christina420

Just wondering if anyone had a low bmi (27-31) still had WLS?

Do not worry it a totally normal. I went to doctor cuz I thought maybe I tore something it hurt so bad. It's where they had to cut thru muscle together to tummy. I am 2 months out and it is still soar. Not much pain anymore like before, but tender.

I actually talked to Dr Ceringle about this issue yesterday. My acid is so bad and the constant burning in my tummy keeps me up all night. He said go ahead and take my prilosec OTC if I want and it won't hurt me but that the acid mostly comes from eating too much or too fast. Eat three tiny bites that you chew a million times in no less than 15 minutes. I told him I would eat 3 bites in about 7 minutes and he said that was WAY too fast! That it was jjust a matter of practicing eating extremely slow. And practicing and knowing what you can and can not eat and this takes about a year to finally get it right.

Anyone else feel sore or tender like a deep bruising under the place where the drain tube was? It's like a soreness way deep inside. It was gone 3 weeks post op but now it's back. How long does this last? I'm a little worried, I'm 5 almost 6 weeks post op

32 oz. That's more than I could get in. I went to hospital too. Got some fluids and things started getting better after that

I was wondering if anyone else has acid reflux after surgery? Im 3 weeks post op but still having acid reflux. Prilosec OTC takes care of it but I have to take it everyday. If I miss a day the acid returns with a vengeance! Does anyone know how long this can last? Should I be worried that it's lasting this long. I'm only able to drink liquids. Even if I have a yogurt I feel the acid so I'm still sticking with liquids. Sometimes it would be so bad it would make me gag and dry heave.

Ten days out and I was still feeling really really weak, nonpain just very weak and tired. All I wanted to do was sleep. Went in to get my stitches out and almost passed out. They took my blood pressure and it was 70/48. Dangerously low. Doctor was very worried and wheeled me downstairs to emergency room. Turns out I was dehydrated and didn't even really know it. I had to stay and get to fluids. Blood pressure went up to normal. I had no symtoms of dehydration except that I was weak and extra tired. I was peeing I was drinking but only half of the recommended 64 oz. So be careful and be sure to drink ALL your fluids everyone. Remember 70 grams of protein and 64 oz of water. It makes a huge difference when you follow doctors orders

I went to dr Almanza and I can not say enough great things about him and his staff. He has done thousands of surgeries. He is only charging $4,250 to $4,500. I LOVED him.

Thank you. Had no idea it could last 3 months post op. I feel much better. Thank you.

Yes prilosec OTC put an end to my dry heaving/ vomiting. IRS been a miracle!

Ok just found out for sure a surgeon recently lost a patient in Mexico, but does anyone know who the surgeon is? I check it out and was surprised to learn there has been more deaths in the US than in Mexico. I'm still all for Mexico so I guess that's good to know but still so scary and sad. I guess the surgeon nicked an artery and the patient died on the table. Omg tragic !

Ten days out and I was still feeling really really weak, nonpain just very weak and tired. All I wanted to do was sleep. Went in to get my stitches out and almost passed out. They took my blood pressure and it was 70/48. Dangerously low. Doctor was very worried and wheeled me downstairs to emergency room. Turns out I was dehydrated and didn't even really know it. I had to stay and get to fluids. Blood pressure went up to normal. I had no symtoms of dehydration except that I was weak and extra tired. I was peeing I was drinking but only half of the recommended 64 oz. So be careful and be sure to drink ALL your fluids everyone. Remember 70 grams of protein and 64 oz of water. It makes a huge difference when you follow doctors orders

I was sleeved two weeks ago. My bmi was 29.8. I did it because I was sick of being so tired and out of control with my eating all the time. I have sleep apnea and high cholesterol and i hated looking in the mirror!!!!! My weight was holding me back in life an I wanted to live again. Nothing is more important than feeling good and being happy, nothing! I wanted to feel good ad be happy so I did it. I went to Dr Almanza in TJ Mexico. They were the best ever! Just go for it. It is worth it.

What's a PCP?

Remember that some facilitators that work for some surgeons will start rumors and put doubt in peoples mind about certain surgeons, then they will talk great things about the surgeons they work for so more people will go to their surgeon because they get commission. This just happened. Someone from one surgeons office slandered Dr Almanza but dr A and Bettencourt proved she lied and sued her In a slander lawsuit. Dr Almanza is the best in TJ. And no one has died!!! Im sure there are others that are great surgeons too but yes it's like a cattle call and it is different in Mexico. But safe, clean and an excellent surgeon is what's important. With this said. I have researched deaths in Mexico and can not find any truth to it.

You are so funny!!!!!!! Keep writing Christina

My time is almost here. Tomorrow morning is the big day with dr Almanza. It feels like I've been waiting forever!!!! Pre op has been pretty easy except this afternoon when I was making my daughter a sandwich I, put of habit, took a big bite if it. I hope this doesn't cause any problems. Anyone else cheat on their pre op diet?

Going to dr Almanza in tj Mexico. For $4,500. Then they called me and told me they are having a special discount this month and gave me a $250 credit. So nice of them, I would have NEVER known about the special going on. They didn't have to tell me but they did. I'm having the sleeve on Saturday. Their price is really low because they do not have the overhead like some of the really large hospital. He also has done hundreds of surgery. I really feel he is one of the best. Christina

This is the first thing I thought too. But I can say For sure that it is real. I'm am going on Friday to Dr Almanza. I have actually known people that have gone to him. Plus he has the best prices because his overhead is so low. keep researching until you are 100% comfortable with it. I have also heard good things about dr aceves. My email address is luvburds1230@gmail.com. I will be taking tons of pictures before and after. If you want email me and I will send you some. It might make you feel better. Christina

This is so exciting. My day is almost here. Having my surgery in tj Mexico with dr Almanza. Today is the first day of my pre-op and so far so good. I had no idea how filling protien drinks were. I thought it would be much harder then this. Of course this is only my first day in a liquid only diet. But I am keeping a positive attitude. I'm counting on it to get me thru this. I am so excited for Saturday I'm going to burst!

I just tried a sunkist protein last night. Nasty!!! It burned and made me throw up and I'm not even sleeved yet