My big day was dec3 and I have to say I feel great! Low bmi, sw 202 PDs, 5'7, down to 169. I am losing more inches than pounds right now but am keeping in mind that this is not a race, its a lifestyle change. My clothes fit better, I am excersizing more and my back love handles are gone lol. I still measure my food ( most times visually) at no more than one cup. My mind says I want more but I can't usually finish the whole cup. I could eat crap food like its going out of style so I really make an effort to choose the right foods, but I certainly have a treat here and there. Just have to watch what it is and try to stay away from trigger slider foods like chips lol. Anyway just wondering how everyone else is doing? Hope you all are celebrating your wins! I recognize that without this tool I would have given up already and started my usual 3 month quit and regain;)

Hi BOS123!

I just got back yesterday from my plication surgery in Mexico. I am feeling a little sore and a little discomfort but overall not bad. I never threw up once! Yea! I weighed this morning and I am at 310...even with the swelling. I had to laugh because when you are at surgery you see lots of different characters. In my opinion, the reason you are in Mexico is because your insurance will not cover the surgery and/or it is too expensive in the US. To complain on how bad it is in Mexico and that in the US they would never do this or that, is self defeating and ridiculous. We knew what level of treatment we would get versus the cost involved and need to be okay with that and not whine or bad mouth everything. There is a reason why the cost is 1/2 to 1/4 the cost in the US!

Also to tell you how it is such a small world, on my way back in the San Diego Airport, the lady sitting behind me was on the phone talking about her sleeve surgery in Mexico at another clinic also on Wednesday. I chatted with her and her husband who had his done at the same place I did but two years ago. He is 120 lbs down and maintaining that weight. It is getting more and more poular!

Glad to hear of your success BOS123 in just 3 short months! Way to go!

Steve

Hey Bos

Am 1 month post-op ! Feeling great!!!! 27 pounds lost! You know i just wanted to share this with you! I used to love fast food and all the junk that comes with it ( chips , ice cream , chocolate... You name it) since my surgery i feel so discisted by this type of food that i dont even feel like eating it.. Glad your doing ok keep on posting sone news

Glad to hear you guys are doing well! Steve I had my surgery in Mexico by choice based on experience... No one does the plication up here yet. I have nothing bad to say about my experience in Mexico... Everyone was great, all went well, the hospital was clean, everyone was professional.... My only concern was IF something were to happen (complications) I would be so far away from home. And that scared me. Luckily all went well, no complications:) keep in touch guys!