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Cell Service From Us Towers In Tj?
JamesHRN replied to Lollyx3's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I have AT&T I was able to get US tower in parts of Tijuana I think it depends on where you are in Tijuana I did not have any roaming charges or other charges on my bill -
New Here.....should I Do This?
JamesHRN replied to jesseswife2's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was feeling the way that you do. I decided after getting to a size 46 in waist I was not going to buy any sizes bigger I felt tired all the time no energy my blood pressure was out of control In July 2012 I went to the operating room I started at 280 pounds I am now just over 3 months out I now weigh 190 wear size 32 in waist I feel great my blood pressure is normal without any meds I have never regretted having the surgery and would do it again in a heartbeat -
Today took some jeans back to exchange them for some smaller waist. I was in a 34 in waist so I decided I would get some 32 in waist and I would shrink into them but to my surprise I was able to wear them already. I feel so great I started my journey 3 months last Sunday started at a waistline of 46 inch + since I refused to buy bigger waist pants. Today 3 months later I am down to 190 pounds from 280 I had set my personal goal of 180 before changing it to 165-170 I am almost at goal I am so happy. I Delos much better no longer taking blood pressure meds ,and BP is down to normal
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I can't tell you how much better I feel now I can walk I don't have to take meds for ankle feet and knee pain my blood pressure is normal no more blood pressure meds so much more energy now
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Thank You to everyone giving me encouragement through out this life changing journey
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I don't think it is really a dumping syndrome just loose
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I have notice it with foods high in sugar
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I have been losing rapidly I started at 280 I had surgery July 7 2012 it is just over 3 months I am at 190 my original self goal was to get to 180 but now looking to get to 165-170 I am very close to my goal
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You can take NSAID and it takes large doses over an extended period of time to cause bleeding taking a dose every now and again is ok you can even take daily doses for a period of time you stomach is not any different now than it was except it is smaller than before
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Ppi is proton pump inhibitor. Prilosec and Prevacid are 2 types of them
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I had my surgery in Mexico in July no problems there going or coming back across the border I felt safe during the whole trip
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Have you tried either Prilosec or Prevacid to help with your stomach I felt like pain but was actually stomach acid you can try some Pepcid for a day or so until the other med kicks in buy the store brands it is cheaper
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July Sleevers---How Much Have You Lost?
JamesHRN replied to polican's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Samomom what are you eating and how much -
July Sleevers---How Much Have You Lost?
JamesHRN replied to polican's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat my protein drink my water and walk some not as much walking as I would like to I also limit my carbs but I don't deprive myself of anything either just stay with very small portions -
July Sleevers---How Much Have You Lost?
JamesHRN replied to polican's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved July 7 2012 I was at 280 now 190 I feel great no more blood pressure meds dropped from size 46+ waist pants to a 33 inch waist now a 2XL shirt can now wear a med -
Acid Blocker Question...
JamesHRN replied to robynluevano's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can take 2 for a total of 40 if that is what you are suppose to have or if you want call the DRs office for refill if you don't have any refills on it -
All I Want To Do Is Eat! And Eat!
JamesHRN replied to jentheyo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can try the Pepcid it should work and cost less get the store brand it is cheaper and is the same as name brand -
Need Ideas On Clear Liquids!
JamesHRN replied to olivia1425's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Clear liquid diet depends on your DR some clear liquid is sugar free jello broth anything that you see through is considered clear liquid just remember sugar free -
Just remember to eat your protein first and keep your carbs to a minimum I didn't deprive myself of anything just kept carb intake low
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3 months ago today I had my surgery in Tijuana Mexico with Dr Almanza I have had a great experience over the last 3 months I started at 280 pounds I was wearing size 46+ pants I refused to buy anything bigger I was wearing 2 XL shirt had a circumference of my stomach of 56 inches Today I weigh 190 pounds I wear a 33 inch waist pants size medium to LG shirt my stomach circumference is 35 I am no longer on any blood pressure meds it has returned to normal I have a lot more energy now and no more Motrin or other meds for feet and ankle pain my knees no longer hurt I feel so much better
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Tuesday Is My Day, Now Doubting It :(
JamesHRN replied to olivia1425's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was having the same feelings when I got sleeved it July it was the best thing for me I to was considering the band but chose the sleeve because of less complications and no need to continue follow up care the rest of you life to have adjustments I was also told I would lose more weight with the sleeve I am down almost 90 pounds and only 10-13 pounds from goal it will be 3 months tomorrow since surgery you will also have to weight several weeks before the band will even be inflated to help with weight loss then lots of adjustments there after -
I can tell you my experience I have had guys chasing me but after I lost weight they are no longer interested because they are chasers but I know that I did the surgery for me I had to do it for health reasons. I feel so much better after I lost the weight my blood pressure is normal no meds my feet ankles and knees don't hurt I have more energy I sleep a lot better If someone wants me they want me for who I am not what I look like fat or skinny.
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What Would Happen If I Cheated?
JamesHRN replied to SkinnyOnMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe your NUT is a NUT for real the procedure is done on the outside of the stomach not the inside I would also think the stomach acids would breakdown staples and sutures inside the stomach -
3 Months Out And What Am I Suppose To Be Eating
JamesHRN replied to lowe1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes eat your Protein first then veggie and fruit carbs last drink plenty of Water get 60-80 gm of protein a day -
Alchohol Consumption After Sleeve
JamesHRN replied to jacksmommy719's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes you can have wine I am almost 3 months out I have drank wine with no problems but you can feel the effects a lot sooner I haven't tried beer yet