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So glad I found this forum, I am also starting at about 190-195. I am 5 ft 3 in. I did not have a band prior, or any health factors (yet). I have only been over weight 5 years I am just trying to prevent the future and not get any bigger. Glad I'm not the only one trying to be proactive. Although my goal weight is about 60+ lbs I feel I cant do that On me own. Anyway I hope I'm not to slow a looser that's why I usually cant stick with diet and exercise:( anyone out there my weight an loose relatively quick!?

Go to forums, choose one that relates to your topic (example: Pre-Op) once you see the list of recent topics and at the top left corner it will say start a new topic an you can start one there
Hope that helped, good luck.

Does anybody get excited over their 1st week post op weight? HECK YEAH I am!!!! Lol.....
Starting wgt 198
Surgery wgt 192.6
Current wgt 180.4
Goal wgt 130
12.2 lbs lost in my 1st week!!! That is amazing.
17.6 lbs lost since pre op diet. Woo hoo!!!!

7 days out of surgery went for my check up today n I'm already down 27lbs..I feel incredible also

Mr. Recycled
This is the 2nd thread you have come and questioned someone's question. WTH is your problem? People can ask what they want and not have to have some smart ass remark and make them feel like its not a ligament question. If you don't like the thread or question don't respond please!

Oh I have been under a few times and never had that, I have never heard of it until now. That is scary. Had you never been under before or was this just the first time it happened? SCARY, sorry to hear that hopefully it will be worth it and not to many nightmares from here on out!

Just curious how people are doing with their SCARS, I am getting the regular 5-6 incisions and am scared of the SCARS. Just need a little reassurance that its not that bad!? I already bought coco-butter and bio-oil and am looking into Scar away silicone Patches. Any other advice? I really am not looking forward to the scars!!! I relly don't want them holding me back from a possible bikini:)How long until fully faded?

oct 22 mexico!

You'll do great! Hang in there! Just think one more day! YAY!!

For you going to Mexico and using Dr. Diez are you all getting single incision... I went with the regular sleeve because of cost (hopefully the scars are not too bad), I'm kind of wishing I would have just gone with Dr Diez

Ready4Achange, dr. garcia, Florence Hospital. everything was great. the staff takes care of everything you need, every step of the way. at florence the doctors do not come in until 1pm and they are in surgery most of the day. I saw dr. garcia 2x and another bedside dr 2x. that's it. the nurses are the ones that will come by every so often and take your vitals and help you with the little things. The first few days are rough, gas, soreness, tightness in the stomach, but that goes away 100x more with each passing day. I never feel hungry, but get really dry and dehydrated so it's important to be drinking Water, gatorade, and/or apple juice all day everyday. on day 5 i'm probably feeling about 90%, my wounds are sore and my stomach is still a little bloated, but i will be ready for work tomorrow no problem.

That was an awesome informational video! Thank you.

Anyone have any info on what happens to the staples long term after surgery? Just curious if they are know to cause problem later, or if they stretch and break? I don't know any info on how the body deals with them not only right after the surgery but years later. Is there less or more likely "leaking" over time ect?
Thanks!!!

That was an awesome informational video! Thank you.

Yeah I'd say probably muscle gain, which is GOOD!

My husband and I are going to California next weekend for his 50th Birthday. I went shopping yesterday because I have no jeans that fit me as we don't need them here in Texas in the summertime. I actually bought a size 8!!!! I can't believe it!! From a 22 to an 8!!! I'm SO loving my sleeve!

I am from Florida and I used Dr. Valenzuela and had a fantastic experience. Her and all the Drs involved were great. Christy from Mexico Bariatric Center was my coordinator and she was very helpful and always available if I had any concerns. I am 4 weeks post op and have been feeling great since day 2 w/ no complications. If you are considering Mexico, I would definitely look into Dr. V. Best of luck to you:-)

Way to go I hope that's me and everyone else % months out! Good for you!

I'm going 10/22/13 through MBC and Dr. Valenzuela. How about you. Are you confident in this place I don't know anyone personally who's been there so trying not to be skeptic?

I'm hoping for the same that this will help both me and my relationship, I'm so excited and can't wait!

I went through MBC. Christy was my coordinator and Dr Valenzuela sleeved me. Fantastic experience. I have not a moment's hesitation to recommend Dr V. I healed great and my PCP is thrilled.