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He is the BEST. His clinic is the BEST. Friend him on FB and you can watch live surgeries on Friday. I used him for my LapBand several years ago, but couldn't afford him for my sleeve revision or I would have gone there!!!

Right after surgery 2-3 days, you have the overwhelming sense of loss. That maybe they took too much stomach, that there is no turning back, that you are gonna die. But it does go away. That was the worst part for me.

To answer your question YES it does get better. I am 4 months out and I enjoy going to restaurants for conversation and ambiance. Because obviously I am not there to eat. LOL I never order a meal. I just take a bread plate and take 3 oz of my hubbies food, which he never misses. In the beginning out of habit I would order an appetizer or a side. Now I realize its a waste of money. Food isn't as appealing as it once was. Which is how I got fat in the first place so I will take that.

After two weeks of liquids I was so starving I added baby rice Cereal to Protein shake and I survived. Made my new sleeve so happy.

Obesity Control center Dr Ortiz is a great start. I used Dr Fernando Garcia because of financial reasons.

I used Dr Garcia in May 2016. Best surgeon and facilities. You made the correct choice. I am 1/2 way to goal today. Try not to be so nervous you are in great hands with Dr Garcia and his staff.

Yes it is emergency care that is life saving. Not an elective surgery.

I was sleeved in May. I mixed a teaspoon of baby rice Cereal into my Protein shake to "thicken" it up a tiny bit. Definitely helped with fullness.

My husband was not supportive AFTER my wls. He felt as though his life ended. Going out to eat unhealthy, drinking, me cooking... He says if he had to do it over again he would rather have me fat. I love my sleeve, in time (4 months) he is slowly coming around. I am limping him through the process. He is now on board and realizes we can't turn back. My point is you have a big obstacle to over come. He needs to be on board and be supportive in the beginning or it's not gonna work. You guys need to be on the same page. It almost ended my 20 year marriage. A lot of really nice people on this forum gave me advice, that I followed. I worked really hard to show him life doesn't have to change that much. We still go to Vegas, buffets, wine tasting, etc Just so he doesn't feel lost. You really do need to find out his specific reasons for not being on board. Maybe if he sees that even your medical doctors are on board, that it's medically necessary he will be more supportive.

Trust me you will not want to wear a belly binder with incisions and fresh out of surgery. Use gas X strips, the ones that dissolve on your tongue if you are worried about possible gas.

OK so I have noticed that I will lose 8 lbs then stop losing for 8 days. It has been like this since May when I got my sleeve. Anyone else notice a pattern? How much weight do you usually lose before you stall or how often do you stall? I do embrace the stall, just when I feel extra skin or squishy, I stall and it seems to tighten up.

I am with your DR on this one. You will go under weight. Depends on how long you have the fluid out and how much you gain. If you have 50 or more pounds to lose I would recommend sleeve revision. But not if you are at goal. I had revision because I gained a lot of weight back with my band after a car accident, but I also never got to goal with my band. Best of Luck!

With my LapBand I only told my husband and kids. It was so hard to keep "the secret". Almost as if I were lying by not telling anyone. One time my daughter slipped and said "she cant eat and drink together" I almost came unglued. This time I shouted it from the roof tops I AM GETTING THE SLEEVE. Not hiding anything. Posting updates and pics on FB. Now I have a huge support system. Its a personal option that is yours to choose. Choose wisely grasshopper...

I used Dr Fernando Garcia and would use him again. The facility was perfect, everything went so smooth. No time to be nervous. Its done before you know it. I used OCC the first time around and Dr Ariel Ortiz was first class. I just couldn't afford to use him for my revision to sleeve. I would highly recommend both doctors.