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Dizzygrl

  1. 6 months out- feeling great- helpful site

    Had my surgery 5.4.15
    SW 223 CW 162...... Been a slow and steady loss. Been stuck many times at the same weight off and on for weeks at a time. Almost totally given up red meat. Don't digest lettuce well. I eat a lot of soups - protein shakes- a few bites here and there of whatever I want. Two of the most annoying things- First: the hairloss. The struggle IS REAL. I once had very long and thick hair. It is much thinner. No one seems to really notice but me- as I am a hairdresser. I have ...
  2. 2 days PO PLZ HELP

    I am 2 days post op and while I'm in no pain, I have vomited every hour on the hour up to 25 hours post op. It has been cut down to every about 5- 6 hours. Every time I sip water, my mouth waters and I have to spit at least 4-5 times. I seem to do better with warm than cold or room temp. Although they are really pushing ice chips to reduce swelling. I have been pretty consistent in receiving nausea medications..any advice from you graduates?? I have NO IDEA how I am going to keep down the purple ...
  3. Getting ready for Mexico!

    I can't believe how quick May came. I am scheduled for surgery on Monday with almanza. I just came back from vacationing in Costa Rica 2 days ago and picked up a stupid cough. I am SO annoyed. I am never sick. I guess that would mean my immune system will be working overtime. I'm sure it's not going to be fun coughing after surgery. I contacted the center and they said it would be fine. Any ideas? Last words?
  4. Opinion on Dr Almanza

    I have been reading posts every night since I decided to be sleeved about a month ago. First, I think everyone in these forums are so helpful and encouraging- so good on you!! Second, I have left a fee messages here and there on people's pages who have used DR Almanza but figured it would be easier to just start a thread. So my question is, to those who have used him for your surgery, Did you like him, and would you use him again if you had a Do Over? I know he does many surgeries but I can't decide ...