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Good for you chica~ I am happy. I am doing well. I think im at a plateau but Ive had so much going on with my wedding (that was 10 days ago) and our honeymoon. During the honeymoon....I enjoyed myself and ate things that I hadnt eaten in months but im home now and back on track! So we will see if the change in my diet spikes a weight loss!!!! Congrats on the new job~ I will be making an update soon with my wedding photos!!!! Im glad to hear you are doing well!

How's it going girlie?

Girl, im making it, slowly but surely im in onederland, so that is GREAT! Im about 187 or so. Still about 43 lbs from goal but I guess thats not too bad for only being 4 months out! You are rocking your sleeve girlie! Its hard for me to get on here alot now because im working and going to school fulltime! But im still hanging around! Take care girlie

I see you broke your stall! Your pics are looking hot!!!

Thanks! You too, girlie! One day, no one will recognize anyone!

How much are you down now and how close are you to goal? Im sure you are doing fantastic!

Girl,

Doing great! Down about 40 lbs so far......its so exciting! Still trying to eat slow (thats the hard part)! How are you miss, I dont see you much anymore on the boards....hey, but when you loose weight....its time to see the world and do things! lol

HI.

Okay, lets see. Im 27 years old. I started out at 248 lbs (I gained about 10 lbs prior to surgery, I think it was nerves!! LOL)

Anyway, since 9-15-09, Ive lost 30 lbs. I am 5'3. I really, really love DR ALANIS! I went in for a consultation (I was initially thinking of the lap band). He throughly explained all the procedures to me. I chose the sleeve as the band's failure rate was too high for me. I scheduled my surgery the same day as my consultation. I had my surgery at Surgery Specialty Hospital in Pasadena, TX. I cannot say enough good things about that hospital, the nurses were GREAT! All of them. I am a nurse and I was very impressed with the level of nursing care. I do NOT regret choosing Dr Alanis nor the hospital that I chose. I think you will be pleased. I am happy with my results thus far as well. My goal weight is around 145lbs or so.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Hey girl,

We need to see some pics of the new you!!! How many lbs are you away from goal?

Good girl! Please tell me ALL about your experience! I am so excited for you!!!!! It is scary, I keep thinking oh goodness, what am I doing to myself, etc. I wish you all the best with your surgical experience!!!! Keep me posted.

Hey, just checking to see how surgery planning is going for you?I havent seen you post on the boards in awhile. I hope all is well with you! Keep me posted. Are you still going with Dr. Alanis?

Alegna, I dont think you need a passport. I went to the site and it said something about just DL or something. Which sounds weird, I will have to ask on that site to see.

I understand what you mean, its a TOUGH decision but at the end of the day we must do what is best for us. My family will probably have a stroke but as a nurse--I know what makes a good surgeon and I do like the fact that you can stay in the hospital for 3 days and complications are COVERED! God forbid if anything happens to me here, im screwed as far as finances are concerned. So that is the MAIN thing for me. Im still in limbo but I am very impressed with Dr Alanis and Dr Aceves though. Also, flights from Houston to San Diego are going for $250 dollars ( i looked it up today). So thats not too bad. They pick you up in San Diego, CA.

Well keep me posted and I will do the same with you.

Wow, I figured they would raise the prices. Congrats on setting your date. I am considering going to Dr. Aceves now though.......He is running a special. 8,750 for the month of July!!! Im kinda torn now!! I even created a thread on it.

Hey Girl,

Nice to meet and chat with you.