nbrett

hang tight... try to walk as much as possible, every day it gets better!!!

Nikki

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care

nikki

Hey there,

I'm so glad your surgery went well!!! I am about two and a half weeks out and LOVE my sleeve. The whole surgery experience was kind of like getting tortured for a few days...lol.. But it all went great. I had no complications and was back to work in a week. Can't wait to hear an update from you!

Take care,

Nikki

Don't worry about your surgery. I have had no problem what so ever with my sleeve. It's like anything.... there is always a chance of complications. Thy to remain positive.

Nikki

hi there,

I was just pulling some stitches out..lol... the are getting pretty itchy. I am having a wicked heartburn. It seems to be when I have cranberry juice or any orange juice. i have a little weeping(bleeding) from my main incision site. I am changing my dressings twice a day. I am starting back to work tomorrow.. I am not really looking forward to that. My hubby is doing pretty good. (Men can be a little hard to deal with when they are in pain) I try to keep him motivated. I feel like I am pretty hungry at nights. I can't wait for mushy foods.

Take care

Nikki

I am so glad you are also doing well!!! I still have some nasty gas pains. I hope they go away soon. How are your incisions? I am a little sore around the main port site. Are you having any protein drinks yet? I started yesterday to add protein drinks with my clear liquids. I feel much better doing that. i have lost about 17 lbs in total from the start of the pre-op diet (I did two weeks of it). So I am pretty happy with the results so far.

Keep in touch!!

Nikki

Hi there, I feel pretty good actually. I had my surgery on Sept.2 and have had a pretty recovery. I still have some nasty gas pains but am trying to walk as much as possible.

How are you feeling?

Hi there, Good choice on going to Tijuana for your surgery!! Where are you going? What Doctor?

Hi there, I noticed that you had your surgery at the same place I am going. I will be seeing Dr. Almanza. I am sooooo excited. My surgery is Sept.2. I am from Canada and it is super expensive to have the surgery up here. So you were happy with the experience?

Take care,

Nikki

Hi there, I just noticed that we are going to see the same Doctor in Tijuana. My surgery is Sept. 2 . How about you?

Hi there, My name is also Nikki and I am having my surgery on Sept. 2 in Tijuana Mexico. I am super excited but also a little nervous. How are you holding up?

Hi there, I am also having my surgery done in Mexico. I am having my surgery of Sept. 2. How about you?

Hi there, I was reading some blogs and it seems that we are getting our surgery the same day. Sept 2. I am so excited. I am going to Tijuana Mexico to have my surgery? Where are you having your surgery?

Take care

Nikki

Hi there,

I was on the lap-band web site for about a month and was motivated to have the band but I live in Canada where no MD will touch me if I have the surgery in Mexico. I would have to drive 8 hours to have a fill. IT is way too much maintainance for me. PLUS.... the long term results seem to be better with sleeve. Some people on this site used to have a band but had some complications and had it removed to switch to the sleeve.

As far as your concern about loose skin..well... we all have that concern. I think the best way to "reduce" it is to try to exercise as much as possible. We all will have loose skin, it's just a fact. Skin is pretty elastic but once it is stretched out it has a hard time going back. Try to speak to your MD about your loose skin concerns. At the end of the day you will feel much better after loosing the weight. Good luck with your decision and keep in touch.

Nikki

Hi there,

When is your date? That would be great to have someone around the same time as me. I am doing the two week pre-op diet . They only suggested one week but I thought that I would try two weeks. It's pretty tough. It's been a long time since I had hunger pains..lol.. Are you doing the pre-op diet yet?

I am right in the middle of the two week pre-op diet. It was suggested to only do a week, but I thought that I would try two weeks. It's been a little harder than I thought. I have forgotten what it's like to feel hungry...lol.. The hardest part for me was giving up coffee. I hanging in there.

Hi there,

You must be so excited. I can't even sleep, I am soooo excited/nervous. I have never been thin, or have ever felt thin. It's like having to say good-by to a toxic friend. The love hate relationship I have had with food my whole life consumed way too much time. I trying to look at food as fuel for my body and not trying to poison it any longer. I MISS COFFEE!!! The whole liquid diet thing is kind of tough, but the no coffee thig is murder lol...

take care

Nikki

Nice to see another Canadian!!! I am from Winnipeg and have my surgery on Sept.2 in Mexico. I am seeing Dr.Almanza in Tijuana. Where are you having your surgery?

Hi there, thanks for your comments.

I feel better about getting the sleeve. I have read some really good results and look forward to getting my journey started.

Hi there, I was reading your blog and I noticed that you had Dr.Almanza do your surgery. I also was going to have the lapband but have switched to the gastric sleeve. Are you happy with your decision? My surgery date is Sept. 2

thanks

Nikki

Hi there, I was reading some blogs and i noticed that you are getting your surgery by Dr.ALmanza. I also am having my surgery done by him. MY date is Setp.2

take care

Nikki

Hi there, thank you so much for the info for the "clear protein drinks/shots". I live in Canada but will be flying out of the states to get my surgery. I hope to pick up some the products you are talking about then.

thanks again Nikki

I saw that it was your surgery today. I hope it all went well for you!

Hi there, I noticed that you are getting banded VERY SOON... you must be super excited. I have a few more weeks to go. Have you started your pre-op diet yet? Where are you having your surgery?

Hi there, I just read your blog. I too am playing for this myself. I am going to mexico on Sept.2 to have my surgery. It is A LOT of money where I am from, so 5000 seemed a bit better. I have found several amazing people on this site. Blogging is a way for us all to get things out there. I just filter out all the good. I wish you tons of luck and make the decision for you and only you.