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Dr Alvarez May sleevers
sbarbiegirl replied to lisawls425's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had my surgery with Dr Alvarez 18 months ago. He is awesome. Down 195 lbs. Still have 35-40 to go. Good luck! -
I'm right there with you. The struggle is real.....but I will conquer.
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Feel like my surgery "expired" at 1 year
sbarbiegirl replied to Success2013's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I also am struggling. I am 18 months post off. The 1st year 165 melted off. This last 6 months I have only lost 30 pounds. I have had to fight for every pound. I still have 35 or 40 pounds to go. I am hungry again and feel like I can eat a lot. It's a struggle but I am hanging in there. I now realize that this was only a tool And its a struggle everyday....i will make it happen and not gain the weight back! -
200 lbs or more to lose?
sbarbiegirl replied to butterfly23's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had more than 200 lbs to lose. I am 18 months out and have lost 195 pounds. I still have 35 to 40 pounds to go. The weight loss doesn't come nearly as easy as it used to. The 1st 165 pounds just fell off. I have had to work hard for every pounds after that. If I can do it anyone can do it. U got this!!! -
Sept 26 Dr Alvarez
sbarbiegirl replied to luckyone5's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Good luck guys! Dr. a is the best. I had my surgery Sept 27, 2013 I'm done 167 pounds. Wow what a difference a year can make. -
Sleevers over 300lbs?
sbarbiegirl replied to dstined4gr8tnes's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery was performed by Dr Alvarez. He is the best. I'm just 11 months out and down 162 pounds. Starting weight 410 current weight 248. I'm having to work for every pound now! -
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez in Piedres Negras
sbarbiegirl replied to Llunker's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
You will do great. 10 months out today with my surgery from Dr Alvarez. I'm down 156 pounds and still losing. I can't thank him enough. -
Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story
sbarbiegirl replied to jasminem89's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well it's been a while since I've been on this sight. My surgery was Sept 27, 2013. I'm down 146 pounds. Starting weight 410 current weight 264. Wow 9 months. If I can do it anyone can. -
Mexico Revision?
sbarbiegirl replied to mschimpf100204's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I didn't have a revision. Just the sleeve. I was sleeved Sept 27, 2013 in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez. Best care ever. I'm down 121 pounds. -
Sleevers over 300lbs?
sbarbiegirl replied to dstined4gr8tnes's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved Sept 27, 2013. Pre op weight 410 Surgery weight 385 Current weight 295 Hit a major stall these last 6 or 8 weeks. But not giving up!! -
Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story
sbarbiegirl replied to jasminem89's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I do. Thanks!!!! -
Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story
sbarbiegirl replied to jasminem89's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started at 410. I was sleeved 09.27.2013. I'm down 110 pounds. Current weight 300. I still have aways to go. But hey it's working and I'm not even a full 6 months out yet. -
Looking for my teen. Acevez, Alvarez, Kelly and Ariel Ortiz?
sbarbiegirl replied to slcmommy5's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was sleeved with Dr Alvarez. The best care I have ever received. Zero complications. 20 weeks out and down 101 pounds. I could not be happier. Good luck with your decision. -
Down 100 pounds! :)
sbarbiegirl replied to jcrsmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats. I hit 100 pounds this weekend too. I was sleeved 09.27.2013. I still have 100 more to lose as well. -
Great job. I'm 5 months out and 101 pounds lost. I does feel pretty awesome. I too love my sleeve.
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Finally hit 100 pound weight loss
sbarbiegirl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so excited. I was Sleeved 09.27.13. Yesterday makes 20 weeks. I woke up the morning and finally it happened I hit my first 100 pound weight loss. I still have another 100 to lose. But I know I can do it! Starting weight 410. Current weight 310. I never dreamed I would lose 100 pounds before my six months. So happy! -
I have lost right at 100 pounds and my shoe size stayed the same. Size 8 regular.
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Finally hit 100 pound weight loss
sbarbiegirl replied to sbarbiegirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I do feel great! Thanks everyone. -
If self-pay... What about complications?
sbarbiegirl replied to Jen40's topic in Insurance & Financing
Maybe you can ask the surgeon in Mexico what will happen if you have complications. I was sleeved in Mexico. I asked my dr and he told me I would stay at his hospital in Mexico and he would take care if it. I did not have to purchase any extra insurance. The drawback is I would have to get to Mexico (I'm Only a six hour drive). Since my insurance covered EKG and bloodwork before surgery as long as it was not coded to wls I was sure they would cover dehydration . I decided to take my chance and thank GOD everything went fine. -
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez in Piedres Negras
sbarbiegirl replied to Llunker's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was sleeved by Dr. Alvarez on Sept 27, 2013. I'm down 97 pounds. I am so glad I choose him. I love my sleeve. I had a great experience and my care was great. I never had to ask for anything other than an extra blanket. Any questions let me know. -
has aybody else on here started at more than 500 lbs
sbarbiegirl replied to ryany's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started at 410. I was sleeved Sept 27, 2013. I'm down 96 pounds. I feel great. I love my sleeve. Hard to believe 19 weeks out and 96 pounds. Any questions let me know. Thanks -
VSG in 6 days with Dr Alvarez @ Endobariatric in MX
sbarbiegirl replied to Kristin1969's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved Sept 27, 2013. Down 95 pounds. Dr. Alvarez is awesome. Some of the best care I've ever received! I love my sleeve. -
All I can say is OMG. You look great!
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*September Sleevers Check In*
sbarbiegirl replied to Roxiaa's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved 09.27.13 Starting weight 410 Current weight 316 Lost 94 pounds Been stalled about 2.5 weeks.