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  1. Re: Are carbonated drinks (soda) really a no no? For life??

    Monk you look amazing a totally different person I met while in Mexico. Keep up the good work. I am only 13 pounds away from my goal.
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    Re: 6months out and heartburn like a motherrrr

    Hi monk. We had the surgery together and I am currently at the hospital having my gallbladder taken out. Did this cause for your heart rate to go down drastically?
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    Re: Band to Sleeve Revision help!

    Hi Lolo,

    i have heard your story over and over from other patients on how the lap band is not reliable. I would recommend the gastric sleeve you will not have a hard time with it as it helps you...
  4. Thread: Hair Loss

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    Re: Hair Loss

    Thank you for the advice. It is truly scary!
  5. Thread: Hair Loss

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    Hair Loss

    I had my sleeve on 4/13/2012. I read that my hair would fall. well aroung day 77 i saw that it really did start falling. NOTE it is SCARY the amount of hair that falls off. any advice?:(
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    Re: dumping syndrome with the sleeve?

    Lentil soup did it for me!
  7. Re: what foods go down the best with the least side effects??

    I can tell you it is different for everyone. Foods that did not sit well with me was beans, eggs, lentil soup accelerated my heart. I did really bad with chicken specially all white meat. black...
  8. Re: $4500 with cyst removal and FREE hotel,,,,,I"M SOLD!!!!!

    Congratulations!
  9. Re: Dr.Almanza's Patients: Are you on their YouTube channel?

    They don't take videos but they do take photos of everyone at the center prior to surgery!
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    Re: April 16th, 17th, and 18th sleevers check in.

    Hi Monk, you make me laugh! Well it is understandable we all act differently. I was pretty grumpy a few times when I got home and my stomach was weak. Still remember all our faces at the surgical...
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    Re: April 16th, 17th, and 18th sleevers check in.

    Hi Monk,

    Congratulations we had the surgery the same day. Still remember you stayed at the hotel. I too have a hardtime with egg and chicken other than that I am doing well. I have lost 42 thus...
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    Re: change in body temperature after vsg

    I also feel colder all the time. I had the opposite effect, i used to be hot allll the time.
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    Re: I'm A Cheater!

    OhSheila, it is difficult but most physicians ask you for three days of fasting others up to 10 days that depends on your doctor. I had a friend asked to just be on a fast for 24 hours.
    just make...
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    Re: July 18th Surgey D-Day & a Little Nervous

    Welcome Bravo,

    It is perfectly normal to feel nerveous. You will be fine. Good luck and keep us posted.
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    Re: NSV - 100lbs Revelation

    HealthyDebbie, congratulations! It must of been one of those Realization moments for you!
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    Re: NSV - life insurance

    i switched from a term life to a global life and i only pay less than 50 for the term of the policy.
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    Re: Fresh out of surgery!

    Congratulations Hope and Welcome to the Forum. I am 9 weeks post surgery today and i love my decision. It has not been a walk in the park but not because of the recouperation i was blessed to have...
  18. Re: Will my INSURANCE cover the gastric sleeve surgery?

    I have BCBS FL and they did not cover. It all depends on the employer and what they choose to cover. Some BCBS may also cover because of the different mandates in different states but for most this...
  19. Re: Do you have to have a passport to go into Mexico to Dr. Almanac?

    Yes, you will need to show it to come back into the U.S.
  20. Thread: Newbie

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    Re: Newbie

    Welcome Gloria, I had the sleeve and on 4/13 and lost almost 30 pounds. There have been no complications and would really encourage you to got his way. Good luck!
  21. Thread: sleeved

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    Re: sleeved

    Congrats Matt,

    don't forget to update the progress.
  22. Re: Will my INSURANCE cover the gastric sleeve surgery?

    The insurance company covers depending on your employers benefits and what they wish to cover. You will need to contact them because people can be insured with the same company but have different...
  23. Re: Did anyone get weak, lightheaded and just out of it? 9 days out

    Marcie,

    I experienced the same thing. It is bad just make sure you drink water and eat something. specially if you are driving. This has passed and i have had no more occurrances.
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    Re: Hola my sleevers

    Congratulations!
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    Re: Eating too much?

    Hi Jenn, I am in week 6 going into week six. I think you are doing fine your stomach feels better as it has healed. I myself find that i eat a little bit more than when i begun my journey.
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