SweetPeaGracie

I am a widow/single mom and I traveled by myself and did not tell anyone but my sister and my cousin who had the sleeve 6 months ago. Everything was fine. I paid a $500 deposit and then balance due before surgery. Down 27 lbs in 6 weeks!

I had Dr Cabrera do my surgery and no problems at all. The hospital was fine. I had all my pre op the day before my sleeve. I am down 27lbs in 6 weeks!

You are retaining fluids it's very normal

I tried them but I don't think they helped. Most of the pain was in my left shoulder just for the one day and the next day it was fine.

5 weeks post op tomorrow and down 25 lbs. I will be eating lunch out with a friend of mine this week. No one knows I had the sleeve but my sister. I am worried about what to eat and will it seem weird to my friend if I eat so little? I have looked at the menu so I do have an idea of what they serve. Any advice?

I had a small plate meal and just ate the "protein" chicken and I was good.

Midland Georgia sleeved 2.15.17

I just tell people I'm eating clean very little carbs and a lot of Protein. No caffeine, no Pasta, no bread, no rice. Nobody has question the fact that I lost 25 pounds in five weeks. Plus a lot of walking helps explain the weight away.

I took care of myself as my husband died last year and I was fine with my recovery.

I did not tell anyone but my sister and my cousin who also had the sleeve. I am 5 weeks post op today and down 25 lbs.

Did you try regular Ambien or Ambien CR?

I self paid in Mexico 4300.00 and I traveled by myself. No complications and I feel great [emoji106]

Breakfast is eggs with cheese or high protein oatmeal. Lunch is Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or refried beans with cheese, and dinner usually chicken and maybe mashed potatoes. I have been drinking fairline chocolate milk which has 13 grams of protein. I also have string cheese for a snack 8 g of protein. I have not had any protein drinks. I can't tolerate those. I am getting in at least 75 g of protein a day eating this way. I have been taking all of my vitamins and I have lost 25 pounds in four weeks. I have BM every other day now [emoji90][emoji90]

I usually go to goodwill or yard sales as I lose sizes.

Not yet but I am sure when my very overweight daughter sees me for the first time she will be more pist off at me then ever. She thinks having surgery is the easy way out. I beg to differ there. This has been a difficult journey but well worth it. Just wish I had done it sooner!

4 weeks post op and down 25 lbs as of today. No complications at all and I feel great!

I had first BM @ 2 weeks post op. Now I go every 2 days. 4 weeks post op now and down 24 lbs!

You must have a passport and you should also call your bank and let them know you will be in Mexico in case you need to use your debit/credit card. Also make sure your cell phone is able to make international calls or texts so you don't get hit with huge roaming charges.

I had my surgery in Mexico 3 weeks ago and had a awesome experience. No complications and I am down 22 lbs so far. I paid 4395.00 for the gastric sleeve.

I didn't have a BM for 2 weeks [emoji90]

Dumping with the sleeve can happen with fatty, sugary, or rich food.

Why did you have gall bladder removed at the same time?

My roommate had that same Dr and she had no problems with the single incision!

I had my sleeve done 2.15.2017 in Mexico with Dr. Cabrera. I feel great and had NO complications. I have lost 21 lbs in 3 weeks.

In Mexico I paid 4400.00 for the sleeve. Down 21 lbs in 3 weeks post op