DivaDee84

Go to your bank & apply for a personal loan...the loan companies for the surgeries have very high interest rates & you'll end up paying a lot..

I haven't talked with my dr..I will call his office in the morning because something isn't right..

Ahhhhh haaa I now get it my dear room-mate Yellow Rose!! Thank You for the post because you broke it down & I see clearly what's happening...this surgery is really teaching me about patience!! How are you doing?? I hope all is well..love ya!

Yeah my dr gave me the same thing & I swallowed one whole & it hurt going down..I now break it in half...I'm almost 3 wks out..Hope u get well soon!!

Maraki I was devastated lol but we didn't gain all this weight in a few weeks so it'll take time to come off..hang tight because it's only uphill from here!!

How do I get rid of water weight?? I feel so bloated & I have swelling going on..helpppppp!!!

Sodium intake is low because I'm barely eating & I can only get in a little bit of fluids..

I was sleeved on June 29th...I have a hard time with fluids also..I'm very nauseated so my appetite is poor..I've been having a rough time..

Everything was great!! It all depends on how many surgeries are being done because the day I left there were 14 ppl in the guest house & got a bit crowded...the guest house has a computer that can be used & a landline phone that can be used..you'll enjoy it!!

Oh wow! Sounds great to me! I'm barely able to get my fluids so I know my intake is low..ready for the pounds to come off!! I don't have Yahoo..I have a yahoo email address but that's it..

Hi! I had surgery on June 29th & I started taking Biotin on July 2...I get the ones from Walgreens..I take Biotin 1500mg & B-12..brand name is Finest Natural..

Amanda are you following a certain diet?? I don't know what I'm suppose to be eating...47lbs in 8 weeks is awesome!! Share your secret please!! Thanks!!

Thanks for the encouraging words!!! Now I'm wondering should I be following a special diet or what?? I haven't consulted with a nut..

Ok I thought I was the only one getting sick..I'm on mushies but it doesn't matter what I eat or drink I get super nauseated and just feel sick!! My doc gave me Zofran to take and it helps but not enough...I was wondering if there were any home remedies I could try..this is terrible!!

Wow! I've noticed that I've been cold too..it started 1 day after surgery and I'm 2 wks out & I'm still very cold..I keep a blanket with me...strange how this happens..

I recently had surgery with him & he just told me that he takes out 80% of the stomach..some doctors take out 85% but he said it leads to more complications later on..not sure on bougie size..hope this helps & Congrats!!

Thanks to everyone for the replies because I was really having the blues today about not loosing weight...I just don't want this surgery to be a waste of time...

Yeah something is not right lol

I didn't take pictures of the facility but I can tell you that it's small, VERY clean, & VERY efficient!! It is located in a strip mall but that didn't concern me one bit because that's how a lot of places are in Texas & in some places in Louisiana. The guesthouse was well decorated & VERY clean & everyone was great! The nurse made rounds & checked on us & gave us our meds & anything else we asked for. Awesome Experience & I went alone!!

Love the way you worded everything YellowRose!! I couldn't have said it better!! :-))

I was sleeved 14 days ago with Dr Almanza & he was excellent & so was his staff!! They took really good care of me and was very helpful! I love them!!

I had surgery on June 29 & I feel the same as you!

Hi I'm from Louisiana and was sleeved on June 29, 2011..I went to Tijuana Mexico & had Dr Almanza...everyone was so nice to me & they took really good care of me..if you wanna know anything just ask me..

Wow! I have the same question..my incisions are infected & my dr put me on antibiotics that are capsules..I took one & couldn't catch my breath when it was going down..I'm wondering if I should open mine too?!

I'm having surgery in a few hours for infected incisions..I'm 12 days post op & mine started just the way ur describing urs..I've have 3 rounds of antibiotics in 12 days & now I'm getting ready for surgery...mine are so gross & leaks thick slimey greenish colored pus & blood! So please seek medical attention!! After I'm out of surgery I have to go to a wound treatment center once a week for them to care for my incisions...so pleaseeeeee go see ur doctor!!