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Mariacarolina

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  1. YAY.................40lb and counting!

  2. I'm feeling great, specially because people are starting to notice a change :). I do get a little hungry sometimes but i junst take a couple sips of protein shake and I'm good to go. I am due to start with egg beaters and mash potatos this week and as mucho as i want to eat things with more consistency im afraid to stall or to not feel restriction. Let me know that your nut says in your next visit.

    XXXX

  3. Mariacarolina

    September sleevers wanted!

    Hi all, I was sleeved on the 10th. The first two days were hard; gas pains and lots of nausea but it got progressibly better. I feel very good now. I'm still on liquids and planning to start pures some time this week. It's incredible how i feel energized and happy having only 4oz of broth or Protein shake every 3 hours. I do feel a little hungry sometimes and have had cravings but I'm trying to stay focus. Including preop I have lost 30lb now which is starting to show :w00t:. I will be happy to share my experience so far so ask away. Best of luck to all of you starting the process and keep up the good work to all my fellow September sleevers, XXXX
  4. Hi Juliarh,

    Congrats on your surgery and im glad you are feeling OK. I had surgery on Sep 10th and also had a bad reaction to the anesthesia for a couple of days. Do you feel hunger at all? What size boogie did you get? I'll be great if you could share some of waht you are going thru.

    Best of luck and keep me posted.

    XXXXX....................Carolina

  5. Hi Chris!

     

    Im back and feeting a lot better. The first two days were bad; gas pains were horrible and i always do bad with anesteshia so i through up a lot. After that it was progressibly better every day. I have to swalow my words about the lady that took care of me. She was great, very sweet and helpful. Im back to work today and drinking 4 oz broth or protein shakes every 3 hours.

     

    How are you doing????????????? What are you eating now, you are about a month out, right.

     

    XXXX............................Carolina

  6. Mariacarolina

    Florida Sleevers!

    OK. I'm flying tomorrow afternoon and having surgery Friday @ 8am. I'm running all over the place. I have a million things to get ready before i leave for the kids and hubby at home and at work. I did not sleep well last night and I probably won,t sleep tonight. Gee, is this really what i want to do?.............Very nervous now. I have lost 15lb preop so PCP was happy and willing to work with me for my follow up care. I'll see you guys on the loosers bench!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XXXXX
  7. I am glad you r doing better and yes pizza sound really good.

    Yep. Going alone. I will be staying at my dad girlfriend's aunt house (LOL). Needles to say I do not know these people and when i talked to the lady yesterday on the phone she said she will teach me to knit while i recover. Not to be ungreatefull (plus i am paying her) but the least i want is somebody taking to me and in my face all the time. I just want to sleep and read in peace and quiet so i recover as fast as posible.

    I really dont want to sound mean; Is probably the stupid liquid diet!!!!!!

    I'm off on Thursday and feel like backing out!

  8. Hi Sparkle,

     

    I just read somewhere that you live in Valencia :). Well my husband is from Valencia and I've been there several times visiting his family. May i ask how much did you pay for you sleeve? How do you like Spain?

    Would love to hear your stories......You look fantastic!!!

    :)

    Carolina M.

  9. Mariacarolina

    September sleevers wanted!

    NIKKEY Good luck tomorrow. You will do great :001_smile:
  10. After months of research and doubts I finally got a date: SEP 10 with Dr. Cure in Barranquilla (Colombia). I am going alone since hubby has to stay with the kids. I fly back 4th day post-op so that is a little scary. Leaving my two babies behind for a whole 5 days is even scarier (silly me). Now....................try explaining your 130lb boss that you need a week off for WLS :thumbup1:. I have lost 7 lbs in the last two weeks which has been hard..............I've been hungry most of the time but at least my body will be better prepared for surgery. I still plan on having a BIG piece of cake at some point before surgery. Overall I'm exited. I will probally miss eating large servings of the foods i like but once the smaller cloths in my closet (that i havent worn in years) start to fit nicely I will forget all about that stinking food. Well, that's all for know. Thank you all for being part of this amazing sleeve family. LOVE
  11. Mariacarolina

    It's really happening! Surgery date sep 10

    Thank you all. I'm exited. Went for my preop tests and have to see my PCP on Tuesday. Axiety is setting in and it makes me hungry!!!.....I feel like eating the world. GOD HELP ME!
  12. Hi Chris, How are you doing???? What are you eating now days? :confused1: I want details. I am off in a week..............getting nervous. By the way if you still need a dr. for aftercare I've heard that Dr. Paul Wizman in Plantation does see patients that had surgery out of the country. Saw your pics. Beautifull family. Keep me posted...........
  13. Mariacarolina

    September sleevers wanted!

    I'M SEPTEMBER 10TH. Nice to meet you all. Went for my preop tests on Monday. I fly to Barranquilla Colombia Thursday the 9th for surgery on the 10th. I'll be back on the 14th. I'm exited and nervous. What scares me the most is the disipline and maintenance afterwards. Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you in the skinny side:)
  14. Mariacarolina

    To be sleeved 9/9/10!

    Hey, I'm Sep 10th too. How exiting is this!!!!!! I am going to Colombia for my surgery for cost reasons. I cant' believe that in about a week our lives will change for ever. To all september sleevers: GOOD LUCK, we can do this!! LOVE
  15. Hi Rebecca,

     

    My daughter's name is also Rebecca, she's 10 m/o. Thank you for the private message and your for sharing your experience. I am so happy for your; 35lbs is a lot. Your cloths is probably big on you aready and that is a great feeling. i am working out the last details and should be having my sleeve on Sep 9th.

    Again, thank you and keep up the good work. :)

  16. GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You will do great for sure. Keep me posted XOXOXOX

  17. Mariacarolina

    Florida Sleevers!

    Thank you. It was a good day wiht the family. We went out to dinner and cake of course. Today i started a diet so i can loose a few lbs and show my PCP that I'm in this for real. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will pray for you (not that you need it but for a speedy recovery). Everything will be fine and before you know it will be out on the town looking fabulous. Let me know how you are doing when you get a chance. BIG HUG........................
  18. Mariacarolina

    One month out today

    GREAT JOB. 24lb is fantastic if you ask me. Most important is that you are happy and healthy. Enjoy you new life! Go shopping!!
  19. Mariacarolina

    Florida Sleevers!

    Yes, Thanks Rommie :biggrin2: I live in Tamarac, FL (west of Ft Lauderdale). Looking into scheduling surgery soon after months of researching and reading. I have to say that finding this forum has been great. People going thru similar issues/situations, so many successfull stories, lots of info..............the opportunity to share all of it!! About me: Currently 245lb (not for long), 5'7'' and 36 y/o next Monday. You all have a great weekend!!
  20. Hi Chris, Went to my PCP; good and bad news. She said if I loose 20 lbs before surgery she'll support me and do my follow up care. She wants to make sure I'm mentally and emotionally in the right place. Also, my body will be better prepared for surgery and life changes. She is onboard if i use the Colombian Dr. since she is colombian too and will be able to track the Dr.'s credencials and experience. Will not do it if i decide to go to Mexico. I guess she is looking after me and herself......So I will talk to surgeon about $$$ and start a diet plan. How are you feeling? Do you have plans for your last dinner and drinks?? Good luck starting your pre-op diet tomorrow. Remember we are going to the Hard Rock!!LOL
  21. Hi Rebecca,

     

    Congratulations on your successful surgery!!!! I hope you recovery is going well. I am looking into going to dr Almanza within a few weeks and will really appreciate if you can give me a detail recount of your trip to Mexico if you are up for it. Gee, this will change our lives completely and as exiting as it is, its also kind of scary. About me: I'm 36, 246lb and 5'7''.

     

    Rest well and keep in touch.............

  22. Thank you for the friend request. Saw your pics and you look AMAZING!!! It's kind of surreal that we could all accomplish what you have. Have you exercised during this past year? Did you have a workout routine?

    Love...........

  23. Girl,

    I have also followed your journey and yes, you've been an inspiration. It's great to read about others going thru the same issues as you ( I am sick of people telling me........."why are you so fat?, just go on a diet and exercise"). So, I have my PCP appt tomorrow and hopefully i can set a date after that. Would love to see your pics :).

    Again, Thank you for sharing with all of us!!!!!!!!!!!

  24. Hi Christina, Congrats on your surgery date! I live in Tamarac, FL (west of Ft. lauderdale) so i would love to join the Florida gang. I'm in the "chossing my Dr." stage (Dr. Almanza or Dr. Cure/Colombia). Hopefully i can make a decision in the next few days. I have an appointment with my PCP on Friday so we will see if she is onboard with my WLS proyect. I will work on setting up my ticker.....When do you start your pre-op diet? :thumbup:
  25. Mariacarolina

    Introducing myself

    Hi Everybody!! I'm new to forums in general so it's going to take me a while to learn all the in and outs. About me: Colombian, 35 y/o, lived in Ft lauderdale FL for 9 years, married, two girls (3 y/o and 10 months). I've been researching about the sleeve for a few months now and want to thank all of you sleevers that have shared your experiences and thoughts. WLS is a difficult desicion to make. So...........I am down to two options :thumbup:: Dr. Almanza in Tijuana and Dr. Cure in Barraquilla (Colombia). I am tired of just thinking about it so i hope i can make a desicion in the next two weeks. Back to work now.........MC

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