Do tons and TONS of research. I am pro-sleeve for several reasons. First off, I know too many people that have had complications with the lap band and with gastric by-pass. Secondly, the lap band...

I get mine highlighted and had it done about 3 months after surgery. No problems what-so-ever. In fact, I am having it done again next week.

I am almost 8 months out and still have a problem with beef. I can eat pork of any kind, seafood and chicken. Rice and pasta I can eat but only 1 or 2 bites because it is very heavy and doesnt sit...

You GO girl!

Dr Almaza did my surgery in Aug of last year. He is AMAZING! Check out some of my previous posts and you can see more details. I HIGHLY recommend him! Good Luck on your journey!

GasX strips didnt seem to help me get rid of gas at all. I used Papaya enzymes (chewable) and they worked like a charm. And a lot of walking of course. Good Luck!

I had my surgery with Dr ALmanza in Tijuana, MX in Aug of last year. I can tell you without hesitation that it was BY FAR the very best surgery and treatment that I have ever had. I have had 4...

You definitely need Gas-X strips to take to the hospital. I also took Papaya enzymes. They seemed to help more than the Gas-X. The gas is WAY more uncomfortable than the actual surgery. After...

Pre-op was far worse for me. I stayed hungry all the time. Post-op I very seldom get hungry and have to remind myself to eat. Hang in there...You WILL get through this!!!

I have been drinking alcohol since about 6-8 weeks out. I couldnt drink beer so I was drinking Marguerittas, Amaretto and pineapple juice or wine. FINALLY, after 6 months I am back to drinking...

Y'all are so lucky! I was a 2 pot-a-day girl before surgery and drank it black at that. Now I cant stand the taste! I have even tried it with Splenda and cream and still dont like it. I miss it!...

Tonya...You are doing great staying focused! It is hard not to give in to cravings. So often I found myself feeling like "I Gotta have it, cant survive without it". When that happened I would...

You were really pretty before surgery. Now...Stunning! Keep up the good work!!!!!

Check out this website. It is nothing but low carb recipes. I have tried MANY of them and they are REALLY GOOD!!!!!

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I copied this from my post back in August. I hope it helps:

Missy (my daughter who also had sleeve surgery) and I flew into San Diego a day early so we could get our passport in person that day...

Try rubbing alcohol. Thats what I used and it worked like a charm. Just be careful not to get to close to the incision.

If I want M&Ms, I eat them. I have never denied myself and because of that I might eat 4-5 M&Ms then I dont want any more. I wont even think of them for 2 or 3 weeks. I have a bag (small size) in...

I am seven months out and still don't get hungry. My hubby calls me from work to remind me to eat. I just get busy and forget to eat because my tummy never says "Feed me".

Just sent you a FB friend request. Thanks!

I sure would like to go on a cruise. It will be my first. Going in 2013 give me lots of time to save up for it. Soooo...Is it on or off?

I understand just how you feel. I still see huge in the mirror also. I walked into Cato's around New Years, to the Plus side as usual and a sales girl asked could she help me. I told her I was...

Ronnie...You are looking great girl! WeeWee, I am right with you about the stalls. I have been stuck at the same weight for over a month. I think I am going to try the liquid diet and see if it...

I am 6 months out and so far no problems with the gallbladder.

I also am a heavy smoker. I did try and cut down some prior to surgery. I went from 2 packs a day to a little under 1 pack. I even went as far as walking outside of Dr Almanza's clinic to smoke...

Hi all! I had a vodka/Crystal Light lemonaid at 4 weeks. Drank 2 sips and was done. At 5 weeks had a glass of wine and did OK. Last week-end, 6 weeks, my 50th B-Day, I had 3 very small...