Lookin For A Buddy!

[Carrie's Journey 130]

I'm 31 (almost 32) and was sleeved 7/31/12 by Dr. Cirangle in San Francisco. Anyone out there who was sleeved at a similar time so we can go through the stages together, sort of? I was a lower BMI: 32 so weight loss is slower for me but the experience should be similar. I'm at Day 10 and have lost 11 lbs.

Anyone interested in keeping in touch like pen pals?

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I wanted to get my sleeve done in the states.... do you mind telling me what you paid. I still have time to change my Dr., since Im not scheduled until Aug. 30.

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Thanks!

[Carrie's Journey 130]

Thanks!

Sure! One of the pioneers: Dr Cirangle in San Francisco. It was 17,500 which is one the high side but I'm glad I went with him still. He includes 2 years of follow up visits but usually more like 5. And he leads the support groups that I'm planning to attend.

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thanks!!!

[tifgrin 6]

Hi! I had my sleeve on July 30 and still having issues! I had a 32 BMI also. How are you doing on your weight loss?

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Never mind that...I didn't read your whole post! That's great losing 11lbs in 10 days! I have lost 11 lbs in 11 days.

[Carrie's Journey 130]

Hi! I had my sleeve on July 30 and still having issues! I had a 32 BMI also. How are you doing on your weight loss?

Hi! What kind of issues? I'm feeling good...just sick of Protein shakes. I start soft food Tuesday! I've lost about 12 lbs. you?

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Oh I'm sick of Protein Shakes too! I'm ready to eat! I still have another week on this liquid diet. I have been having issues with my stomach hurting most of the time and my pcp said its just where he cut through my stomach muscles. I'm ready to feel good again!

[Carrie's Journey 130]

Oh I'm sick of Protein shakes too! I'm ready to eat! I still have another week on this liquid diet. I have been having issues with my stomach hurting most of the time and my pcp said its just where he cut through my stomach muscles. I'm ready to feel good again!

Was the surgery open? That totally sucks you still feel pain. I was so glad to stop taking the liquid Vicodin. Yuck! It sounds like so many doctors have different rules on when to eat. I can't go crazy but I got cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, refried Beans, creamy Soups, eggs, and I'm waiting to hear back from the Nut to see if there's anything else...I assume it's anything soft/mushy but I'm going to stick with mostly Protein.< /p>

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No mine wasn't open. Did you have your gallbladder out the same time? My doctor said that's part of my pain too. I'm so ready to get to week 3 and start my mushies....I'm jealous

[Carrie's Journey 130]

No mine wasn't open. Did you have your gallbladder out the same time? My doctor said that's part of my pain too. I'm so ready to get to week 3 and start my mushies....I'm jealous <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Ohhh it must be the gallbladder. I heard that's a lot more painful. I still have mine but I had a small hiatal hernia repaired...didn't know I had one. You'll feel better soon. How many lbs do you want to lose? I've been in the low 200s for years but went into surgery at 188 (I'm 5'5"). My dr said I should be able to get to 120 but I can't even imagine that. I think that's way too thin. Maybe 130-140 and that's even hard to imagine. Isn't this exciting?? Well, if it's not yet its because you're still in pain. It'll pass.

Please keep in touch! I'm not sure how to add friends on my phone...are you on obesityhelp.com too? It's nice to talk to someone with a similar low Bmi (I haven't found many) and surgery date!

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Thats funny....I was 188 when I went into surgery too! We have a lot in common! This journey is exciting! I know us starting out with a low BMI won't lose as fast but I think we are both doing great!

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No I'm not on obesityhelp.com. I will look into that!

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I would love to get to 125-130 lbs! We will have to keep in touch and encourage each other