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You look awesome, girl! I had mine done with Garcia as well. I was sleeved 4/6, my starting weight was 290 (I'm 6'2/female/27) starting weight b4 a wk of pre-op was 290 & this morning I was 186.6. Was in size 18/20 & now I'm a 10/12. My BMI was a 37.2 & today it's 23.9. Since I am so tall, my goal is to be 170. Im only 16.6 from my goal and I was sleeved almost 6 months ago! Seriously, this was by far the best decision I have ever made!!

I am 6'2 & i started out at 290 had surgery on 4/6 and i am 198 now. My goal weight is 175. I use to hate being tall when i was younger, but now i love it!

Self pay in Mx with Garcia for $5000. It was the best $5k I have ever spent! Down 75.4 lbs in 13 wks:)

Just a quick 2 wk update: (im 6'2/F/26yo) Started pre-op diet 3/26 @ 290, had surgery on 4/6 by Garcia.. It's been 2 wks today and I'm 259.6. I'm down a total of 30.4 since starting pre-op and 17.6 since surgery. I'm feeling pretty good, aside from low energy... It's getting better each day tho.

I was sleeved by garcia on 4/6 and stayed at the marriott after surgery. It is a very nice hotel. it was clean, staff was nice, hubby said food was good, beds were comfy, a few english channels.. One that played csi type shows all day, within walking distance of walmart and a shopping center, nice restaurant inside hotel.. All in all, we had a very pleasant stay.

What foods are considered sliders?

I had surgery on 4/6 & didn't have one.

Tomorrow I will be one week post-op and im still on clear liquids. Well, I'm a huge pickle&pickle juice fan. So I was wondering if I had a Lil pickle juice if that be bad or would it be ok since its a clear liquid? I don't want to drink any if it would be bad for my sleeve and it would only be a small amount to satisfy my craving. Anyone know about this?

I'll be waiting just to be sure. I like to drink it straight up.. Omg, my mouth is watering just thinking about it;)

Congrats on the 20lbs! I can't wait to try the spag. Cottage cheese next week. It takes me forever to eat about 1/2 cup.. And it hurts in my chest too. Im guessing im taking too big of bites or going too fast. Its taking me time to figure out my sleeve. Im not hungry either, but everything I see on tv looks and sounds so good. I hope this next wk goes by fast so I can get me some beans;)

At what stage can you do the spag. Sauce & cottage cheese? That sounds amazing;)

Hey girl, have you started creamy soups yet? I had 1/2 cup of tomato & 1/2 cup potato soup- extra creamy. I am so ready for more soild food. Next friday im trying refried extra mushy beans and I can not wait! I have lost 20.2 since pre-op & 7.4 since last friday. Im pretty happy so far:)

I had my surgery last friday the 6th. I started my journey at 290, did 8 days of pre-op diet and got down to 277.2 on the day of surgery. Now I'm a week out and down to 269.8. Total of 20.2 since start of pre-op and 7.4 since surgery. Bmi has gone from 37.2 to 34.6. I'm not sure if I would be considered a slow or fast loser, but I'm pretty happy with my results so far. Btw, I am a 26 yr old female, 6'2 & goal weight of 170-175.

The gas pain was horrible for me too, I just tried to walk as much as I could even if I looked like a crippled old lady in the hall. The 1st 2 days I couldn't stand up very straight b/c of my drain and incision pain. I still walked almost every hr or so. I thought the gas pain would never leave, but its pretty much gone at a week out. I just took each day at a time and tried to keep the big picture in mind. You will get better, just give it a few more days. Good luck!

Oh, and I feel pretty good. 2 of my incisions are still sore, but thats it. Im a stay at home mom to a 3 yr old, so im able to lay around and rest a lot while im still getting my energy back. I get tired when I walk around walmart too long, but its just from the lack of cals im getting. I think once I can start eating more I will be fine.

I did salads and protein shakes for 5 days pre-op then the last 3 days before surgery was just was, juice and a Lil broth and water. Right After surgery once I was able to drink, I sipped water. Ive drank broth maybe 3x since surgery, had a Lil bit of juice, water, some sf popsicles and thats it. I haven't been hungry at all and nothing sounds good. I start my creamy soups today and im gonna start my protein shots. Ive started a few of my supplements, but a few are big pills that I haven't been able to get down yet. I was a big soda drinker before, but quit the day I started my pre-op diet, had a headache for a few days, but fine now.

Good point. Guess I will be waiting a few months til im more healed. man do I miss it tho;)

No, I had mine done by dr. garcia in TJ, Mexico. Im actually still here at the hotel and fly home tomorrow. before I had my son almost 6 yrs ago, I was 170, fit and very healthy I gained 50 with him, lost it and got married 4 months after giving birth. Gained 15-20, got preg. W/ my daughter end of 2007 at 190ish, got up to 248 at delivery, lost and gained. Did Hcg diet july of 2010 lost 48 lbs, only to gain it all back plus some and ended up at 290. This big gain came from medications, pcos and poor eating habits. Im so glad that I was able to get this surgery(even tho im still in some pain and recovering) b/c I wont have to spend the rest of my life dieting, gaining & losing and just hating my body. Best of luck to you!

Im a 6'2, 26 yr old female. I just had surgery on friday the 6th. I was 290 before starting the pre-op diet and I was 176 on sat. I havent weighed since then, but I feel very bloated from the gas so im sure im up a few. My goal is 175 and for my height, its on the thinner side. I have a 5 & 3 yr old and would like 1-2 more. I was recently diagnosed w/ pcos and im hoping with some major weight droppage, I will be able to conceive without any help. I don't plan on trying to get pregnant til the beginning of next year. I really want to reach goal before getting knocked up again.

Had my surgery friday morning and now everytime I take a sip of anything I get sharp pains in my chest, like indigestion. It makes a gurgling sound and then I have to try and burp. Im doing lots of walking around my hotel room.. Could it be gas? Or is this normal and will it pass? I cant even lay down w/o feeling like im gonna throw up. All ive had is water and a Lil broth. Any tips/ideas/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Day3: my drain is causing me the most pain right now. I wish they would just take it out, but I think they are wanting me to do one more leak test? my stomach is sore, but not too bad. Gas is pretty much gone. I should be getting released and get to go to the hotel soon. The nurse on call right now speaks very little english, so it makes it hard to communicate with her. slowly but surely getting back to feeling normal... Hoping by the time I fly home on tuesday, im much better.

Day 2: the gas pains are minimal, but I think its from all the walking I did yesterday. My stomach is pretty sore... I had some issues with my iv clogging last night, so the nurse took it out and didn't put another one back in(she was the only one here and I guess she didnt know how?)so, I haven't had pain meds since around 9pm last night. Im also feeling a Lil dehydrated since the stuff wasnt pumping correctly thru my iv. I think I get ice chips today, which im excited about! Ive been sleeping off and on, but ots hard to get comfy.

Just got out. im sore and a Lil nauseous.. Everything went well.. As soon as I can keep my eyes open, im fping to start walking.

Just got my iv. Everyone here at hospital Mi is so nice and friendly and its super clean. Now just waiting to head back.

Sorry for the multiple posts. I didn't think it went thru. Thanks y'all!! Just got blood work done...