snickersgirl9
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Well six months out and doing good. The weight just keeps slowly coming off.
Down 72 lbs now. I am doing a lot of biking so I have also out on some muscle.
Just started lifting weights again a week ago so I expect to put some more weight with that.
Into 38 in. jeans now... and I don't know the last time that happened!
Bags and bags of my clothes to the thrift store... I refuse to spend much on clothes.
I going with one pair of jeans at a time through the journey...
I don't count carbs or cals at all and I am enjoying eating less food... cookies (life style kind) every day with my Tim Horton's coffee.
I would like to be down 100lbs by Christmas... It will be close!
Blessings Russ
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Limarp surgical center-dr. Pompa
snickersgirl9 replied to SLEEVE's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
my goal is another 33lbs. Right now I am wearing a size 9/10 and mediums. It feels fantastic. Alot people think I'm perfect right now but I want to reach my goal. Its been a wonderful decision for me. I wish you much success and see you on the losers bench -
Limarp surgical center-dr. Pompa
snickersgirl9 replied to SLEEVE's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Congrats! You will love Dr. Pompa! I have been smooth sailing since March 7th (date of surgery) and all is well! I am down 58lbs to date! :cursing: Relax and enjoy your time there! HUGS! -
Hi! I'm considering Dr. Pompa as well & just waiting to find out if I'm accepted! It's good to hear from another Saskatchewanian!! I'd love to hear how you're doing now & how long it took for you to get a surgery date!
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I had it about 2 months after surgery. I LOVE SUSHI!!! We have a place here that makes the best sushi I have ever tried! Anyways.. when I tried it I could only do 3- 4 pieces and that was it. It was so delicious. I did want more but didn't want to push it. It's all good :laugh0:
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I went to my walk in clinic tonight because I thought I was getting an UTI. When they tested me for it the dr noticed a very high amount of ketones in my urine. He was quite alarmed even though I told him that I recently has WLS and that my diet has changed significantly. He tested to make sure I was not diabetic (I wasn't before surgery) and all was okay. At first I was alarmed by the dr and his concern but after reading some more about ketones it seems to be perfectly normal. I am eating a diet high in Protein and much lower in carbs. My body is metabolizing my stored fat (lots of it, haha) for energy to run my body. Anybody else have a similar experience?
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Yes, I went through Melanie and I was one of her first to be operated on by Dr. Pompa. I had my surgery March 8th. I am doing very well and energy level is good. Great to hear you and your wife are doing well.
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Hi there, I am from Canada too! Did you go through Melanie? Who did your VSG?
You must have been done in Feb.
One month in today and my wife and I are feeling good!
All the best Russ
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One month out today
snickersgirl9 replied to Can.sleeved's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on the loss. Men tend to always lose faster than the women. I dreaded that 3 week stall and I seemed to be at it for 2 weeks. I lost 25 the first 2 weeks then stalled for the next 10 days. But I noticed during that stall that I was still sliming down. I was losing inches for sure. I am down 32lbs in 40 days since my surgery. Also congrats on your exercise and biking that much. Keep going! Yesterday I went shopping and bought my first pair of smaller jeans. I even bought them a little bit snug cause I know in a couple weeks they will be looser!!! Thats a nice feeling. Also this morning my youngest son came to give me a hug goodbye as I left for work. He turned around and said.. HOLY mom you are getting thinner! I see it! WOW! did that feel good! I phoned my hubby and told him that whatever my son wanted this weekend he could have... he just went number one in my books Keep going and all the best to you Russ! -
Limarp surgical center-dr. Pompa
snickersgirl9 replied to SLEEVE's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Chrisian is the night doctor. He so very nice and talkative with each patient. I truly enjoyed my experience at Dr. Pompa's surgical centre. I had my sleeve on March 8th and I am doing very well. I have not had the drop in energy nor does it feel like I've missed a step since my surgery. I have lost 30.8 lbs since my surgery. I notice my clothes feeling different and already have dropped a couple sizes depending on the brand of clothes. This was a great decision and I look forward to the rest of the weight melting away. I still have another 60lbs to do but I know with my weight going down each day I am going to enjoy my summer! Cheers! -
Congrats on your decision for your sleeve! I am from Prince Albert and noticed by your name that you must be from Saskatoon. I too was sleeved on March 8th by Dr. Pompa. She is amazing and would highly recommend her clinic. I am doing very well since my sleeve an to date I have lost 30 lbs in 33 days. I didnt measure my inches lost and now I wished I would have cause it is really noticeable especially around my abdomen.
I just wanted to connect with a fellow sleever that is close and support each other if you want. Keep well and I look forward to hearing about your progress. Cheers!
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Need help looking for a good doctor in mexico
snickersgirl9 replied to NJKILLA31's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my surgery with Dr. Pompa and it was a fantastic experience considering it was surgery. The entire staff speak excellent English so communication is not an issue. Dr. Pompa is extremely qualified, very professional and compassionate. Please take a look into Dr. Pompa and her clinic. First night you stay at a 5 star hotel in Tijuana which is adjacent to the Clinic. Then you spend 3 days/2 nights in the clinic and then 1 night back at hotel, you check back in at clinic for dressing changes and vitals then you are released to go back home. They have a nutritionist as part of their staff who you can contact at anytime. Also they ONLY book 3 surgeries a day. I know other clinics are booking more than that. Again, being able to communicate with no worries is worth a lot in my book. I know I check into Dr. Almanza and not all his staff speaks English and communication is an issue. Wish you all the best!. -
Anyone planning surgery end of April in Mexico?
snickersgirl9 replied to Sleeved and Relieved's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was just sleeved on the 8th with Dr. Pompa in Tijuana. You can check out her clinic at Medical Weight Loss Surgery Center - Improve Your Health!. It was an excellent experience considering I just went thru surgery. They pick you up at the San Diego Airport and it is a short 20 min drive to the clinic. The staff ALL speak excellent english and are very attentive. They ONLY do 3 surgeries a day. There is a doctor who stays overnight - not a nurse. Always a doctor and a nurse on duty during the day and there were only 3 patients. Whenever I needed medication, I was promptly attended to. The entire clinic facility is clean, modern and very organized. I also liked that we had a nutritionist as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Pompa and her staff. The super bonus was that never having a communication problem with the staff as they all spoke excellent English. Check out the website. You will be impressed! -
Is this normal?
snickersgirl9 replied to saulzy2433's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I sure hope you are trying to get all your fluids in. Sometimes a sign of dehydration is vision problems. Please Please Please make sure you are getting your fluids! I know it is very difficult but always have a water bottle or vitamin water with you and sip, sip sip! I too just got my sleeve on Monday and I am doing very well. I have to make a decision to eat cause I don't feel hungry. And you probably never will feel hungry because the ghrelin which tells your brain that you are hungry has been removed.
