Anyone booked with Dr. Cabrera or Valenzuela and staying at the Marriott?

[Juciilyps:) 67]

there are 2 dr garcia's one is Fernando Garcia and i dont remember the other name..

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[Italiancurves 117]

Yes, November 1st with Dr.Valenzuela/ mi doctor/ Marriott

Can't wait!

[sasechick 17]

I'm nervous since my bmi is lower than most who've got the sleeve. My bmi is 33. I'm 5"2 and 190 but ideally want to be what I was when I got married 125. I hope I lose weight but I hear the less u have to lose the slower you lose. Anyone else start out at my size?

[MumtazG38 86]

I'm nervous since my bmi is lower than most who've got the sleeve. My bmi is 33. I'm 5"2 and 190 but ideally want to be what I was when I got married 125. I hope I lose weight but I hear the less u have to lose the slower you lose. Anyone else start out at my size?

I'm 5' 1" and was 33 bmi day of surgery. I agree that the smaller we are the slower we lose, however, It balances out since we have so much less to lose in any case. So we get to goal at the same regardless. At least this is what I'm telling myself.

My ticker's got my progress so far. Weightloss slowed to a pathetic excuse for a crawl at weeks 3, 4 and 5 post op. I gained 3 lbs in that last week, lost them overnight through drinking tons of Water to keep me full and avoid eating and drank 2 Protein shakes (30g each) to avoid food. Ate only 500 calories that day. Lost 3 of those gained lbs plus an ounce or two that had been stuck for 5-6 days. Then...I hit a full on (no ups, no downs) stall for another week and a half. This was week 6 and most of week 7. Now I'm 3 days into week 8 and am on my period. I finally broke the stall though! PHEW! Lost 2lbs and 14 oz overnight for no reason at all on day 2 of week 8. Lost 2oz today (day 3 of week 8). Again, no changes.

So yeah, hope I don't stall again and manage to keep at this rate for the remainder of my journey. Not counting on it though. But hey...a girl can dream.

Good luck!

[sasechick 17]

I'm 5' 1" and was 33 bmi day of surgery. I agree that the smaller we are the slower we lose' date=' however, It balances out since we have so much less to lose in any case. So we get to goal at the same regardless. At least this is what I'm telling myself.

My ticker's got my progress so far. Weightloss slowed to a pathetic excuse for a crawl at weeks 3, 4 and 5 post op. I gained 3 lbs in that last week, lost them overnight through drinking tons of Water to keep me full and avoid eating and drank 2 Protein shakes (30g each) to avoid food. Ate only 500 calories that day. Lost 3 of those gained lbs plus an ounce or two that had been stuck for 5-6 days. Then...I hit a full on (no ups, no downs) stall for another week and a half. This was week 6 and most of week 7. Now I'm 3 days into week 8 and am on my period. I finally broke the stall though! PHEW! Lost 2lbs and 14 oz overnight for no reason at all on day 2 of week 8. Lost 2oz today (day 3 of week 8). Again, no changes.

So yeah, hope I don't stall again and manage to keep at this rate for the remainder of my journey. Not counting on it though. But hey...a girl can dream.

Good luck![/quote']

Yea I'm hoping I won't struggle , how niche so far have u lost ?

[MumtazG38 86]

21.4lbs down. But including every time I've gained some, and then lost it again (plus some) it's more around 25-28lbs down really.

[sasechick 17]

And what week are you on post op mum ?

[sasechick 17]

Was it 8 weeks u said since surgery ?

[MumtazG38 86]

yep.

[sasechick 17]

Do you have any last minute tips for me ? Things I should get before hand ? I just bought the unflavored syntax nectar Protein Powder to put in things .

[cpeycke 16]

I'm with you sasechick. 5ft 3 in 190 and want to be around 130, I really hope I don't loose that SLOW! I am scheduled with Valenzuela on Oct 22! Hope I can at least drop 20-30 before XMAS!

[sasechick 17]

Cpycake that's cool! We sound the same . I'm getting nervous I have 10 days to go ???? I'm also worried I have a hiatel hernia

[cpeycke 16]

Oh no did the Dr's say that was still okay? I almost would think it would help right?? Well best of luck to you please let me know how it goes for you as I will be there about 10 days after you And I am going alone. GOOD LUCK! MUMTAZ is also similar to us, not as many people who get it at our weight interested to see how the weight loss goes. I hope quickly. I usually give up on diet and exercise because its sooo slow I hope I can stick to this and make the life style changes and get to my goal weight

[MumtazG38 86]

^ Slow and Steady wins the race.

Well, 2 days to 10 weeks now and I've not lost much more honestly. But...the inches! Goodness the inches. I'm down from a super tight uncomfortable size 18 jean (at the waist) to a 12 perfect fit. Haven't been this size since highschool! I'm actually smaller than highschool to be honest. I barely have anymore stomach left. It's just my lower pouch...but I've had two kids...and my youngest just turned a year on the 25th...so yeah. That might never be gone for all I know...but come on now...size 18 to size 12...if that's not hope...what is?

I'm also wearing medium size shirts now. I was a L/XL. Usually XL. I could sort of get away with a large if I wore my steel lined corset underneath. I've tossed that for 2 months now lol. My face is super slim, and contoured now. I'm loving this. Hoping this keeps up!

[sasechick 17]

Hiatel hernia they say they will repair if I have it. I have always had acid reflux issues everyday and since I was a little kid