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Thanx Keri ... I can't believe how far you have gone ! I was thinking about trying Zumba lol... you have reached an amazing goal !!! Half marathon is amazing ! Wow your before and now pics are awesome. What a difference !! Tatylish & sandy great pics.... I'm so happy you all shared them. You both look soo good !!! Isn't this just the craziest , most exciting trip ?? Someone said to me nothing tastes as good as skinny feels ... I was like blah blah ... I'm sure I can list plenty of foods that would haha.... But ... I'm starting to feel that now ... I can suck in my stomach and see my toes ... That's better than any dish out there !!! CONGRATS LADIES !!!! YOU ALL LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL !!!! xoxo

Ok ... I did what you said ... Lets see if it works ? Here's my picture. 1st one is Nov 3rd - day before I left for Mexico 2nd one is Jan 5th - 2 months after surgery. Thanks for your help ladies ... I was trying to copy and paste it in .. Hahaha

Sandy ... How did you add photo ? I keep trying but it won't accept it ... Can't figure out where I'm going wrong ? Haha Amazing everyone ! I'm down 49lbs. Wearing 40 D instead of my 42 DD .. And my fav shirt that's been at the back of my closet the past 2 summers ! It's cold here... But so happy to wear it ( big on me) which makes me even happier ;p I'm eating everything ~ even breads, pastas , pizza .. Only a bite or two. Haven't had a single issue with any kind of food ... Just can't eat more than 2-3oz every three hours. BEST DECISION EVER !!!! Congratulations everyone !!! Keri ... 5k ? Amazing !!! That's inspiring !

Does anyone know if pomegranate is okay ? I know it doesn't go with popcorn heading... But it is the closest option I could find ... Lol I looked online and found nothing. It has the little hard seeds inside ... And one of my favourite things. 7 weeks post op and eating well. Thanx xo

Thank you icon23 ... Love it xo

I'm so happy for you ! 40 lbs feels amazing when it disappears so quickly. My hip is no longer aching everyday. Me too .. No more afternoon naps. Lots of energy. Still can't get the recommended Protein in. Did your scars clear up from the reaction to the tape ? I just noticed my belly button wasn't sewn up as nicely as my original one Oh well !! To everyone that receives this thread in the email and has had to listen to all this ... I'm truly sorry. That wasn't my intention to turn this into WW3. I never say anything ... Usually ... Because of the fall out of going against the heard ! My intentions were good I promise ... And I wish everyone the best of luck in whatever stage they are in. Sunshynie ... I'll send you a private message. I can't do this here anymore.

Hey sunshynie .. Someone left ?? Haha How are you feeling ? sleeping any better ? I'm glad you put in your good experience. Share with everyone that has gotten worried over all this nonsense Have you lost anymore ? xo

Sorry about the name calling ... Your right. I shouldn't have stooped to your level and bash your comments. All these people on here don't need to hear this bickering. So lets end it here. Not worth anyone's time. Lets just all agree ... You are in good hands with the surgeons at the Mi hospital That is the most important part. The rest is just your personal preference ... And everyone has a voice. Stand up and use it if you aren't happy about something. But let's get everyone sleeved and healthy !! Take care everyone xo

Obviously you are a coordinator. You know the lay out so well. I am choosing not to tell everything on here because there's no need to. My opinion is just that ... An opinion Ever heard the one about opinions are like assholes ? I'm sure u have suzythe snit I would never want to change the way another person feels about having this surgery done. Because that is the most important part ! I wish everyone could be able to do this surgery. It will change your life. I will never regret doing that ... Tijuana was beautiful and dr Garcia is a fantastic doctor. There are way too many politics with the non sense with these coordinators fighting for a piece of the pie And its a shame. Because they are the ones ruining it for everyone else. I can guarantee that this suzythe snitty Is a coordinator ! She knows way too many details about my experience and wants to make damn sure to make me look less creditable to benefit herself. Why else would you take it upon yourself to personally attack ?? I have spent way to much time on this. I don't need to listen to crap from someone trying to sell the place. This is not a forum for that ... Thank you to all the wonderful positive real people ... Who say so many meaningful things on this site. And all the pm's I received. Thanx guys. We should be here to support each other. Not trash people. The most important part is Dr Garcia is wonderful. And will take great care of you. Good luck to all newbies. Can't wait to read your wonderful stories of your journeys and reaching your weight loss goals.

I agree .. The title of the thread needs to change. Dr Garcia is a wonderful surgeon. I chose him too. I did the research and loved everything about him. And this thread looks bad to his name. But hopefully people who see the thread name will take the time and read on and find out all the good stuff about him. I didn't get a chance to find out just how great he is ... My experience has nothing to do with him I still think he's amazing. He's one of the best out there ...

Wow ... I see red with comments like that. Your right you don't know ! And I'm not gonna bite your bait and explain myself as to how I got this " great opportunity " I read your comments earlier and you sound like a coordinator trying to sell the hospital and surgeons. I never said anything nasty about my experience ... Believe me I could have said more. But I would never take this experience away from anyone else. Because in the end the surgery is life changing and worth whatever each individual goes through to get there. Your so right saying to each his own ... Cause if your experience was so exceptional and picture perfect you probably have lower standards than the rest of us. Instead of sounding like a pretty ad for the place ... Get real and add some emotion to your experience. This just burns me ... This is why I left. People like you giving everyone the notion that your going to a spa retreat by the beach. And then your expectations are raised to a level that can't be attained. My surgeon wasn't cheaper as it sounds to you sweetheart. But if that makes you feel better than go ahead and put your two little cents in. Cause that's all it's worth. And you won't find many people one here saying anything bad even about the smallest issue ... Cause when they do ... They get bullied by people like you.

Wow ... I'm being flooded with requests for my story and I'm not sure it's needed guys. You will all be fine ! This is the best decision you will ever make for yourselves ! It's life changing. I had surgery November 5th and down almost 40 lbs. my story is just my opinion. And my choice to leave was only because I had a better offer given to me at that moment. Do your research and go with your gut. The hospital is fine. The surgeons are excellent. The coordinators I had - Janese and Rhonda both really nice and answered all my questions and emails. Eduardo and Abraham both cute and nice. A little over worked too. I had a hard time with some nursing staff that were a little unsure of what they were doing. But speak up for yourselves if you have a problem. This is the best decision I have ever made. Regardless of where I went. It's Mexico. They do things a little differently. Feel confident in your choice. You won't regret getting the sleeve !! To amanda Rae ... I may have jumped on you a little harshly.. And your last comment was needed. Thanx I never respond or say anything on here ... Usually. But I felt I needed to. Maybe because I know freespirit63 personally. I know nothing she says is ever done maliciously. So I really took offence to your comments. We should be here to support one another. This is a big life changing event. Especially doing it in another country where you don't know what to expect. We rely on the experiences of others that have been there before us. She feels strongly about her opinions. And she should be safe to voice them here. Just like everyone else.

I did ... I was in my hospital gown with IV in and decided it wasn't right ... For me ... I don't want to say anything bad on here about my experience , because it wasn't bad. Just not right for me personally. I don't have my story on here also because I can't stand how vicious some people are to others ... If you want, send me your email and I will tell you exactly what happened Are you scheduled for surgery ??

Wow !! I seldom say much on here ... But enjoy reading most posts. Today ... I need to speak up !! I'm the friend freespirit63 was talking about. I left Mi hospital 5 minutes before my scheduled surgery. I have nothing bad to say about MI hospital or the surgeons or the coordinators. Eduardo and Abraham were super sweet as well ! I just had a golden opportunity handed to me moments before ... And I went with my gut. I was a little unhappy with some of the nurses not really knowing what they were doing. Problems with IV and EKG. So I went with what I felt comfortable with ... Which was going somewhere else. I'm sure I still would have been fine at MI hospital. But my anxiety kicked into overdrive. I know my comment here does not go with the title of the thread. But I just got so angry with how rude this Amanda Rae is ... Honey ... We are all entitled to our opinions ...but you haven't even had surgery yet. In fact ... Your face is in every thread I read. So I know you aren't even close to your day. Cause I have to read about it daily !! Instead of causing drama and attacking people because of using the word "ha" in a sentence ... Why not sit back and read and quietly take in the good and the bad ... Should we have posted in your bashing thread ... What's it called ? Drama drama ... Or something like that. Where we can properly bash the coordinators and surgeons to your liking ? Would her "ha" comment fit in better there ? We don't need a soap opera. You also said in another thread something about enough on our plates ... Without adding drama crap and fuelling it ??? How can you be so mean spirited to someone who has been through the journey already ... Cough cough .... And because she said "ha" under the wrong thread heading ?? Honey you have way too much time on your hands !! This is why I don't usually talk on here .... Knowing that people like you can treat others with nasty words so easily. Not worth my time !

I lost about 7lbs pre op. but it doesn't count for me ... I put on about that much the week before diet ... Saying goodbye to my fav foods. Some I had a funeral for ;p You both lost amazing amounts !! Congrats ! It feels good , doesn't it ? Even though its after 2 am here ... Can't sleep again ... And my teeth are chattering cause I'm so cold lol I'm glad I'm not alone ... I thought I was going crazy. Brrrrrrr !!!

I was trying to upload before and now pic. But it won't take. I can't find ur email in our messages. Maybe I'll send to your phone. Or message me ur email xo

30 lbs since day before surgery. I weighed myself and took a photo just before I left for airport !!

Are your incisions still not fully healed? Is it because you had problem with allergy from the start ? Mine are fully healed ... Barely can tell they r there at all. Your loss is fantastic so far !! I'm at 30 lbs today. I think mine is slower cause I can eat anything without an issue. Small amounts of anything ... I've even had bread ! I have an iron stomach though. Haha Keri... I had same problem. My doctor told me to take lactulose. It's sold behind the pharmacy counter. Works amazing and doesn't bother your stomach. Not a stimulant.

Are you getting your thyroid checked out ? That's so weird .. We have same effects. I can't sleep much either. 4-5 hours a nite. Not tired at all in the morning. I have caught up on TV shows I've missed !! I wore about 5 layers last week to pick up my son from school. I think I hate being cold more than I hated being sweaty... I'm so sick of protein shakes I've skipped them the last 3 days. Hopefully back on track this week. xo

I sent u a message or two not too long ago..(sunshynie) 29 !! That amazing! Can you notice a difference in your clothes? My bras are too big. Haha Figures that's the first to go !! It's kinda good that you are still on liquids/purée makes it easier to chose healthy options. I'm able to eat pretty much everything already ! And a couple choices were bad ones. Lol. The good thing is it can only be a bite or two ! I'm super stuffed after about 2oz of food. Feels like I ate a thanksgiving dinner. Are you having any side effects like me ? Can't sleep very much ... And shivering cold for most of the day? I used to sweat just doing simple things and always wore short sleeves... I'm wearing layers now lol xoxo

Sleeved November 5th ~ down 27lbs

Sleeved November 5th ~ 27lbs gone so far ;p Eating small bites of mostly anything .... But still doing protein shakes for breakfast and lunch. Always cold !! Brrrrrrr ! And can't sleep much anymore ... 4-5 hours yet not tired ? Anyone else experiencing this or am I just going crazy from lack of chocolate .. Haha ;p

5th too

Yay Angeleyes !! I'm Mexico Dr Garcia nov 5th. Maybe we will see each other. If not.. Good luck. And happy birthday ! xo