Aran1030

YAY! You must be in the operating room right now
I will be keeping you in my prayers!! Hopefully everything goes well and can’t wait to hear your updates

We are surgery twins! That is my same date. Good luck and happy loosing.

Excited and nervous. I think I'll feel much better about everything once I'm in my room after surgery. But I'm ready for this journey!

I'm glad your pain has subsided! Keep us posted of your progress!

Thanks for the well wishes. I was just sleeping and walking my first few days. The pain was a little rough but today I woke up with no pain at all. Just some soreness at my incisions.

It’s hard having to train yourself to drink so slow. I literally feel the Water trickling down to my stomach. Such a weird feeling. Everything else has been ok.

The head hunger started. Yesterday I couldn’t stop thinking about having some tuna or cheese sticks.

You guys are almost there too are y’all excited?

Wow !!!! Only a few days away ! I’m excited and nervous too ! Don’t think about it to much ... keep ya posted please !


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

Hello ! How are you feeling ? I hope all is well . Sending you only good vibes and speedy recovery [emoji4]


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

I have chosen Dr. Ramos Kelly, my VSG date is January 3rd in Tijuana at Angeles Hospital. I have done a lot of research and, though it's difficult to find valid information on many of these forum-type sites, I was able to come to a decision based on two things: 1) one of my closest friends had surgery with Dr. Kelly a few months ago, and though she said she had trouble with insurance paperwork being filled out correctly, she said the surgery and team were efficient and her positive results are evident each time I see her. The other doctor I would have chosen is Dr. Guillermo Alvarez based on my own research and statistic analysis in comparison to other doctors. Dr. Alvarez is farther away from me (south of San Antonio, TX) and charges $8,500 for the VSG. For this reason, I opted for Dr. Kelly because I am a private-pay patient, and Dr. Kelly charges either $5,500 or $6,500 depending on which hospital you choose, Nova or Angeles. Angeles is the newer (and more expensive) of the two with state-of-the-art equipment. Nova is considerably older. My friend opted for Nova, but explained that the nurses who drew blood and set up her IV did not use gloves when doing so...which totally freaks me out because I have a medical background and this is just NOT acceptable. But other than that (!!!) she said the hospital was clean. However, following sterile technique is THE MOST important aspect of ANY medical staff, and a violation at this level may be indicative of lack of proper training etc. etc....so, because of this, I opted to pay the $1,000 more to have my surgery done at Angeles hospital. I am a little freaked out about having surgery, especially since I am considered a "lightweight" going in (bmi is 34) and this isn't a life-saving procedure for me, right now anyway...but I feel it has the potential to go there given my life-long weight battle and my lack of ability to keep it in check any more. Anyway, I wish you well on your journey and please post your selections after you have made them! Always interested to know who chose who and where and when!!! Good luck!!

Dr. Marc zare, head of bariatric surgery at Good Samaritan hospital in San Jose, cali. Excellent surgeon!


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

8 months post op and 136 pounds gone forever!!! Highest weight was 398. Weight surgery day was 345 and today I’m at 209 patiently waiting to hit ONEderland!!!

I had my surgery Monday! One night in the hospital and I'm home :). So happy with my decision. Feeling sore and tired but in good spirits.

we can be friends I'm from cali surgery date is dec 6th

I just got home from the hospital last night. I have had a pretty interesting experience

I hope your recovery is going well, Ruby! I am so excited to meet and get to know some fellow December sleevers here! I'm getting sleeved on December 11th which is *gulp* only 4 days away! I am so excited but so nervous!

I’m December 19th too! How’s you’re pre-op diet going?

Mee too! 12/19 ! It’s getting real ! I start pre-op diet tomorrow!


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

How exciting a nervous at the same time !! Sending you positive vibes . Keep us posted !


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

NSV: so i randomly went jean shopping and the size 4 actually fit, and really fit. I thought i was going to have to squeeze into them for dear life lol. I've been fat my whole life so this is new to me. The fact that i'm actually a small still blows my mind, but yet the scale still says im overweight smh. I'm still going to view this as a victory.

Oh gosh surgery in the morning for me at 8am. It’s crazy that the day is finally here.it was a long year of waiting but it will be well worth it

I’m not .... but I am in San Diego ! Good luck to you !


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

I'm still sore there occasionally (22 days out today). It doesn't hurt all day, but if I move wrong it lets me know. Like if I put my left leg on the bed to dry off after a shower- it doesn't like that. But it's getting less frequent and less sharp by the day.

A muscle tear (or cut in this case) takes time to heal. Don't push yourself too hard on that area, and make sure you get in your Protein, that helps you heal more quickly.

I found that wearing leggings or workout pants that I can pull up over my tummy helped a lot in the second and third week. It held everything still and didn't let my stomach bounce around much.

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Hello everyone, surgery day and I'm so happy I'm shaking (literally). On my way to the hospital now. See you all soon.

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December 19

I'm December 19th and started my liquid diet! Countdown starts!

Aran1030, around here people are taking off in the area of 1-2 weeks, sometimes longer based on your type of work. I'm personally hoping for 2 weeks. It really depends on your surgeon, talk to him about the time frame and what works best for you and your situation.

Aran1030,
I'm taking from my surgery date Dec 11th until Jan 2nd off... but that's only because I was already planning to take the week of Christmas off anyways. I know I will likely not need all that time since I just work a desk job, but... I WANT IT!! I'll take any break from work I can get.
saltykisses,
I've been so excited that for the last month I have been buying the best clothes from goodwill in all sizes down to 10. I'm afraid to go any lower than that.