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Wow Laura-ven.... thanks so much. Its so nice to see that there are other. This is super helpful. It makes me think I should see a doc here for exrays before I dip south of the border again :-)

Yes...it looks like I have lots to discuss with my doc. At first it just seemed like, "why not", but the reality is setting in. Mexico is nice for a lot of reasons, but the real good preop doc discussions often don't happen till the day of surgery. I haven't let my coordinator know my concerns yet... it's just starting to hit me that I am really committing to going through this whole blasted process one more time. I kind of want to get some exrays here in the states or something, just to have someone confirm that the lack of restriction isn't all in my head. Or.... If I stretched it out myself am I just going to do it again? Thanks for you input. I remember when I did my first sleeve I was on here all the time.... its sooooo helpful to have a community :-)

Wow, Thanks PdxMan. This really tells me alot. I am 2.5 years out and was wondering if maybe the restriction just goes away after a while. Its good to know you keep the restriction even after 2 years. I am pretty set on the re-sleeve, I really really dont want to go through that all again, but I really really want to be at goal weight. I read on here that the resleeve carries a higher complication rate because the stomach itself is thinner and the suture line has to go accross the old suture line. I dont know if this is true and it's not a very common procedure, so I'm not sure where to research. I, of course, will ask my new surgeon about this, but I like to do independant research whenever possible, especially when getting care in another country. I dont want to do the bypass or d-switch because I dont want the malabsorption. If it's safer though... maybe I should go that route. Just not sure where to find the information on all this stuff.

I dont know about the Bougie size. I think he was using as a general practice around a 34-36... and then I asked for bigger.... so its anyones guess. I had an excellent surgeon and would recomend him to anyone... he was just honering my wishes by going bigger. I try very hard to eat right and exercise, just hired a personal trainier and am trying to build some core muscle strength. I am feeling quite defeated and had a little Taco Bell Pity Party yesterday.... ate 3 taco supremes with no problem and could have easily eaten much more (not a habit.. just a lapse).

Hello all, I was sleeved in 2010 and lost 40 lbs. I worked out like crazy and followed all the rules. turns out I had undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Also... I was pretty scared at the time of surgery (in Mexico) and asked for a little bigger pouch (mistake). Anyway... I have gained 10 lbs so overall weight loss ='s 30. I am scheduled to be "resleeved" in Mexico with a differenct surgeon (original surgeon too pricey, although I really liked him). I am hoping to have a better result now that my hypothyroidism has been corrected. I really didnt think much about it.... other than what a complete pain in the ARS!!! But then I read on here that it carries more risks. I don't want to freak myself out.... but does anyone know anything about this? Has any one else been resleeved? Thanks Stacey

I am booked with Dr Gutierrez.... full arm lift for 3800. He said not only do I have to have the full scar (elbow to arm pit) but because of the excess skin I will have to have a 3-4 inch T at the bottom (the full arm lift is 3800 and he's throwing in the extra incision). I am doing a virtual consult with one more surgeon just to make sure he says the same thing. Here's my pics..... after 12 laser treatments (pics are no different from "before" pics

Vela shape is what I was doing. I did hear that it was approved for inner thighs and the tecs that worked with me said that is where they have seen the best results. I think I have to revise my thumbs down evaluation. The procedure has done absolutly nothing for my loose skin.... but..... I did loose an inch in my arms at a time when I'm not really loosing any more and I havent lost any inches anywhere else. So... I guess for actual reduction I have seen some movement.... its just the excess skin thing. I hope yours works.... It sounds like your not out much if it doesnt' good luck

thanks breezy It is pretty maddening.... its not like there was a little it of progress... just not enough... there was NO progress. Geeze... an arm lift in TJ is $3800.00... what was I thinking. ARGH Hopefully I've learned my lesson about impulse buying. I'm the worst when it comes to this. take care stacey

Well guys.... I was going to wait until I finished my treatments (I bought a pkg of 15) before I gave my final verdict, but, unless a miracle happens in my last 3 treatments I am going to go with a big fat thumbs down on this procedure. I have had 12 treatments and NO results. UGH.... what a waste of money.... Well... hopefully none of you will get sucked in now... its so alluring to believe that you can rid yourself of excess skin with just a few laser treatemnts.... don't buy the hype. I guess its back to Tijuana for surgery. take care all stacey

check out barenecessities.com. I saw they had a mens section. Its just shapewear... but I think you will get the compression you want. I just went to walmart and bought the old school girdle.... they don't really have such things for men. good luck stacey

I have been a painfully slow looser. I decided that I would be content with 2 lbs per month... at least it was coming off.... right? Last month I didn't loose ANYTHING!!! I started doing 40 minutes of cardio before eating (fasting cardio as perscribed by the "fit for life" guy). Yea.... 2lbs this week... and I'm actually eating more because the cardio makes me kind of hungry. I'm a believer

I recently added 40 minutes of cardio before breakfast. I feel so hungery all morning. I absolutly eat more now - especially between 8am and noon - but - my weight loss had come to a stop and it has started again. I guess you have to put some fuel in the furnace if you want it to burn.

Just over 10 months out and I have a tiny scar where my drain tube was that is no longer visible. A tiny scar in the center of my chest (1/2 inch) that is barely visible. I have a scar about 1 inch long just over my belly button and another 1 incher to the left of my belly button. The 1 inchers you can see... but not bad at all. Really... my boyfriend has never even noticed. I'm sure its different for everybody... but its pretty minimal for me.

so.... I need to do something about the extra sking on my arms. It is all pooled around the top of my elbo and it looks like a rhinoceros' knee. Now... I do have batwings... but here's the thing. I think I can live with that. They are not horrible and I've had them my whole life so I guess I'm used to them. It seems like a trade off.... batwings or a big scar from armpit to elbow. six one half dozen the other in my book. Anyway... I feel like I just need a little tuck under the arm to pull up the rhino skin. Is there a name for this procedure? Is this a common procedure? I would probably have it done in Mexico so I need to be specific about what I want before going down. Any direction would be appreciated. thanks stacey

We have so many fears.... all along this journey. Its weird how used to failure we all are. I was a binge eater before surgery. I would do pretty good all week but then I would eat massive amounts of food on the weekends. It was my coping... my a way to self sooth and manage my lonliness. I have had a few 2 "binges" since surgery. The first one... in hindsight... I think I was just testing the limits. I ate a good number of calories accross the day... lots of sliders etc. I consumed a fraction of the calories I did in a pre surger binge and I felt absolutly awful. For the next three days food just sounded abhorant to me (I am a food lover like you have never seen... food NEVER seemed abhorant to me in the past). Binge number 2 was a real live binge... with all the accompanying out of control feelings. I ate icecream and Cookies.... I was doubled over with what I can only attribute to be a "dumping" syndrome of sorts. Sweating nauseaus etc. I will NEVER do that again. Bottom line... even though sliders go down pretty good... binges just dont have the same reinforcing value they used to. Also... the weight loss is so motivating that it really helps you stay on track. I have looked for other ways to nurture and self sooth... hot baths... a little wine with friends...a message.... aroma therapy. Being thinner has given me alot more confidence now too.... so I'm dating someone and I spend much less time alone thinking about eating and much more time out living my life. I know its scary... but this process really is amazing... even for those of us with serious eating disturbances. good luck stacey