Hi, My name is Jen, I am 45 years old and I just had surgery July 12th, 2014. I did my surgery in Mexico with Elias Ortiz.(he is amazing). I had thought about many alternatives to this surgery. As I checked each one out I realized they weren't going to work for me. I initially contacted Dr. Ortiz thinking of the sleeve but in reading and learning about the surgeries I learned that the sleeve would most likely make my reflux worse, and I already had it severe. Thus I opted for the bypass. This was all done through A lighter Me. I seriously was so impressed. I want to work for them. Your drivers, and helpers and nurses were all so wonderful. Dr. Ortiz, is just amazing. The anesthesiologist set my mind at ease about the few concerns I had. 1. I come out very cranky, hot and mean. 2. I usually take some time to agree to breathe on my own. (personally I think my body says, hey if your gonna do this breathing work for me, Ill let you and is hesitant to start back up. He talked with me and decided to pull me out slowly. It worked. It was amazing, I didn't wake witchy, over hot and mad at the world. I woke up to my husbands smiling face and all was right with the world.

I started at 268.8 on my preop diet and I now weigh in at 235. I am still struggling with getting my protein in. I am looking forward to making connections and being a support and getting support. Feel free to say hi!

So glad you're doing well!

Good to hear you're doing well! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your progress.

Great job keep up the good work . I am having surgery Tommorrow morning and I am getting very nervous as it is getting closer

You are doing great!