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    Wow look at you! Congratulations!
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    Congratulations on your success so far! You look AWESOME!
  3. Felt a bit homesick reading your post. I spent many weekends in Edmonton in the last 13 years. I lived in Fort Mac but went to Edmonton 2 or 3 times a month. Just retired this year and so live in BC now though. Glad to hear you are doing well since your surgery. Dr. Almanza was my surgeon as well and I LOVE telling folks about my life changing experience. Isn't it wonderful losing this excess baggage?! Take care and enjoy the journey.
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    hello there :-)
    I am human again!! lololol I had a really rough first 7 days but things have finally calmed for me.
    I just wrote a little blog on here today...it was regarding a question asking how everyone was that was done on march 18. I got a little windy... but i could not stop my fingers!!
    I am at full liquids to soft foods and tolerating without any problems. I just cant stand the protein drinks or powders... if i try to force it... i puke! they just all taste really bad to me.
    I see you are doing well... im really glad. I am getting ready for a shower and to venture out to get soup; I love potatoe soup and plan to puree it.
    thanx for checking in on me :-)
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    hello there :-)
    I am human again!! lololol I had a really rough first 7 days but things have finally calmed for me.
    I just wrote a little blog on here today...it was regarding a question asking how everyone was that was done on march 18. I got a little windy... but i could not stop my fingers!!
    I am at full liquids to soft foods and tolerating without any problems. I just cant stand the protein drinks or powders... if i try to force it... i puke! they just all taste really bad to me.
    I see you are doing well... im really glad. I am getting ready for a shower and to venture out to get soup; I love potatoe soup and plan to puree it.
    thanx for checking in on me :-)
  6. I wanted to wait till I saw my Dr before I posted. Down 14 pounds, feeling fabulous. My Dr was thriled with the incisions and with how good I was healing; couldn't believe I had major surgery only a week ago. When we arrived from San Diego they took us right to the hotel, which was beautiful, the nurse comes to your room to do the blood work so that you are rested up for the surgery. Next was the EKG, that part was the ONLY time I had 2nd thoughts, because they took you into a room behind reception, it just made me nervous that we were going into this back room for that, but they treated me so well I soon lost the jitters. Was picked up at 4 a.,m for surgery Dr Almaza comes to meet you, shakes your hand, takes a pic with you and tries to calm you down if you are nervous and is very open to any questions you have. Once no one has any questions, he's off to get ready for for your surgery I was the 3rd one of the day, and it was exactly 45 mins After the surgery, you get off the operating table and WALK to the recovery bed upstairs. they walk with you holding both your hands, But honestly, I felt amazing right after, they let you call whoever you want to call and I was up walking the short halls to get the gas moving around. I never vomitted once, the only thing i had was a lot of heartburn. The clinic is so clean,they treat you great. Really this was a fantastic experience and I would reccomend anyone go to Dr. Almanza and the Jerusalem hospital.
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    Hope your surgery went well. Can you please share your experience with the facility, surgery and surgeon?
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    Definatelty glad I have had it done. Good luck. Keep me posted. Excited for you!
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    Congratulations!! Good Luck on your NEW Journey, wishing you a Speedy Recovery........
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    YAY for today! Best wishes on your new journey! I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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    Hope all is well. Congrats to you!! I am super excited as I will be sleeved 4/9/13 by Dr. Almanza as well.
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    Just wanted to wish you luck on your surgery tomorrow!
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    Wanted to stop by and tell you best of Luck Monday and I cannot sleep either cuz I will be there Thursday and sleeved friday im super excited.
  14. I'm good other than not sleeping well, not sure if it's the excitement or from the time change - LOL. I'm all packed other than getting the special wound wash they suggested. I'm hoping I can do carry on and not check my luggage. I have a layover in Calgary overnight so that's a big stressful for me as I'm not sure where to stay there. Hope you are all doing well and excited about our new sleeved lives.
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    Hi, you must be getting exciting. Just wanted to let you know I had my surgery on the 6th and I am doing awesome. Great experience, met some great people. The staff are fantastic!
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About mrsomaha
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Biography:
52 years old, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary the week after the surgery! mother of 2 daughters, 28 & 25, have 2 dogs that are now my babies.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Interests:
spending time with my family & dogs; playing poker
Occupation:
Region Coordinator with a Financial Services Company for 17 years
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Almanza
Surgery date:
2013-03-18

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