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May 17th of last year was the day I started my new life after having surgery with doctor Alvarez down in Mexico.. The only thing I'm upset about this whole process is that I did not do this sooner. These past 9 months have been more of a wild ride then I had a ever imagined. If I had it to do all over again I would change nothing and go to the same process without hesitation. the day of my surgery I weighed 420 pounds as of this morning I weighed 236 not even 10 months later. At age 37 I felt as if I was 70 putting on 20 to 30 pounds a year you just do not realize how bad you feel now I feel as if I am 20. The stuff that I can do now that I could not do just 9 short months ago absolutely blows my mind I feel amazing. if you were still on the fence on whether you should have this done or not take it from me absolutely go for it I spent 3 years contemplating and finally pulled the trigger after all the research I pick the perfect doctor had an absolutely pain free experience and most of all I felt safe the whole time. I cannot say enough about how this surgery has changed life for me I wish everything was this simple. [ATTACH]10082[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10083[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10084[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10085[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10086[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10087[/ATTACH]

Sleeved by the doc today at 10:30.. Everthing was so wonderful... Very little pain... They are coming in every two hours and pumping me full of men's for pain and nausea.. He and his staff are first class all the way... Not one complaint... Was nervous at surgery time but was our like a light before they wheel me out my room... My sister said I was yelling bring the camera heading down the hall way to the or... Lol. Woke up back in my bed with no pain or nausea.. What a great day and experience. Good luck to the ones upcoming

Same here... If I eat too much I start sneezing uncontrollably... I am one who hardly sneezed pre op. But I noticed that I only start sneezing if I combine food and liquid and overstuff myself

Sleeved on 5/17.... Started pre op 30 days before surgery... 420 starting weight... 360 surgery day and current weight is 335 lbs... It feels great... Long way to go though.

I had my surgery on may 17th with Dr. Alvarez.. He put me on a one month pre op liquid diet starting 4-17 till surgery.. I'm not sure what my exact bmi was but I was 5' 7" and weighed 420. My day of surgery I weighed 365.. I lost 55 lbs on his pre op diet in one month.. Surgery went very well... He had no problem doing mine as long as I agreed to hold my end up with was his diet.. Here we are 3 weeks post op and down to 335...

You will not be disappointed... Jessica.... Who you will meet is so sweet and your sister will be in great hands... Had my surgery there two weeks ago today.. Everthing will be fine

I'm only 11 days post op and not gonna lie... I'm having a cup of coffee right now reading your post.. I'm drinking it slow of course and it is getting colder by the sip.. but it is still good. no problems.. this is my second cup.. I had my first cup on friday with no problems..

felt the same way after surgery.... but by about day three I started to feel better as each hour passed.. 10 days post op now and no pain at all from surgery..

I was on my pre op liquid diet for 30 days due to a high bmi.. I lost 51 pounds on it.. If I could do it anyone can... I just told myself that I was not gonna go down there and have them tell me they can't do the surgery because my liver didn't shrink enough... remember that is possiable for them to tell you that.. that is what kept me motivated... and the bad part is they won't know until they cut into you.

I flew to San Antonio and a two hour dirve to mexico to have my surgery and was on a plane back home three days later... four hour flight with no problems at all...

started my pre op diet on 4/17 and Weighed in at 420.. had my surgery on 5/17 and wighed 362 and this morning stepped on the scale and down to 341.. I hope I'm not losing too fast.. lol

I had to do a 30 day pre op diet because of that... I stuck to it and lost 51 lbs. in thirty days.. I was not going to Mexico for them to tell me that... Had surgery last thursday.. everything went very well..

Well my sister says you're in for a real treat... Even I must say that him and his assistant surgan do dress to impress.... They were well dressed in suits when they came around for there visits to us... Looked as if they were making their rounds then off to a fancy night club... Lolday three post op and feeling better every minute... The whole experience with doctor A.. And his staff is 100% first class... I wouldn't have changed a thing.. Excellent experience.

When I hit that stage I'm thinking of trying baby food.. Starting with stage 1 and working up to stage 3

Well it is day 28 of my pre op liquid diet.... As of this morning I have officially lost 51 pounds which is 11 more than my doctor was hoping for.. I have arrived today in san antonio texas... Did cheat a little bit... Had tortilla soup for lunch at airport. But so looking forward to surgery Thursday morning with doctor Alvarez..

Rosie came and got us in San Antonio today and here we are on the border in Eagle Pass, Texas. I was able to speak with a patient she brought up and they said everything was wonderful... Kinda helps me feel better... They put us up in a holiday Inn express here in eagle pass... Everthing first class so far... Ready to get tomorrow over with..

Marylander hear as well... In san antonio right now heading to Mexico for surgery Thursday morning with Dr. Alvarez.. Self pay and Johns Hopkins Bayview way too expensive..

Thank so much everyone... Little pre surgery jitters working right now..

I sure did.... Who knew losing weight would be this easy lol.. Gonna make surgery look like a piece of cake.... Uh probably shouldn't have said cake...

Day 23 of liquid diet and still going strong.. can't believe one week from today is surgery... realness is starting to sink in.. this liquid diet is the best one I have every been on as far as results.. just hit the 45 lbs mark.. who knew losing weight could be this easy lol.... that is a Joke for those of you playing along at home..... here is the guidlines I was told to follow... Examples of liquids that are allowed: If not on the list, it should not be consumed. • Black Coffee • Tea/Iced Tea • Skim Milk • Low or no sugar fruit juices • Jello sugar free • Water • Gatorade • Sports Drinks • Crystal Light • EAS Shakes • Muscle Milk Light powder or RTD’s (ready to drink cartons) • Slim-Fast Low Carb Shakes • Atkins Advantage Shakes • Beef, Vegetable or Chicken Broths • Propel Flavored Water • Special K O2 Protein Water Mix (packets) • Any 100% Whey Protein Powder mixed with water or skim milk • Popsicles- Sugar Free • Sugar-Free Kool-aid, Crystal Light etc. • Carnation Instant Breakfast Sugar Free made with Skim Milk • 98% Fat-Free Cream Soup made with Skim Milk (1 can per day) • 100% New Whey or any whey 3 oz protein bullets (25 gm or 42 gm) I am really digging the protien powder that I got from Chike nutrion.. I got thier free samples of flavors they offered and loved them so much I ordered more... all the flavors are good and they don't taste like a protien shake... I highly recomend it.

Day 22 of my pre op liquid diet... Down 45 lbs?... May 17th with Dr. Alvarez can't come soon enough... Nothing solid to eat since April 17TH..

May 17th for me with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico... I am on day 21 of an all liquid pre op diet.. because of Higher BMI... have been doing it since the 17 th of April.. can't say it's easy but better as each day passes.. in 21 days down 43 lbs though.. amazing.. no diet I've ever done produced those results but I never been on a diet were I have gone three weeks with nothing solid to eat either.. lol

yes.. unfortunatly I have a higher BMI and have been asked by Susan.. Dr. Alavrez's assistant.. to go on a thirty day diet to shrink my Liver for the operation.. It is very rough the first couple days but gets easyer as I go.. I do have an attack every now and then but they are becoming fewer and fewer. in thirteen days I have already lost 21 pounds though.. going from 4000 calories a day probably to less than a thousand. 21 lbs is great but just a hand full of sand out of the sierra desert.. lol. Come on May 17th.. a dry salad seems like a cheeseburger to me right now... and I can't have either.

May 17th with DR. Alvarez.. can't wait..

I am on day 13 of a thirtyday pre op liquid diet.. I have tried a few shakes and really enjoy the ones that Chike offers.. I read about them on this fourm and ordered there samples that they have for free.. you just pay shipping... I liked them so much that i ordered more.. they arrived today and are very good with skim milk.. good source of protien as well. give them a try.. I'm sure you will like em.. also am using Lean Shake from GNC.. good but not as good a Chikes shakes