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I just did 40 minutes of cardio dance on demand....I was to lazy to go to the gym/treadmill and run.....wow a change in pace does kick my bootie......and I can look like a total white girl with no rhythm in my own bedroom.....I came out all sweaty and out of breath....my husband hadn't noticed I was jumping around....he called me a back stabber since I ok'd the no-gym Sunday.....LOL~

It's been a while since I posted...I am still losing weight. My surgery was on July 16th I've lost just over 68lbs and I am still going down. It seems that around Christmas/New Year I stalled for a few weeks (3) where the scale did not move, then out of the blue....wham, I was down 5 lbs.....then I gradually lost 1-2 lbs a week and have been stalled for the last 2 weeks, then all of a sudden 4lbs, down.....I guess our bodies have to be reminded to keep losing. I think that I have stalled at every major weigh point in my life....I stalled at 250 for a few weeks....but a few years ago I was 250 for a couple of years, it's almost like my body remembered that is was ok and comfy at that weight....then I tried all the tricks, workout, no workout, carbs, no carbs, more calories, less calories, and then all of a sudden it started moving down again. Same thing happened at 240 and at 238. I am finally down to 234.2 (yes the .2 is important) I will probably stay here for 2 weeks and then finally make it into the 220's....I haven't been there since 1998..... It feels like our body has check points and we have to somehow remind them that at some point there was another comfortable spot.....a few pounds lower.....

Oh my goodness!!!! Alexa I'm so sorry to hear about this complication. Thank you for posting your story......hope you are recovering well from this ordeal..... keep us posted.....

Also remember that it may not be hunger but acid...make sure you are taking a PPI (prevacid, nexium) to make sure you are not having excess acid....I found that early on I thought I was hungry and once I started taking a PPI it took care of the "hunger" growls...

Yay!!! congratulations on starting the year with a kick in the butt...we all need it! huh! BTW, when you do cook all the stuff......make sure you make up some chicken Soup for you post op...home made soup (old school, chicken skin and bones and veg)....separate about half to turn into broth and freeze in containers, the other shred the chicken and veg and put in containers...as you go through food phases you can unfreeze and just have broth or have some of the chicken soup (chicken and veg) blended and then just as soup..... I know having my own broth was wonderful and gave me a little more calorie/protein intake on those first few days.... Good luck and keep us posted!

I had surgery with Dr. Corvala.....I am super happy with my surgery and weight loss....I don't know about Dr.s in Dallas.... You can check out my blog (in my signature line) and or PM if you have questions.....I was at the gym on the treadmill on day 6....ok not doing a full mile, but got 20 minutes in.....I also rode home 7 hours or so from Tijuana the day after surgery....recovery time differs from every body....but for me it was relatively easy.... Take care,

I love love love my surgery....I have lost 59lbs...I didn't make 60 before the end of the year....but hey, I lost a lb in Vegas....so I can't complain..... My surgery was in July, in Mexico with Dr. Corvala....I also was set on VSG until I read about this procedure.....you can't go wrong with Dr. Watkins in the US or in Mexico I am a Corvala fan... You can read my story, and see pictures on my blog, it's in my signature line....PM if you have any specific questions or if you just want to know more.... I am in the process of moving from California to Florida so I am on and off the boards, but will be around..... I have never puked or slimed...I feel full without feeling "thanksgiving" full for the first time in my life, and with about a cup of food. I eat everything and drink everything...there are things I don't like anymore...scrambled eggs, diet coke, coke zero, or any carbonated bevy (I do have a beer or champagne on occasion)....I drink alcohol (vodka and crystal light) with a straw.....I have been on vacation, I go out to dinner, and I live a normal life....the difference is that now I eat like all my "skinny" friends...I leave stuff on my plate and don't feel guiilty...left overs are awesome and have been a $$ savings....my grocery bill is down.... It is a journey and you have to research....but if I am so glad I did this...down almost 60 I have about 40-50 to go....yay!~

I went to Dr. Corvala...in July...you can read my blog (it's in my signature line).... i had the best hospital experience I've ever had, the Dr. is awesome his team is great....I have not once regretted my decision....remember it is major surgery, and you are having major medical care....but with Dr. Corvala I felt safe, was at a full service hospital... It's a tough choice....good luck.....

Wow! Merry Christmas to you!!!! Keep us posted on your progress...and yes, I would have traded just about anything to get out of my compression hose....love the wrap things......

me too!

I had surgery in July in Mexico with Dr. Corvala.....I actually had surgery the day before Julie....I am down almost 60lbs....I eat everything and do everything...as a matter of fact I just got back from a trip to Las Vegas, tried out new restaurants and (ok not the best choices, but it's Vegas) had a few too many adult bevy's....I am still down 1/2 lb.... I have learned that I need to order what I really want from a menu...yes there will be left overs, and yes, sometimes it is easier and better to order one meal for me and my husband and eat "family" style..... other than that...it has been great.... Read my blog, go back to July, and you can see what I was doing, eating and feeling...I write about 1 a week now, but will get back into the swing of writing with the new year... I started at over 300 and am now in the lower 240's!!!! so yes, would I do it again...in a minute....would I go to Mexico...No doubt! Just think of your stomach at a wayyyyy smaller size....I can eat about 4-6 oz of food, if it is soft and mushy I can eat maybe 8-10oz...but still think about a 1 cup measure, that is 8 oz.....so if you are full (and for the first time in my life I knew what full felt like....).....I have now made it through the Holidays and am down 4 lbs in December...it is a slower month than any other month, but also I indulged in alcohol, Cookies, etc...so all in all it beats my usual 10+lbs gain...... good luck and keep us posted...

Hang in there...it is scary for sure...and yes it is major surgery.....but do your research on your surgeon. I went to Dr. Corvala and have been so please, it was an easy go at it, and if you are scared of narcotics/relapse...they don't use narcs in Mexico...so you'll basically be given strongish tylenol....I didn't use my pain med...used them for menstrual cramps after surgery..... good luck, keep the faith, and know that you are in the best hands you found.....keep us posted

I live in California, and Dr. Corvala was close and made sense. I really liked him, his staff and hospital. I don't think you can go wrong with either Dr.

I can totally understand feeling like a quota....someone else posted on aftercare.....though I didn't have any real issues, and when I had random questions I called and got answers, I didn't get "real" after care. I never got a call to see how I was doing, if I didn't call to ask stuff I would have never heard from the surgical team or coordinator again. I loved my surgeon, the facility and my results. I hadn't heard about Dr. Watkins before having surgery, I would have definitely have considered and talked to his office. Take your time, don't let anyone push you one way or another....check them all out. What I do know, is that I am glad I had plication vs. any other surgery. The recovery for me was easy, I am down 55lbs, I feel healthy and feel good (ok, have some heavy hair shedding, but it's just hair)....everyone tells me how much better I look. I feel better, I can sleep better at night and feel rested, I eat normal foods, just small portions (kind of like all those skinny Biotches we always looked at in restaurants), I've conquered my fear of restaurant booths, and have discovered thrift store treasure hunting.....