inspired thx for your story girl. You look great and keep them boys on a short leash. lol

Hair loss occurs for two reasons...lack of protein and the body reaction to major surgery. Your body is trying to repair itself and you are not able to take in the same amount of protein and calories as you did prior to surgery. When this occurrs, your body has to prioritize what it need to do with the calories you are taking in...A. repair the body and maintain organ health or B. grow hair. It's going to choice "A" always! Hair loss is usually temporary occuring between month 3 and 6. If it continues beyond 6 months, then you need to increase your protein intake.

OH... and make sure you have all your food that you will need for the first 2 weeks so you don't have to send someone out to get you the wrong thing. Clear Liquids only (Chicken, Veg, and Beef Broth, Decaf Tea and Coffee-no creamer, Spenda, Crystal light, sugar free apple cider, sugar free popsicles) and protein shakes with at least 20 grams of protein per serving. Don't even think you can have bread, rice, or pasta. All three will expand in your stomach and could possibly cause a leak. Also I did liquid vitamins for the first 2 weeks but you can do chrewable tablets (no gummies).

Congrats!. Take a small pillow with you so that you can hold it on your belly if you need to cough. Make sure you get all your pain meds filled before you leave. I recommend liquid pain meds so that you don't have to crush the pills (yuck). As far as class, I think Monday will be too soon. The first 4 days are the hardest and most uncomfortable. By day 8, you should be well enough to go to class but ideally 14 days is preferred. My doctor stated that 8 weeks is when I was able to go back to normal exercise.

First I would like to say congrats. The for me was minimal i was sleeved 10/29 and today I am just now feeling myself. I allowed myself no activity until after my post op doc appointment which was the 7th and he only cleared me to drive. He said about 3 mos. post op for certain activity please check with your doc. The only advice I have do not rush it, take your time and rest so when you do return to your life you will be healthy and strong. Good luck

WOW! Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm actually feeling really nervous now. I don't want to loose my hair! I'm hoping I get lucky and won't loose any or not to much.

Awesome! I can't wait for that to happen. I am bursting out of most of my things now. lol

Funny this topic should come up as I was getting my blood taken yesterday and ironically the person taking my blood had been sleeved as well and begin talking to me about losing hair and she said biotin was amazing so of course I ran out and bought it. Started taking it yesterday. It helps for nails too (my nails are a hot mess ) they break and crack bad. Best of luck.

I am taking biotin, used the nioxin, taking zinc, etc.. nothing helps me. My doc says it just needs to run it's course. I believe everyone is different though.. you may be a lucky one.

I am not taking anything and haven't lost a single strand at almost 5 months out. But, years ago when undergoing chemo I didn't lose my hair and it was because my hair grows very slowly and I think that's one of the reasons why I have kept my hair.

I've also taken Biotin.. and I started way before I had the surgery. Nothing helps.. but I will say that I have locs and that I've only lost hair along the right side of my hairline.Not much though.. But let me input that that area's always been a week spot/stress point for me. Sooo.. with me It seems I've only lost hair where I've had troubles in the past. Other than that everythings great.. That's literally the only spot where I've lost hair.. The rest of my hair/hairline is very thick and has stayed put... I wonder if I didn't have damage in that area would I be losing hair at all..hmmm lol

I used Nioxin but it only stopped my hair from falling, didnt help with the hair that I had already lost. I'm looking into the Biotin. I've heard a lot of people talking about that. We'll see if it works.