Mandy1

When you ask your 9 year old twins if they want to go out back and play some soccer with Mom, and they drop their video games with a look of pure joy and race each other out the door and you actually play soccer and stay out there until it is dark without breaks and your kids tell you how proud they are of you and how much fun they had. Best. Feeling. Ever. And I am only 12 weeks in. Can't imagine what this might be like in another few months!!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

When you get home and realize that you purchased the wrong size in a shirt and your friend says, "It looks like it'll fit" and she's right!
As an adult, I've never fit into a size medium before! I thought the sizing must be completely off so I went shopping the next day and wouldn't you know it, I fit into size mediums at multiple stores!

Fellow Canadian here (Toronto)... getting sleeved in 4 days!

I feel like Dr. Garcia is growing in popularity. When I had my surgery with him a couple of months ago there weren't many recent mentions of him, which was one of my concerns. It may just be a coincidence, but I see his name cropping up more often now and I haven't heard anything negative. Best of luck to you all!

I feel like Dr. Garcia is growing in popularity. When I had my surgery with him a couple of months ago there weren't many recent mentions of him, which was one of my concerns. It may just be a coincidence, but I see his name cropping up more often now and I haven't heard anything negative. Best of luck to you all!

I had my surgery on 1/18/2016, so I too am about 5 weeks out.
My pre op weight was 209.8. I don't know what my surgery weight was but I would estimate somewhere around 200.
My current weight is about 182.5.

I had my surgery on 1/18/2016, so I too am about 5 weeks out.
My pre op weight was 209.8. I don't know what my surgery weight was but I would estimate somewhere around 200.
My current weight is about 182.5.

8-10 lbs per month is what I usually lost after the first month. Y'all are crazy with your expectations.
ETA: I was no lightweight, I started with a 59.9 BMI.

@@spammie2002 I'm doing well! I was really groggy the day of the surgery due to the effects of the anesthetic, but after that it's been mostly smooth sailing. I didn't have any gas pain and just a little bit of soreness at the incision site (I had SILS).
The hospital is pretty nice but it is small. You'll get to know the people who have surgery on the same day as you because there's really just the one hallway to walk in.
Good luck!

Hi - I had surgery with Dr. Garcia in January. I was nervous because I couldn't find a lot of recent feedback on him, but I had a great experience. I'd definitely recommend him.

Fellow Canadian here (Toronto)... getting sleeved in 4 days!

I used Dr. Garcia November 16th... Great doctor and great staff!

I had surgery on 12/28 with Dr. Garcia and had a great experience, good luck!