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The baby in the pic is my youngest. The pic was taken at their birthday party when he turned one. All of my babies were born in November, so we do one party for all three. I wonder how long that will last? lol.

I'm feeling really well now that I'm on full liquids. How are you feeling Christina? You're already in onderland! Woo hoo!

Sleeve 4 me, you are in my prayers. I can't wait to hear from you after surgery.

I made my decision to do this in less than a month and then booked an apt. and did the surgery two weeks later. I had surgery on July 8th 2010 and have now lost 26 pounds already.

I went on my own which was scary but it was the best thing I ever did - time to heal with no one to worry about. Hospital is in a plazza in Tijuana but it is super clean - small though but they keep you there minimally and take you to the Recovery House. They took such good care of me it was beyond my expectations.

Dr. Ponce does not speak English but Dr. Battincourt (retired now at age of 30 something - doing well with this venture) will translate. Nurses there were awesome - wrap your legs up tight before surgery, IV went in like a charm.

Going okay, experiencing some frustrations with losing so slow it qualifies as a stall. Missing raw fruits and vegetables. Being in NorCal for vacation and not being able to partake of the Farmer's Markets = sad for me!

Kim,

I was so scared to tell my family. My dad is an army man. He did thirty years between the Army, Army Reserves and National Guard. He still loves to run at 66. He's also into all natural eating (though he has a sweet tooth and pastries are his downfall). But he hardly reacted at all. He told me to do what I thought I needed to do. He told me he was worried about scar tissue (I had three c-sections). And he didn't protest when I had to "borrow" my mom from him for three weeks to help with my recovery. You'd be surprised. I got positive reactions from almost everyone I told. Besides, if you've prayed and feel at peace with it, no one can deter you. Good luck. Keep us posted.

Anissa (AniO)

Hey - I had the surgery appt last Wednesday and hope to hear back from them soon to get a tenative surgery date. Then start in with the preop stuff. Hopefully by the end of September I will get my surgery date. This is a big week for my son, me and my husband. My son starts kingergarten so it has been kinda of hectic right now. Not to mention I am a little sad that my baby has grown up and going to school now.

How is things going with you? I hope that everything is not too bad, but the stuff we all go through, I know in the end it will all be worth it. Hope to hear from you soon.

Lisa

Lisa

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, and many thanks. I'll add you to my friend's list so you can view my photos. To upload your picture to your post, go to USER CP at the top, and on the side hit Edit Avatar, you'll upload a picture, and it will appear with your posts.

Stalls are normal, but just be patient and know that you will succeed. I feel amazing now, and love being skinny. It's just a great life, and the sleeve gave it to me.

Just checking in on you...how are you doing? Do you go back for a one week checkup on Tuesday? I'm still waiting on my date.....and hoping I don't chicken out. Stay in touch.

Renee

I'm doing great! I can easily meet my protein and liquids and I'm down 35 lbs. 10 was pre-op. I'm going back to work today. wish I had another week off I was weepy too! I was watching the show Ruby my second day home and cried like a baby, it was so weird, but it all gets better. The hardest part for me so far is learning my new tummy and watching other people eat. I have no regrets though. I hope the rest of your recovery goes well, you'll feel like yourself in no time.

Thank you sleeve sista :-)! I'm so happy you're doing GREAT :-)...Yes I will be praying this week for God's peace that passes all understanding. Thank you so much for the 411 it helps soooo much. And yes please keep me updated on your progress!

Thank you so much! I seem to have broken out of my stall now, and lost another 4 pounds, so that feels good. Just can't wait to get to a healthy weight! how in the world did you post a pic of yourself on here? I can't seem to do it. I did "profile pic" and it is not loading up... hummm

Thank you for your sweet comment on my 12 week pictures!!! It made my day!

Hey girl how is things going. Hope everything is going well. Well this is the big week for me. Wednesday Surgery consult, Thursday and Friday have to go to Leavenworth for this contract thingy, not looking forward to that. Anyway, have a great week and talk to you later.

Wow, you're doing really well! 89 pounds lost! You're lapping me!

Things are going okay. I keep having stalls because I'm not being SUPER rigorous about sticking to my diet and exercise plan. Still, the weight is coming off, so that's good, right?

Thanks for the kind words!

You're doing great. Don't give up, and get frustrated. Stalls are normal, just breathe and let the weight come off. Exercise, get your fluids, and stay within your dietary guidelines and you will succeed.

Hello, I am 7 weeks out and 30 years old. I would love to see your pics as inspiration.. I have lost almost 45 pounds since pre and post op, but have about 45 more to go, and I feel I am already stalling and nervous!

Hi. Could you add me. I'm very interested in seeing yhow the procedure has changed you. I'm due for surgery in less than a week ad I'm starting to get nervous.

Just saw your 8 weeks out pictures! You are doing great! How much have you lost? Keep working it! You should be very proud of yourself!!!!

I sent in my appeal letter to Kaiser today. I found some really good ones in the internet which I modified. If they turn me dowm again then like you said I will contact the Dept of Managed Health Care.

3 more weeks for you!

Hi! I have to be at the hospital at 6AM - not too bad. Today I had a lil baby fit. I was making a salad for dinner and realized that I had no onions. I yelled and then cried for no reason. I think I'm getting the pre-op blues. I'm soooo hungry. Another week to go. Grrrr...

Thanks.

Yes, so far so good with the pre-op liquid diet.. Not even feeling hungry.. I do not want to sabotage myself.. I see my Doc for my last appt tomorrow.. I hope I will have lost a bit.. I just started the diet on Sunday night.

I will be one week post-op when you go so I will be able to give you some 411..

Be blessed!!!

Hi LESFLUFFYZ,

On the internet, we are all near-neighbours! I've had no protein supplements, but am trying to get it all from food, as advised by my doctor. Canned tuna with a drop of light mayo is good, and I had carpaccio for dinner last night, which must have given me a few grams! If I have had a 'bad day' when I can't eat, I have a SlimFast drink mid-afternoon. I am convinced my scales are broken, as I've stalled again!!

Hey sweetie and thank you! I don't feel like I'm melting but I know it is a good pace! I have carried the weight my whole life but yes I'm 27 so I'm sure that does help. I haven't been tracking the past couple weeks but when I was, my carbs were anywhere from 35grms-60grms a day. I haven't really changed what I'm eating so that's probably where it's at. I honestly don't think lack of carbs is a huge deal, but having ENOUGH protein is. I was really slow going for a few weeks and then I started adding a protein shake back in and poof 6 lbs in 8 days. I think it is helping a lot. Gave me a little more energy too.

Thanks I'm still going to have it I just have to go through a VA hospital. The only thing I have to do that this VA requires, and my surgeon did not was to lose 10 pounds on a supervised diet like weight watchers. So I'm joining next week, and was thinking about doing a preop diet so I can lose my ten pounds quickly. lol THanks for the encouragement, and I have to keep my faith otherwise I would not of made it this far. I wish I could just self pay but being a single mother that lives from pay day to pay day it is out of the question. It will happen I just don't know when, and it is not going to be fast enough for me.

Howdee neighbor glad to see another familar geographic near neighbor, i'm in a stall and cannot wait for it to pass down 14 lbs since surgery 6/21/10

congrats on your loss and welcome to the losers bench