Malaika

Stimpy - you've done a great job in 2 weeks -- I am sure your liver will be great and that the surgery will proceed without complications -- keep us posted!

How convenient that this thread was unlocked when WASa isn't available to respond. I think it should be reclosed. IMHO

Welcome ACES and congrats on deciding on the sleeve -- you'll be on the losing side before you know it and hopefully be able to put the bad memories behind and remember only the happy. I love the name Gracie! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. someone always has an answer.

Why is your name Oregon Rose but your signature Oregon Daisy? Just curious

I somehow imagine it would never make it through customs -- it would "mysteriously" disappear ... and you might get requests for more. :001_tongue:

Tell me more about this - was it painful - how did they do it - etc - why did they do it? Wondering if I could have that done or if I need it.

I tried the high protein Ensure today -- it's not sweet at all and not very thick either -- I actually was able to drink it - first thing I've found since surgery that I could tolerate. I got the banana shake; however I want to try the chocolate and vanilla too ... they're a little pricey - I paid $9.99 for 6 cans - but heck at this point, it's protein -- 12 g per can I think -- I don't like the carbs (31 g) but I need the protein. It's 230 calories.

The hospital standards in Mexicali FAR EXCEED those in the US - Dr. Aceves has performed over 600 (probably over 700 by now) sleeves and has had no leaks - he performs 3 leak tests and you stay in the hospital 3 nights. The response from the nursing staff is unbelievable - you push the button and they are in your room in less than a minute. Given the choice between having my insurance pay 100% of my surgery and self-paying and going to Dr. Aceves, I'd chose Dr. Aceves.

I'll pick up some information on it when I see my GYN next month - he has been certified to perform the 'surgery' and has been doing it in his office recently -- I'll let you all know what it is called and more information at that time -- I think my appt. is the 2nd week of August.

You should be fine with your Vitamins - especially since you're not having any side effects. As for the iron supp - I didn't recall reading that and have not been taking anything other than my prescription medications since surgery - and I still cut them in half. I am going to try incorporating some vitamins this weekend and see how I feel.

I told her the exact same thing Tiffy --

No not a hospitalization thank goodness, just a pain in the butt -- I'm finally learning to work around it -- or with it -- I'm sure you won't have any problems; however, I understand you have to consider worse-case scenario.

It doesn't matter what time you get in - I'll be there to pick you up. As for Friday- Bob works from home so am sure he could take a day off and play tour guide or something ... I could probably work extra hours M T W Th and take off early on Friday too ... we'd figure it all out.

I am curious as well Tiffany to hear what you mean.

MacMadame had surgery by Dr. Cirangle.

I didn't end up in the hospital. The only time I was in the hospital was for my surgery with Dr. Aceves. He is a great surgeon and very thorough. To my knowledge he has never had any leaks. I doubt that you would have any problems; that said, I believe if you get back home and have problems and go to the ER then your insurance should cover any complications. I can't be 100% certain, but I am relatively sure.

Tell him to make it a permanent break - if he can't believe you, knowing you as he does, then he's not the man for you -- let it go and move on Daisy ... you don't need someone like that in your life to bring you down - you're better off alone and you will find the right person ... so let him go.

Congratulations Suzanne -- your success story inspires me so much. Thank you.

WELCOME Reddress - glad you decided to come out in public --LOL What are you referring to as possible liability?

I read on another site to put fishing weights or quarters in your pockets or sewn to the inside of your pants or shirt to add extra weight -- or in your shoes - generally they never ask you to remove your shoes -- silly the things one has to do to get help to have a healthier lifestyle. Good luck And welcome to the board - happy to have you!

NOW you've got it all figured out!!:sneaky2:

Glad to see you back posting Tiffygirl!!! HUGS VA

I want to be able to buy matching bras and panties! And smaller clothes too -

The offer to come to LV still stands -- Bearded is a professional photographer and there are lots of great areas to takes pics -- and we can do sexy too!

Bearded says "she's cute" ... however, the photographer in him says he wouldn't use that picture and the reasons being you are facing the camera straighton - you should always be at about a 30 degree angle; which the way you are posed gives you no depth making you look wider than you actually are. Everything else is good - but he thinks you are cute! I'd tell Bill you're going to start dating others - and why - and move forward.