Dalal

Hey everyone, I am glad to hear that all of you are doing great so far, and i wish you and myself all the best:) I've got tot say that this is the most amazing journey of my life, tough but very meaningful. Well i was sleeved in San Francisco on April 14th 2010, by Dr.Cirangle. So far i've lost 139LBS :w00t: so am half way to my ultimate goal. I feel alive and living for the 1st time in my life. i've been putting my life on HOLD! for as long as i can remember, however now am just hungry for life ... Everythin is goin well so far. I also started working out regularly, because i couldnt at the beginning; being dizzy and weak most of the time at the beginning. My only promblem now; one that am trying to find a solution for, is my protien intake. I am not drinking my shakes like i used to. i reached a point where i feel nausiated if i drink any protien shake. Any suggestions??

whats a ppi?! I couldnt stand it .. i had to call the doc and he thinks that too ... its probably that am a bit dehydrated. i am trying my best to get all my fluids in today, so lets see what happens.

U guys !! have anyone experienced rotten eggs burps? they're very nasty n they're bothering me! they came out of no where ... am still in my all clear liquid phase (2nd week). I feel a bit dehydrated also :001_smile: Anyone knows what causes this or how to get rid of it ??

Since am an international patient and staying at a hotel here, i cant seem to put my hand on a scale. Its driving me crazy, yet i think its the best thing not having it around during those 2 first weeks. I am being weighed in tomorrow for the first time tomorrow, so lets see what happens. But i totally relate to what u guys r saying, because my tommy is also swollen and it makes me feel like i have not lose any weight. Though i can feel it in my clothes and other parts of my body. So PATIENCE.. i say Am sure we'll get there in no time ... good luck.

Heyyyyyyyy u guys I AM FINALLY sleeved =)) recovery is pain .. let me tell u ! but its bearable .. am feelin a little bit better everyday (thank god) .. gases r killin me and am trying my best to get 3/4 my fluids in .. thats why i've been feelin a bit dizzy ... but overall i think am doing well . Guess i shouldnt judge by now .. its too early ... Thank ya all for your best wishes .. wish u all the best too ...

YaaaaaaaY am fnally here in SF .. Its time folks .. Tomorrow is the big day .. The beginnin of my new life .. Scared but excited it finally happening .. I will be sleeved tomorrow mornin at 10 am by Dr.Cirangle .. Plz guys wish me luck .. N I'll keep u guys posted :thumbup:

WOW !!! ... you look amazing :thumbup1: .. What a transformation?! You should be really proud of your accomplishment. keep rockin it :thumbup: best wishes ..

Yes my husband is going to be with me. and we'll be staying at the ritz carlton.

Well am scheduled with him on the 14th of April ... so wish me luck

Yeah so i'vee heard! I actually did my research before choosing him as a surgeon knowin hes one of the best. But i was a bit worried when i joined this forum, that no body was mentioning him. ANd yeah its my frist time in SF. I've been to LA and San diego last year on my honeymoon,and we were to suppose to go to SF after LA. But unfortunately, because of the swine flu outbreak, we had to cut our honeymoon short and go back :wink1: I believe the hospital where my sleeve is going to take place is The California Pacific Medical Center. I'm staying for 2 weeks after my surgery. So yeah .. am hoping all goes well and i can actually have a look around before i leave. Any suggestions or recommendations?

Have anyone heard about Dr. Cirangle from San Fran. CA? or maybe had their surgery by him?:001_rolleyes:

Congrats dear . . hope you keep doing well and start shedding the pounds right away:) .. I hope my recovery would go as smooth as yours ..

You guys bare in mind that back in the days when you were overweight, what basically made you lose your battle with weight loss every time, was simply a SLOW and SLUGGISH metabolism. Thats why and despite our efforts when we lose a bunch of pounds, we couldnt maintain it and it was very hard to drop the weight to begin with. But i am guessing here, and its just a theory; now that you're slim and clearly decplined your self into the right eating habits. Your metabolism now works properly and its on fire. Burning everythin you eat with you being an active person and all. What do u think?

WOW!! thats impressive! Keep up the good work sis. And my i mention u look really good after losin all this weight. Best wishes