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I had mine done 10/11/12 in Stratford by Dr. Fakolujo' date=' who is doing yours?[/quote']

How much he charge and where is he?

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Honestly don't know how much. Insurance is covering it.

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Thank you

I scared price is good $3500 reviews is ok. I don't know . Thank you

There are many people in this site who've been sleeved by Dr Almanza...this site is primarily VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) patients, but many have or will get revisions from their bands to VSG. Most on this site have not liked their lapbands: a few have had such awful health problems and have gotten their bands removed. The prices in Mexico --lately-- for the sleeve surgery is $4500-7500. I have not heard of anyone doing a sleeve for that cheap. If you're interested in getting the lap band, I dont think you'll find many people on this site that are pleased with the lap band...hence the reason they've gotten a revision or will be sleeved. That doesn't mean there arent people happy with their lapbands...That being said, I've heard good and bad things about Dr Almanza....GOOD LUCK!

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So I'm offically 2 weeks post surgery today!! YAY!!! I'm feeling pretty god, but I must admit I'm not getting ALL the fluids in. It seems theres not enough hours in the day!! I hade scarmbled egg for Breakfast, it iwas good! It took me foerver to finish but it was good. I am dnow try a mozerella cheesestick and it's goin down nicely! How is everyone feeling? I hopw all is well with all of you!!!!

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So I'm offically 2 weeks post surgery today!! YAY!!! I'm feeling pretty god' date=' but I must admit I'm not getting ALL the fluids in. It seems theres not enough hours in the day!! I hade scarmbled egg for breakfast, it iwas good! It took me foerver to finish but it was good. I am dnow try a mozerella cheesestick and it's goin down nicely! How is everyone feeling? I hopw all is well with all of you!!!![/quote']

Wow! Seems like your eating solids quick! My Dr said 13 wks before solids 2 weeks liquids...

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I'm 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks puréed, 4 weeks soft food and then on to regular food.

It's crazy how many differences of doctors' opinions there are on this!

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I'm 2 weeks full liquids' date=' 2 weeks puréed, 4 weeks soft food and then on to regular food.

It's crazy how many differences of doctors' opinions there are on this![/quote']

That's exactly the diet I am on. One more week of liquids, then I get to start pureed food! Is it crazy that I can't wait!! :) Not hungry just want something other than liquids!!

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They are all quite different. Although the food I eat has to be smashed up in my plate and then I make sure I chew really well!

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@ downsizediva,: what are you eating now??? Still liquids?

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