rollargirl

Hi everybody,
It is now 11 months since I had my sleeve.
I have lost 30 kg wow. I am no longer taking diabetes tablets anymore just diet control.
I am feeling great I down from size 20 to 14.
I wish to lose 5 more kgs if I could.
I was 96 kg I am now 66 kg
Good luck for everybody.
I am so happy about this surgery it is completely changed my life

I hate to say it but I'm glad to read some negativity - it all was seeming too good to be true! Lol (joke) They are so dumb for giving u guys bad customer service and support, knowing full well that we have this site to air our good & bad experiences! I was with ALM and now moved to R4C ... And I'm about 3.5 weeks away from my surgery and Alma has been great so far. Does everyone have to pay the full amount before surgery? I've paid $500 deposit - I thought we could pay the balance after (read it somewhere?) I'd much rather pay after so they work harder to help and support me. Thanks for letting us know your experiences girls ????

Thanks everyone - I'm feeling very confident in my switch to florence ... I leave for my trip 3 weeks today!

I think we may of all "synced our cycles" hahahaha

Had surgery in Mexico in August and going back in September for Tummy Tuck, boob lift, Lipo and Butt lift and I will go back in 10 years for a facelift. I am no coordinator I will assure you. The care is first rate.

And krisitna! She must be busy, she's usually on here quite a bit. So that's me & my friend and u 3 ... We have a little group of 5 now ... Should we make a little FB account?

I don't use unflavored Protein powder, but I do know Unjury has one on their website. They also have a cheesy protein powder too that turns into a cheese sauce to put over things like veggies, meat etc. might want to check out their website, they should have samples for you to try

I also didn't tell anyone other than my boss, my mom and my husband. I told everyone at work I was having a "procedure" done and then would just change the subject every time one of the nosy ones would ask, "for what?" But the day before my surgery I decided to let people know, but started with, "This is an extremely personal decision that I've spent a long time researching so I am well aware of the risks involved" because I also didn't want to get stuck in a web of lies. Also, you tend to drop weight at a much faster rate than you can with just diet and exercise and I didn't want others to feel like failures when they couldn't achieve the same results.

that's a tough one. I almost didn't let my co-workers know, but on the friday before my monday surgery, I decided I would tell them that I was making a drastic decision for my health and for me ...... I worried about the web of lies I would find myself telling or eluding when the nosey co-workers started asking questions. I figured either way they will talk, and surprisingly they have been extremely supportive and ask lots of questions because others are interested in this option for weight loss. tough call on how to handle your privacy as they are going to see you 'magically' transform right before their very eyes . You can just tell them you've decided to make a lifestyle change and better your health......and leave it at that! LOL good luck -)

I got into the low 200's a few years ago. I've been on and off diet pills for years (I'm a boxer and I've had to drop weight)... They are horrible and bad for you and are like a bandaid over the problem. I also know this tool isn't "permanent" but I love the idea of hunger not ruling my life. I have PCOD and I'm 35 this year. I met a guy over Christmas. I heard later he referred to me as "that fat chick" .... No one else will be touching my body (besides my wax lady) until post op. I'm not as big as some here but I've felt the same feelings and emotions as you. I've had "your stomach doesn't gross me out as much anymore" from a boyfriend. "You got fat" from an ex, said in front of a group of friends. I said "not fat voluptuous" he said "no fat". A stranger on a plane told me "I'd be more beautiful if I ate less" ... I have more but I won't bore you. This Christmas one was the last straw. I don't feel "fat" inside ... I want to be happy and confident again ... This yo-yoing has gone on sine about 20 yo - enough already! I'd rather die on the operation table trying, then go on like this! Parents are against Mexico but I know I'm in good hands and have all this support on here even if I don't have there's %100
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ANYONE who reads the whole thing is entitled to add their 2 cents !!! (especially if they're on the same side as me) hahaha ... I don't fit 3/4 of my clothes and I HATE getting up in the morning because of it... I'm looking forward to getting dressed again in clothes that fit ????

Maybe I can call big frank around dinner time every night?? Pay him instead of the surgeon lol

^^^ to lighten the mood!

Lol thank you! I'm 35 this year ... And if I'm elegible now why on earth would I let myself get bigger and bigger to where ill have the possibility of loose skin where I would want even more surgery & obesity related problems .. I already have and have had PCOD for years which makes it harder to lose the weight. I don't see the point of lettin myself get more depressed and wasting my life any longer. Thank you to the girls who are supporting me being lower BMI ... And thanks but no thanks to the naysayers. you don't see me judging you for letting yourselves get so big that you're "the perfect BMI" to get this surgery!

I wanna pipe in here and say that you guys will not be disappointed with dr. Garcia.
Don't forget to ask for pics!! I got pics of my actual sleeve, the stapling while it was happening, and the portion they took out.
I'd add it but I'm afraid some might not want to see.
Eek. Sorry to anyone that saw the "rough draft". It was a mess.

You guys attacking the OP don't realize that you majorly put people on the defensive. Come on. When there is 3 or 4 o you coming at one person, what do you expect them to do? It's basic psychology. You seem to have no idea that this is what you all do allll the time. It's a bit much.
She posted something she felt. They're her feelings. No one else's. And no one has the right to jump in and try to bully her into feeling any different. Just as a lot of you told me...if you don't like what someone says, then don't read it. Just move on. Take your own advice.
Hopefully this doesn't happen, but not I'm expecting a gang war against me. We shall see.

I have a low BMI right now of 31.1 but I've lost and gained more than 500 lbs over the past 5 years, so I was approved for surgery on may 15 2013. I'm 5'2 and 170 lbs, but my goal is 120-125. What are the chances of achieving this goal with an already low BMI? Is it true you don't lose the weight?

I am choosing the spider incision for my surgery May 11th .... I haven't had children and I'm a low BMI so (hopefully) won't have excess saggy skin. I have reactions to stitches & bandages so 1 going bad inside my belly button is preferable to 4/5 all over my stomach. My areolas look like they were seen on by a blind monkey because of the complications I had - less is more for me!