Shastasmom

I used ALIGHTERME, Dr E. Ortiz on sept 4 th 2014. My BMI was 36.5. I'm down 24 lbs,feel great and have had zero complications. I paid $4400.00 which included hotel, transportation and all liquids and Jello I could eat.

The company was very professional, everyone spoke. English and the Drs. Were fantastic.

I have zero regrets!

I wrnt to A Lighter Me, Dr. Ortiz Sept 4th. It was a great experience. They picked me up from the airport and after that took care of every detail from hotel to surgery. All I had to do was show up. Zero complications, 3 weeks out, 20 lbs down and feel fantastic.

I'm going to ALM, Dr. E. Ortiz sept 4th.

Join us on Facebook. We are called the sept 2014 sleevers. From Sept 4th to the 7th there are 5 of using going to TJ!

I leave for Mexico tomorrow morning! Only Clear Liquids today on the menu.

How have you been feeling on the liquid? I'm into day 2 pre op. Nervous for the weekend! Really going to miss my red wine!

Final paperwork has been sent, certified cheque is done, pre p starts on Thursday, yikes , 16 days and counting!

Shastasmom: Who is your surgeon? I'll be going down on the 13th of September to have mine done as well. Good luck!

I'm going to ALM on Sept 4th. Dr E Ortiz. Used air miles to fly to San Diego on sept 3rd. Just getting really nervous!

So glad to see these posts! Last night while I was falling asleep I had convinced myself that I could do this on my own.

I have failed every diet I have ever been I and honestly I have spent well over the $4400.00 cost of my surgery in weight loss program and supplements.

I know i don't carry as much weight as others but my struggle is the same.

My knees are swollen and painful, bending over to pick something off the floor is tough, I have a difficult time doing my toenails, I snore horribly, sleep is difficult at times.

I'm tired of feeling tired. I'm pretty healthy otherwise but know If I don't arrest this weight problem I will soon start to suffer worse!

My last reason I want to lose weight is really vain but honestly, I want to feel sexy again! My self esteem is really low right now and though he doesn't say anything, I'm sure he's wondering if I'll ever want sex again!

Start my pre op Aug 21st. I'm already doing most of it except still enjoying a glass of wine. That goes in a few days:( lord give me strength!

I am the exact same way! I've been looking at people on Instagram that have had success that even my husband is tired of "look babe! Look how amazing she's done!" "That's all I'll be able to eat" "that's her stomach!!" My surgery isn't until Oct 19 but I think about moving it up every day since I'm doing self pay in Mexico. Would you move yours to sooner if you could?

I wanted to be sleeved late July but with our schedules We couldn't get away till sept 4 th. I'm so envious of those on the losers bench I wish I had bit the bullet and gone of my own July 27th and been done by now!

Sept 4th cannot come soon enough. I wished I'd looked into this 15 years ago! My job is suffering from my constant OBSESSION with my sleeve! None of my coworkers even know what I'm up to! BTW, I a straight commission sales person! I'm not making any money right now cause all I think about is this damn sleeve!

I think you really have to ask yourself if you are in this for the long haul? If you can cheat within the first month or so is this going to end up as another failed weight loss attempt?

For me I know I have to push the boundries. I have decided that I have to listen and trust what I am told as apparently I haven't succeed do my own. I have pushed every rule that was put in front of me from every weight loss program I have ever tried. And guess what? I have never succeeded! What a surprise. I plan on following the rules, do as I'm told because I have never lost and maintained a healthy weight. I'm putting my faith in the pros now....

If you mix Protein Powder with hot Soup do you lose any nutrients?

Sorry, I didn't see you were looking for plastics. Mine is for a sleeve.

We have companies that do everything, book surgery, flights hotels for surgery from Canada but we can also chose to book everything ourselves. I'm saving over $500.00 by cutting out the middle man and booking my surgery and flight on my own.

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I'm going to Dr. E. Ortiz, Sept 4 th. I from Canada, just outside Edmonton. I chose Dr Ortiz because of the reviews I read. He seems to be very well respected and a lighter me has a great reputation. His price was also really great. $4400.00

There are two Dr. Ortiz. Dr. E. Ortiz and Dr. A. Ortiz. Which one are you comparing?

Hi, im going to a lighter me on Sept 4th. Im 48, 5 ft and 187. Bmi, 36.2. Getting very nervous but i am definately going ahead. The weight just come on easier and easier as you get older. Congrats onmaking this change at such a younfg age.

Im from sherwood park. We are driving to Calgary and flying direct to SD on Sept 3rd

Funny you should post this. I just had the exact conversation with my hubby last night.

I have been dieting for the past 35 years. My first diet was an egg and grapefruit diet that I successfully lost 30 lbs and proceeded to gain it all back. I was 12.....

I have drank Optifast for 4 months, successfully lost then gained 50 lbs.....

My stepdad lost over 100 lbs last year, got off all meds for diabetics and is now gaining it back.

A close friend of mine lost 50 lbs 2 years ago and every time I see her now she's gained a bit more back....

As I get older I feel the excess 60 lbs more and more. I cannot kneel down, I'm having a tough time painting my nails, I am short of breath, I have sleep apnea and I'm overall feeling aweful!

My goal with WLS is to lose the excess and then train myself to keep it off. My hope is that the sleeve will be a tool to help me. I don't feel like it's any different than going to another weight loss program, just hoping it is the tool that will work!

I'm. Flying from Edmonton to San Diego. I will get picked up from a driver with A Lighter Me and driven to the Marriott. The next day I will have a sleeve, stay at the hospital 2 days and then2 more. Back at the marriott. The river will drive me back to. The airport and I fly home. Easy peasy...... I hope. Sept 4 this my sleeve day. Yikes!!!!

Salty foods on Sunday night and not too much Water. Good luck!

I was out sourcing my supplies today and came across a liquid Vitamin. Anyone have success with liquid?

Sorry your hubby's not on board. I've had the same struggles as you for the past 35 years. Yo yo dieting and always regaining.

My husband is totally on board and will be traveling with my to TJ Mexico on sept 3rd for my sleeve.

Tell your husband that you need his support, you've researched this and this is the best solution. Also tell him that 95% of all diets fail. I'm not sure where your Dr came up with that stat. I've never heard of a 60% failure rate. Maybe ask the Dr. For clarification?

Good luck! Hopefully your husband will come around. In the end it's your body and your decision.

I've been hearing a lot of complaints about the sweetness of shakes and truthfully haven't tried any yet. Last year I did isagenix for 6 weeks and didn't mind the flavor.

Has anyone considered low sodium Tomato juice with Protein Powder? I'm not a sweets person so have considered trying this. Anyone try this before? Thoughts?

I'm from Canada and there is mo way I will have insurance cover anything. I'm going toTJ Mexico for a sleeve Sept 4th. I have carried this weight give or take for 35 years. As I get older it's harder to lose and harder to live with the extra 50-60 lbs.

so, as of Sept 4th I will be sleeved and hopefully on a losing streak for good! My surgery is $4400.00 plus flights. I'm using travel points so in the end with my husband traveling with me should be around $5000.00.

Not bad since I've paid that plus more in weight loss programs over the past 20 years.

15 years ago i did the Optifast diet for 4 months. 3 shakes per day, nothing, NOTHING solid! I lost 45 lbs and looked great. I then gained it all back within 2 years!!! I spent $2500.00 on the diet, didnt learn a thing and I'm heavier now then ever.

I know i will always have to be careful what i eat but im praying if i treat my sleeve well, not over stuff it i will be able to keep the weight off.

Studies say 95% of people who lose on a diet will regain,ost if mot all the weight.

Thats why im having surgery. Its drastic but I've struggled for too many years yoyoing!!!

I'm booked for Sept 4th with Dr. Ortiz at a lighter me in TJ Mexico. I'm excited but getting really nervous.