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African American vsgers!
Kimbella83 replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
A heating pad for gas pain. -
African American vsgers!
Kimbella83 replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am taking Opurity from Unjury. One a day is all u need and the bottle lasts 3 months. Sounds like you are doing well. I am 4 1/2 weeks post op and i still cant srand the taste of plain water. I have to add crystal light. -
I am about 8 weeks away from my surgery in Mexico and its all I can think about. I dont know about you guys but I never get bored seeing progress pics. Wow us with your inspirational pics of your progress on your weight loss surgery journey!!!!!
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African American vsgers!
Kimbella83 replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was off work 2 1/2 weeks. I think that was just right for me. Today was my first day back and I was not tired at all and felt good all day. -
African American vsgers!
Kimbella83 replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats to u! I heard gummies are not a good choice. I ordered Opurity chewables from Unjury. They should b in soon. I have been drinking Premier Protein Shakes. I get mine from Sams. Im only two weeks out and mine is not feeling as firm n plump as it used to. Its a bit soft. I plan to get on the eliptical next week. ???? -
African American vsgers!
Kimbella83 replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hdd55146 I just had my VSG on 12/10 in Tijuana, MX by Dr. E. Ortiz with A Lighter Me. It was amazing. No complications, vomiting, nausea, and most of all no regrets. I will say depending on the distance you will be traveling the return flights were extremely exhausting. So pack light. I did and still only used about half of what I packed. Walk walk walk and bring a heating pad. It really helped with gas pains in my back. -
Dr. Elias Ortiz or Dr. Fernando Garcia?
Kimbella83 replied to Ingrid007's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I just got home from my surgey with Dr. E Ortiz which was 12/10. No pain. Just gas. I am so pleased! -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi all! I fly out tomorrow morning to have mine in Mexico ????. Best wishes to you!!! -
Calling all December Sleevers in Mexico!
Kimbella83 replied to bams1220's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im scheduled for 12/10 in Tijuana w/ Dr. Elias Ortiz!!! -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Bino Im wishing you a speedy recovery. Katiebug I am having my surgery done by Dr. Elias Ortiz. I will start my pre op tomorrow. -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
NSV2 -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
NSV -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hard to read huh..lol..let me try again -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have 16 more days til my VSG in Mexico with Dr. Elias Ortiz. I am beyond excited! I took some time today to really dig deep and think of some non-scale victories. I think they are so beneficial because for my this journey is more than the number on the scale. Its about how I want to feel and the woman I want to be again. Im 31 yrs old and I feel as though I have lost years of my life yoyo dieting. I think a list of NSV's if not only motivating while losing but especially when maintaining so I can remind myself why i dont wanna go backwards. I had a coworker tell me that I dont need to have the surgery and I was highly offended. She is much smaller than me and has never battled with her weight. She does not know my stryggle and will never understand. Anywho... such is life... I'm sharing mine and I would love to read yours. -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats mzdee! Ill be right behind ya on the 10th ???????????? -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats!!! Welcome to the party ???? -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats greeneyes604! -
Anyone self pay? Where did you go?
Kimbella83 replied to trulyamazingtoo's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Pushed mine up to 12/10! -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Great tips bobbyswife! Only thing I have been doing so far is rubbing down daily with coconut oil and taking gelatin capsules to help with skin elasticity...fingers crossed. I have been using an egg and oils as a preshampoo hair mask every other week to increase protein in my hair. I did look up genepro. Anyone tried it? I know we should use whey isolate instead of the other casein blends. I was leaning towards ordering Unjury unflavored. I am also planning to order their Opurity vitamins because i wld only need one a day. Anyone concerned about wound after care? Do we use gauze or just large square bandaids? I read warm soapy water is best and nothing else. -
anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Kimbella83 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow! So many December sleevers!! Im so excited.. I am getting mine 12/10 in TJ w/ E. Ortiz. So close I can taste it -
Dr. Elias Ortiz or Dr. Fernando Garcia?
Kimbella83 replied to Ingrid007's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Im not familiar with that. -
Dr. Elias Ortiz or Dr. Fernando Garcia?
Kimbella83 replied to Ingrid007's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Okay great. Thanks! -
Dr. Elias Ortiz or Dr. Fernando Garcia?
Kimbella83 replied to Ingrid007's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am going thru A Lighter Me with Dr Elias Ortiz and I want my post op instructions so I can prepare. Any idea when I can expect to receive that info? I am scheduled for second week of December. I was told by my patient coordinator that it will be sent to me a few weeks before surgery. I know its 6.5 weeks away but I would like to get familiar with it and plan. If anyone who used A Lighter Me would please weigh in. Thx -
Anyone self pay? Where did you go?
Kimbella83 replied to trulyamazingtoo's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am scheduled for 12/11 in Tijuana with Dr. E. Ortiz at A Lighter Me. So far my experience in corresponding with my patient coordinator has been great! I am in eager anticipation and ready to get my life back -
My surgery is 12/11!!! Im counting down