FatGirlSlim

I am so scared to try it... I am four months out and really havent tried it. I have heard too many people say dont do it. My mother had the gastric bypass and she cant do it. I really havent had an urgh to drink it.. I guess when it comes, I will try it... hope it doesnt do me wrong. hope the next time you drink it, you do better with it

thanks... since surgery i have taken tons of pictures...before surgery NOT SO MUCH... thank GOD for Dr. Garcia!

I have Kaiser and started the process through them (although I was denied twice)... during one of the many classes it came up and we were told that they do not cover cosmetic surgery after bariatric surgery. NOT AT ALL.... she stressed that in two of the three classes that I attended. I wish they did, although mine would not be covered anyway since I went to an outside doctor

I was self pay through Dr. Garcia and I paid 5700 and that was the surgery, hospital stay, hotel, and airfare for two people. I would suggest that you make sure about the hospital and all the other doctors fees ....are they included in that fee that you were quoted? I went to Mexico and look at me now!!! Just had to throw that in there Its your decision...so think wisely about what is best for you!!!! Good luck

4 months out and I still have the bubble guts as you call them. lol... its weird hearing it .... but it is not as often as when i first had my surgery

Sleeved 5/22. Highest weight 216, surgery day 209.... as of today 150.4!!!! Down 66 lbs.... Goal is 145 although I just found out that I would still be considered overweight at that weight .... go figure ...

Yeah I second the heating pad. It did me wonders. I took gas x too but I didnt use it since the gas that you will have is surgical gas and not regular gas..... I took my own broth that you can reconstitute... I didnt like the hotel broth too much.

I still can not eat a whole cup of chili from Wendys..although it is my favorite out food to eat and it does well on my tummy!!! Sounds like you are doing great!

Surgery day I was 209 because of the pre-op diet!

Thank you!

I would be interested in reading any responses.... skin is an issue for me..but its not too too bad...

loved loved loved and still love Dr. Garcia....!!! He and his staff are the best and I have NOTHING bad to say about them!!!! Good luck on your journey

thanks for sharing....sounds like they are still a wonderful job of taking care of their patients!!!! Welcomes to the Loser's Bench!!!

Thanks!!! I remember being in that same place.... counting the months, weeks, and days until it was finally here. It was so wonderful when my ticker said ZERO...

Good luck on your journey!!!

you will do great... I had second thoughts as well. Not for the doctor that I was using, just the surgery in general. He and all of his staff are wonderful!!!!

I used Alma as well... she is great and so is Dr. Garcia. You are definitely making the right choice!!! Congrats.

Thanks, I feel great. No more knee, feet, and ankle pain.....so much more energy!!!! Awwwww no regrets!!!

I am sure there are a ton of post and maybe a sticky or two about this. But I am getting so twisted and turned around that I might just be driving myself to the looney bin!!!! I would like to know what is the best CHEWABLE (preferably gummy vitamins) that are out there??? Can you tell me the brand name, flavors that are the best, and where you purchased? I know that everyones taste buds are different, but I just want to be able to see what is out there before I buy. I don't want to be stuck with the ugh face like my mother while she is chewing her Bariatic Advantage Vitamins (which she truly hates and I hate watching her take them). Also, what other vitamins and/or supplements are you taking? I see some people take b12 and also Biotin for hair loss (I definitely need my hair because my head is so big and I dont think that I would look too good bald) I will already have to deal with the booble head syndrome once I start lossing weight!!! any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated!!! I have my pad and pen waiting!!!! Kisha

You won't regret your decision!!!!

Good luck! You are going to do great!

It doesn't compare to child birth. The surgery itself was a breeze and even the incisions didn't hurt me too much... It was the nausea afterwards that got me. The gas pains were bearable just don't sit around because they build up and that's hurts .... After five days post op I was feeling pretty good!!!! Now 14 days post op I'm feeling great... I should say that not everyone experiences the gas pain and nausea... I was hoping to be one of those lucky ones... But no such luck for me. Maybe you will be that!!!