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blondie_rn

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  1. I did Feb 2013. I have lost 70 lbs. My surgery went smooth, post op I had some bleeding (internally) it stopped on its own. Pain was not a problem. Very good care by the staff and Dr Hector Perez Corzo. He always got right back to me when I had questions. What better place to heal than Cancun! The resort is wonderful.
  2. When we lose enough protein in our diet to lose our hair it takes 3-4 months for us to lose hair. So the hair you are losing now (myself included) is probably from around the time of our surgery. Keep doing what you are doing and be mindful it will take a few months to notice the diffence.
  3.    blondie_rn reacted to a post in a topic: single parents?
  4.    gracefulfaith reacted to a post in a topic: single parents?
  5. I am 4wks post-op and doing great. Down 27lbs, have dropped a size in my work scrubs!!! That feels great! I am tolerating everything I eat, my main problem is eating slow. My surgery was not covered by my insurance so I pd out of pocket and had it done in Cancun.
  6.    blondie_rn reacted to a post in a topic: Arguments
  7. I too am a single mom of 3 teenage daughters, I was sleeved 2/22/13 in Mexico. The choice to have the surgery was a risk I was willling to take to a healthier lifestyle, my family is very supportive. I asked myself how long will I live if I don't have something done? I chose sleeve over bypass because I did not like the idea of re-attaching my GI tract. As a nurse I know that can cause problems down the road.
  8. I use baby spoon and small fork as well, being a nurse I am used to eating on the run. This helps me eat more slowly
  9.    blondie_rn reacted to a post in a topic: Ate one slice of 7" pizza frm dominos! :)
  10. I was sleeved 2/22/13 and down 27lbs! Pain hasn't been an issue, did take me a few weeks to get my energy back. Eating and tolerating almost everything I have tried. Hard for me to remember to eat SLOW! Being a nurse I am used to eating on the run... I have found I do better with 4 small meals than 3, I was wanting to snack in the evening.
  11.    annabelle reacted to a post in a topic: $27,385.95
  12. Lucky!!! My insurance offers no obesity care what-so-ever.... so I paid out of pocket :-/
  13. Yay for you!!!! I am 4wks post-op and down 27 lbs. Feels so good to put on my clothes and have them be loose!!!! I too went through Alma, everyone is so warm and friendly. Advice for you... take your own pillows if you are picky. Follow the pre-op diet its very important to help shrink a fatty liver. Are you taking someone with you? Keep us posted!
  14.    SuperblyInsane reacted to a post in a topic: Dr Perez in Cancun with R4AC
  15. I am 3 days post op being sleeved by Dr Perez, I am feeling great (all things considered). Spent some time at the beach yesterday, today I plan to do a lil walking around outside the resort to have a look. I wanted to spend a lil more time in Cancun so tomorrow we are going to the island of Isla Mujeres for 3 nights. I brought my mother with me, also a Dr that I work with got sleeved the same day right after me. She as well has done fabulous! Will keep ya posted!
  16.    blondie_rn reacted to a post in a topic: ONE YEAR anniversary today
  17. Yay!!!! that is awesome!!! Keep us posted on your progress
  18. Anyone have VGS with Dr Perez in Cancun with Ready4AChange??? Or having surgery with him? How was your experience???
  19. Actually I am still up in the air and researching... thinking about Cancun instead. Will keep you posted.

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