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I don't know anything about Dr. C. I did have surgery with Dr. Illan and I have nothing but positive things to say. Not only was he great, all the hospital staff and valets were awesome. I have 4 other co-workers that are former patients and we have all had great results and no complications

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I don't know anything about Dr. C. I did have surgery with Dr. Illan and I have nothing but positive things to say. Not only was he great, all the hospital staff and valets were awesome. I have 4 other co-workers that are former patients and we have all had great results and no complications

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What part of Orlando? I am Winter Garden area.

I don't know anything about Dr. C. I did have surgery with Dr. Illan and I have nothing but positive things to say. Not only was he great, all the hospital staff and valets were awesome. I have 4 other co-workers that are former patients and we have all had great results and no complications

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I don't know anything about Dr. C. I did have surgery with Dr. Illan and I have nothing but positive things to say. Not only was he great, all the hospital staff and valets were awesome. I have 4 other co-workers that are former patients and we have all had great results and no complications

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Did you have dumping ?

Check Global Protection Solutions. They reimburse you a % for your complications locally

I use tyson when they are buy 1 get 1 at my grocery store. Makes for fast meals when needed

Check Global Protection Solutions. They reimburse you a % for your complications locally

I saw that my weight is going down much slower. However I workout every night. In my workout, I burn more calories than I eat all day. Is my weight loss slow due to starvation or is it just me.
I am 10.5 weeks post op
Walk a brisk pace for 9 miles, 5 days/week
burn 1400-1500 cal per walk
Daily consumption is 1000cal.

I went to the ocean, my experience was awesome. 2.5mo out I am down 56lbs!

Sleeved 2/7/17. I have never had acid wake me up or had issues in the past. But last night after a long, stressful conversatation, I at dinner at 11:30pm (chicken and a little jello). I went to bed at midnight only to wake up at 1:30 to the burning sensation and coughing up some dinner.
Don't think I'll do that again! Stop eating 2 hours at minimum before bed. Luckily a little liquid antacid and I was back in bed asleep minutes later...

Sleeved 2/7/17, down 55lbs. Normal energy, no complications, walk 4-10 miles per day.

I am in Orlando and self pay. My original surgeon didn't offer complication insurance. Therefore, I opted to go to Dr Illan in Tijuana, MX where I paid less and was able to buy Medical Tourism insurance. It covers me for 6 months post surgery and I can go to local doctors. Luckily, my doctor has very few complications and I am doing great!!!

I am in Orlando and self pay. My original surgeon didn't offer complication insurance. Therefore, I opted to go to Dr Illan in Tijuana, MX where I paid less and was able to buy Medical Tourism insurance. It covers me for 6 months post surgery and I can go to local doctors. Luckily, my doctor has very few complications and I am doing great!!!

I am in Orlando and self pay. My original surgeon didn't offer complication insurance. Therefore, I opted to go to Dr Illan in Tijuana, MX where I paid less and was able to buy Medical Tourism insurance. It covers me for 6 months post surgery and I can go to local doctors. Luckily, my doctor has very few complications and I am doing great!!!

I feel great. It has been a very hard and long road but I'm finally over half way to my goal. I have no more diabetes and no more sleep apnea so I feel so much more healthy.
In the beginning I was very doubtful and quite depressed but it was all worth it.
I've never been happier
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You are going to get a lot of responses for him. I went to him and my experience was awesome. He and the hospital staff were the best. The care was better than state side. I had no complications and I work with 3 other patients of his. All of us are very happy! Make sure to talk to the Coordinator, Bill.

I'm right there with you. My scale gives body fat % and that keeps going down while the #'s remain the same.

Don't loose hope. I started the stall on week 6 now at week 8.

I get about 90g Protein a day, 900 cal, less than 40g carbs and walk 4-6 miles daily. I know it will break. I burn 3300 cal/ day and eat 900....it has to come off sooner or later.

I'm right there with you. My scale gives body fat % and that keeps going down while the #'s remain the same.

Don't loose hope. I started the stall on week 6 now at week 8.

I get about 90g Protein a day, 900 cal, less than 40g carbs and walk 4-6 miles daily. I know it will break. I burn 3300 cal/ day and eat 900....it has to come off sooner or later.

Did you take body measurements prior/just after surgery? Often our bodies need to settle. This has been a huge change for you physically (both major surgery plus dietary and exercise changes). Often you'll see your body lose inches or clothes fit better, etc., when that scale doesn't move.
Our bodies also don't lose in a straight line. Weight goes up then down then up, then down past your last down. A lot has to do with Water retention, time of day, time of month, etc.
A lot of long-term WLS patients say you aren't in a stall until you've been in it for over a month or more. Doesn't ease the frustration, I know. But they do happen.

Normally I tell people to ignore the stall because they are normal and expected. But if it has truly been two weeks I would up calories to 900 min...(I lose best between 900-1000). Also track your Water. I am at 100oz a day. I have no doubt about water not being my issue.
if you make a change, just make one or two small changes and stick it out. Most people make the mistake of making changes every few days and not letting the body adjust.
This is my last month, I usually stall twice a month for up to 8 days...

You are going to get a lot of responses for him. I went to him and my experience was awesome. He and the hospital staff were the best. The care was better than state side. I had no complications and I work with 3 other patients of his. All of us are very happy! Make sure to talk to the Coordinator, Bill.

I just had surgery I booked through BariatricPal Team MX with Dr Illan. Awesome Dr and the service was better than state side. It cost $4400 for the surgery compared to my local Dr at $14,254.

Started pre-op 3 weeks ago, surgery last week and total loss in 3 weeks of 30lbs

I went to church and for the 1st time in years I knelt without leaning on the pew behind me. My gut wasn't pushing me back. Yay!
I also walked out if my Capri pants! I had to bite the bullet and buy a smaller pair by 2 sizes