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8 hours ago, Terri664 said:

Has anyone had any experience with Dr Montano with A Slimmer Me or Dr Jalil Illan with BariatricPal MX, Just really up in the air with which one?

Terri664.... I am just over 2 months post op, had the VSG with Dr. ILLAN 🤗🤗 I did a lot of research for several months before deciding on Dr. Illan and the BP MX team. And am so happy, thrilled, relieved and thankful that I chose him. The hospital is new and clean, the staff is super caring and friendly, and the surgery was effortless (at least for me as the patient lol... i woke up after surgery wondering if I had actually had surgery haha!).

Hands down, Dr. Illan should be your choice. You won't regret 🤗🤗

Thanks for the article! I appreciate it the information!

I know my zinc and Iron levels were slightly done before surgery. I'm 4 weeks post op and just started taking zinc and iron supplements. I wonder if I'm too late in the game now to mitigate my impending hairloss because I waited 4 weeks post op to take them?

(Side note, I have been taking a Multivitamin daily, along with B12, B-Complex, Biotin and collagen, at least 1 month pre op!).

14 hours ago, kakilly said:

Me too, my op is on 12th Jan, and I am now in my 4th week, ... lost 10kg in the first week but stalled since I left hospital.

That is so me too! Glad am not alone lol my op was jan 15th, lost 12lbs in thr first wrek then nada! However. Good news is....I just weighed myself today (Feb 5th) and I finally dropped 4lbs!!! Woot woot! Hoping my stall is broken for real for real... yours should break soon too!!!

Body lotions with Vitamin E is also supposed to help with skin tightening and stretch marks / scars 🤗🤗 I'm 3 weeks post op. Don't know if it will really work but I use lotion daily so figured it wouldn't hurt to get the vitamin E stuff in it 🤗🤗

On 1/10/2018 at 10:42 AM, greygoosecytosis said:

Hi all-

My weight the day of surgery was 226.2lbs

Week 1 post-op- I lost 12 lbs

Weeks 2 & 3 I lost and regained the same 1 pound.

I am:

• Tracking in MyFitnessPal and getting in 60-65 grams of protein/day
• BM’s are regular and has been very early on
• Fluid intake is consistently 64 fl oz. & more and has been very early on
• Portion sizes are from 1 oz. - 1.5 oz. I am eating 3 meals/day and drinking 1/2 Protein Shake between Breakfast & lunch and the other 1/2 between lunch & dinner, drinking Fairlife milk 2% a couple of hours after dinner (supposed to be 1% but it was not available that day in grocery)
• Calories were previously in the 400s and I have increased this week to the mid 500s

I am getting concerned that it has been 14-15 days with no loss and I will be 4 weeks post-op next week and I am stuck.

I am looking for some suggestions.

Thank you!

This is exactly what I'm going thru right now! I am at week 3 post op now and haven't lost a thing in the last 2 weeks but that same damn one pound up and down lol I have however lost a total of 5 inches during this stall time. I hope this week the scale shows me something !!

So glad I found this post... I thought I was going crazy lol I feel the pain in the butt/upper thighs when i sit down on the toilet !!

Yup Yup! Well I know I'm losing inches, now am just "weighting" on the scale to move too..... 😁😁

Colt45 ....same here...im 3 weeks post op but been stalled for the past 2 weeks....

1 minute ago, chrissy43 said:

Yes this is the one I drink

Thanks so much !!!!

On 11/28/2017 at 7:16 PM, chrissy43 said:

I am 8 weeks out and I've been able to eat 4 shrimp at a time. It's nice to eat food again. I haven't tried any meats yet. I'm thinking I may try to stay away from meats as long as possible. Have you tried Peanut Butter? I started buying Protein fat free milk and that's been great. I add a little chocolate Syrup to it and I like that better then protein shakes. I drink about 40 grams of protein a day with that.

Hi chrissy43.... can you share with us the brand of milk you buy (protein & fat free). 😇 thanks !

Jan 15th here ! Going to Mexico! Could have gone sooner however due to work commitments and schedules, January works out better for me

On 11/11/2017 at 10:14 PM, UndercoverDiet said:

I'm actually a little worried about that. I'm flying basic economy on United Airlines. I imagine that will mean a small seat. I am preparing to be uncomfortable and most likely embarrassed.

United does have small seats. "Basic" economy just means that you are not permitted to bring a carry on bag with you, only a personal item like a purse.

I'm 5'9, 309lbs, size 22/24, and on United flights when I have travelled economy class, my legs are touching the seat in front (it's painful when the person in front reclines their chair into my knees!), as for my hips... I'm able to force down the arm rest but my hips/thigh "spills" over by a little bit. Sometimes the arm rest is resting on the side of my thigh because it can't be in the down position but I try to put it down to be respectful to my neighbor if I have one.

And... it's also wise to ask for a seat belt extender because United has short seat belts. So as to save any embarrassment, I quietly ask the flight attendant (who's waiting in the aisle) while I'm just arriving into the plane. That way they usually get it to you by the time you get to your seat, that way you can get buckled in without your neighbor knowing what's going on or without you bothering them while getting situated

If you can, try to go First Class. I will be, and I think it will especially be needed after the surgery!....

On October 15, 2017 at 7:09 PM, MJP820 said:

Can you stay longer at the hotel if you want?

Yes you can u would just need to tell them that you want too, they Will make the arrangements for you and ensure that you get their medical rate, and of course we you would pay the extra ..

On 6/12/2015 at 2:00 PM, Soonergal91 said:

What brand of corsets and spandex are you guys using. Where can I purchase? Iv e watched many YouTube videos on waist training and o so t want the extreme but a little help might be something to think about

I've had several friends/coworkers use waist trainers and seen great results. They recommend SwanCoast. You can find them here:

https://swancoast.com/collections/waisttrainers

I'll be starting waist training probably at month 3 or 4 post op. 😁

I found these "Syntrax nectar Protein Powder Sampler Variety Bag - All 17 Flavors" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFNYZCT/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2M52OKTIOEIDV&colid=3A9GBMO3FJHBV

I will be buying these, not only to try their product (i hear they are good!), and to try some flavors, but also because these single serve packs can go straight into my carry on with me on the plane and can use either milk or Water with them (purchased at airport or given to me on the plane).

Your incisions look GREAT for just coming out of hospital

Me me me 😀😀 although I'm headed to Mexico, so no waiting on approvals, I've booked for my VSG on January 15th 😀😀

3 hours ago, Lady83 said:

Hey y'all!

I just had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon and I forgot to ask about the special soap we are supposed to use before surgery. I wasn't given any and she didn't mention it. Is this something I should call the office about or do not all surgeons require it? Thanks!❤️

HI Lady83, through all my research I did discover that some hospitals would give patients the special soap, and some others do not. Because I know my surgeon does not, I went ahead and purchased it myself. I figured that I'd be well prepared on my end (and can't be a bad thing!) 😀 The one that seems to be used is the Hibiclens Antimicrobial Skin liquid Soap. Which I bought on Amazon here : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV18GE6/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also in my research I came across a video from a hospital where they were describing to the patients the process of their surgery, including how to use the soap. I forget which video it was on YouTube but basically the doctor mentioned to use the soap in the shower for your entire body on the night before your surgery. Do not put any creams, powder or body lotions on after. Then the following morning (day of surgery), repeat same process in the shower but this time focus more on your abdomen area. Again when you come out of the shower do not put anything on your skin. It may possibly make your skin feel extremely dry (as said by another lady I found on YouTube who had used it) but you'll be super clean. The liquid soap keeps killing germs until 6 hours after using it.

Hope this info helps 😀😀😀

I would strongly suggest watching YouTube videos on WLS and go through this website with a fine tooth comb, read everything you can, research, ask questions, watch more videos 😇 I have been researching WLS, specifically VSG, over the last few weeks, and have not only learnt a lot but am super confident on what I want to do and what steps I need to get there.... and currently I'm 60 days out from starting my pre-op diet. Not saying I'm a pro and know-it-all, just saying that it sounds like more research/understanding/knowledge on your end will help you clear up your confusion. 🤗

I have a 10-day pre-op with Clear Liquids only 😀😀

Asheville here was looking at BSNC in Cary for my Sleeve, did the initial consult etc, but have now decided to go to Mexico!

I chose to go with BariatricPal Team MX, due to my Aetna insurance covering only 50% with a 4 month wait period where i cannot gain weight and a max OOP of $6350. With all the copays, loss of work days & costs of driving back n forth to the various appts, I decided Mexico will be the most convenient and inexpensive option for me.

I'm booked for 15th Jan 2018

18 minutes ago, Angie's_Ocean said:

Oh ok. Lol, yes I got one of those thingys while in the hospital

Ahh great!! One less thing for me to buy lol

6 minutes ago, Angie's_Ocean said:

They do give you stockings to wear and take home with you. No binder.< br /> What’s a spirometer?

HI Angie! Thanks good to know about the stockings and no binder!

The spirometer is that plastic thing that I've been seeing patients here in the US be given after surgery, basically you inhale/exhale into/out of and it helps clear the lungs from the effects of anesthesia....

20 hours ago, Angie's_Ocean said:

Hi guys! I just returned from there last night. We stayed 1 night at the hotel after the hospital and it was honestly more than enough time. I felt restless and ready to go home after that. They even send the doctor to your hotel room that evening to check up on you! I don’t know about the US but in Canada that’s never gonna happen
@Sheldrea We left early the next morning for Canada (12 hr trip with the delays) just make sure you have plenty of Water and wear the stockings and you’ll be fine.

HI Angie's_ocean.... quick question for you.... did you bring your own compression stockings? Or did Bariatricpal MX hospital provide you with them?? Do they provide a binder for you to put around your abdomen as well ?

Also, did they give you an incentive spirometer to use ??

Just some questions I had! I'm sure i can ask Bill but don't want to inundate him with too much. I've just booked for my VSG on 15th Jan!!

On November 3, 2017 at 4:25 PM, UndercoverDiet said:

Has anyone gone to Mexico alone? My husband is NOT supportive and I am going through the process anyway. I have my own money so that's not a problem. I'm mostly worried about my belongings being safe while I'm in surgery. Also I only speak English.

Hi UndercoverDiet.... I will be from what I understand a large majority of BariatricPal MX patients travel alone and are women.

Once I get to my "room" I'll be putting my passport, purse and cell phone in the safe. I'll also be bringing a small carryon suitcase which has a lock, and everything else I have will just stay in that. But just as another person said, don't bring too many other valuables with you....