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

Try sf jello or pudding... Sent from my iPad using VST

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