Joan Wilder 0 Posted January 9, 2010 Wow I'm so excited I just can't tell you how much I wish I had done this years ago. Nov.16th 2009 I had my Gastric sleeve done at Emanuel Jerusalem Hospital in Mexico. Dr Almanza performed the surgery and Dr Betancourt saw everything before and afterwards was in order. Here it is Jan.8th 2010 and I've lost 37 pounds and I feel wonderful and this includes all of the holidays and being surrounded with food. But I know when enough is enough. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me Dr Betancourt and your team are amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loser 0 Posted January 9, 2010 That is great news Joan!!,, Just makes me more excited about getting sleeved. Thanks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedee 5 Posted January 9, 2010 I'm so glad things are going well. You're doing terrific! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpetty 1 Posted January 9, 2010 Congratulations Joan!! Isn't it amazing how fast it falls off!! Keep up the great work!! Keep us posted!! Jennifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted January 9, 2010 Congratulations on your results thus far ! ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bambi 0 Posted January 9, 2010 Fabulous!!! You're a great inspiration to us all..... congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted January 10, 2010 Congratulations Joan! That is wonderful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauramomof3 2 Posted January 10, 2010 congrats joan. way to go! keep up the great work. keep working that sleeve.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annak4 1 Posted January 10, 2010 Congrats! That is fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i1Linda 15 Posted January 10, 2010 Congratulations Joan! The sleeve is an AMAZING tool. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabBy50 0 Posted January 10, 2010 Joan CONGRATS on your weight loss!!! That is so exciting to see the scale move so quickly! I have had Dr Almanza twice now and they are the best!! I love the way Dr Betancourt takes such good care of you!! I'm 11 days out from my revision and have lost 12lbs! Such an exciting time, I can actually see myself reaching goal now. When I had the band I did not think I would reach goal, in fact I added 10lbs to my goal after the sleeve. It is so much easier, no having to "work" with your food! Good luck and keep up the good work! Wow I'm so excited I just can't tell you how much I wish I had done this years ago. Nov.16th 2009 I had my Gastric sleeve done at Emanuel Jerusalem Hospital in Mexico. Dr Almanza performed the surgery and Dr Betancourt saw everything before and afterwards was in order. Here it is Jan.8th 2010 and I've lost 37 pounds and I feel wonderful and this includes all of the holidays and being surrounded with food. But I know when enough is enough. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me Dr Betancourt and your team are amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeacherToni 0 Posted January 12, 2010 Congratulations on the amazing weight loss! Dr. Almanza sleeved me on me on January 5th. When I went to Mexico, I had planned to get a lap band, but once I was there Dr. Betancourt advised that a sleeve would be a better choice for me. He spent an hour with me explaining the pros and cons of each procedure. I am loving the sleeve, so I will be forever grateful for Dr. Betancourt!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabBy50 0 Posted January 13, 2010 Toni I so wish that even 10 months ago they would have pushed more for the sleeve, I had the band and then had to do a revision. The sleeve is nothing short of a miracle, you eat thats it!!. Well what I'm trying to say is that you eat a small amount of food and you are satisfied, no hunger pains. I never feel hungry I eat because I know I need to! I also had Dr Almanza for both surgeries and think he is amazing! Dr Betancourt is awesome too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeacherToni 0 Posted January 14, 2010 Congratulations, Joan! Dr. Almanza sleeved me on January 5th. I hope I am as successful as you have been. Are you following a diet or just eating less? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MINI-Me 196 Posted January 14, 2010 Fantastic results!!! You have to be very proud of yourself and the choices you have made to be a whole new you. I love hearing all the success stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites