I was sleeved on Monday 11/14 by Dr. Garcia at Mi Doctor Hospital. This man is WONDERFUL! Dr Garcia, his GI specialist, his internist, surgical team, and nurses are a wonderful team! They are very...
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I was sleeved on Monday 11/14 by Dr. Garcia at Mi Doctor Hospital. This man is WONDERFUL! Dr Garcia, his GI specialist, his internist, surgical team, and nurses are a wonderful team! They are very...
Just remember...muscle weighs more than fat!
Yeah! I'm so glad your surgery and recovery were both so uneventful! I pray I'm as lucky as you! You are gonna do great!!!
Woohoo! I'm so glad everything worked out so well for you! Looking forward to reading about your trip. Have fun on the Losers Bench!!!
Where do you buy the Papaya Enzymes? I've never heard of them.
Try the gas X chewables. I haven't been sleeved yet but they help me when I get bloated and get gas cramps during that time of the month! Hope it helps. Also try a hot shower. Let the water hit your...
Sending my best wishes and prayers for you...you are the star of this story...you are going to shine! Happy losing!!! XOXO
I too will be using Dr Garcia. I was going to use Dr. Almanza but my boyfriends cousin is a good friend and colleague with Dr. Garcia...he has witnessed him perform surgeries and highly recommends...
What a blessing! I'm so glad you have found "life" again!!! Way to go!!!
You're so lucky to be done! I have 50 days to go! Rest lots, walk, and sip sip sip!!!
Sounds delicious! I'll have to try it!
Welcome!!! I too will get sleeved by Dr. Almanza on 11/15. I has read a great post about someone's time with Dr. Almanza...search Iiiiiiiii'm alive! ---written by xgreek85goddessx
It is a great blog...
Congratulations...you are in the right direction! Sounds like you are doing superb!!!
Clear liquids are those you can see through
Full liquids are clear in addition to milk/soy based liquids...key word being liquid
Pureed foods are those like baby food, no added fruit yogurts,...
Take the antibiotic!!! It's to prevent an infection post-op! The acid reducer is probably to also help while the sleeve heals...
Wear compression stockings and walk around every hour to prevent blood clots...slow deep breathing also! Good luck!
You are in quite a predicament...it sounds like you have a medical team who is working together to get you into the best health...you need just the right amount of protein and fluid intake to work...
AWESOME!!! Great to hear you are doing so well, I will have my surgery on 11/15 with Dr. Almanza...feels good to hear so many good things about him, makes my nerves settle! God Bless and best of...
Very greatful for your story! I wish you the best!
That kind of pain isn't normal...call your surgeon!
I struggle with your same thing...my mom and sister were ok when I first told them, but I know as it gets closer, they will get crazy! People that love and support us have a difficult time with...
I'm so glad you are doing well! Thank you for all the detailed info, it helps me to not be so worried (my friend and I get sleeved on 1/13/12)! God Bless you on your road to recovery and to being...