Heading down to San Antonio, then over the border on June 30th to see Dr Alvarez for VSG on July 1st. Is anyone else getting sleeved close to that date?

Is anyone else going to Dr Alvarez soon?

Everybody on this board is helpful and supportive but it would be nice to have some buddies in the same boat to compare notes with. Any takers?

Hey there,

I head down to TJ to have my plication with Dr. Ortiez on July 1st...what does that make us - Sleeve Sisters lol. Congrates on the decision and I know you are reading the boards and trying to learn everything you can. It's funny as I am having a revision (losing my band ) and going to plication, but I have the same feelings now that I did when I got my band. Will it work, am I making a mistake? Well - I lost 170 lbs with the band and then gained back 50..so I feel like I am taking charge of my life again...

Keep in touch and let me know how it's going. I start my pre-op diet next week and get my fill out of my band...yikkes - even with it only sort of working - I can't imagine no fill/restriciton...

Have heard good things about your doctors...having been in the Mexican bariatric community since 2003 - I have had the pleasure of meeting alot of the Doctors...

Donna in Seattle.

Hey Donna

Thanks for checking in. It's nice to hear a good review on Dr A from an insider. I'm still just a little uncomfortable with the whole going to Mexico for surgery thing.

Wow. You had some great success with the band. There's no reason you can't do even better after this revision. Just curious- why did you choose plication over sleeve?

Kathy

Hey there,

I head down to TJ to have my plication with Dr. Ortiez on July 1st...what does that make us - Sleeve Sisters lol. Congrates on the decision and I know you are reading the boards and trying to learn everything you can. It's funny as I am having a revision (losing my band ) and going to plication, but I have the same feelings now that I did when I got my band. Will it work, am I making a mistake? Well - I lost 170 lbs with the band and then gained back 50..so I feel like I am taking charge of my life again...

Keep in touch and let me know how it's going. I start my pre-op diet next week and get my fill out of my band...yikkes - even with it only sort of working - I can't imagine no fill/restriciton...

Have heard good things about your doctors...having been in the Mexican bariatric community since 2003 - I have had the pleasure of meeting alot of the Doctors...

Donna in Seattle.

Hi. I get my sleeve done in a week here in Iowa. I'd love to keep in comtact with someone else going through the same thing! Let me know. Best of luck to you!

Heading down to San Antonio, then over the border on June 30th to see Dr Alvarez for VSG on July 1st. Is anyone else getting sleeved close to that date?

Is anyone else going to Dr Alvarez soon?

Everybody on this board is helpful and supportive but it would be nice to have some buddies in the same boat to compare notes with. Any takers?

Hi there! My surgery is scheduled for July 5th, but I'm not going to Mexico... so only four days after you.

I'm so excited to get this new life started! I start my liquid diet on June 21 ~ the day after my daughter's 9th birthday! I've been trying to cut down my carb intake and am trying to UP my Protein intake (including protein shakes). I really want to start walking in the evenings, but am having a hard time getting someone to walk with me... so thinking I might just have to finally put my gym membership to use (I've only had it for 20 yrs! ) Is there anything your doing special to prepare? I'd love to have someone to commiserate with during our first few weeks of sleevedom... After we make it through those first few weeks, then we'll be celebrating it, I'm sure!

Well, let's see.. since there are the all these cute names being given to other sleeve siblings... I think we should have a cute name too! How about something like the July Firecrackers?

Okay, talk to you soon!

Wendy

I'm getting sleeved in Tucson on June 14th. I'm having my blood tests today and starting my pre-op diet this morning. Two more weeks! I'm getting a bit nervous, yet excited. I'll be leaving for vacation in Toronto on Saturday, so I know the pre-surgery diet will be more difficult. My husband will be the most difficult. He always wants me to eat when he does. This morning he is already trying to get me to eat Breakfast with him. Has anyone else had family members or friends who do this?

Heading down to San Antonio, then over the border on June 30th to see Dr Alvarez for VSG on July 1st. Is anyone else getting sleeved close to that date?

Is anyone else going to Dr Alvarez soon?

Everybody on this board is helpful and supportive but it would be nice to have some buddies in the same boat to compare notes with. Any takers?

Hi Leslie

You're almost there! Hope the pre-op diet is going well. Keep us posted. Good luck!

Hi. I get my sleeve done in a week here in Iowa. I'd love to keep in comtact with someone else going through the same thing! Let me know. Best of luck to you!

Hello fellow Firecracker

To prepare, I'm just trying to get my head around the new lifestyle we're jumping into. I only have to do a 1 week liquid diet pre-op but I've already started making adjustments. Sadly, my own birthday falls during that week so no big restaurant meal or cake. That's OK. VSG is more important. I've started keeping a food diary on MyFitnessPal. What an eye-opener that is! I'm also trying different kinds of Protein powders and drinks for 1 or 2 meals per day. Oh-and today I bought my GasX strips for the post-op toolkit. I really need to dust off some of this exercise equipment around here but I can't tear myself away from the computer when I have free time. Too much to learn!

Good luck Wendy. Let's keep in touch.

Kathy

Hi there! My surgery is scheduled for July 5th, but I'm not going to Mexico... so only four days after you.

I'm so excited to get this new life started! I start my liquid diet on June 21 ~ the day after my daughter's 9th birthday! I've been trying to cut down my carb intake and am trying to UP my protein intake (including protein shakes). I really want to start walking in the evenings, but am having a hard time getting someone to walk with me... so thinking I might just have to finally put my gym membership to use (I've only had it for 20 yrs! ) Is there anything your doing special to prepare? I'd love to have someone to commiserate with during our first few weeks of sleevedom... After we make it through those first few weeks, then we'll be celebrating it, I'm sure!

Well, let's see.. since there are the all these cute names being given to other sleeve siblings... I think we should have a cute name too! How about something like the July Firecrackers?

Okay, talk to you soon!

Wendy

Hey Kathy! I like the idea of staying in touch & sharing ideas & strategies.

I've been trying different Protein drinks too... I really like the Syntrax Nectars; so far I've actually purchased a big container of the Cappuccino and lemonade... I like the lemonade mixed w/ Raspberry Lemonade Crystal Light.. yummy. Last week I called and ordered their sample pack. You get 13 full serving packages for $13... (that includes shipping and handling). That's the best deal I found for their samples so far. But you have to call to get the deal, it's not on their website.

I also found out that I am required by my surgeon's office to use Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacements during my pre-op diet... It's not so bad after you doctor it up with stuff But I can't stomach it straight! Yuck!

Anyway, my birthday is coming up soon, too. It's July 23, so we'll be a couple weeks out by then... maybe even on pureed diets! woo whoo.... LOL

Wendy

July 12th for me! Good luck

Heading down to San Antonio, then over the border on June 30th to see Dr Alvarez for VSG on July 1st. Is anyone else getting sleeved close to that date?

Is anyone else going to Dr Alvarez soon?

Everybody on this board is helpful and supportive but it would be nice to have some buddies in the same boat to compare notes with. Any takers?

July 5th for me in Columbus, Ohio

Dawn

Hi everyone,

I just found this website and am encouraged by what I see

It sounds like we are all going to have a busy summer. I just found out today that my insurance has approved the gastric sleeve, I will find out my surgery date tomorrow. My surgeon is scheduling for the 1st week in July so I will find out all the details tomorrow.

Good luck to all

Please keep in contact.

Kamay1234

Congratulations on the insurance approval! Good luck. Keep us posted.

Hi everyone,

I just found this website and am encouraged by what I see

It sounds like we are all going to have a busy summer. I just found out today that my insurance has approved the gastric sleeve, I will find out my surgery date tomorrow. My surgeon is scheduling for the 1st week in July so I will find out all the details tomorrow.

Good luck to all

Please keep in contact.

Kamay1234

Welcome to the club, Dawn. Let us know how you're doing.

July 5th for me in Columbus, Ohio

Dawn

Hi Deb. Keep us posted. Good luck!

July 12th for me! Good luck

July 5th for me in Columbus, Ohio

Dawn

I'm from good ol' Columbus, Ohio too!

July 12th for me! Good luck

I am also getting sleeved July 12th! Where are you having your surgery done??