KCwithGSV

Sleeved 4/19/18 HW: 205 SW: 185 CW: 167 GW: 135 Slow loser. More inches than pounds, though. Dropped my BMI from 35.1 to 30 and Body Fat percentage by 4.5%. Trying my hardest to hit protein and vitamin levels from food, as I can only eat about 2oz of solids. For this reason, I eat 4x/day, 5 if it’s not too late, and take supplements. Just started moderate exercise this week, but skip cardio if I haven’t had enough calories.

When I was shopping around for surgeons, one of the questions I asked was the risk of losing too much. The unanimous answer was that our bodies have a way to regulate itself, and that the potential for that would be slim... granted that you are following the necessary dietary guidelines and meeting all your levels. 6.5 weeks post-op, I’m not sure I can maintain the necessary levels, but I’m told it will get easier. You don’t look malnourished, and actually fit. Perhaps, go to a gym, and get a free assessment from a personal trainer, and see what numbers they come up with.

First, I have to apologize that I only read your post, and not everyone else’s responses, so this might be in duplicate. I have similar stats, and started out with a BMI of 35.1 with comorbidities, just passed the medical requirement. I’m 45, 5’3, and at my highest I was 204. By the time I made the decision and did the 2 week liquid pre-op, I was down to 185 on surgery day. I’m only 5 weeks p.o., and have lost 16lbs. However, far more inches than I have lost in pounds in previous attempts. There is such a thing as a stall. Mine didn’t kick in until week 4.5. Yes, I’m in the middle of it now. But, since you’ve already had an ESG, and are at 3 mos, you may have been on a stall (it can last a few weeks). What they also tell us who have fallen of the wagon is to reset. You have to go through the entire post-op stages again. I’d give it more time and another shot before going through another procedure. You don’t need more trauma at this time. Best of luck to you.

I went through several Medical Tourism companies and researched their physicians and pricing. First and foremost, I have to explain that I work in hospital administration, and knew what I wanted in a surgeon and follow-up care. Many of the Med Tourism Agencies have comparable pricing. Some more because of the volume of Bariatric surgeries they’ve done. For me, I knew I wanted a specialist, particularly a gastroenterologist. While a Bariatric Clinic and their physicians would be ideal in the U.S., you’re not going to get the same pre-op and post-op care they would offer from Mexico. So, I wanted someone who specializes in that part of the body, particularly familiar with your esophagus and stomach. (These are the areas most doctors damage if you experience complications). Dr. Jorge Reyes Mendiola was a known gastroenterologist, and only does select surgeries, not like the others who run a conveyor belt. He sees 3 patients at most. Trust me, you do not want to be at the end of that line, no matter how quick and easy it seems. While I did not expect to hear from them again post-surgery, I have heard from the office every week for the next 4 weeks. Plus, they are a text away, and very responsive. I know this is long-winded, but I did all the research in the US, before I turned to MX. Lastly, Jet Medical offers a nutritionist post-care. I can’t tell you enough how many of these boards you will find with people with no clue how to take care of this new tool and maintain the weight loss or address a stall. Hope this helps. Wishing you luck on your journey!