sherry24184

You are doing fantastic! Glad it's going so well for you

My one year is approaching (8/31/14) and very happy to say I'm sitting at 177 lbs today. Going back to Mexico to have Brachioplasty and wanting to get my blood work done at the same time. What tests should I ask for while I'm there?

Hey you losers Am I calculating correctly here on % lost? I started out at 326lbs at start of preop diet, surgery weight was 301 lbs, todays weight is 181lbs. So i took 301 - 181= 120lbs or should I have taken 326-181=145lbs? Regardless.....so i figure I've lost 75% of excess weight since day of surgery and 78% since start of preop diet. To get to "normal" weight I'm using 140lbs but don't anticipate seeing that number.

Not for one second! would do it again anyday and only wish I had sooner

The sleeve really works! I'm currently sitting at 181 right now. Can't seem to get to 170's go from 181-184 on any given day. Eating around 800-1000 cals, 60-80 Proteins and try really hard to keep carbs around 30. popcorn is my weakness.......loving turkey perky Jerky, Quest bars (choc chip cookie dough, cashew chew, white choc raspberry), lots of chicken, boars head deli meat, baby bel cheese, carb master yogurts (Kroger), shakes for Breakfast and at lease 64 oz of Water. LOVE LOVE LOVE my sleeve! Ready to move to plastic surgery for my arms One year will be 8/31/14!

I'm looking to have my plastic surgery done. Has anyone used Dr. Luis Suarez Avalos is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon? and what does it mean to be a member of Amercian Society of Plastic Surgeons? American Society of Plastic Surgeons (Member ID 37477) Mexican Board of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Mexico City. Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Baja California. Mexican Board of General surgery in Mexico. Thanks Everyone~!

Susan I don't think you should be calling people out about things that they haven't told you directly or gave you permission to say. I think that is VERY UNPROFESSIONAL of you to do. This shouldn't turn into a witch hunt. I'm assuming she didn't.

I can honestly say that nothing has ever been said to me that was inappropriate.

I would refer any family member or friend to Dr. Illan with Baja Bariatrics! Best experience and decision I've ever made for myself. 8 more weeks until my one year anniversary and I'm down 142lbs thus far. Hope to be under 170 by that date feel free to PM me if you want to join our FB group.

I'm currently 190 lbs even! OMG..........This sleeve thing REALLY works Love my sleeve and don't regret at all. Still walking and doing Water aerobics. MFP helps keep me on track as well. Happy Sleeving!

She is now currently 219 lbs! She is doing amazing with her sleeve. I'll try to get her to come on and post some pictures

You won't go wrong with Dr. Illan. I was sleeved 8/31/13 and down 136lbs. After you leave the hospital it turns into a mini vacation. Easiest surgery I've ever had. Gas first day is rough but after that you would never know I had surgery He is such a talented surgeon.

awesome post! Loved my experience and love my sleeve Dr. Illan is a very talented surgeon and we have a great success stories in our group. Congrats on your choice of Dr's.

You will have many sleeve sisters and brothers whether the same day or not in our group! GREAT support system in place Congratulations on your choice of surgeons! he is amazing!

the hospital had bottled water cooler and the hotel gave us 2 bottles of water a day free.

Dr.Illan with Baja Bariatrics. Me and my daughter were sleeved with him and it was an amazing journey! Never would I have dreamed I'd go to mexico for surgery much less take my daughter 7 months later. Feel free to look at my pics and email bajabariatrics.com for more information BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE! Good luck!

Cara, Dr. Illan and his staff are top notch! I was sleeved 8/31/13 and am down 123lbs I'm shocked every time I say that out loud or type it. I feel like a completely new person and owe my life to Dr. Illan at bajabariatrics.com. Feel free to ask my any questions you may have. Thanks, Sherry

Best decision I've ever made. Sleeved 8/31/13 and down 123lbs and SO close to ONEderland!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/surgeons/5568-illan-fraijo/

so happy for you! His team is amazing and am so glad you had a wonderful experience Happy Sleeving!

Dr.Frajio Illan with Baja Bariatrics is top notch! bajabariatrics.com I was sleeved 8/31/13 and am down 121 lbs. Best team out there hands down.

Just keep Protein up, calories/carbs low, drink your Water and exercise. It will come off track your food and exercise on MFP or similar app.

thanks everyone!