Gastric Sleeve Surgery Date Set.....low Bmi

[mrslittle 18]

Never heard of the spider method.

[noelria 2]

Only 8 days to go...sleeve date 6/30 with Dr. Alvarez......so excited & nervous!

My surgery will be on 7/19 with Dr. Lopez in puerto vallarta. I do have a low bmi of 31-32, and only 60 lbs to lose. Anybody here who have the situation?

[mrslittle 18]

Yes, low bmi also. I currently weigh 201 and would like to weigh 130-140. My surgery is scheduled 6/30/12 with Dr. Alvarez.

[Ashley245b 3]

What is the spider method?

That is when the doctor does the surgery by making one incision and not four

[emptynesterpam 13]

My surgery will be on 7/19 with dr. Lopez in puerto vallarta. I do have a low bmi of 31-32' date=' and only 60 lbs to lose. Anybody here who have the situation?[/quote']

Yes, I weigh about 200, but am only 5'3.

[mrslittle 18]

Yes, I'm looking forward to being under 150 pounds in a few months, hope that goal isn't too aggressive! I am worried a bit about my Hair loss, recently had a baby 3/25 and my edges already feel out in two spots from my c-section, I'm hoping for minimal to no hair loss during this sleeve recovery!

[Ready! 22]

I'm a low bmi at around 35. Surgery scheduled next week in the Dominican republic. I'm 5'4" and 197 pounds. No going back...I'm ready for his. Tired of the constant up and downs & the daily struggle with self esteem.

[emptynesterpam 13]

I'm a low bmi at around 35. Surgery scheduled next week in the Dominican republic. I'm 5'4" and 197 pounds. No going back...I'm ready for his. Tired of the constant up and downs & the daily struggle with self esteem.

Was it much more expensive where you are going?

[Pattyhdz 32]

Hey ready sounds like me. I am 5 4 1/2 and at 196. Bmi 33 /34. I am having mine next week on the 5th. Getting nervouse and that is helping with ore op diet. Down to 193.

[Ready! 22]

Was it much more expensive where you are going?

$8,500 is the cost. I have family in DR so I'm staying with them.

[Ready! 22]

Hey ready sounds like me. I am 5 4 1/2 and at 196. Bmi 33 /34. I am having mine next week on the 5th. Getting nervouse and that is helping with ore op diet. Down to 193.

Hey patty,

We need to keep each other updated... We r sleeve sisters

Good luck to you!!!

[thinmymind 107]

Wow! As a cash-pay I love Dr. Kelly's package price. Is that 5500 for a band revision to sleeve or just the sleeve? I think my insurance will pay for removal of my band because my esphagus is very' date=' very stretched. I am leaning towards getting my band out "at home in the US", waiting 4-6 months for my esophasus to continue healing and then go to Tujuana and Dr. Kelly. I'm getting an upper GI and report in mid-july so I'll ask for a copy of the photos and report and then mail copies or email copies to Dr. Kelly via Omar. Thank you for sharing your info so freely with me! Sara[/quote']

Sorry, I lost track of this topic.

The $5500 I paid was just for the sleeve. I have no idea what the difference would be with a revision. Email Omar, you will not get any pressure ever with him.

[mrslittle 18]

Only 4 more days to go.......experiencing a sense of calm today. Seems more like reality, my package via UPS of Ujury Protein products arrived today. I plan to start packing tomorrow, my flight for TX leaves early Friday.

[IMSKINNY 160]

Only 4 more days to go.......experiencing a sense of calm today. Seems more like reality' date=' my package via UPS of Ujury Protein products arrived today. I plan to start packing tomorrow, my flight for TX leaves early Friday.[/quote']

I'm excited for you! Please let us know how it goes. I am scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Alvarez, if my insurer denies me.

[AZ Sunshine 17]

My surgery will be on 7/19 with Dr. Lopez in puerto vallarta. I do have a low bmi of 31-32, and only 60 lbs to lose. Anybody here who have the situation?

I was a low bmi too. Sleeved 4/9 at 201. Currently 173. Halfway to goal now. Seems to be slow going.