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I started out 326 lbs and after preop diet I was 301 on surgery day and day from hospital. I am proud to say I am currently 262! I started out walking on the treadmill but now have gone to water aerobics/water zumba Mon-Fri each week. It's a bigger workout than you think. My dream/goal is to be at 240 by 12/15/13 with diet and exercise. What type of exercises are you doing? What has been the best thing you've done to help with your loss? Thanks! Sherry

Congratulations! You will love the team

Dr. Illan I was sleeved 8.31.13 and couldn't be happier. My surgery was flawless and recovery was a breeze b/c I didn't really have any recovery. Day 2 from surgery no pain or tenderness. No hunger! love that part Been running since day out of hospital and haven't stopped. 1 week back to work (desk job). Every one one of his patients that I have spoken to have all had great surgeries and recovery. I talked to them by FB and by phone. I would go back to him over and over again.

I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op, 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op, 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

Just wanted to share some of my NSV's I've discovered within my 5 weeks post op 1. I am not out of breath when I walk from parking garage to my office. I used to have to do that "fake" cough to try to get my breathing normal so everyone didn't think "Damn, she's out of shape!" 2. I had sleep apnea but now my hubby says I'm not snoring any longer! And my sleep is real sleep now! I feel like a full 6 hrs is more than I ever got sleeping longer before! this is a big deal to me! My sleep apnea doctor is on my FB page and is thrilled as well. 3. I actually park at the end of the parking lot when shopping or going to grocery store. NEVER before did I ever think to do this. In 2010-2012 I had a handicap parking pass because of my back surgeries. I'm very proud of this one! 4. My grown children said this weekend "Mom! You have a waist" I almost cried!!!!!! I LOVE MY SLEEVE and want to thank Dr. Illan and his wonderful team for helping me with these victories!!!!!! God Bless you all on this journey! {{hugs}} Sherry HW 326, SW301, CW 273 woot-woot!

Just wanted to share some of my NSV's I've discovered within my 5 weeks post op 1. I am not out of breath when I walk from parking garage to my office. I used to have to do that "fake" cough to try to get my breathing normal so everyone didn't think "Damn, she's out of shape!" 2. I had sleep apnea but now my hubby says I'm not snoring any longer! And my sleep is real sleep now! I feel like a full 6 hrs is more than I ever got sleeping longer before! this is a big deal to me! My sleep apnea doctor is on my FB page and is thrilled as well. 3. I actually park at the end of the parking lot when shopping or going to grocery store. NEVER before did I ever think to do this. In 2010-2012 I had a handicap parking pass because of my back surgeries. I'm very proud of this one! 4. My grown children said this weekend "Mom! You have a waist" I almost cried!!!!!! I LOVE MY SLEEVE and want to thank Dr. Illan and his wonderful team for helping me with these victories!!!!!! God Bless you all on this journey! {{hugs}} Sherry HW 326, SW301, CW 273 woot-woot!

I also have been sleeping so soundly that after about 6 hours I'm up and ready. I used to dream so much and get up 2-3 times to pee and I don't anylonger. You may ask you dr about not sleeping.

I also have been sleeping so soundly that after about 6 hours I'm up and ready. I used to dream so much and get up 2-3 times to pee and I don't anylonger. You may ask you dr about not sleeping.

Great advice! Thanks for sharing! !

I'm sorry! I'm in a bad mood today we are very passionate about our Dr and I jumped the gun. Please accept my apologies! ♡♡♡

Annie, I have a blog with pictures from my surgery with Dr. Illan. sistersleeves@ blogspot.com I had my sleeve done 8/31/13 and would recommend anyone in my family to him. Care and surgery were great! My incisions look beautiful and healed just fine. No pain since the day of surgery. I loved the whole team and I'm sure you will too Feel free to ask anything.

You have wifi at the hospital and the hotel free of charge :-)

You are so funny!