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raven123

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  1. raven123
    I'm so happy you are doing so well! I'm a slow loser but I'm down 50 lbs and feeling much better.
  2. raven123
    I'm glad you had such a good experience! Mine was too even though I never laid eyes on Dr ortiz when I was awake!
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    Age and surgery

    raven123 replied to Patsyb98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Welcome amayzme! I'm 66 and my surgery was 10-7-13. i have lost half of the 84 lbs I need to lose. Life is much better!
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    I've lose half of my weight without exercising. We are having repeated gale force winds with white out conditions. I'm 66 and don't need a broken arm or leg from falling on the ice. That said I am looking forward to getting out when I can. I know exercise will help me lose faster and tone what is left.
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    October Sleevers! How Much Have You Lost?

    raven123 replied to AdrianaNaji21's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I've lost 50% of my excess weight.
  6. raven123
    I chose the sleeve because of my concern that extra stomach I was not using seemed like an infection waiting to happen. Also, just after the surgery I understand that the stomach tries to return to it's natural shape and the muscle contractions are more painful than healing from the sleeve. I may be wrong about these impressions.
  7. raven123
    Are you sure there are complications with Dr Ariel Ortiz? there is at least one other Ortiz. My understanding is that he has few complications. My surgery was the same day as BacktoBarb's. I had no complications at all. I enjoyed the experience.
  8. raven123
    Exactly! I found I could not tolerate sweet after surgery. also I could make it thin with water and not lose the protein. the others were so sweet and thick. They made me ill.
  9. raven123
    I found the enspira to be better than any other protein drink. It didn't make me feel sick like most of them. I'm really glad I bought it.
  10. raven123
    One of the reasons that I chose Dr Ortiz was the clinic. I would rather go to a place where no sick people have been. In a hospitial I would have been more likely to come in contact with bacteria that could cause infection.
  11. raven123
    I'm a bit over 9 weeks out and am dizzy when I stand up. I stopped my blood pressure med and have been paying attention to fluids but this is keeping me from doing the things I need to do. any other ideas?
  12. raven123
    Maybe you should see a doctor there. You don't want to miss something you could give to the babies.
  13. raven123
    I was most nervous after booking. The closer the surgery got the more calm I felt. You will do fine. You've thought it out and made good plans.
  14. raven123
    Today is 7 weeks for me. I've lost 30 lbs.
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    Pre op 230 DoS 217 October 7 CW 199 GW 145
  16. raven123
    i entered onederland this morning!
  17. raven123
    And me, Lori!
  18. raven123
    We spent the first night in San Diego and flew the next day. Then flew from San Diego to Detroit, had an hour and a half layover then flew to final destination and drove for an hour home. It was ok. I had help with me.
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    October 2013 Sleevers Roll call!

    raven123 replied to nik2nite's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Tomorrow is 6 weeks and I think I will be able to say 30lbs in the morning.
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    MOTM, This is from the handout they gave me the day of surgery: Days 1-3 Clear Liquid stage, Days 4-17 Full Liquid stage, Days 18-27 Pureed Stage, Days 28-40 Soft Food stage, Day 40 Solid Meals New Life! the and out has suggestions for each stage. I hope everything goes as well for you as it did for me!
  21. raven123
    B2B, I'm sorry you had so much to deal with at work. People get bored and embellish what they have heard. I hope the afternoon wasn't too bad.
  22. raven123

    Has anyone done Mexico all alone?

    raven123 replied to Butterflyhigh's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

    There were 2 people in my group who went alone. They seemed fine. The coordinator met them at the hotel. the drivers took care of them. The hotel staff is trained to be very helpful. the drivers pick you up at the airport in San Diego and drop you off there for your return. I went to Dr Ariel Ortiz and I highly recommend him and his group. I felt very taken care of. I was lucky that my sister and husband went with me.
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    October 2013 Sleevers Roll call!

    raven123 replied to nik2nite's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I'm old and low BMI but I've lost 25 lbs from starting weight 4 weeks after surgery. I've been losing about half a lb a day since it kicked into gear.
  24. raven123

    October Sleevers - Who else

    raven123 replied to clefofcividale's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    You look wonderful!
  25. raven123
    Zumba puts muscle on. Muscle weighs more than fat. When you do the pre op diet and stick to it, you will lose weight.

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