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SanDiegoSunshine

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  2. Posted

    I'm thinking about heading to Mexico for the surgery.

    Has anyone had any good experiences? And with who?

    My dad has a family friend in Mexico, in the capital, who said we could stay with her if we decide to do the surgery there, so that's a huge plus.

    I had surgery on March 8th 2013. I used Dr. Garcia at ready for a change. Hospital MI doctor. I was low BMI to start with 5'5 200 pounds. Today I'm 130 pounds. Been maintaining for a few months now. I have 3 friends who also had the procedure in Mexico same result. Of your wondering about safety. I never felt any danger

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    I was sleeved May 10th (11weeks ago) and my BMI was 31. Started at 202' date=' now 159.4. Goal 130. Down 43 pounds. Just 4 oz. more until I am a NORMAL weight!! I had NUMEROUS people tell me that I didn't need surgery, what did I do that for? I totally agree that it's my business, body, money and time! I am thrilled with results so far!!![/quote']

    I hit "normal“ weight about a month ago and I did a little scale dance lol! Then I worried "o no will I go back up" I always think "is this for real" so silly I know but my mind hasnt caught up with my skinny body yet

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    I was sleeved March 8th. I was 195 pounds now I am 145 pounds. My goal is 135. I cant remember what my BMI was. Im 5'5. I think everyone who does the surgery should do it cause they want to no matter what the magic Bmi number is. I have been judged by people since my surgery people saying I didnt need it BUT it was my money my body my time. So who cares what people think. I feel amazing and I am more happier then ever!

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    I also had a low BMI. I was self pay on May 15th and I've lost 20 pounds. I've had three stalls in 5 weeks. Losing extremely slow which is fine with me...its just scary and frustrating

    20 pounds in a month is hardly a stall. Thats awesome! Make sure you have a scale that measures ounces. Sometimes a few ounces makes a difference. Weigh ur self same time everyday same amount of clothes. (I always weight in the morning with no clothes on). Always take Vitamins everyday. Dont focus so much on working out right away do small walks and little things. I learned only eat when im hungry and I dont worry about eating all the meals I just listen to my body and eat when im hungry. Watch out on drinking too many calories. Its really easy to do! It goes down easy lol. Its hard. The hardest part is going out to eat with family. I want to eat and keep eating my body doesnt let me. Sitting there at first felt awkward. I just want to eat like everyone else. Im getting use to it now and have a few learning lessons of eating too much and ending up in the bathroom throwing up for 20 mins. NOT FUN! At the end its worth it and I would do it again in a minute. Its crazy to know ill lose the weight and guess what....it wont come back!! Good luck in ur journey

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    Yes I was self pay. Its ok. I am use to the question. I have been up and down with weight for years and I have heart disease and high blood pressure in my family so I decided to stop it before it starts! I am very happy with my choice and feel great.

    135 is also my goal weight! Cant wait to get there. 18 more pounds to go. It does get harder the lower I get. So far no stalls more then 2 days with weight loss

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    I'm not judging at all. How were you able to get surgery w a low BMI? I am also 5'5 but had a 37 BMI w high blood pressure.

    We're you self pay?

    I am super happy for you. 135-145 is my goal weight

    Yes I was self pay. Its ok. I am use to the question. I have been up and down with weight for years and I have heart disease and high blood pressure in my family so I decided to stop it before it starts! I am very happy with my choice and feel great.

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    Im so happy for you! I actually am the same weight as you with a GW of 135 and I can't wait to be where you are and how good your body looks! Yeah! Congrats!!!

    You will get there! Im almost 3 months out and 20 more pounds to goal! Its a life change. The first month sucks but after that sems like smooth sailing. Good luck!

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  14. Posted

    My surgery was 3/8 im 5`5 195 day of surgery. I lost 20 pounds first month and 10 pounds so far this month with 4 more days to go in the 2nd month. Started at a size 14 now in a 8/10. Feel great. I eat 2/3 bites of anything I want. Dont really workout. I walk a few times a week. I dont plan on really working out till I stall.

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    SanDiegoSunshine, can I ask what your beginning and ending weights were? How long did it take to lose it? I have read that low BMIers also lose slower and less than higher BMIs. makes me nervous.

    I just had surgery 6 weeks ago. I started at 195 day of surgery im 5`5. I lost 20 pounds first month and 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks. I feel like im on track to lose 10 pounds month 2. Slow but steady 10 pounds a month.

  22. Posted

    Good luck to both of you! I was 5`5 195 pounds. I got sleeved March 8th. 2 Weeks after surgery I am down to 180 pounds! Dont worry about what other people say do it for yourself! I have had a lot of judgment about other ways to lose weight. With the sleeve its permanent as long as I work it right. No gym or trainer or diet pill can do that for me. I want to enjoy the foods I love in small portions of course! Good luck cant wait to hear your stories.

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