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Rubygirl

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by Rubygirl

  1. Just putting this out there....I have 2 cannisters of Vitaleph Chocolate never opened. Sell for $15 each and will mail to you. Also various Unjury protein packs. Let me know.
  2. @freddie8_8 Go have your surgery with Dr. Corvala and get off this page
  3. Thanks for asking .....I am down 15lbs in the month since surgery. 35lbs total since pre-op. I feel fantastic I have more energy and sleep soundly! I am adding new foods everyday and have not had any issues with anything. I feel restriction and usually can get my Protein in and very few vegetables. I am drinking lots of Water. I went golfing and felt great. I have been walking ALOT since my pro-op and now have included hiking in the mountains of Arizona I have NO regrets......not one.
  4. What about the "Inspire" powder ?? Anyone try these???
  5. Breaking free from Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth When food is Love Geneen Roth
  6. @@Kindle, thanks we had the same surgeon but I didn't receive that information from him. Ruth
  7. What bloodwork specifically did you do at those intervals??
  8. Dr. A Ortiz.....top notch care, facilty,care and concern.
  9. WOW......thanks for the info. I had purchased this product and have used it a few times thinking I was adding 30gm of Protein. Thanks for the heads up...
  10. Thank you everyone for your input.... I appreciate all of your comments. Ruth
  11. Gonna try this week..........thanks for sharing
  12. Hi all, I'm 13 days post op and I'm on 40mg...........I am having heartburn every evening. My doc not in til Monday just wondering how much everyone takes and any tips or hints you may have. Thanks
  13. I'm from Canada but winter in Goodyear AZ........was sleeved Jan 12, 2915 by Dr. A Ortiz in Tijuana. Feel great and have lost 27lbs since starting my preop.
  14. Thanks for sharing...........very encouraging. You look fantastic
  15. My recovery is uneventful and feel great. Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Martinez were my surgeons at the OCC in Tijuana. First class organization very professional
  16. Two weeks might have been better cause I bet youre unit is busy busy. I'm doing well going for the leak test today and back to phoenix tomorrow. No pain no nausea and just some bloating gas pain things. All good. Take care Ruth
  17. Hello, I had my surgery this morning at 1030.......no pain, no nausea.....just a twinge in the small incisions. And some shooting gas pains, Been walking a lot. This is a great clinic and the private rooms are lovely. The staff are very friendly and professional. Be glad to get to the hotel tomorrow. Thanks everyone for all your posts pre-op and post-op I have been reading all of them and have found loads of good advice and suggestions.
  18. Thanks Jill. How are you doing? Looking forward to your next video. Ruth
  19. Yes I sure can but just hoping someone who stayed there could tell me.
  20. Hi everyone, Can you tell me if the Marriott in Tijuana has hair blower in bathrooms? Thanks
  21. Good luck Mduffield...........I will be anxiously awaiting your update as I am scheduled for Jan12th Wishing you all the best in surgery and post-op Ruth

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