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Well, I wouldn't have trusted him to do my surgery if I thought my life was in danger. I'm a wife & mom of 3 young girls.

I've had no trouble with it. I am down 50 lbs in 9 months. I am now 5'6 159 lbs. The thing with weight loss surgery is you think it's gonna be a quick fix. And it is in the beginning. For the first 4 months I lost 32 lbs. And I stayed there for 4 months. Then in February, I got serious about losing weight and I lost 18 lbs in 6 weeks. They say the gastric sleeve will only help you lose about 60% or so of excess weight, and that's the truth if you only rely on the surgery. I will forever have to watch what I eat, or I will gain. It's just easier to watch your intake when your stomach is small. But there are days of snacking throughout the day where before I know it I've eaten 2000+ calories. But if you follow a meal plan and stick to whole foods, you will lose. No matter what surgery you go through. I will never have it easy.

Awesome! We had good luck on 7/7!!!@@bini120 don't think that didn't cross my mind ! Maybe 7/7 was good luck. I had it that day as well and it almost feels like I didn't have anything done I felt so good from day 1. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was. I had mine done on the 7th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you getting the majority of your protein from shakes? I'm having trouble taking in all my protein. It's like I have an aversion to protein Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I literally feel like crying sometimes, and then I think about why I am having the surgery. My biggest fear is going under aneathesia. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App My biggest fear was the anesthesia as well. But, while they were wheeling me down to the OR they gave me a shot of versed and I don't even remember making it to the OR. The next thing I remember was waking up in recovery and asking if it was all over and it was. I would've been more scared of I would've had the surgery in Mexico other than the U.S. Remember it's their job to make sure you wake up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good for you!! Yes I was in terrible pain as well I had my procedure on Wednesday 7/6 I left the hospital a few hours after surgery.. I feel so much better on day #4 my right side is still sore and feels the worse but I'm unable to drink any fluid.. Water hurts to go down.. Any suggestions on how you were able to take down your liquids. I did check the scale and I've lost 8 pounds since Wednesday but I'm still worried because of the liquids Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm day 2 post op and let me tell you, I feel amazing compared to the day of surgery and day after. My gas is moving on down like it should and that buys me a lot of comfort. I just finished drinking 8 oz of water in about a 30 minute span. I'm having trouble with full liquids but I'm gonna try my hand at it again. I've lost 7 lbs since surgery. And my bmi was just under 35 the day of surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm hoping to do the McCarty mini sleeve too! I have a phone consult with him next Wednesday. (I'm in Oklahoma) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App I had a phone consult as well, since I live 7 hours away from Dallas. They were all great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was yesterday at 10. Everything went well. I had trouble waking up from the anesthesia. So I slept a lot. Pain was not bad all. I had what's called the Dr. Mccarty mini sleeve so there is only 2 small incisions, he takes the stomach out through your mouth like an EGD. Less down time. 2 incisions One in my belly button and one below my rib cage. I am in my hotel room and will be driving back home with my kids today. We are in Dallas and ready to get away from all this police shootings. I haven't had trouble drinking except for the very beginning. I couldn't leave the hospital until I passed my 8oz water challenge. And as soon as got to my room drinking wasn't that big of a deal.

I am at 10 today!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is at 10. Good luck @@skinnychic16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm freaking out about the anesthesia as well. My procedure is outpatient as well. But my Dr. does his through the mouth and there is only 2 small incisions and he brings the stomach out through the mouth so there is less recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 3 days out and freaking out!!!! I have 3 kids and wonder if jumping the gun on this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a consultation 2 weeks ago and then I signed up for the soonest opening which will be July 7th. I do the pre op stuff the day before surgery. No psych evaluation or GI scans. I also go to a nutrition class during my pre op. If they don't have to mess with insurance it's as fast as you want it to be! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App