I'm Laura, I'm having Gastric Sleeve surgery on July 10th. at Roper St. Francis in Charleston SC. Dr. Kenneth Mitchell is my surgeon. Where are you from, what surgery are you having done, and where and when?

Hi Laura,

My name is Lisa. I hade the VSG surgery 6/27/12 in Tijuana, Mexico w/ Dr Garcia. I live in Lugoff,SC just outside of Columbia. I hope all goes well with your surgery. Do you live in Charleston? I hope others from SC will join us in this group. Let me know how things go when you get home and settled in from your surgery. Take care!

Hey Lisa! How are you doing?? Do you mind if I ask why you had surgery in Mexico, and how much it was? I am self pay and it is outrageous here. I didn't do my research too well, because a lot of people are going to Mexico! you don't have to say, just curious. My mother in law gave me some of the money and then my mom gave me the rest, as part of my money from my grandmother's estate! Its going to end up taking ALL of my money from my grandmother, which makes me sad, but its the only way I could have this done! I have two little boys 3yrs and 4yrs old. Do you have kids? I live in Surfside Beach, which is right next to Myrtle Beach. I will be staying in McClellanville (which is a small town just north of Charleston) after surgery for two weeks because I have to stay close to the hospital. I will have a drain for two weeks. So how are you doing after surgery? Do you have a good support system? You seem to be losing weight, thats awesome!!! Great job!! Hope you are well!!! I have my surgery tomorrow, I am SO excited!! Take care girl!

Hey Laura,

I had surgery in Mexico b/c I am self pay and they wanted $19,000 in my area. I did a lot of research and found a good doctor the cost was $4700.00 plus 2 plane tickets.It was a total of $6030.00. I arrived on Wednesday had my surgery Wednesday I was discharged to a very nice hotel on Friday and left Sunday. I wanted to leave earlier but I was at the mercy of my plane ticket.

Why do they need you to stay in the area so long? And why do you have to leave the drain in so long?

I have 3 girls 25, 23, &13. I also have 2 grandchildren girl 7 and boy 6. My family is very supportive but that doesn't keep them from eating whatever they want in front of me. LOL.

The weight I have lost is pre-op and post-op. I have lost 8 lbs since the actual surgery. I am excited for you. Please keep me posted after surgery. I know you'll do great!

Talk you soon,

Lisa

Hey Laura,

I just want you to know I've been thinking about you today. I hope everything went well with ur surgery. I think the worse thing about the whole thing is the gas. I got it in my shoulder and across my chest. you should be able to get up and walk soon if you haven't already. I know you'll do great!

I like your weight loss ticker and BMI ticker your beach scene and mermaid are perfect for you! Let me know how your doing when you are able.

Talk to you soon!

Lisa, I live in Lugoff also! Small world. I was sleeved on 12/16/14 in Columbia and I am down 84lbs.

Hello Laura. My name is Bill. I live in Myrtle Beach & had my GSS on 3/9/15 at Conway Medical Center with Dr. Washington and was home the next evening Listen to the doctors diet guidelines to a tee after surgery for 8-10 weeks. Do not be alarmed if you cannot get all the Protein & Water he wants in per day.

About me. 1/1/15-420 lbs. 395@surgery - 328.8 today I still only avg 85-100g of protein @ day.

You can do this. It's a lifestyle change to save your life. Be faithful to the Vitamin regiment. It Does make a difference.

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Hello Laura. My name is Bill. I live in Myrtle Beach & had my GSS on 3/9/15 at Conway Medical Center with Dr. Washington and was home the next evening Listen to the doctors diet guidelines to a tee after surgery for 8-10 weeks. Do not be alarmed if you cannot get all the Protein & Water he wants in per day.

About me. 1/1/15-420 lbs. 395@surgery - 328.8 today I still only avg 85-100g of protein @ day.

You can do this. It's a lifestyle change to save your life. Be faithful to the Vitamin regiment. It Does make a difference.

Already off diuretic, one BP med, & diabetes med.