LauraM5

Hi LauraM5

My surgery is on the 30th with Dr. Hamamji' date=' who was your surgeon?

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My surgeon was Dr. Phillipe Quillicci

]What was your pre=-surgery prep like? Did you have to lose so many lbs before surgery? Where did you have your surgery?

My surgery was at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Pre--op was two weeks of liquids. The first two days were tough then it was fine.

I'm in Santa Clarita. I had a consult with Dr. Feiz' date=' but just found out I need to see a dr. in network. I have anthem blue cross. I just made an Appt. for this coming Monday with Dr. Dr. Philippe Quilici.[/quote']

I had my surgery with Dr. Quillicci in January 2012. He and office partner Dr. Tovar are very good!! After 6 months they send you to the Bariatric Center in St. Joseph for your check ups with the NP's. they are also very good! I highly recommend him!!

Anyone have any comments on this dr?

He did my sleeve in Jan. 2012. I like him!

Canoga park Ca... Had my surgery in Burbank on 4/26/13..

I had my surgery with Dr. Quillicci in Burbank. Did you have the same surgeon?

Welcome! There are several of us in the South Bay area. I'm two years out. Live in San Jose and had surgery at Kaiser Fremont with Dr. Hahn.

Lynda

Any tips or warnings being two years out?

I'm live in the Porter Ranch in the San Fernando Valley. I was sleeved by Dr. Quillicci.

I'm SO glad I found this!! I have been at a stall for 6 months! The 5 day pouch test did not work for me at all!! I have a couple of questions. I apologize if they were already asked. How many oz's of meat and oz's of veggies per meal? Are you drinking milk as part of your 128oz of liquids? Do you snack at all? If so what kind? would you mind showing me a sample of a menu for the boot camp?

I'm going to start this Monday when my routine is back to normal.

Yes! It gets easier!! Go slow on solid foods! I wanted to have soft mushy foods SO bad that the day the dr. said I could I went to lunch with my husband ordered a scrambled egg. Ate two bits and proceeded to throw it up because my stomach wasn't ready to handle it that quickly.

Start with one small soft food at a time. Something easy like regular yogurt. Then go to cottage cheese, etc... It got better for me about 6 weeks to where I felt normal and back to myself. Take lots of naps and rest when you can!

Thank you for this encouragement. I can sure use some. I am almost 3 weeks post op. Im having a really hard time today. I want food. Still on liquids though. Go to dr on tues and might get to start on cottege cheese and greek yogurt. Hopefully that will be better. Please tell me this gets easier.

I am in Northridge. Lets meet up to talk. I'm all for that!

Hi January Sleevers! I am one year today and I want to tell you, YOU CAN DO IT!! I wouldn't change a thing. The first few weeks are the hardest. Once you are on regular food, it gets easier. Keep walking and sipping Water right after surgery. It will help with the gas. Once home, walk, walk, walk!!

Remember!! YOU CAN DO IT!! Have faith in yourself!!

Inbox me if you all have any questions! I will be happy to support all of you in any way!!

Today is one year anniversary. I don't think you have stretched your stomach out. My doctor and nutritionist said after one year your stomach will be about 8oz's. It will never get any more than that EVER! Now it all depends on what we put in it. I am upping my exercise and I have completely eliminated all wheat because it bothers me when I eat it. Even with this stall, I wouldn't change a thing!! Good luck and keep me posted!!

Hello! I am happy about my weight loss of 92 lbs, but frustrated that I have been stuck at 173 for the last 8 weeks. I haven't been this weight since high school. I wouldn't change it for the world!! I love how i look in clothes. I am glad I did it!! How about you?

Hello, I'm Laura. I was sleeved 1/13/12. I have lost 92 pounds and have 25 to go. My weight has stopped at between 169 & 172 for the last 2 months. I am going to try the boot camp option I found tonight. I really want to get to goal. I do love my sleeve though! It was a crappy eating month because of a trip to New York and the holidays. I did enjoy and indulge myself. I am back on track now. i wouldn't change anything for the world!! I love being thin! It still shocks me when I meet new people and they see me as thin!