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Oh cool mama, I'm so excited for you!!! Do keep us updated. Can't wait to hear about your trip an experience!!!

I know it's not popular but I 100% suggest you look into the raw vegan diet and do it for one week and see if that doesn't jump start things. Or. Maybe just start with a green smoothie every day for Breakfast. Are you getting your Water in? Eating too much sodium?

Really, no Greek yogurt? But it's sooo yummy! *pout

Just a thought. In a sleeve book I read, the dr. Says to set a timer for 30 minutes and don't eat past that time. I haven't had surgery yet but he's a well known surgeon so I think he's onto something.

My mistake. I guess the words meal and bite threw me off.

It seems awfully early to be eating solids! Maybe go back to protein shakes. Are you on an antacid?

Did you go to Aceves?

I did a search here on vst and found a thread woth 45 replies that had a lot if happy patients. I have to say that I'd go to him if I coul afford the 1,000$ more. Sigh. Id link you but I'm on my phone.

Dr. Pdl uses a 36 I believe it was.

Well Garcia, dr. Ponce de leon and Almanza (lightly) mostly because I like his price and that he uses glue. Almanza being the dr. With fast losing patience and Garcia next. But this might just be because I can't find a ton of follow up on pdl patience. I'm so unsettled about who to choose. It's driving me insane. Does dr. Almanza use blood thinners? What does e use on the legs during surgery?

I'm terribly jealous of your peace. I can't find it! Im still torn between the same 2 surgeons. Sigh. I'm happy for you. Can you message me with who you chose and why, please!?

In freaking out too. I'm really afraid of complications, but the thought of an absolutely complication free and smooth sailing kind of recovery is just too beautiful. I'm so excited and nervous! Add to all thy nervousness, I'm going to mx for my surgery and I've never been on a plane. Ha! I have always said hat you'll never find me on a plane but I've decided this is worth it.

I wouldn't wait.

Oh my goodness do I know how you girls feel! And it's selfish of me to say that I'm totally happy that I'm not alone, because. Well that would be lonely !! I do talk to my husband about surgery, against his will. Lol. His eyes glaze over about how mine do when he starts talking about his man things. I ADORE christmas and I feel do bahumbug this year because I just want it over with so we can move on to better things. This is worse than waiting for your baby to be born. Diamondeyed, I hear you!!! To finally be happy and healthy and feel human. What does that feel like? Sigh. SO SO SO ready.

I lol'd at "I ate all that" and I think you're funny. Lol That said, I'm sorry, that sounds miserable. (Hug)

Hello all, I'm just wondering how much cash I should take for tipping, etc?

Well, I tried to delete this thread but I guess that isn't an option? Dr. Ortiz isn't in the price range I was hoping for

Planning on going in late feb or early march so I'm joining. I'm 29 Bmi 39 I believe Im in Missouri Going to mx for surgery

Who was your surgeon?

I emailed him about this and he said that yes, they do use anticoagulants after surgery.

Tami, are you going through ready 4 a change? They sent me the pre and post op information. The diet starts 7-14 days prior and the. There's the laxative and stricter all liquid 3 days prior.