Lizzziee

How is everyone doing?

How is everyone doing all of these months later?

@sillykitty, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!

I am 2 1/2 months out from my WLS so not at goal yet or ready for plastics but I’m enjoying reading your story and all the comments from others.

Good luck with your continued healing!

snack Pack sugar-free Juicy Gels use Sucralose instead of aspartame. You can find them in a 4 pack from Walmart but they are not with the Jello, they are usually near the fruit Snacks and lunch box stuff.

strawberry GEL INGREDIENTS: Water, Less than 2% of: Apple juice from Concentrate* (Water, Apple Juice), Carrageenan, Adipic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Carob Bean Gum, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Red 40. *Adds an insignificant amount of sugar.

3 hours ago, ypease said:

OK kids, here's my Sleeve story - I flew down 9/29 to Hospital BC (Bariatric Pal) in Mexico...

I just returned from having a mini gastric bypass on October 1 and I have to agree with @ypease, Dr. Ilan and the whole staff at Hospital BC are amazing!

I have never had such attentive nurses at any other hospital, the level of care was outstanding. I had some nausea after surgery but once that passed I could not believe how fast I was up walking around and feeling great.

Also, If you do go, take the tour. I was not planning to go but I’m glad I did because I had such a good time.

On 10/01/2019 at 06:59, ypease said:

Well, spent the night at Bariatric Pal hospital. I’m set for surgery at 9am. I’m very excited. The nurse and concierge came in and told me that I am ready to go. So, now I just wait.

On 9/28/2019 at 6:28 PM, ypease said:

When I scheduled my surgery back in May, they said I was first on the schedule. I thought they told me I was first on the schedule, but I may be mistaken. I was told that when I get there they will check me right into the hospital. So, I guess that’s a good thing. I’m going alone as well. My husband feels reassured that I will have a cohort to be with in the hospital.

Don’t know about you, but I’m beyond excited right now. I have packed and repacked several times. The weather is supposed to be in the high 70’s low 80’s all week while we are there.

I’m really glad we will be there together.

Oh, that makes sense. I booked later than you did and they told me to fly in the same day.
Safe travels, see you soon!

11 hours ago, ypease said:

Lizzie, see you at the hospital!

Yes, see you there!! I’m so glad I will recognize someone when I get down there. I’m going by myself so this is reassuring. I’m flying down Tuesday morning so maybe you will go first?

If anyone makes a new list can you add me?

@Lizzziee on October 1st

There is a Lizzie listed but I think that may be an error, it seems like an abandoned account.

8 hours ago, Mikeyy said:

Curious why mini over standard RNY?

I knew i was not a great candidate for sleeve because of reflux but I was thinking RNY because I didn't understand what MGB was. My surgeon suggested Mini Gastric bypass. I believe he prefers it because there is only one anastamosis and I'm thinking any time you can do a simpler surgery there is less risk of complications and that seemed like a good thing to me. After I researched it a bit, I was happy with his recommendation.

I am getting a Mini Gastric Bypass with Dr. Jalil Illan Fraijo at Bariatric Pal MX On October 1st

On 9/17/2019 at 12:56 PM, ypease said:

I'm October 1st as well. I will be having my surgery at the Bariatric Pal Hosp in Mexico. We can all be buddies! I agree, the holidays will be interesting this year! I'm trying to line up my stuff to pack as I fly down on 9/30. Can we say EXCITED?

I am going to BariatricPal MX on the first also!

🙋🏼‍♀️ October 1st, mini gastric bypass

That is an interesting point about milk Protein concentrate and casein. I was thinking a gram or two short on the protein is not a big deal but if it is not getting absorbed by a post-bypass body it’s a big deal.

On 9/9/2019 at 7:15 AM, smaller_sav said:

I have hungry pains quite a bit too. I try and take big drinks of Water. I figured I'd enjoy the big sips of Water now while I can since it's so restrictive afterwards. I've had horrible headaches from detoxing caffeine too. I just keep telling myself it will be worth it.

Getting off caffeine has been awful for me! I feel like I’m walking around in a fog and I keep having headaches.

On 8/13/2019 at 8:03 AM, lingre said:

I just received mine this morning- October 1st! Why does that seem so far away now?

I’m going October 1st too!