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newlifeat41 reacted to a post in a topic:
Finding the courage to get gastric sleeve done in Mexico with a BMI of 33
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Finding the courage to get gastric sleeve done in Mexico with a BMI of 33
Do it! I have similar stats as you do! I was 195 when I got my surgery in Mexico on 4/27 and am down 20 pounds at 175! I know that starting at a lower weight will result in slower losing, but I am 100% happy with my decision! Now that I’m on solids I realize how much my sleeve will help! I’ve dont every diet lost and found a million pounds and I feel confident that this will be the end of that! I can eat a little and feel full and satisfied! I crave better foods because I know I can’t eat a lot and I want to make sure my body gets what it needs! I am madly in love with my sleeve!!
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Not eating soft foods yet! Exhausted and can’t get all protein in
I started soft foods on week 3.... it was the bessstttt!! I was so tired of soups and shakes!! I now eat cottage cheese, scrambled egg, ricotta bake... I feel a million times better!!
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Anyone doing medical tourism?
I had mine done in Tijuana at a different place... you’ll have a great experience! I’m almost 2 weeks out (tomorrow) and feel great! I had surgery on Friday evening and was back at work (high school teacher) on Tuesday. Easy peasy!
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Getting the Sleeve with a 35-37 BMI?
My BMI was 33 when I went to Mexico and got the sleeve on April 27. I had the lap band for about 7 years and I wish I had just gone with the sleeve the first time around! If I were you - I’d just go ahead and get the sleeve... I mean if weight is an issue and yo-yo dieting is part of your life, get the sleeve and take care of it! (5’5 was 195 at time of surgery and 41 years old)
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May 14th
Y’all are going to do GREAT!! The anticipation is MUCH worse than the actual surgery!!! Let me put it in perspective: I’m a 41 year old high school teacher...BMI of about 33 (I had it done in Mexico)...I had surgery on a Friday evening and was back at work and totally fine on Tuesday!! Y’all are going to do great!! Be excited!!!!!!!!!!
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New sleever
Sweet!!! Going to download it now!! Thanks!!
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New sleever
What app is that?? I can never find one that calculates net carbs!!
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Any teachers?
You’ll be fine! It’s time to get excited! I’m also at the lower end of the BMI (I went to Mexico because I wouldn’t have been approved here) and I’m 41. I feel even better today! It’s crazy to think that less than a week ago I was getting the sleeve and I’m already back to work and feeling fine - but that’s what’s happening! It blows my mind!
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Any teachers?
I had my lapband removed and sleeve on the same day. It has been much easier than anticipated. I feel even better today! Don’t worry - you’ll do great!
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Any teachers?
I teach high school English and I JUST had my sleeve on Friday evening (4/27). I was back at work today (5/1) and had no problems. I was moving a little slower, but I feel great!
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newlifeat41 reacted to a post in a topic:
Finding the courage to get gastric sleeve done in Mexico with a BMI of 33
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April 27 - Jerusalem Hospital, Dr. Betancourt
My mom and I will both be sleeved - will anyone else be there at the same time?
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Recovery Time
I’m have surgery on a Friday and hope to be back to work on Tuesday. I’m a teacher so I have planned around it (things that I don’t have to be up and moving around TOO much... hope I can do it)
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Finding the courage to get gastric sleeve done in Mexico with a BMI of 33
I’m going to Jerusalem Hospital - Dr. Betancourt... I just started liquids today! I’m already hungry! [emoji23]
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newlifeat41 reacted to a post in a topic:
Finding the courage to get gastric sleeve done in Mexico with a BMI of 33
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Finding the courage to get gastric sleeve done in Mexico with a BMI of 33
We have exactly the same stats!! I get sleeved in Mexico on 4/27!! Also, I will add that I have the lap band and feel it didn’t give me the results I expected. I’ve had the band about 5 years and will be sleeved in like 9 days!! Yay!! I can keep you posted on weight loss!
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Lapband removal and RNY in May
My mom is also getting the sleeve...neither of us are tremendously overweight...she is battling diabetes as well - I wonder if that is a better option for her as well ?!?
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