TheNewSusie

Thanks girls! On my way home now.

Thanks!

Good evening everyone, I can't believe it. I have been sleeved with no pain or discomfort. I will be going home tomorrow morning (6 hour drive). Let me start off by saying that Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras is wonderful and cares so much about his patients. I had surgery first and then the lady who was a revision had hers done. He only does 2-3 surgeries a day. I stayed at the holiday inn in eagle pass the night before and didn't even sleep for five minutes. By the time my alarm went off at 6 am I was ready to go. I came in, did my bloodworm, and had surgery. When I woke up I asked my mom if I was done because I was so shocked that I didn't feel anything at all. I mean literally guys, I kept wondering if it was real or not. I did my walking and they had me on nausea meds, pain killers, and something for gases. I got my IV this morning and will released about 8 am tomorrow. I'm still in shock and can't wait to head home, I already feel lighter and better and can not complain about one thing. They switched my mom and I to another room because people who had a bigger room got released today, and our room was very tiny. We got taken care of and Jessica (his nurse assistant) is great and truly cares about ur well being. I'm here to help anyone out, but as for now I'm going to take my laps around the hospital and get some rest before I leave tomorrow. This is the best decision I've ever made and I'm so happy I did. Remember , the better u do in ur liquid diet, the better you results u will get once sleeved, trust me when I say Dr. Alvarez said I feel so great because of my 10 pound lost on my liquid diet, I cheated once and that was with a hard boiled egg, then again I did an extra week of liquids some can't each myself how to control myself and I knew I can do it. If I can, anyone certainly can. Take care everyone! Susie

I just got sleeved by doctor Alvarez yesterday morning and that's what he does.

Hey everybody, thank u for all ur prayers and thoughts. I couldn't be happier with my choice . He is more than amazing and when I woke up I was questioning whether I had surgery or not, lol. Jessica is great also. For anyone unsure about a sleeve, I say go for it!!! I just got my iPad this morning and wanted to give an update. Talk to you all very soon. Take care.

I've been sleeved! Can't tell you how pleased I am with Dr. Alvarez everyone. I feel no pain, slight nausea when I get up. I don't know where to start but in a few I will post my whole story. God bless

It's pretty hot, it was 100 today, but being from tx , I'm used to it

Will do

I don't have Facebook ;/ lol

Ok everyone, tomorrow is my day. I'm on my way to eagle pass with Dr. Alvarez and i am stoked...

On my way to eagle pass! 6 hours , woohoo

Humble here, north of Houston. Going to Dr. Alvarez tomorrow for my surgery on Saturday the 7th!!

Anytime

I'm driving there and riding back

U can also buy liquid gaviscon, that's what it says in my paperwork from Susan. I'm leaving tomorrow to eagle pass!!

I'm driving 6 1/2 hours to and from Mexico with my mom and I was told to stop and walk every few hours after on our way home.

I just orders birthday cake and cinnamon swirl from tryabouttime.com, hope they r good

Thanks Jonathan, I'll have to check it out. I just ordered some protein from tryabouttime .com, excited about it! I'll let u know how it is

Go Evelyn! U can do it, I know u will do great. Happy birthday!

I'm freaking out because my "thing" is acting funny. I'm bloated but it hasn't fully came yet and I keep going up and down on the scale. One minute I'm 248 then 242 then 248 again which is my starting weight. Ugh I'm sad ;(.

I would cut down on the banana for sure, too much carbs, stop the bread too. And try to drink water before and after meal times to get ur water intake. Make sure u wait 30-45 minutes. They have RtD shakes u can drink that are 100 calories and 15 or so grams of protein in each. Count ur calories , protein and water. It should help. Also walking is great! Start off walking 10 minutes and add 5 minutes a day until u reach 45-60 minutes or break it up, 30 min morning walk and 30 minutes later on. Hope this helps

What's ur diet like ? Are u getting ur protein and water in? Give us some more info so we can gladly help.

I was thinking, atleast I didnt have steak and potatoes, lol...