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    Wow you look great..what an inspiration for me and others! Thank you for sharing
    I am just week 5 just started trying out food again.
  2. I haven't been on the site for quite some time but wanted to post an update and ask for feedback. I updated my profile and to my surprise found that I am 18 pounds less than my target weight. Guess I was not dreaming big enough (or small enough as the case is) and just never thought I could get to this weight since I have never been here. At 5'9" tall I think 157 is probably low enough but I'm still consistently losing weight. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this experience. Does your body just magically come to the right stopping point?
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    Thanks so much for your encouragement! How are you feeling? Hope this finds you well, take care!
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    Thank you for your support and I just saw you are a neighbor pretty much to me at home I live in Weston.
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    Hi Girly! glad you answered back! In or out of the country,you obviously have the faith to withstand anything! I have faith too, just need to rely on it more like you. I am soooo ready for the "best thing I've ever done" stage as well I had a pretty good day yesterday. I live w/my daughter,son-in-law and 2 granddaughters. The house is full of love and laughter on the weekends but during the week is when I get really down. waa,waa,waa, there I go with that whining again! WHEN did i turn into such a crybaby?? Plz write me back, i am excited to hear how your doing and what you are eating,etc. THANK YOU more than you know for the prayers as I return that offering to you! C'mon Lc, let's do this.....together
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    Hi there Lc! so glad you responded! wow, sounds as though you have really been through a lot! makes me ashamed that I whine so much about nothing..you're a tough Lady! Mexico,hmmm, I wouldn't have had the courage to do that. How do you handle followups,etc? my sleeve seems to be working fine,however, I see absolutely NO WAY to get enough protein and struggling w/enough fluids. DAAANG! I never thought it would be so easy to not wanna eat. It's a daily struggle for me but after hearing your story, I'm gonna stop crying and suck it up. you are an inspiration! plz stay connected ty
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    Good Luck Today!! Hope you have a safe and speedy recovery!
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    Sending prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! Keep us posted! : )
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    Hope you have a great flight and wonderful outcome with your surgery!
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    Yes have now had my surgery on the 13 of nov 2012. Dr Alvarez is amazing. I am feeling great. Presently staying at the La Quinta in San Antonio and will be here until Saturday when I fly home to Calgary. Am seriously thinking of doing some shopping today.
  11. Thanks for the feedback, Garve! I believe I have made my decision to have the surgery performed by Dr Alvarez. They have an opening on October 30th and I am going to jump on it! Better to get it done now and start on the path to improved health right away.

    Wishing you continued success!

    LINDA
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    Hello Lady Linda - The gastric sleeve is the least evasive way to go. I utilized the services of Dr. Alvarez $9K also in Mexico and most definitely would again. $9K moneys included hotel stays, meds, hospital, anesthesiologist, surgeon/surgery/nursing care/translator, and follow-up care. The follow-up care is continuous even long distance. I'm 64 had the surgery in Feb and have lost 103 lbs. No stitches to remove only 5 scope holes with tape and gauze pads which needed to be kept dry for a limited time, scope holes all now healed. I showered Thursday morning before leaving Mexico before leaving the hospital. No pain to report following procedure. I'm a Pastor in MN and had the surgery on Tues felt good, woke up Thurs in Mexico, Fri in Topeka, KS and was home that night. I did all the driving 1400 mi and returned to work within a week of my arriving home, and felt I could have done so even sooner. I did have insurance but it wouldn't cover sleeve procedure so Dr. Alvarez was my choice, he does a sleeve every day and the procedural success is legendary to include celebrity clients. My opinion is sleeve is the only way to go.
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About Lcardullo
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Biography:
I've been overweight since childhood and experienced limited short term success with weight loss. I have reached a point where I need to find. Permanent solution.
Location:
Pembroke Pines, FL
Interests:
Making jewelry, orchids
Occupation:
Human Resources Director, Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant
Name:
Linda
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
Surgery date:
2012-11-26

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