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Has anyone gone out of the country alone?
emerald replied to BlackBerryJuice's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too am Canadian, (Vancouver) and I went alone. I'm glad I went alone because I would have been worried about my companion being bored. I jsut rested, watched movies and walked the halls. I had no issues going alone. On the way back I asked for a wheel chair and they assisted with my luggage. All was well. -
Dr. Rodriguez (Tijuana mexico)
emerald replied to sondrapj's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery by Dr.Rod and I had a fantastic experience. I was a bit nauseous when I left and a doctor called me for the next four days to make sure all was well. When I was in the hospital a doctor stayed all night with the nurses in case anything went wrong with any of the patients. They are competent and caring. -
OK, it happened.......I had my first pity party
emerald replied to texaschick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How about making some homemade chicken or beef broth? That is what I lived on for about a week and a half as I could not tolerate sweet shakes. -
12 days out and no restrictions???
emerald replied to Mommy4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery 13 days before you and there is no way I could eat what you have posted. I'm still on mushy foods. I tried eating some chicken, pureed and it took like two teaspoons and I was full. I hope everything is okay with you. Let us know what your doctor says. -
Wow! I too had my surgery on May 21st and weighed 257. I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow on my three week post-op date. I know I'm not losing like gang busters. I am kinda scared to see the number.
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Piercings/Jewelry?
emerald replied to HatheryOnHerWay's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They asked me to take out my piercings but I refused. I have my nose and tragus pierced. -
Dr. Almanzo Reyes in Mexico?
emerald replied to KathyM's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you put his name in the search box up in the right hand corner numerous threads will come up as many people have indeed used this surgeon. Good luck. -
Good luck! And how nice you have so much support with you.
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I sure hope not. For my weight I'm, so far, a super slow loser. It's so hard not to compare to others but it's a bit disheartening when others lose 20 plus pounds the first two weeks and I have only lost 8. So I can totally commiserate with your pain. All we can do is follow the plan, exercise and think positive.
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For me if I were to eat a sugar laden popsicle it would bring on carb cravings. That is something I can do without. I have been making homemade popsicles and I use stevia as I don't want to consume to much aspartame.
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Super Sleeve (Gastric Plication)
emerald replied to CavyGuy's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
I would ask Belite for some email addresses of patients that have had the super sleeve. They would be the best ones to answer your questions. Good luck. -
Has anyone gotten the ?Super Sleevectomy? (TGVP) with Dr. Jose Rodriguez?
emerald replied to mellifrits's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
While I was at the INT hospital another patient had the "Super Sleeve". She was absolutely thrilled with her choice. She was up the next day looking very chipper and wanted to go shopping. -
Surgeon Choice: Aceves or Rodriguez?
emerald replied to Keys Pirate's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
While I was there, (May 21st) a fellow patient got the super sleeve. She was very happy with her decision. She also was doing very well after her surgery. She wanted to go shopping and she said that the surgery was a breeze and she felt great. -
WATER consuming enough - hard for me
emerald replied to trish4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use an ice shaver so it's like having a snow cone. I add all sorts of flavouring (sugarless) and it has been helping get down the liquids. -
I shall be operated in 12 hours from now
emerald replied to Dimitrios's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Push any negative thoughts aside an just think positive! How healthy you are going to be, the clothes you will be able to wear, mobility will be increased, etc. Take a look a the before and afters at the other site. Good luck! -
Congrats! I too am newly out, five days, and still dealing with the gas pains. It's driving me crazy.
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I just had my surgery four days ago and I was menstruating. It did not cause any issues whatsoever.
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Thanks for sharing.
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12 days out! 24 lbs down!
emerald replied to victorbeatles's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations on your Bang On start! -
So in a little less than two weeks I will be going to Tijuana to have my surgery with Dr. Jose Rodriguez. I am so nervous and anxious an excited. He does do the surgery laproscopically right? Is there anything that I need to bring that would be handy that is not on most normal lists? I will be going alone and my phone will not work in Mexico so that is a bummer.
I guess what I'm really looking for is a summary of your experience. Did you feel safe in the hospital? Are the staff friendly and competent? Sorry to bother you but I hope to pay if forward to peeps after me who plan on having surgery with Dr. R.
I am mainly excited!!!!!
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That is amazing. Wow!
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FINALLY getting sleeved on 05.21.10 anyone else?
emerald replied to Lillie24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! I'm May 21st as well. Some days I sooo excited other days I feel anxious. I started a protein liquid diet yesterday and whoa is it ever tough. Good luck to both of us! -
Hi Stacey, just checking to see how you are faring. Hope all is well.
