JoniR

41 minutes ago, J@Alabama said:

I am one year out from gastric sleeve surgery and have lost eighty pounds

That is amazing!! You ladies are the best! I feel so much better about everything now!

10 hours ago, MOMOF5LKIDS said:

Yes I had a hysterectomy about 7 years ago. I had the sleeve done 7 weeks ago and I'm down 31 lbs.

Thank you for putting my mind at ease! And congrats on the weight loss

22 minutes ago, thatch said:

I had my hysterectomy in 2017 and my sleeve in 2018. I'm down 72 pounds but I'm an incredibly slow loser (10 months out). The weight is concentrated in my belly pooch, but it is going down incrementally and steadily.

72 pounds in 10 months is an incredible victory! Most of my weight is in my belly as well, and my thighs. My mid section started growing steadily after my hysterectomy, until I topped out at where I’m at now: 282.

42 minutes ago, ProudGrammy said:

@JoniR

hi newbie☺️

Many moons ago, answer to above is yes

it never occurred to me that having my hysterectomy

would have any input on my weight loss.

I'm still standing 7+ years PO - maintenance

kathy

Hello hello! I feel so much better about it now! You guys are awesome!

1 hour ago, gabybab said:

Yes, I had my hysterectomy 14 years or so ago. Surgery was 9.5 weeks ago. I've lost 49 pounds.

Thank you so much!!! And congratulations on your success!

Has anyone had the sleeve gastrectomy AFTER having a hysterectomy?

I had a hysterectomy in 2015. Since then, I am unable to lose weight on my own, hence the reason for having WLS in upcoming September.

I’m afraid that I will still struggle to lose the weight after the WLS. Or that it won’t work at all.

I’d appreciate feedback from anyone and everyone who has had the sleeve gastrectomy after a hysterectomy, or knows someone who has. Thank you in advance!

Thank you very much. I received your email as well. I will start my research on Dr. Illan

I am going to copy and paste this post to that forum. Thank you again

34 minutes ago, Briswife15 said:

Here is the Mexico link.
https://www.bariatricpal.com/applications/tapatalk/index.php?/forum/486-Mexico+%26+Self-Pay+Weight+Loss+Surgery

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Thank you so much

11 minutes ago, Mikeyy said:

True there's a bunch of people who have actually had good experiences in Mexico so just keep researching please do not settle for less..

Thank you for the encouragement! I will keep doing homework.

32 minutes ago, Briswife15 said:

JoniR there is a forum on here which is all about surgeries in Mexico. Maybe you can find recommendations for a different surgeon in Mexico. Best of luck to you! I'm sure you'll find one.

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Is the forum on BP? Can you point me in the right direction please? And thank you so much for the information.

I agree briswife, 100%. That’s the purpose of asking this question 🙂

There are surgeons who are stateside that can/will do the surgery. I’ll be honest and admit that I’m looking for surgery in Mexico because it’s more affordable for me. Yes, I can come up with the money to have it done here but I can’t justify spending 3 to 4 times the money on myself.

This is my first post, anywhere, about this. I have read the past thread about Dr. Altamirano and I’ve read the article about the BP not being affiliated or recommending him anymore. I also read the articles about the gentleman passing after surgery, admittedly, it is scary and heartbreaking. There were statements about Dr. Altamirano leaving needles and sponges inside patients, are these instances confirmed or just rumor? I will admit that my experience with Dr A has been prompt and pleasing so far. My surgery is scheduled for September so any information I can get, either way, would be greatly appreciated.

*Edit*

I have also been bombarded with positive reviews about him. That being said, please don’t approach this as if I am 100% convinced either way. I am fishing for information, no matter if it’s positive or negative.