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I was sleeved yesterday. Day two in hospital and I thought it would be way worse, the gas in my belly is just starting to come out so it's uncomfortable but manageable. My experience here at Endobariatric with Dr. alvarez has been great. I feel safe and everyone has been nice and my sleeve buddy is super interesting and we talked the whole car ride across the boarder and had our last soup supper together before our surgeries the next morning and now we are walking the halls together. We both came alone without our husbands and it has been great. Nap time. Before I go I want to thank everyone who had an encouraging word or hello or answering my questions it made this whole experience for me and I can't believe i am sleeved! Best thing ever! Take care and better believe I will do before and afters soon enough.

It sounds like you have a very challenging job. I am sorry you are going through this. With regard to diet and liquids, don't be too hard on yourself, just do the best you can. Also, are you taking all of your recommended Vitamins? I find that makes a big difference for me.

I think the mailing address is in Eagle Pass, TX, so mailing it is not a problem. There happened to be a bank branch in my town, so I was able to deposit a check directly into their account. I brought a cashier's check for the balance. You will not regret your decision to go with Dr. A. The whole experience was AMAZING! Less than a week after my surgery, my mom fell off of a chair and broker her shoulder. We went to the hospital in town (Houston area) and I was APPALLED at the treatment there for my mom. It's a long story, but needless to say Dr. A spoiled me to good service in a hospital. U.S. hospitals and doctors need to take a lesson from Dr. A and his Mexican hospital!

Katy area here, and I have a sleeve sister that lives in Kingwood too.

You most definitely are worth it!!!

Doing so much better, 2 days post-op, than I would've expected. Discharged this morning, got home this afternoon. I am tired, but not in pain, and able to tolerate fluids with the sip-wait technique advised by Dr. Alvarez. How is everyone else?

Sorry I haven't updated sooner. The wifi in my room has been sluggish. I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Alvarez. I went second. Went in around 11-ish am. Apparently I said the same thing to Jessica as everyone else, "Did he do the surgery?" I woke up in no pain, just groggy. I am resting, walking, melting ice chps in my mouth. Who knew they could be so good. I will post more later. Everything went exactly as all you veterans have said.

So glad they found it before you went home and were able to take care of it! Blessings to you!

Not terribly often, but I LOVE it. I'm usually there at lunchtime. Now that I know you are there for dinners, I will have to do that next time!

Will be praying for each of you tomorrow! Be well!

So good to hear from you Jenn. I am glad your sleeve is working well for you. I am sorry you are in so much pain with your teeth. My mom has had a lot of teeth issues, and it is one of those parts of the body that if it hurts, everything hurts. Praying of a quick recovery for you. Blessings!

I LOVE Ruggles Green at City Centre!

Monday is my day, too. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I am going to Dr. Alvarez in Mexico, just across the border from Texas.

Okay, so I was unfairly "dis-ing" the Premier RTD's. I was drinking them insufficiently chilled. Now that I have had one really cold, I realize they are pretty good after all. Plus I like that you can get a lot of protein bang-for-your-buck. Once I am sleeved and will be able to consume less quantity, this will be very important.

YES MA'AM!

You will all be in my prayers tomorrow. Please update us when you are able. Happy Surgery Day all!

In my opinion, it is just fear and guilt affecting you, and we know that God loves us as individuals far more than we can ever even imagine, and His love is not about fear, and He is not an accuser. I think it is perfectly normal to have second thoughts,because all of us want to be able to do this without assistance. One thing I think God wants us to learn is that we can't overcome obstacles all alone, and every single person has his or her own set of issues and needs help and support for them. food and how it affects our bodies just happen to be ours. As far as self-mutilation is concerned, I am fairly confident He is referring the ancient practice of marking oneself to identify with a pagan deity, which I am fairly certain you are not trying to do. ((((HUGS)))

Started my official pre-op liquids yesterday. Must be psychological, I did not struggle much at all when it was optional, but the first day I am required to do it, I can't stop thinking about my favorite foods. Control issues - ya think?

So glad you are feeling better!

Not necessarily the smaller the better, because I think the smallest is like a 28, but Dr. A uses a 32, which as he explains takes out enough of the stomach to give good long term results without narrowing the stomach too much and causing a stricture (too narrow of a passage). Base on my understanding, a 44 seems large to me too. HTH.

Wonderful Joyce! Thanks for the update. Get some rest, sweetie!