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Surgery was 1/8/16. Down from 285 to 205 as of today. I have stalled the last few months because I haven't been tracking food like I should be!

Sleeved on the 8th!

I'll be in TJ 1/8/16 for my sleeve. Funny that the timing of my pre op diet coincides with the New Year. I feel like I'm just another person with a weight loss resolution. But I'm going to really loose!! Where is everyone else with the pre op diet? Packing? Last minute freak outs? Let's chat it out...

I'm pre op and on antidepressant and anxiety meds. I am dependent on my meds (hope to one day be able to not be but weight control is my focus now) and don't want to loose their effectiveness. I've been comfortable being fat and less depressed than a little smaller and mega anxious. Hoping to be skinny and non anxious post op! Is it normal for sleevers to need more of their meds or less?? I didn't even think of this before your post!

What about adding either an unflavored protein powder or even a chocolate to regular coffee? If think you'd get the best of both worlds and not have to get a whole extra type of protein powder...

I know Bariatric Pal doesn't have a relationship with Dr Lopez Corvala (anymore). I'm not sure why, but based on my research I'm leaning towards surgery with him. I want to have surgery in a full fledged hospital rather than an outpatient center and like his other qualifications. I emailed with Dr Ortiz nurse and coordinator and they were evasive with their answers to my very specific questions despite their good patient reviews. My final piece is to find some people that have experience to help me dedice if I should go with him... Anyone out there have experience with Corvala?? Thanks

There was a partnership with Dr Lopez Corvala. Why did that end? I want to have surgery in a full fledged hospital rather than an outpatient center. Also Dr Corvala has extensive relationships internationally with bariatric research groups and sits on the international board having conducted research in addition to his hands on experience. I sound like a sales person for him practically, but I've just done my research and feel he's the best option for me. I'd really like to book through and have the assistance of Bariatric pal though! Pea it look like the relationship will start again?? Thanks

I'm so sorry! Right there with you... Message me if you want to comisorate ???? everyone was so confident that 'most overweight people have hernias and don't even know it' that I was so sure I had one. It's kind of ironic bc my indigestion and heartburn is getting worse every day!

I've kind of sunk into a depression. I was so sure I had a hernia and am sitting here with reflux as I type, so still super disappointed I don't and that option to lower cost is gone. My options now look like either Mexico or self pay in the U.S. I'm not really comfortable with MX but $5000 vs $12000 is a big difference. I just don't know what to do. I could swing the $5000 or less but with kids, house, car, student loans - I'm having a hard time with the price tag. I know my co morbidities (bp, prior joint surgery) will literally take years off my life but I still can't convince myself I'm worth taking the time and money to focus on myself and do this. ???? I don't know what to do I'm so happy it's working out for you all though! What an amazing thing ????

Where can we find a copy of the "specifications" document you mention? I'd like to confirm what the "Term*" means when you visit the Novamari site.

I still would like some more info on Dr A and going through Bariatric Pal. Where do I even start?

Following!

@davidlopez I looked at the FB group for Dr A and can't find the details on any specials you mentioned...

Egd today - no hernia. I'm in shock. I have all the symptoms and an obviously overweight so I was really banking on this being my answer. I'm going to eat my feelings and cry. Plus insult to injury, I have a horrible headache from the drugs.