JamesHRN

I had my sleeve on July 7th 2012 I started my journey weighing 280 pounds I was struggling to fit into a size 46 in waist pants I decided I was not going to buy bigger clothes my shirt size was 2XL Here I am almost 3 months out I now weigh 195 pounds I wear a 33 inch waist pants and can wear a med or Lg shirt my blood pressure is back to normal no blood pressure meds I have more energy than I have had in many years My goal weight for myself was set at 180 but would like to get to 165-170 I am getting close to my goal of 180

Thank you all I feel much better and my blood pressure is back to normal no blood pressure meds feet and knees no longer hurt no meds for them either

The staples do not set off the metal detectors made from a different grade / type of metal I went through after my surgery nothing happened

It is impossible to get anything caught in your staples or sutures because they are on the outside of the stomach not on the inside

I had mine with Dr Almanza he is the best in my opinion I am a healthcare professional and I do not recommend Drs unless I trust them myself but he is great he charges 4500

Walmart has them

He did my surgery he is a great surgeon I work as a nurse and I recommend him highly

I ate my protein drank plenty of water I stayed away from the sweets and high carbs however I did not deprive myself of any just tried to stay away from them. Remember it is a lifestyle change not a diet if I wanted something I ate it but in small amounts and only on occasion

Congrats you are doing very good on your lifestyle change keep up the great work

You could be gaining muscle which will weigh more than fat

Not sure what you question is here but if you want to know if it counts as Water I believe it does

My friend is doing good after 5 yrs no complications the local news did a story on a lady that had the surgery 6 yrs ago she said she is doing great with no problems

I was sleeve July 7 th I was at 280 I am currently at 210 I have gone from a 46 waist to 34 waist I stick to mostly protien foods and very low carbs. I get my water in but really haven't done much exercise I am about 30 pounds from my goal weight but thinking I want to change my goal by 10-15 more pounds so will be 40-45 pounds to go

The sleeve has been around about 7-8 yrs I think I know my friend had hers done 5 yrs ago

You should not eat it if you have an issue with it however if you are able to have a small piece no reason you can't remember we are not on a diet but rather a lifestyle change. I have not deprived myself of things I wanted and could eat and I am doing very well with my lifestyle change. I had my surgery 2 months ago and I am down 75 pounds with another 40 or so to go my original goal was to be 180 but now I am shooting for 160-170 I have dropped from 280 to 205 so far.

I will have to say that coffee does not taste the same anymore I can not even get a cup down anymore just doesn't seem to be the same anymore.

Puréed is like baby foods it is different from full liquids

I am able to have coffee and tea during the clear liquid phase it needed to be without creamer but you should be taking meds for the acid reflux already and you can get it over the counter if the Dr doesn't give you a prescription

I have ate thin crust pizza without problems you will need to go with how you feel eating it if it goes down ok then it is fine if it hurts then stop eating it

I went to Mexico alone I did not have any issues at all

I was self pay I went to Tijuana Mexico to have mine done it was a great experience and I had no problems there you are picked up at San Dieago airport and returned there when you are ready to go home. I paid $4500 includes everything except air fare you can a hotel room if you have family that goes with you but sometimes the family may be able to stay in the guest house with you.

Hi Jenny I was self pay I went to Mexico and had mine Done it was $4500 total cost you just pay airfare to San Dieago they pick you up there and take you back everything is covered. I did not have any issues there and I had friends that had also gone there and none of them had any issues either. I had my surgery on July 7 2012 I am so glad that I did it.

Jessica It is a big decision to make I had the surgery in Mexico on July 7 2012 I have had great success as with all of the surgeries it is not a quick fix it is a tool to help you lose weight. It will depend on how you work the sleeve to lose weight. If you stick to the protiens first followed by your fruits and veggies with carbs being last you should do fine with it and remember it is not a race it can take up to 18 months to reach your goal although it can be much less. I started at 280 pounds and now I am 210 I was wearing 46 waist jeans and now I am wearing 34 waist. I am losing really good but i do stick to high protien first I know of people that don't even come close to the lifestyle change they eat real food when suppose to be on clear liquids or over eat on portion sizes just make sure you are willing to make a commitment to you lifestyle change You will be able to eventually be able to eat anything you want it will just be smaller portions.

Hi Jeff your day is approaching I had my sleeve July 7 2012 I am really glad I did it loosing is a great journey I am 5'9 and got up to 280 I an now at 210 feels great my pants are becoming smaller in the waist from 46 down to 34 now