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Anyone feeling dizzy and faint like
ca_medic5 replied to nikkib24's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
it really sounds like dehydration, I drank 2, 32oz zero's every day min. also when I felt really bad I would take a small tea spoon of peanut butter and eat it real slow. -
Updates from former Dr. Garcia & Dr. Illan patients?
ca_medic5 replied to Tiff's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
well here ya go I was sleeved august 5 th 2013, weight at surgery 334 now 226-229 it varies a little , other than gas pains right after surgery its been clear sailing, my wife who is scared of needles is now planning her trip to Mexico for surgery by Dr. Garcia, the biggest issue is failure to take enough gas X strips ( min 2 BX). this Saturday i'll be in my first 5K... on the tread mill it takes me about 39 min no more than 40 min so I'm ready. hope you all do as well as I've done -
Well how are you doing? My pre-op diet I lost 25 lbs 325 to 300 post op 300 to 255 sleeved on August 8 th I've hit a stall?
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All Dr. Garcia's Sleeved Patients, Please Give Your Weightloss Amounts And Timeframes.....thanks!
ca_medic5 replied to Diamondeyed's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Update sleeved August 5 was 301 now 251.8 -
Men, pre-op weight of 300-330lbs
ca_medic5 replied to BigD35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started pre op at 325 surgery weight 300 on August 8,2013 weight now 253 goal <200 whoo whoo and I've been blessed no problems. -
Where did u have it done I'm still a ways out and how long after hitting ur goal did u have it done Thank for the info
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Thanksgiving Challenge
ca_medic5 replied to FabMomof4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in weight is 255 today my goal for thanksgiving 249 -
Any men having or had plastics done following sleeve surgery . Would like to know Cost Where u had it done Recovery time What u had done chest, TT LEGS ? Thanks
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Sure wish there was more info on this subject
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Mag citrate to Clem it out
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First stools
ca_medic5 replied to GlutenFreeSingleMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yap that can be blood ! But followings surgery that could be common , I'd wait for my next movement and c if it changes meds and leak test could cause it . If it persist then call ur doc -
Was sleeved August 8 th by dr Garcia via ready4change I can't be more happy began my journey at 325 lbs now 262.8 , yes I did the research . I've been on the tread mill. And I'm lucky I didn't have any issues following surgery. Thank you to all of the people involved in my surgery from alma from ready4change to the hospital staff and the dr's ...oh and no I have no connection with this group other than they did my surgery Thanks again Pat williams
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I just have to make coment
ca_medic5 replied to ca_medic5's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
florence -
I just have to make coment
ca_medic5 replied to ca_medic5's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Take 2 box of gas x strips if u stay at marriott eat the grn Popsicle from the little store inside -
I just have to make coment
ca_medic5 replied to ca_medic5's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Was sleeved August 8 th by dr Garcia via ready4change I can't be more happy began my journey at 325 lbs now 262.8 , yes I did the research . I've been on the tread mill. And I'm lucky I didn't have any issues following surgery. Thank you to all of the people involved in my surgery from alma from ready4change to the hospital staff and the dr's ...oh and no I have no connection with this group other than they did my surgery Thanks again Pat williams -
Gallbladder issues after sleeve or gastric bypass
ca_medic5 replied to slim46's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If I remember right 30 % of people sleeved have to have it taken out -
Gallbladder issues after sleeve or gastric bypass
ca_medic5 replied to slim46's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If I remember right 30 % of people sleeved have to have it taken out -
I drink 1 cup maybe 2 I use sugar free creamer I started at 325 pre op now 262.8 had surgery August 8 th good luck
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I drink 1 cup maybe 2 I use sugar free creamer I started at 325 pre op now 262.8 had surgery August 8 th good luck
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Wow 71 pounds gone in 2 months post op
ca_medic5 replied to FRED1977's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Down 70 lbs, had surgery August 5th, I am on the treadmill about every other day for 30 min. It works -
All Dr. Garcia's Sleeved Patients, Please Give Your Weightloss Amounts And Timeframes.....thanks!
ca_medic5 replied to Diamondeyed's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Sleeved August 5th was 301 now 270 hit a stall over it now -
I set my goal at 190 -200 but I'm 6-1 I'm waiting to c what I look like and how I feel.
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In two months went from 46 to a loose 40
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Coffee during pre-op diet?
ca_medic5 replied to tampa's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
decaf during pre-op worked for me -
Anyone At Florence hospital and staying at Marriott im arriving tomorrow afternoon via SD