Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

[gastricsleever 259]

Kindle, b2b, Hoosier and all who responded, Thanks for all of your feedback. Today I actually got in 63 grams if Protein, well once I finish the last few sips of this Protein Shake lol. And I got in 4 glasses of Water and a watered down glass I apple juice. Hoosier, I really enjoyed the Isopure drinks before surgery, but now they nauseate me!! I managed to get in 1/4 of a bottle today which was 10 grams of protein. I am having a hard time tolerating sweets which is why I'm struggling with the Protein Shakes. But whoever said it is right- you really have to start drinking water as soon as u wake up and continue right up until you go to sleep!! (I started putting a water bottle in the bathroom so that any time I walk in there while getting ready for work, I can sip it.) I'm trying hard, I really want to follow everything right and I would prefer to lose less hair of possible. I lost 30 myself before surgery, including my 2 week pre-op and I am 2 weeks post op and down an additional 15. Amazing the difference I see already!

The left was December 13, 2013 and the right was yesterday, down 45lbs.

Edited March 6, 2014 by covatila84

[gastricsleever 259]

Here was another pic- I really took this pic to show my mom how fast my hair has grown in 9 weeks, probably from all my Protein Shakes and Vitamins and I couldn't believe what a difference 9 weeks made in my face!

[Patsypatrice 44]

I am a nurse also & was very pleased with the hospital & staff. Hospital is very clean & they put TED Hose on, gave me Fragmen & took very good care of me

[Ellie-0312 10]

Hey everyone!!! I'm here in TJ and other than a little hotel confusion, (Marriott was booked, staying at the Lucerna) everything has gone very smooth...hotel is nice and accommodating. I'm scheduled to meet in the lobby tomorrow morning at 6:10! I'm so nervous. I'm just praying to have no complications and a relatively easy recovery!!!

[Cherylet 3]

I just left Tijuana yesterday.. Dr. Ortiz and staff were great. I love nurse Claudia she is awesome. It was a lot better then I expected.. we stayed in the Marriot hotel and yes it was packed. The soccer team Chivas were there staying. All in all I am happy with the dr. I picked. I am having a little pain but other then that I am good hope you enjoy your time there I'm sure you will be fine!

[back2barb78 890]

Glad you made it safe Ellie! I wonder if they will move you to the Marriott later? How did the preop diet end up going for you?

[back2barb78 890]

Want to share an updated pic. My 5 month postop date was March 7th. I took a pic that day

So happy for the progress in this amount of time. The loss is steady. It doesn't feel like it's too much in a short amount of time. It seems to be about 3ish lbs weekly with a random week here or there where I lost 5 or 6 (mainly while I had a cold for a month).

[Ellie-0312 10]

Want to share an updated pic. My 5 month postop date was March 7th. I took a pic that day<br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br> So happy for the progress in this amount of time. The loss is steady. It doesn't feel like it's too much in a short amount of time. It seems to be about 3ish lbs weekly with a random week here or there where I lost 5 or 6 (mainly while I had a cold for a month).<br><br>

 

You look amazing back2barb!!!! I hope for the same results preop diet stunk at first but I think I'm used to it now. At least surgery is tomorrow so that gives me something to look forward to! I will keep you guys updated!

[missmeli 15]

Want to share an updated pic. My 5 month postop date was March 7th. I took a pic that day

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So happy for the progress in this amount of time. The loss is steady. It doesn't feel like it's too much in a short amount of time. It seems to be about 3ish lbs weekly with a random week here or there where I lost 5 or 6 (mainly while I had a cold for a month).

Congrats Barb! What an awesome achievement! Your journey is so inspiring.

[kjuneau 9]

Want to share an updated pic. My 5 month postop date was March 7th. I took a pic that day So happy for the progress in this amount of time. The loss is steady. It doesn't feel like it's too much in a short amount of time. It seems to be about 3ish lbs weekly with a random week here or there where I lost 5 or 6 (mainly while I had a cold for a month).

Way to go "B2B"! You look fantastic! I am happy and proud of you!

[Am1e 48]

My 4 month post op pic. I love Dr Ortiz and staff!

[Kindle 8,667]

Everyone looks so great! I just posted my pictures here

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/300416-first-before-and-after-pictures/

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

My 4 month post op pic. I love Dr Ortiz and staff!

Way to go! What are your stats (HW, SW, CW, height etc)

[back2barb78 890]

Kindle and Briangie, you're looking good girls!!! So happy for everyone

[Ellie-0312 10]

So I'm back at the hotel I am sore on the side where the drain is and already anxious to get it out. I hope in the next couple of days I feel much better. Not really in pain, but pretty sore. I'm soooo looking forward to having the opportunity to compare before an after pics! You guys all look amazing!!!!!