purpleandgold

People don't stop and turn sideways to let you by when you are both trying to pass in a narrow walkway!!!

5'2" 194lbs. Four months out.

Jeans are hard to tell what size I wear...I put on my 18's and they fit perfectly, then an hour later they are falling down to my knees ???? my 16s are too tight. Same with my non-Jean pants

I wish I would lose weight in my breast. I'm still a 42D four months postop. I look like a cow in everything I wear because nothing fits right ????

When you can run around the yard playing soccer with your kids!!!!! ⚽️☺️☺️☺️

I'm 4 months postop and haven't lost anything in almost 2 months. Is that it for me? Or cans stalls last this long?

I weighed 244 before my liquid diet, 240 postop and 202 now 4 months out.

Ok good, glad I'm not alone! Yes Cheerios that is so odd! Mine is mainly when I smell food other people are cooking or first thing in the morning when I wake up for the first few hours. I haven't found any solution to help with it though.

I actually haven't found anything I can't stand now that I did like before But, I have heard that is really common and it happens to many people.

Everything has gone absolutely perfect. I still have no complaints. Anytime I have questions I just email Nathalie and she responds back quickly. I have lost 42 pounds in 3.5 months.

Good luck to you! And don't be nervous or anxious like I was, You will love Dr. Joya and his staff.

I'm about 3.5 months post-op and I've been getting nauseated when I smell strong food, like when my husband makes popcorn, Breakfast, coffee...etc. I get sick to my stomach. What could this be and what can make it better?

This is the second month in a row this has happened so now I'm searching for answers or how to prevent/make better.

I feel like during my period I can eat a lot more than I can when I'm not in it. But the day after it ends I experience nausea, especially if I drink anything or smell food. So I don't want to eat anything at all and I feel sick to my stomach.

Any ideas what this could be or what could make it better? TIA

I haven't told anyone (except my husband). Before the surgery I told everyone I was going on a diet, and I did...my preop diet....where I lost 10 pounds. They noticed the weight loss in my face. After surgery I told everyone I was just cutting my portion size down and exercising. I try to feed my kids when I eat around people so they aren't specifically watching me eat. It has worked so far! No one even speculates!

I use Nerium Firming cream. It has really helped my stomach.

My surgery is May 20th in Puerto Vallarta with Dr Joya. Nervous as hell but excited too!!

I am trying to figure out what my ideal goal weight after surgery should be. I felt the most comfortable around 140lbs, but am not too sure how to figure that out. I am 5'7", and currently 238lb.

Dr. Joya is simply the best! I am 3 weeks postop and doing fantastic. You are going to love him. I was so nervous but once I arrived at Amerimed everything could have not gone better. The whole team is great!

Can you explain the type of abdominal pain you are experiencing with E. Coli? Please!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but having the VSG was one of the easiest things I've ever done. Surgery went as good as it possibly could have and I passed my leak test. I am 6 days postop and have lost 10 pounds! 14 pounds total since my preop diet.

Dr. Joya was absolutely amazing. Nathalie, Dr. Joya'a Nutritionist and coordinator, walked me through every single step of the process. Before surgery, each member of my surgical team came to visit me in my room which lessened my anxiety. Amerimed Hospital couldn't have been any more perfect. I had a huge room, 2 tv's and my nurses were bilingual. In fact, almost everyone I came in contact with, from admission to security, were bilingual. I did have pain, but much less than I expected, however my nurses came right in to bring my medicine any time I called. I never once vomited, although I was a little nauseated at first but that quickly lessened. I was discharged 2 days after surgery and brought to Sunset Plaza Hotel. I had my own butler who even went to pickup my prescriptions for me.

I am now a firm believer in choosing the right surgeon. Dr. Joya is HIGHLY recommended.

No he didn't put me on a PPI. I do, however, take Protonix on a regular basis but haven't been told to take it while in the hospital.

And that's exactly how I feel...food looks so good but I think I could never eat it!

Oh yea, hopefully I am just thirsty! Thanks for the info!!

My surgery was yesterday at 5pm. I Thought I wasn't supposed to be hungry for weeks after surgery, but I am. After I passed my leak test 2 hours ago I've been slowly sipping on Apple juice and a few ice chips, but now my body is acting hungry. This isn't normal...is it?

Thank you! All is well! Surgery was great, they did leak test this morning and no leaks! So happy!!

How did it go for you? And how are you feeling?

Mine went great, they did the leak test this morning and no leaks! Praise God!! I am a little sore and my chest is heavy from the air rising but I've been walking and even walked down to elevator and to my leak test...no wheelchair! I am taking a few sips of Apple juice but not all that into it.

I am tomorrow too!

And I'm

Super nervous/scared! How are you feeling right now?

I'm scheduled to be at the surgical center at 6:30 tomorrow. I'm not sure what time surgery will actually be...assuming 8-9:00?? I'm in the Middle East so my time is 7 hrs ahead of eastern time zone. I should be done while most of you are still sleeping.

I'm trying to get my last few ducks in their respective places. Lol. Bottled Water should be delivered later this afternoon. I already have lots of unflavored Protein (picked that up from the pharmacy last week). I have crystal light and a bunch of SF Jello boxes. I still have to pick up a few things at the commissary, mostly stuff for my kids while I'm in the hospital.

Hopefully I don't forget anything for myself. Shopping outside the U.S. is challenging enough....no SF Popsicles here. I'll just have to be creative. Looks like it's gonna be Dixie cups and crystal light. ????

Good luck!!!!! Praying for Ya! Let me know how it goes today!

I'm nervous that my immune system is weak...I've already had to take antibiotics for a root canal I had.

Me too. Less than 24 hrs now!

Let's calm each other! Hehe.

And thank you! When are you having your surgery?

Someone pinch me! I'm getting really nervous. Like, REALLY nervous! My surgery is in 33 hours ????????

I'm not going to back out but I may need a little encouragement.

Did they give a reason?

I am a little nervous, I came to Mexico for the surgery on Wednesday. I emailed My coordinator on Wednesday and she said that since I was more than 5 days out it would be okay. Surgery is Tuesday and I'm still not 100% better. What to do?!! I flew all the way here and have been paying for my hotel stays. Very nervous!