Sylviam1974

I just remembered you telling me that you're having it here in Houston

My surgery was 6/8 with Dr. Alvarez. Absolutely wonderful experience! I lost 20 lbs in the first week and 1 pound the second (most likely because 20 pounds was way to much for the first week). I'm 5'7 and 224 the day of surgery. There is nothing to worry about if you handle any surgery ok. They literally guide you through the whole process and stay with you the whole time to make you feel like everything is under control. I followed the post surgery meal plan the first week to a tea and followed it fairly well the second week. The changes I made in the second week weren't bad one's, like I diluted mash potatoes from the box and made potatoe Soup one day but I felt watered down mash potatoes were about the same consistency as yogurt so I went for it. I don't want to do anything to mess this up because my doctor isn't in the U.S. so I don't feel like I can just run to someone. Since everything has been going so well I haven't worried about following up with a doctor here but feel I should before to long just for my own piece of mind.
Like KSREDHEAD's comment, I was not in pain at all the day of surgery. I've really had no "pain" at all. It feels like you have sore stomach muscles from doing too many sit ups. Dr. Alvarez sent me an email this past week to find out how things were going and I told him I have to really be careful because I feel so good that I have to keep reminding myself that I am just two weeks out from surgery. Lovin life right now and can't wait till some more time passes so that I can get some more of this weight off of me!

I am still in the pre-op phase but so far have nothing but great things to say. Susan has been amazing at answering all of my questions (and there have been many) and they have been so accommodating with my scheduling as due to unforeseen circumstances I have had to re-schedule. Dr Alvarez also has a great website and so many informative You Tube videos and is very active on social networks.
My only thing if I HAD to nit pick would be I would have like to see more dietary support - there is a huge list of items and websites they give you but they don't address getting in your Protein needs if you are lactose or whey intolerant. This for me is a bit of a concern in being able to get in enough protein but I have just done my own research and am trying different options before my surgery to see what works best for me.
We are planning to stay in the area (within a days drive) for a few weeks and make a vacation out of it - I did not want to imagine flying home so soon post op.
In speaking with Susan, Dr Alvarez prefers to only do 2 surgeries per day but at times they will add in a third - But never more then 3 per day.

Oh my goodness! I leave for Mexico Friday!! When I first scheduled my surgery, I thought June 29th is so far away...then I blinked and it's here! I'm now in panic mode lol. What do I pack? What are some things I need to get for post-op? Any last minute tips or advice? The nerves have set in :/

Is Anyone from Houston, Tx ?

Your doubts just mean you're taking this seriously; that's totally normal, and a good thing!
Good luck, I'll be joining you on the loser's bench in just over a week. You're going to do great!

Yes I am required To be on a liquid diet. I did well the first three days but I started feeling really weak and got diarrhea on day four. The nutritionists had me add in some lean Protein in to the diet as well as a probiotic to help with the diarrhea. She wants me to do this only for the weekend and then to give her a call Monday morning to see if I am feeling better. I hope that I can go back on liquid Monday because I know how important the liquid diet is.
I wish I had a better news story for the liquid diet. How is it going for you?

Omg!!! I'm keeping a journal of my journey and this was exactly what I wrote too!!!! Please feel free to keep in touch throughout our journey!!!

Today was my first day of the liquid diet. It was tough...I'm hoping it gets easier

Hi! I'm looking for sleeve buddies. I started my 10 day liquid diet today. July 1st is coming quickly, yet not fast enough. Getting nervous.

July 1st

I start my 10 day liquid diet on Friday. I've already warned my husband about my moodiness during that time. Haha! Good luck everyone!

Welcome! I'm scheduled for July 1st also

I got my date--I'll be celebrating my new Independence Day on July 1st, too! I'm so excited!! Scared and nervous and twitchy...but definitely excited!! Will you ladies be my sleeve buddies, too?

You what kind of sucks? Tonight I went out with my friends and for the first time in. 15 years ....didn't care what - people thought of me. Because this is the last night I go out this fat...I didn't care. The self hating voices were silent.
I'm two weeks from being sleeved. If the rest of my life doesn't have the self hate voice like tonight does. I'm good. I can do this. I'm not scared.

Hi! I'm scheduled July 1st with Dr Alvarez. July 1st will be here before we know it. Lol. I'm so excited! Keep in touch

I'm scheduled for July 1st too!

Hi! I'm scheduled July 1st with Dr Alvarez. July 1st will be here before we know it. Lol. I'm so excited! Keep in touch

July 1!!!!!!! Just scheduled today. All my info was sent to the insurance and approved the same day!!!! Crazy! Oh I'm in NYC .

Congratulations! Keep us posted on how you are doing. Our surgery dates are really close, I'm scheduled for July 1st. Good luck and keep in touch