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Hey My name is Carmella,i had surgery with Alberto Aceves Feb 2010,in Mexico,I lost about 70lbs all together, it was a great experience,My sister is seriously thinking about getting the sleeve by him before the end of the year.Regarding your question...I dont think people intentionally disappear, but i think the energy that goes into the weightloss prior to surgery is so excessive that after its done you can finally move on to another topic in your life.Its an emmotionally draining situation.Most people struggling with weight loss have centered their lives daydreaming about what life will be like after losing weight.There are several people i talked to one this site who also had surgery by my doctor and i poured my worries and cares onto them which was extremely helpful for me.I understand your concern and i'm hear to tell you the surgery for me has been a great experience,only downfall is taking Nexium daily, but i knew this side effect prior.Talk to some of the moderators who are always online and available.Good luck!!!

First let me say to all the fellow georgians who have been reaching out, I'M VERY SORRY TO HAVE KEPT YOU WAITING THIS LONG, And to all others who have reached out.A quick recap, i had surgery on Feb 19th,2010, and i have stayed away from the boards because i had a three week stall post op.I started getting extreme anxiety with shortness of breath everytime i got on the scale and it hadn't moved.I did however lose alot of inches around my waist (at least 6-7 inches) at that time which was keeping me sane.I started working out and i saw results but the only people commenting where my mom and dad saying i look like i lost weight.My hairdresser almost three weeks after surgery asked me again if i had had the surgery yet.Bummer!Flash forward,i have definetly lost weight and can see some real results.Although i've only lost 33 pounds or so, i have estimated my weight loss to be around 10lbs per month + INCHES,which is slow compared to most, but i eat what i want and workouT.People are commenting and saying i have lost alot of weight now.Prior to surgery,i started looking into Plastics, but at this rate, i wont need it.So my advice is that even if you are a slow loser, the fact that you had surgery is a motivation and it has really helped me to stay focused on the long term.There is no way i would have been this successful for this long without setbacks had it not been for the surgery.Even on my bad days or when i'm invited to an all u can eat buffet, the sleeve is still working for me.My hopes are that i will continue losing 10lbs per month till i reach goal.By the way,i dont do any meal replacements with shakes for all wondering which may also be causing slower weight loss.:cursing:

Hey Shylady, Good luck with surgery tommorrow,your in all of our thoughts.I was sleeved on the 19th and all i remember was them telling me to take a deep breath, they put the mask over my face and i woke up in recovery.I couldnt beleive they had already done the surgery, so i asked three different nurses was i sleeved?? Crazy i know.... but you'll do fine and it's relatively quick.Please keep us posted.:thumbup1:

Thanks to everyone who replied with there experience.I'm feeling better already.Thanks again

Hello, I was sleeved yesterday and was wondering how may people felt nauseated post-op? and if so how long it took to go away? I have recieved meds but, i'm hoping this wont continue. Thanks in advance for your responses.

Congratulations Shauna!!!i'm right behind you.Glad to hear your doing well!!!:001_smile:

Hey everyone, I?m here.Getting ready to take the plunge tomorrow.Hotel is nice.Ate at Itialian restaurant,a little expensive, but really good! bout to go sit out by the pool and have a Margarita!!! Dr. Campos said i could. He looks really young yall!!!

Hello everyone, I am nervous,excited,scared, optimistic,hopeful and everything in between.Two Georgia natives whom i communicate with were sleeved on the Feb.12th and i missed that boat.They had a good experience and said i'll be in good hands.I so badly want to be slimmer.i've been reading all the sucesss stories and i want to be successful.One of my biggest fears is ongoing nausea and vomitting that some sleevers experience.I have been praying and asking God to give me a sign if i shouldnt proceed, and everything has been smooth sailing.I'm so looking forward to being able to have a steady weight at some point, and not gaining weight weekly with every bite of food.Thanks to everyone on the board for all your inspiring stories and motivation and mostly your support.

I am very sorry, i was taking zofran, not reglan.i looked at medicine package which said onadasteron, which i dont know why i mixed them up.Sorry for the wrong information!

Hi everyone, I started to use zofran on my 5th month of pregnancy thru labor.Never had any problems with it and my child is healthy.I will be loading up on it in Mexico because of the cost of it here in the states.It worked for me and i stand by it.:001_unsure:

Hi Angel, I'm so sorry about your trouble as well.I would suggest asking your doctor for Reglan.It works really well for nausea,heartburn etc.....Promethiziene is like taking a tranquilizer.I had nausea and vomitting for my whole pregnancy and nothing helped except Reglan.Please get better soon.Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Hello, this question is really posed to folks who already had the surgery.Anyone who had complications such as vommiting etc... Do you think transition to liquid prior to surgery instead of Atkins would have helped.It is a major insult to the stomach having this surgery, but I'm wondering if the shock of no food suddenly could be a possible cause.:confused1:

Hey Lucygoose, I'm also very thrilled to hear that you are feeling great!!! What a journey, but no place to go but up!!!:confused1:

thank you guys for the support!!!

Hello everyone, i know i havent blogged in a while.Sorry.So everything is fine with the car.I'm set to go to Aceves on the 19th of February.I'm starting to feel very optimistic.I was approved for a loan with Med choice, but the interest rate is like 18%, so I'm trying to save my own money at this point,and will use a small portion of the loan.So all of a sudden,i'm having back pain from bending over, walking or doing anything physical.I gained a few pounds due to stress which has pushed my back over the edge. I know i need this surgery because I no longer feel motivated to go on a diet.I'm so tired of dieting.I plan to go on Atkins pre-op on February 5th.

You have such a beautiful spirit and you inspire me,thanks alot! Congrats on your BMI and being almost there in your weightloss goals!!!!

Thank @loser cause i will probably order from one of the links you provided.The below the knee full body looks great.

Well,definelty wearing a compressing garment while losing i think would help keep your body tight,but i was referring to body wraps they offer at Spa's.An example is www.suddenlyslender.com they franchise there products out to different spa's, and i know the solution they use is legit,(but expensive as hell!) but most spa's offer body wraps and they say it really helps after a weight loss.

Wow, this is really great!:biggrin0:

omg! Plumbum,I live in Stockbridge, GA 20min from Atlanta,and would be departing from the same airport as you.I don't have a comfirmed surgery date, but i'm thinking it may be February cause i'm paying with tax returns.Can u tell me what price they told you for February, cause i'm stressing hoping to get in on the January special $8750.00

Hey, i was wondering if anyone has has body wraps post-op to tighten loose skin.I was planning on getting wrapped after surgery 1x weekly.Has anyone tried this?? I have had wraps done in the past did work and got rid of my cellulite for about 3 months.

Goodmorning, first let me say i have not had the surgery.So no stories about that here.But i am having unexpected situatations coming up that are causing me stress.So i had everything planned out.I was going to use my income tax, along with a couple paychecks and have the surgery at the end of the month(Jan 28th to be exact.Ok, but now it seems i'm having slight car problems, ok big car problems it is not confirmed or anything ,but it appears my transmission is acting funny.And I have a 2006 E350 MERCEDES.$$$$$$ Ooch!I'm taking it in for service but damn, thats gonna cost me.I couldnt sleep last night thinking about it,sabbotage in the making:sad0:

Goodmorning, the message board was so helpful, someone asked was there a trick to posting on OH, and someone replied with a photo reducer link.Wow.So finally I'm unveiled to the world.When i first started loggin on, i thought there would be alot of imposters trying to sell me on different doctors, so i used a different name on OH which is Mellaella, and Dreaming on this website.I just asked permission to have Dreaming switched to Mellaella because i would like continuity(AND no one has tried to sell me on any doctor!).This is all becoming reality.I applied for my passport, and have told my family about my plans.I'm currently waiting on my income taxes and saving every paycheck.It cost alot of money to be fat.I spend half of my check on different food options daily.I know the bank employees must think i'm a food addict when they pull up my statement.I'm wondering what i will do with myself once this process gets under way....In the meantime,i'm trying to find every tax deduction possible to up the amount i get back.Do they deduct for weightloss attempts outside of surgery, cause in 2009, i spent a total of about $1000.00 on a personal trainer + the cost for gym fees,Jenny Craig for a few weeks, Oriental weightloss tea,Weight Watchers and Phentermine diet pills plus Md's fees.Thanks for reading this rant!Have a good day:mellow: