Almanza

[thetruedream 54]

Donna that's for acid reflexes right.?? Just type in the type of surgery and you will find it good luck keep me posted I have surgery on August and.like you can't wait but I'm nervious. Going by myself .

[~Donna~ 33]

Thanks girls I'm going to check it out now.

thetruedream, who is your Dr.

[thetruedream 54]

Dr Almanza..

[sweetness2005 18]

i had my surgery with Dr A oct 31 2011 i went alone and i am done 80lbs as of today so 35 lbs to goal. He is great and most of all the staff are great. I plan on going back for plastics in a year or so. I would do it all over again. The key is to get up and move and sip sip sip Fluid and walking is going to make every thing so much better. I was up walking a few hours after my surgery and every time i woke up that night i would get up and walk around up and down the stairs..i wish every one the best of luck..

[thetruedream 54]

Thank you and congrats on you journey sweetness2005.. you know that feeling we have before surgery.. the " should I" or "is it safe.?" Just that little voice that keeps bothering you. Lol I'm ready just nervous that's all but I wish days go by faster. I got my stuff packed I just need some good slippers and sunglasses..lol

[~Donna~ 33]

Thank you sweetness, I love hearing success stories.

[shangefan 193]

I'm so ready!! but I'm also getting a little nervous too. Not about Dr. Almanza or even Mexico... Just the drastic change. Soooooo Ready!!!

So am I! I can't believe it is almost time. It seemed so far away for so long!

[~Donna~ 33]

So am I! I can't believe it is almost time. It seemed so far away for so long!

Shange we have less than 2 weeks!!!! It did seem like it would take forever but it came quick for me.

I will arrive in SD on the 8th. I will be meeting my mom and sister there at about 10 am and spend the day and night with them. I haven seem my mom in 9 months. She moved to Mesa AZ 2 years after her partner died of cancer. They were togther for 32 years. I was used to seeing her at least every week. It has been rough being without my "stepmom" and now my mother. I really dont know which I'm more excited about, seeing my momma or getting my sleeve!!!! She will be coming to TJ with me and then back to OK for 2 weeks. WooHoo I'm like double excited.

Are you coming alone? Mom & I will be staying in the guest house since I'm having the extra procedure done. Dr A wants me to have a nurse 24/7.

[circa 333]

Ya know, i've just been doing what I should. I haven't really worked out much - just being more active. I threw out my back so I haven't been able to really do a whole lot. Anyway, following the post-op diet, lots of Water, lots of Protein and I'm doing well! I don't really avoid anything I want - just have a lot of things i don't want anymore haha.

I make sure i don't overeat, always make sure to eat protein first. Lots of Vitamins (I go with the Gummy ones, they go down easier) - Oh! and orange juice and bananas! Every day, a glass of trop 50 orange juice and a banana. Keeps the potassium levels up! Very important to avoid cramps, etc.

I'm so excited about my progress. I feel like my old self again. I'm nowhere near my goal, but I'm so much closer than I ever would have been.

[ChynaBlack 11]

i was sleeved on the 7th of june also with dr. almanza and i would do it again in a heart beat. matter of factly he did like 9 sleeves that day and from my knowledge we all are doing fine they have an excellent facility. like said before people play dirty for wrong reasons. if i have to be sleeved any where in the world i would choose almanza and his staff at jerusalem surgery center ten times again. i was sleeved with johanna and we were well taken care of .

[shangefan 193]

Shange we have less than 2 weeks!!!! It did seem like it would take forever but it came quick for me.

 

I will arrive in SD on the 8th. I will be meeting my mom and sister there at about 10 am and spend the day and night with them. I haven seem my mom in 9 months. She moved to Mesa AZ 2 years after her partner died of cancer. They were togther for 32 years. I was used to seeing her at least every week. It has been rough being without my "stepmom" and now my mother. I really dont know which I'm more excited about, seeing my momma or getting my sleeve!!!! She will be coming to TJ with me and then back to OK for 2 weeks. WooHoo I'm like double excited.

 

Are you coming alone? Mom & I will be staying in the guest house since I'm having the extra procedure done. Dr A wants me to have a nurse 24/7.

Hi Donna,

It really has come more quickly than I expected.

I arrive on the 8th also. I will be coming alone and will be staying at the guest house as well. I toyed with staying at the hotel, but I think life will be easier at the hotel. I also will get to socialize!

I am so thrilled that you will be able to spend time with your mother and sister. I am very sorry for the loss of your step-mother. I would imagine it would be extremely difficult to miss both her and your mother. I hope that your mother is healing well in AZ. Thirty-two years is a very long time.

I look forward to meeting you and your folks!

[LovingmeForever 337]

Hi Deborah, how are you? How are you doin? I have been thinking about our sleeve group...how is your aunt and daughter?

 

Johanna

[LovingmeForever 337]

Donna & Shange

 

Good luck to both of you on your surgery. Can't wait to hear from you both.

 

Johanna

[nabird77 29]

Yippee... I am 6 days until surgery with Dr. Almanza. Getting a bit nervous, but ready to do this! Good luck to you all on your journey!

[girlie1230 0]

I've read nothing but good and have 2 friends that have been there with him and they are doing great. I can't wait to go!!!

 

Me too !! See you there!