Ms_Meli

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Me too! Dec 8th can't get here soon enough!! Where are you having yours done?

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Me too! Dec 8th can't get here soon enough!! Where are you having yours done?

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

It's because its my business. It's private. I'm not the one that puts every little thing on Facebook either. I've had other medical surgical procedures done and never broadcasted it. My Husband, kids , mom and sister know.. thats my support . No one else needs to gossip. Telling others puts a giant magnifying glass on everything I do and Im not one for the spotlight.

I'm scheduled for December 11 in Tijuana. The nutritionist has me on low carb/low calorie diet, and then I'll start a liquid diet 2 weeks before (really soon!). I'm nervous about the surgery and I've neem trying to prepare mentally. It feels like I'm breaking up with food!

December 14th, provided no bumps in the road. Nervous and excited. My weight has been a difficult journey for me, as I'm sure you all understand. Just can't wait to get through it all and be a healthier me!😁

My surgery is December 5th! Start my 500 calorie diet today.

Went in for my 6th appointment on November 11 (my insurance requires 6 months of medically supervised weight loss and dietitian appointments). I figured....ok, I finally have everything done.....now I'll have to get into the next liquid diet class and they'll have to push paperwork for insurance....so we're talking, what? January or February, right? Wrong.... The office called me that afternoon and scheduled my surgery for December 5th! Feel like I've been running a marathon since...getting labs, x-rays, EKG, liquid diet class, buying all the stuff I need.
Tomorrow I start a two week liquid diet. Surgery December 5th.
Had my first medical weight loss appointment June 6th. Time flies. Might seem like it takes a long time...and there certainly can be a lot of hoops to jump through....but I'm sort of in shock that I'm already here and ready to go.
Got my letter in the mail from my insurance last week that I'm approved. Final hurdle crossed...it's showtime. Wish me luck.
Good luck to everyone having surgery this month, wishing you the very best.

Me too! Dec 8th can't get here soon enough!! Where are you having yours done?

I'm going to ASM in MX. I weighed out my options here in So. California. My insurance requires 6 months nutrition counseling, and 1 co-morbidity. 3 months into it, I had 2 sleep studies done and felt like my sleep apnea diagnosis was questionable so I opted to not take my chances of waiting any longer only to get denied.

I'm going to ASM in MX. I weighed out my options here in So. California. My insurance requires 6 months nutrition counseling, and 1 co-morbidity. 3 months into it, I had 2 sleep studies done and felt like my sleep apnea diagnosis was questionable so I opted to not take my chances of waiting any longer only to get denied.

I'm going to ASM in MX. I weighed out my options here in So. California. My insurance requires 6 months nutrition counseling, and 1 co-morbidity. 3 months into it, I had 2 sleep studies done and felt like my sleep apnea diagnosis was questionable so I opted to not take my chances of waiting any longer only to get denied.

Hello All,
I wanted to share my review of A Slimmer Me with Dr. Montano.

My experience with A Slimmer Me (ASM):
I chose this company for a couple reasons:
1. They are family owned and operated, coming from a small town, which is important to the economy in my neck of the woods.
2. Annette and Lizette are extremely great at communication and making you feel like a part of the family.
3. Great price! I was fortunate enough to get mine scheduled and done while they were having a special so even better!
4. Great reviews.
My Experience in a Nutshell:
Day 1 – Arrival-
It was pretty smooth and simple, I was second to be picked up ( I drive so I parked near the border). The other patient that was there her flight was late so I was let know that they were running late – no biggie it was a beautiful day in San Diego.
Picked up and off we went! Arrived at the clinic checked in, paperwork, finished/paid the balance (regular docs office stuff). The office is very nice, up to date super clean; staff is very friendly & helpful.
Weighed in and then we went up to the second floor to start the pre-op testing.
Endoscopy (pretty sure I spelt that wrong- should hear me say it lol), Breathing test , blood work, cardiologist visit and test. Very simple and straight forward- the nurses & doctors were fantastic. Then we were driven to the hotel which is super nice and secure, big clean rooms all kinds of amenities.
Day 2- Surgery!! Talk about nerves!
Early morning, I think they picked us up at 6 am… back to the clinic, I went first, walked into surgery, Doc Montano is super funny, before I knew it I woke up in my bed. On the other side!!
I was up and walking about an hour after surgery, my pain was very minimal, gas is annoying, keep moving whether is it your legs/arms/toes while lying in bed or cruising the hall. I found the longer I was still, I got sore/stiff fast, that is when I could feel uncomfortable. (This was truly how I felt for the first week). I only took a week off after surgery then went back to work full time.
The nursing staff is very good about keeping you comfortable, anti-nausea medicine, pain meds, etc. They were great about hearing you moving around and coming by asking if you needed help getting out of bed/ whatever you were trying to accomplish. Don’t laugh too much- surprisingly uncomfortable… lol
Day 3
Doc Montano came by to check on us then we got dressed, packed up our little bag ( I brought an extra tote with my book, phone charger/ phone and wipes) I left my actual luggage with my companion. We were taken to the place offsite to get the leak test done, think super strong/sweet tang is what it tasted like- could’ve been way worse. Both of us looked good so we headed to the recovery house. Simple, clean, and comfortable is how I would describe it. There is a nurse at all times there at night there is a doctor who is on shift as well. Same as before great about keeping any nausea or pain at bay, they also removed the drain… It wasn’t painful just a really weird feeling but it was over quickly. I was up and moving around. Each room had its own A/C and heater combo so it was nice- I like to have a cold room. OH! broth, juice, Gatorade, ice Water, and jello…. Where amazing…
Day 4
Highlight of my day…. Hot shower… it was amazing, felt like a new me afterwards. Got ready, Doc came by to check on us and give us our take home meds, copies of the leak test, answer any questions. Then we said out goodbyes. Trip back across the border was quick (line wasn’t too long). I used just my birth certificate and driver’s license to cross with no issue.

Honestly, I would have been perfectly fine going by myself, my mom who is a nurse (of 30+ years) was very impressed with the entire experience. My sister and I will be going back to ASM for her operation Spring 2018. My date 10-13 (Friday the 13th lol) SW: 264 CW: 242 (estimate I weigh in every Friday) GW:170

I'm scheduled for Dec 8th. I'm so excited and trying to prepare. Any suggestions?

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Booked at ASM in Tijuana for December 8!

I am a retiree ... but I have a skill set in high demand ... so I get plenty of offers of work for $$$$.
The one restriction was that my surgeon and clinic said, "Ideally, don't plan to do anything strenuous for at least 7-10 days post-op. And, please, try not to drive in the first four days post-op as you may have residual anaesthetic issues."
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My work is such that I am:
(a) registered with a professional body and can be offered single days or multiple days filling in for other full-timers who need personal leave or sick leave.
(b) registered with four local service go-betweens who take bookings for work (2hr, 3hr & 4hr temp blocks) and assign it to people like me.
(c) able to be phoned by former or ongoing clients and to provide them ad hoc help and guidance via Skype/FaceTime
(d) can be referred by former clients directly ... they pass my name and role onto friends and family and I step in and work fee for service to address their current needs.
So, before the sleeve op mid October (Thur, 12th Oct), my work week looked like this:
Monday - provide two hours on site at a professional business showing young executives presentation techniques and product skills (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Tuesday - engaging at a business premises (2pm-6pm) owned by a fee-for-service franchisee showing school-leavers "the ropes" to getting employment in a range of suitable industries.
Wednesday - 5pm-6pm - sitting in an easy-chair at home on Skype/Facetime with two people in remote Australia who need development and use this hour every week to ask me questions and seek my advice. (THIS ROLE CUTS OUT NEXT WEEK.)
Thursday (1) - provide two hours on site at a professional business showing young executives presentation techniques and product skills (3:30pm-5:30pm) - same people as Monday
Thursday (2) - 6pm-7pm - sitting in an easy-chair at home on Skype/Facetime with two people on the far south coast of my state who need development and use this hour every week to ask me questions and seek my advice.
Friday - a young man with a chequered personal history comes to me home office to seek my advice to rejoin his career full time from next year. His family are paying me to help him "clean up his act" with some stable advice and tips to get him back to full accreditation.
Outside of these actual hours, I spend about 10-20 minutes per individual client reading/writing/tracking progress for them (and for my benefit too.)
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The hard one was the Tuesday job - I stayed away for it for two full weeks and did just a half session on the 31st Oct. I went back to it for full session yesterday (7th Nov) and did okay.
The Monday & Thursday identical jobs (where I drive across town) I missed on the Thursday of the op and the Mon & Thur the following week.
The Wed and Thursday online jobs I resumed the week following the op - hey, I'm just sitting home in my own comfy chair ... little energy expended and limited risk of pain/trouble, I thought ... I was right.
I missed the Friday job at my residence on the 13th (the day after the op) and the 20th Oct as I wanted to be settled in my post-op diet and toileting to be sure. So I resumed that from 27th Oct and again last Friday (3rd Nov).
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You just have to consider whether you need to allow yourself any time to cover pain and adjustment, I guess. Are you right to drive or catch transport to work?
Be your own best judge, Ms_Meli.