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TAB2012    10

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I inquired about the single incision. I didn't realize its only available if your BMI is under 40, which mine is not.. so its not an option for me.

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1hotmama*77    13

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I would say it would be fairly useless to get it done with a higher BMI because you will probably end up having a Tummy Tuck once you are done and it won't matter if you had scars there because they would be removed when you had the tuck done. My BMI is 35 and I am not even going to have the single incision done as I think I would probably need a tummy tuck once I am finished anyways.

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@RealScoobyDoo    94

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FYI...the multiple incisions are tiny, but they probably won't be removed in a Tummy Tuck because they are above the belly button. But I guess it would depend on your starting size.

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rollargirl    210

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Agreed with ^ ... Tummy tucks are usually the bottom skin removed. I am paying the extra $1000 for the spider technique w dr Garcia ~ May 11

*less pain & healing time (I'm flying back to Nz 6 days later so that a plus for me) ...also I don't particularly like my BB so a new one would be great lol

I've heard a lady on here saying u can't even tell she's had surgery...

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Sade326    43

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Hey folks,

So it's been a while since I posted to this forum. It's actually been awhile since I opened this app. I was sleeved my Dr. Garcia Feb 5, 2013. My start weight was 248, surgery weight 239, current weight 205. I am closing in on 11 weeks post op. I have lost a total of 43 pounds including pre-op. 34 pounds since surgery. Everything has been great so far. No complications, a few moments of discomfort but not real problems. I'm learning a lot about my new stomach.

I haven't post to this site because I've been busy. And honestly I think that's how it is for other patients. When you are preparing for surgery your main focus is research. So you spend as much time as possible in forums, etc. But once you have had the procedure your focus isn't the forums or research. But more so on following protocol and trying to survive this procedure with no complications.

Trust me I know how frustrating it is to be looking for more people with experience. When you are trying to do your research. But believe once you've completed this process. You'll be so focused on doing things right that you forget to check in in blogs and forums.

For me I have only been able to focus once a week to my YouTube channel. Which is getting scares. I've gone from 6 min weekly vids to 56 secs weekly videos. There is a lot of sleevers that use YouTube. Maybe you all should follow a few of us to keep posted. Again I post every Tuesday sometimes Wednesday if I'm super busy. If you want to follow me you can.

YouTube: poundsofbeauti Instagram: chocol8beauti Kik: srbeauti Feel free to follow me, msg me, support me, etc

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LisaLoseAlotx2    147

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LaserSkinGirl thanks for posting. I have also opted for "Same Day Surgery". My plane arrives at 12:30; I was a little worried about being late for testing, but Alma said that I would be fine. I will stay two nights in the hospital and 1 night in the hotel. I want to get back home. I told my boss that I would be having surgery, did not mention what type, but asked if it was okay to work from home until I felt I was ready to come back to work. I was planning on returning to work the next day after I arrived home, just want the extra time if needed.

 

Liz ?

Are you blazing back out of town on the 13th when we are released? I was thinking of staying that Monday night, but know I will be happier to sleep in my own bed, so I am thinking of flying home Monday afternoon.

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Liz210    151

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Liz ?

Are you blazing back out of town on the 13th when we are released? I was thinking of staying that Monday night' date=' but know I will be happier to sleep in my own bed, so I am thinking of flying home Monday afternoon.[/quote']

Lisa, I will be flying home Monday morning.

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LisaLoseAlotx2    147

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Lisa, I will be flying home Monday morning.

 

yea, I am leaning towards that direction myself

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Afrodite82    148

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Hello all!

I'm in San Diego now, driving around waiting for another patient to land before we head over the border to Tijuana. Surgery tomorrow! As soon as I'm able I'll be adding an account of my experience.

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nurseghana    167

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Hello all!

I'm in San Diego now' date=' driving around waiting for another patient to land before we head over the border to Tijuana. Surgery tomorrow! As soon as I'm able I'll be adding an account of my experience.[/quote']

I was sleeved 2/27 u will do gr8

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Liz210    151

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Hello all!

I'm in San Diego now, driving around waiting for another patient to land before we head over the border to Tijuana. Surgery tomorrow! As soon as I'm able I'll be adding an account of my experience.

Praying for you.

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rollargirl    210

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Hello all!

I'm in San Diego now' date=' driving around waiting for another patient to land before we head over the border to Tijuana. Surgery tomorrow! As soon as I'm able I'll be adding an account of my experience.[/quote']

 

Yay! Wow that was quick haha ... Good luck & cat wait to hear how you're doing xo

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lotti    154

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March 13 th surgery down 28 lbs

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JourneysofMissYaYa    6

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My surgery went well on April 22nd and I losing losing losing....

 

Pre-op diet 11 pounds downs

Since Surgery until today 20 pounds

 

Total weight loss since April 7-May 5 (31.6 pounds)

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