MamaC

I'll see you at florence!

May 30 Florence Hospital with Dr Kelly.

MamaC I haven't been on in a few weeks.I'm going to OCC and seeing Dr. Ortiz.< /p>

Well darn! Maybe I will see you the hotel!

Surgery May 15, 2012~ 254lbs~ Size 24
6 months from surgery, 110lb loss~
144 lbs and size 4/6

Plastics scheduled for May 6, 2013
Full Mommy Makeover~
Tummy tuck
Lipo
Breast Lift
Breast Augmentation
Butt lift/fat transfer

Melissa held onto my purse while I was in surgery. That's where my valuables were. She actually had it typed shut and cut it open on front of me. Ready 4 a Change, Florence Hospital staff and Team Garcia were fantastic. You will be in good hands from the time you get to San Diego. Don't worry !!!!

Melissa took care of my things while I was doing testing before surgery, everything was in my hospital room when I came in. I did not request anything to be locked in the safe I brought a wheeled carry on suitcase and a little messenger bag, all I did is put my id/passport/cash inside my suitcase with a lock, nothing was messed with at all.

Hey, I second Dr. Garcia and R4AC! Had a great experience all together through Florence!

I was sleeved by dr garcia Friday while I only saw him just before surgery his team and coordinators are amazing. nurses were great at florence and Dr Luna was post op doc he visited twice a day then took out staples in the hotel. Alma scheduled my surgery and patiently answered all my questions. Melissa takes care of the hospital stuff and checked on me several times. Rosie called as soon as I got to the hotel and everyday to see how I was feeling and if I needed anything. I leave in the morning back home have enjoyed the marriott though I wish I would have brought someone with me or just stayed two days(bored) so far im pleased with my experience.

Thank you so much for the info. He is my Dr of choice for many reasons and I feel better hearing stuff like this!

I was sleeved with Dr. Garcia on 4/11 and had a great experience. I DO NOT promote ANY coordinators/doctors but I just want to let others know about my experience and that they will be in good hands. I HIGHLY recommend same day surgery to get it over with and I stayed at the hotel for two nights only and I am so glad I did! Dr. Garcia and his team are phenomenal...Any other questions please feel free to ask

BUT... I HAVE asked co-workers if I could smell their fast food bag. I told them that I promised I wouldn't exhale my germs... just wanted a big ol' whiff of their burger and fries. I do that if someone brings in donuts too. Mmmmmm... sometimes the smell is really all I want.

I didn't lose anything for 2 months. (9-11) I thought I was done and went out and bought new clothes. Then I started losing again so now my clothes look too big. You definitely need to change things up. Try a different kind of exercise every couple of weeks. I also upped my carbs for a week, good carbs, fruits and veggies, and then went back on just Liquid Protein for 3 days. That worked almost every time I would stall out. Keep your body guessing but make sure you're getting enough Protein and calories to keep from going into starvation mode. Remember as you lose and become more active, your body's needs change. So you have to make adjustments.

Here's mine... 5 weeks post op. No body shots just yet

Everyone looks Amazing Ty for sharing

81lb down, sleeved 3April 2012, slow but sure.

This is 11 weeks post-op, 60 lbs down

This 1st pic is me at my heaviest in 7/2012 @ 303lbs ( me sitting in the chair)
The 2nd pic (me & wax figure) was taken 11-3-2012 I was @ 282lbs ( surgery was 11-08-2012)
The 3rd pic (me in mirror) was taken 3-31-2013 I am guessing I was @ 220lbs
and the last pic was taken yesterday @ 218lbs .. I am half way to goal.. so I still have a ways to go,, can't wait to hit onederland!!

Amazing photos ladies. Such an inspiration. You all are beautiful.

I'm one year post op here are some pics...

There is already a huge long thread dedicated to before and afters.. but it is such a fun topic I don't mind repeating!!
This is what losing 150 pounds does for you! A girlfriend of mine said the sweetest thing "I didn't know you had a teenage daughter"...LOL. I do feel like I look younger being trimmer.
Taken within the last few weeks

This was taken in December i believe - I think I was 20# away from goal,back when I was a bit curvier. I was feeling pretty good, but, I like how I look better now even if my T&A disappeared since this photo was taken.

This is my before picture at over 300#. I don't have much to say about it but I KEEP looking at my befores to remind myself how far I have come.