soontobelovely

Hi, I am on my 3rd day of the 5 day pouch diet. I am confused about days 3-5..... Do I eat only what is on the 3-5 day menu or can I ALSO eat days 1&2 like creamy Soups and/or Protein drinks? Thanks, SoonToBeLovely

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY AND COMPLIMENT SLEEVE MASTER. BUT I STILL NEED TO KNOW IF I AM FOLLOWING "THE RULES"

Hi, I was "sleeved" in May 2009 and even though I still experience some pain if I eat too much, I am stil able to eat alot!!!! I wish that I could get my tummy tight again. I gained weight and I am really getting desperate.....again. Does anyone know if I can continue with the gastric by-pass procedure even though I have only about 50lbs to loose. If so, do you know if the surgery is any cheaper being the first phase, vertical sleeve, is already done? Thanks.

All of you have been wonderful to take the time out for encouragement and great suggestions - Thanks!!!!!

Yes, it is true that I only have myself to blame and I have no problem with anyone telling me so. Gotta get back to basics and back on track. Thanks for your comments.

I was "sleeved" in May of 2009 and never really lost alot of weight (approx. 50lbs total) and now less than 2 years later I am eating alot more food and gaining weight like crazy!!! I think alot of my stomach was left and I want to get re-sleeved or continue withthe gastric by-pass. Is this possible even though I only need to lose about 50lbs.?

Hi, I was "sleeved" in May of 2009 and never really lost alot of weight (approx. 50lbs total) and now less than 2 years later I am eating alot more food and gaining weight like crazy!!! I think alot of my stomach was left and I want to get re-sleeved or continue withthe gastric by-pass. Is this possible even though I only need to lose about 50lbs.?

I cannot honestly say that I followed all the rules and I could definitely be doing better. But really bothers me is that I can eat so much and I am hungry all of the time. The exact 2 things that I was trying to eliminate by having surgery. I will challenge myself and try the 5 day pouch test - Thanks for that suggestion

Kathy, i am sooooooo happy for you. Soontobelovely

hi, I am considering the sleeve over the band and I wanted to know how many days did you have to stay at the hospital? How many days off work? Thanks.

Is there a special diet prior to surgery?

Thanks so much!!! Forgot to ask one more thing....Did you have to follow a post op diet?

Thanks for your replies.....forgot to ask how long was surgery? Very curious and i cannot find this info anywhere. Thanks.

My surgery is scheduled in Mexico on May 15th and I am not fearful. The only fear that I have is that my surgery will be delayed / cancelled due to the swine flu.

Hi Cathy, Maybe we should send each other a private e-mail... mine is: crystaldavis46@hotmail.com. I would love to talk to you some more. Crystal

Hello Parrothead Cathy, I notice that you live in Conyers, GA...I live next door in Covington. My surgery is scheduled for 5/15. What doctor do you go to for fills? How much? Thanks, Soontobelovely

I am a little confused about when you get the 1st fill. Do you get a fill at time of surgery? Or is the band inserted only at time of surgery and your 1st fill is 4-6 weeks from surgery? Thanks, Crystal

Anyone know of dr. Rodriquez in juarez, Mexico? Really considering this dr. With the juarez bariatric team

Thanks Jachut, You really made my day!!! I kinda got discouraged when I read that I might only loose 50% of my excess weight. I didnt think that to be true as I know and read of others that lost much more, actually TOO much. I found that Dr. Rodgriguez in Juarez, Mexico will do the surgery at BMI 30. I am waiting for approval based on my specific medical entries. I am speaking with 3 referrals now that underwent surgery with Dr. Rodriguez and they have nothing but goods things to say. I feel really rejuevanated and feel like there is some hope now thanks to all of you guys. Crystal

I am 50lbs overweight and i tried everything to lose it on my own. Are there any doctors that will band me with a bmi of 30? I am willing to travel and pay cash. Signed, desperate

Thanks, please provide me with the Medical Tourism Corp.

Thanks Again Everyone

The words of advice and encouragement have been so very appreciated. I think that my final descision is to get banded out of the US. KSK, can you tell me what doctor in Mexico you chose and the cost?

You guys have been very kind to respond. I am still desperate and would do anything to lose this weight!!!!

I am so happy for you. I want to get banded but i have a low bmi of 31 but it is the hardest 50lbs to lose!! Do you think there are any doctors that will conduct the lap band surgery at bmi of 30- 32? Signed, desperate