Derbymama21

Thanks! I was just looking up your Dr, and sent him a message. I can't figure out how to use realself, lol. I will check the other site you recommended aswell!!

Had my sleeve done in Nov at the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. It was an awesome experience and I am currently down 101lbs. I am getting close to my goal and am looking into plastics for my tummy, thighs and breast. OCC is connected to the Ariel Center and I am wondering if anyone has gone there and what their experience and results were like?

Doing it now aswell, juT finished week 1 and it helped brake my stall and lose 3# but had emergency gallbladder surgery yesterday so won't be doing it again for a week or so

I had my sleeve at OCC in TJ MXN, and was wondering if anyone had plastics there, or the Ariel center I think is what it's called.

Surgery was today. There were 5 people here today, 2 of which are with me. So far we are all doing good, in and out of sleep. Feeling really thirsty, but I am trying to sip and sip. Pretty soar on the left hand side and in the back.

Thanks mouse, but I mean before hand. We thought there was 2 days before hand it was Clear Liquids, but then we are told no. So I am just wondering.</blockquote>Derby it also depends on your BMI. I had a longer preop diet that then went into the 15 day shakes and leafy greens. When you contact the nutritionist, she will tell you what you need to do for your BMI.

She told us to continue doing what we are doing. We just find it odd and were wondering if maybe something was lost in translation. I am just worried the stomachs won't be empty. Surgery is Monday, can I eat today and tmrw?

Three day clear liquids after surgery then full liquids for 2 weeks (including Protein shakes). Green veggies aren't on the foods list for a good long while. Pretty much not for 40 days.

Thanks mouse, but I mean before hand. We thought there was 2 days before hand it was clear liquids, but then we are told no. So I am just wondering.

To those that have already been sleeved, did you have a 2 day pro op all liquid diet? Or were you still on your 3 Protein Drinks and green veggies?

Enviro girl and I are on our way to Edmonton for a weekend of roller derby and then fly out with our other friend Sunday for our surgeries on Monday the 25th. How is that for the ultimate girls trip, hahaha. I can't believe it's here, it has been abit of a ride and a little stressful, but I am down .2 shy of 16lbs EG is down 30 and we are pumped!! See you all on the other side!!

Hi everyone - I have made the decision to have Gastric Sleeve surgery on November 25th in Mexico with Dr Ortiz and A Lighter Me - I have been thinking about having something done for almost a year now and I just finally decided to go forward. I'm nervous and excited - going from Canada to Mexico is a bit nerve wracking I have to admit. If there is anyone else going for that date I would love to hear from you - going to start taking some before pictures and measurements - and lots of prayers for a good outcome! Jen

My 2 friends and I also have surgery on the 25th in Mexico, but with the other Dr. Ortiz at OCC. We are from Alberta. Maybe we will see you at the Marriott

Thanks, Derbymama! Did the OCC nutritionist "approve" them or did you just try to get alternatives close to what they recommend?

She approved the nectar and then the GNC lady compared the 2 and said that they have been working with a WLS co ordinater in San Antonio and this is what they recommend. I do find that occ really recommends their brand, but from my understanding there isn't much of a difference

Also...what Multi Vitamins and shakes are you guys using? I live in Canada and so shipping costs and taxes make the OCC recommended products more expensive. Have you used alternatives?

Post op aswell, but I am not sure they will allow me too. So far no one see much of a difference in the Protein Shakes in use now and the OCC brand, so I am not sure. As for Vitamin I take two woman's once a day, 1500 of B12 and 5000 much of Biotin.< /p>

My surgery is scheduled for November 21st with Dr. Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center. I will arrive at the Marriott on Nov. 20th. Possibly coming alone so would be great to meet up with some people.

When do you leave? We arrive on the 24th for surgery on the 25th.

Today is my 3rd day on the 2 week pre op diet. I have lost 7 pounds as of this morning. YAY! Im doing good' date=' Hungry yes but still Im ok! Good luck everyone starting today. YOU CAN DO IT!!![/quote']

7lbs in 3 days?? That's is awesome!! What is your pre op?

What was the ab binder and bp cuff thermometer for? Can you post the nutrient info of the Enspira and Vitamins on here? I don't think I will

be using them, but I want to find something similar here.

Plus from what I've heard' date=' if we provide an itemized receipt and fill out a form we can be reimbursed a portion of our costs.[/quote']

Yes we can, aswell as claiming it on our taxes, but I believe there are certain requirements for that.

Back2barb, was there wifi at OCC? I am would like to FaceTime my parents and kids after surgery. Also did you go to the pool at all at the hotel?

Same as Mouse in the mile, I am in Northern Alberta and it's a 2-3 year process and we don't have the supports you have down south, we need to travel 5+ hours to get them and that would end up costing me more then going to Mexico.

Hi' date=' November Sleevers. Phillygal64 created a PRIVATE Facebook page if you're interested. You can search: NOVEMBER SLEEVERS SUPPORT GROUP or you can private message Phillygal64 with your e-mail and she will add you to the group. Hope to see you guys there![/quote']

I found one that was November 2013 sleevers- start if a new life, is that it? I can't find the other.

I am 5'10", I swear i used to be 5'11", lol. Surgery is nov 25, I am currently between 307-310 on my scale. I haven't really thought of a goal weight, like some of you, thinking about being under 200 seems crazy, but my guess is maybe 170-180 for my height. My husband is 6-6'2 ish and is 220. He is pretty trim but solid. I don't know if I can compare my body to his though when it comes to how a certain weight would look. At 220 I would still look fluffy I would think.

Nov 24th in Tijuana, self pay and so excited!

Thank you sooooo much for the play by play!!! I love it and it makes me feel so much better about my own surgery!! Were the Enspira Vitamins and stuff $$? And after you came back from OCC, what did u do at the hotel?

How much have you lost already in the last 12 days?

My first name is Tianna, I am from Northern Alberta Canada. My surgery is on Nov 25, at OCC Tijuana. I am 5' 10.5", weight 307ish ( depending in who's scale) I don't have a end goal weight in mind. Honestly, the thought of being under 200 seems impossible. I am very active and play Roller Derby. Myself and 2 other teammates are going together for the sleeve. 1 is actually getting a lap band removal and then either the plication or the sleeve. We scheduled it around our 2 month Christmas break, but I wish I would of done it right after our season was over. I could be down so much by now. Getting my mind, house and family ready for the pre op Protein Shake and green veggies diet, and am terrified of it, lol. But can not wait to start my new life! Yayy November

.but with Alberta covering tummy tucks with doctor backing if for health reasons' date=' should probably get on that wait list now...no idea what they're like here[/quote']

Really?? I have heard some people talk about it, but didn't know. I wonder if the would cover it still, or even recommend it, after getting an out of country surgery?