Carolyn51

I used Lopez. Taking my very dearest people in my life next month. Lopez is wonderful!!

Lisa, I just now saw your post. Look for Carolyn Sue Ellis. Send me a message so I know it us you and I will add you to the Facebook page. We are all very open and honest blunt is more like it. All stages if the sleeve. Sorry I missed you earlier. I will check FB Carolyn.

You will love dr Lopez. He and his nurses are so cool.. Loved them. Tell Karen and Elizabeth hi for me. Don't forget the card that tells you have had the surgery so you can get discount or order off children's menu. And the girls will want a picture of you before you leave. The driver from airport to hotel is so funny. Ask him to take you shopping. And make sure you get some mexician vanilla. Sent from my iPad using VST

Look for me on face book. Carolyn sue ellis. Same picture. It is an older surgery group, most had procedure done last summer. Lots of good info as we have all gone through it and are on other side. I will be glad to invite you to our secret page. Please remember it is an open talk group. Nothing is not asked or answered. Maybe sometime too much info is shared but you don't have to read or comment. Sent from my iPad using VST

There is no regrets... Your Food life will change but how bad is that. Your focus will not be eating and what to eat or what you can't eat. Our doctor told us we would have to find another doctor, no help from him. I have not needed him either. From the the minute I woke up from surgery I had no pain and have truly enjoy this new adventure. Surgery was last of July and as of today I have lost 70 pounds not much effort on my part. I had a sleeve in Mexico with dr Lopez. I have gone from 18-20 pants and jeans to large tops and 10-12 in jeans. I can cross my legs sit in any chair fit in a booth at a restaurant. My husband is going for the surgery in the summer. We share our food at restaurants or I order off the child's menu. Most places are good about that and you can always get a to go bag and have lunch next day. Follow the directions about the slow addition of food back into your life. You will get tired of Protein drinks and soft foods but it isn't for ever. I use sugar free cool aide sticks added to bottled Water to get liquid in for a different taste. Make sure you eat your protein first. You can not eat fast and yes chew your food well. All things you should do anyway. Your new stomach, we all name them by the way, mine is Iron madam, will teach you what she likes and doesn't like. She will let you know fast when your full and the next bit will be a mistake. Learn to pay attention. You will like and dislike different things. I know weirded. There will be moments of passing wants but it your head not your stomach saying want. Avoid breads, no soda both these make your stomach swell. At some point you can add these but only small amounts. I didn't care for pop much anyway but with pizza enjoy a sip. Love pastry and yes now I eat or rather take bits. Just share. Join the Facebook secret page for sleeve. Ours is summer sleevers but we are open to all. Look for me on fb and I will add you. Carolyn sue ellis. I get such support and great info from them. We are family. Good luck. You will not regret it. I promise. Your health will thank you. So will your husband when it is over. Carolyn Sent from my iPad using VST

It is not a big deal. Had my sleeve done in July. Have lost 63 pounds. It is wonderful.. Started at 230 and am down to 167. Gone from 3x shirts to Xl and large. Am in size 12 jeans. Lost a shoe size too. I have collar bones cross my legs and can paint my own toes. Life is good. If you did a by pass the stomach is totally avoided. Much prefer the idea of having not to deal with the malisorbation issue. Make sure after surgery you walk to avoid any gas pains after surgery. Walk as soon as possible... Good luck. You will so wish you had done the surgery sooner!

Had Dr. Lopez and his wife. July 24, 2012 have lost 35 pounds in 30 days. Surgery was performed in Mi hospital. Could not have asked for better care. Very professional in every aspect. Highly recommend. Am taking husband in jan for a by pass... Sent from my iPad using VST

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Skyjack, You will love dr Lopez. He is very very good. Had my surgery on the 24th doing great! Are you going to Mi hospital? Day nurses are wonderful. Alberto the driver is so cool you'll have a great time. Remember to walk ASAP..... Sent from my iPad using VST

New mini, if I can do this you can. Ay 61 I finally decided enough. I am in really good health and want to stay that way as long as I can. The weight was starting to cause me knee and back problems. So I just did it. The hardest part is trying to get your mind to behave. We will not starve... I promise. I am on the post op side now and so very thankful. Can't wait to be into my other smaller clothes that I have hanging in the closet! Sent from my iPad using VST

Down 22 so far and isn't a full week. I think I really want to do the weight loss. Saggy sink isn't anything I am into! Sent from my iPad using VST

Good luck Just got back and it was a great experience. Who is your Dr? I had Dr Lopez. Sent from my iPad using VST

You will be fine. Good people will be looking out for you and you meet others and make good friends here. I have. Sent from my iPad using VST

I took heating pad. Did not use. I used fluffy socks I used bath robe I took a full suitcase and am not going to use hardy any of it. I did use my long sleeve t shirt and elastic waisted sport shorts. With pockets to but drain bag in. Wore flip flops. Hospital provided personal care items, toothbrush toothpaste shampoo. No hair dryer. Hotel has good one. I took iPad and books. For flight I took the broth packets out of the Raman noodles. You can find hot Water but no broth and I need the warmth to soothe me on the last leg of the plane ride. I also brought with me coolaide straws for my water bottles. I had a small travel pillow that I have not used but may come in handy on the flights home. If you have smart phone maybe a English to Spanish app. Hospital and hotel have free wifi. Did not use the gas x. Did not have any problem with it. I did follow the diet pretty close, maybe that is why no gas. Can't think of any thing else. If you have any other question please ask. Good luck! Sent from my iPad using VST

The opening have a clear seal over them. None hurt I do feel like theres a band around my ribs under my breasts, but it just feels tight no pain involved. I have no problem recommending this to anyone! Sent from my iPad using VST

I was given a goodie bag with pain pills and antibiotic and Water gateraid sterial pads and tape. All the holes are above my wait line there are 4. 3 smaller and 1large on my left side where they removed my stomach. Sent from my iPad using VST

I used Dr Lopez. He and his wife work as a team. All of the people on his team are great. There is not much out about him but that is because he is fairly new I think. My husband was very impressed by them and Mi hospital. My cost was 4700.00. The hotel is very nice very comparable to any nice room in the states. The price included food for me. Ron as to buy his own. Doesn't cost much. Room in hospital was for both same in hotel. Airfare was 350. I booked about a month ahead. Let me know if I can help. Sent from my iPad using VST

No nurses coming to hotel. Dr Lopez is coming by later this after noon. It really is a good place. I would tell everyone if it wasn't. As my husband says I tell it like it is. Sent from my iPad using VST

TJ is not hot the average temp is 70's. I am here now and it is wonderful. Sure beats the 100+ we are having at home! My sleeve cost me a total of 4700.00 and it is worth every penny! Sent from my iPad using VST

Just had my surgery on Tuesday. Dr Lopez at the Mi hospital. Am not resting at the Marriott. I can not say enough good things about the whole experience. From the driver, Roberto, who is a hoot, to the very nice accommodations in the hotel and the wonderful care I received in the hospital from the nurses and Doctor Lopez. Everything is exceptionally clean. TJ is not a scary place. We enjoyed a evening of shopping before going to the hospital and my husband had a fantastic seafood dinner. Ice tea for me dang. I remember them coming to get me in the room and then I remember being back and thinking did it happen? I was up walking within an hour and have not had any problems with gas. I feel no pain which I consider a blessing know that others have. My husband is with me and as gone exploring everyday while I rested in the hospital. I do believe he has been enjoying the trip! Sent from my iPad using VST

Glad to meet you both. Attend mssu as well good school. Before moving to Joplin lived in Olathe and attend jccc. Pre law. No was going for paralegal. Have a son and his family living in Tulsa. Jenks really. Small world.

All new, where in KC do you live? We live down south by Joplin. Sent from my iPad using VST

I go to TJ on Monday for surgery Tuesday with Dr. Lopez. Can not wait! Sent from my iPad using VST