How much have you lost since being sleeved by Dr. Garcia and in what timeframe are u losing?

For most ppl 10 pounds is a size' date=' please start taking your measurements every month too so if your weight does not ****, your inches will [/quote']

 

For me, that rule does not apply. I am still in the same size after I have gained 20-30 pds. Even when I lose weight, I am still in the same clothing size. It really doesn't make and sense. I can tell I am losing in the stomach area first though. Can't wait until my surgery!

Hey everyone,

 

Good morning just finished getting my blood work done for my primary care physician. Just wanted to make sure she had an Idea of my vitals and nutrition before surgery. Since she is my new doctor. I told her in November that I was having the surgery and considering Mexico. She wasn't to thrilled about that decision, but she said she would support me. So I went for my appointment with her on Monday to inform her that I was indeed going to Mexico. She looked at me like I stunk. Lol then asked me if I was sure and if u had spoken with actual patients of Dr. Garcia. Asked me how they were doing and if the had complications all that stuff. And of course I am ten steps ahead of her. And assured her that I have researched and researched. But by the end of my appt she felt more comfortable knowing I had and that my friend is also having surgery.

I was sleeved a couple of days before thanksgiving....i know sucks right?...and to date roughly 50 pounds.

Just found this post... I know it is a little old. I am 8.5 months out from surgery with Garcia. Ive lost 168 lbs and am about 16 lbs from a normal bmi. I think a lot of us Mexico sleevers spend oddles of time in the Mexico forum pre op. Post op I dont come back here much and spend most of my time reading and posting in other areas. This maybe why you dont hear much feed back from those of us who had surgey with Garcia. I posted my experience with him and am totally happy. To be honest, I have not followed his post op diet. I do the 600-800 cal/60 + prot/64 oz water. I dont know if his post op diet would have worked as well as the one I have been following...but it may have. Let me know if you have any questions! Best of luck to you.

Congrats hollirose!

Here is an update on me. One video is pics only and the other is an actual video.

I had revision surgery in Mexico with Dr. Garcia 1/11/12.

Hope you enjoy!

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MsMook1979

Thanks you have done a great job

It's been about 5 weeks since my surgery & total weight lost (including 2 week pre-op diet) is 47lbs

It's been about 5 weeks since my surgery & total weight lost (including 2 week pre-op diet) is 47lbs <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

 

That's great glad to read you are doing well.

Can anyone tell me the caloric intake range that Dr. Garcia wants his patients on? I really don't remember.

For Dr. Garcia's pre op diet, can I mix the protein shakes with skim milk or almond milk?

The last two questions are good ones. I don't really remember the specifics. Alma at Ready4achange was quick to answer my concerns. I would ask her directly. Good luck!

 

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I was sleeved on 1/19

 

Day of surgery 277

Today's weight : 242

 

I haven't posted to this thread in awhile... Dr. Garcia last April (10.5 months) and down 188 pounds. I have a normal bmi... And just trying to take off a couple of more pounds for some bounce back room. I still have great restriction and eat about 2.5 oz of protein for a meal. Good luck everyone!

I haven't posted to this thread in awhile... Dr. Garcia last April (10.5 months) and down 188 pounds. I have a normal bmi... And just trying to take off a couple of more pounds for some bounce back room. I still have great restriction and eat about 2.5 oz of protein for a meal. Good luck everyone!

 

Gr8 information congrats I was sleeved. 6 days ago what are something s I can eat now if you remember