Welcome guest, you have 1 message! Register

51 Visitor Messages

  1. Brandi! How you been, how you been girl! You have got to get on here and let all your friends know how you are doing!
  2. View Conversation
    Hey Brandi, I was just thinking about you, I hope you are doing good check in and let everyone know your ok
  3. View Conversation
    How have you been Brandi?
  4. Of course, ask me anything!
  5. glad i thought to ask u this. thank you . i will tell my husband he will down the viber app & my fam at home will also. this is an important thing. hope others know about this. hope u are still doing good. see ya
  6. hey brandi , i was wondering if you know if i can use the cell phone to call my family in the states. or do u know/ thank you
  7. thank you so much brandi, i dont know why but i was sort of drawn to u when i saw u were having surg, & i was waiting to hear from u. nice to meet u on here. all of us feed off one another on here. glad we have this sight so we can encourage one another .take care of ur self , ttyl
  8. hi brandi, so glad ur doing well. i guess u liked dr almanza? everyone who has used him says he is very nice , great dr. manners. did u have any trouble with the anatheisia (my spelling is bad). or any of the meds. other than the swallowing. well, was good to hear from u.
  9. View Conversation
    LOL, dreadful!

    Hope you're feeling well.
  10. hi brandi, we all are here , thinking about you. get well soon
  11. View Conversation
    Hoping surgery went well for you Brandi!
  12. hi brandi, my name is gurvis, i am a memaw & i live in tx. saw where u just had surg. i will have the same dr. u have. having my surg in jan 2015. i hope everything is smooth sailing for u. we are all waiting to hear from u sweetie. for now, get well soon. i would love to chat with u when ur up to it only.
  13. View Conversation
    Hi, just checking in on you to show support. Congrats and hang tight. The best is yet to come.
  14. Brandi, I hope you are doing well. I see you haven't been on in a few days, just like I wasn't after my surgery. Before surgery you think you will post right after you wake up from the procedure but the whole experience is so surreal that posting is the last thing on your mind. I just hope that you are healing and walking around and feeling good. I'm one week post op and I miss food so bad right now. I'm sad and starting to feel like I would rather be fat and eat then thin and drink liquids. I do get to start some cream based soups and milk tomorrow. We'll see if I feel more satisfied. I don't feel hunger too much it's all in my head! All my best, Missy
  15. View Conversation
    I'm so happy for you!!!! Wish it was me. Keep everyone posted on ur day!!!!
Showing Visitor Messages 1 to 15 of 51
Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
About ABetterBrandi

Basic Information

Age
48
About ABetterBrandi
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Location:
Athens, GA
Name:
Brandi
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Almanza
Surgery date:
2014-10-16

Signature




Statistics


Total Posts
Total Posts
91
Posts Per Day
0.03
Visitor Messages
Total Messages
51
Most Recent Message
12-17-2014 05:59 PM
Total Thanks
Total Thanks
16
  • Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts
Total Welcomes
Total Welcomes
35
  • Welcomed 88 Times in 1 Post
General Information
Last Activity
09-12-2015 08:38 AM
Join Date
09-20-2014

35 Friends

  1. Ann2 Ann2 is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    Ann2
  2. BBCorvette18 BBCorvette18 is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    BBCorvette18
  3. bnk1cs bnk1cs is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    bnk1cs
  4. Bre27 Bre27 is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    Bre27
  5. char602 char602 is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    char602
  6. CindyS CindyS is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    CindyS
  7. DeeFranklin14 DeeFranklin14 is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    DeeFranklin14
  8. Denise Foremam Denise Foremam is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    Denise Foremam
  9. dmart27 dmart27 is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    dmart27
  10. EsikaElektra EsikaElektra is offline

    Gastric Sleeve Member

    EsikaElektra
Showing Friends 1 to 10 of 35
Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
No Recent Activity
View ABetterBrandi's Blog

Recent Entries

Surgery w/ Dr. Almanza, random notes

by ABetterBrandi on 10-22-2014 at 11:42 AM
Their process is very organized and a well oiled machine. If you have any questions just speak up, they are very willing to address any concerns.

Just as others have said, the hospital is small and not as advanced as US hospitals. But has all the necessities.

If a staff member does not speak English, they will get someone who does immediately. You will not be ignored or blown off.

The day time and hotel nurses are out standing! The hotel doctor is also

Read More

Categories
Uncategorized

What to pack:

by ABetterBrandi on 10-21-2014 at 09:26 AM
Comfortable clothes
Hibiclens to wash the day of
Chapstick
Gas x strips
Heating pad
Long extension cord
Pill crusher if you take meds
Feminine products even if it isn't that time
Slip on shoes
Earplugs
Alcohol wipes to remove adhesive residue
Cash
Categories
Uncategorized

The other side pt 2......

by ABetterBrandi on 10-20-2014 at 07:55 PM
When we arrive at the hotel the nurses were waiting with cold water, Popsicles and instructions. We were to remove our bandages in the shower and wait for the nurse to come clean and redress our incisions. They also gave us another iv of fluids (you have nothing by mouth on surgery day).

I had (have always had) a problem with my veins. The iv at the hospital was never comfortable and I noticed I wasn't taking fluids like everyone else, or at least not as quickly. So back at the hotel

Read More

Categories
Uncategorized

The other side....

by ABetterBrandi on 10-20-2014 at 05:28 PM
Before I begin my long winded and hopefully comprehensive account of my surgery and experience I have to say a big thank you to all of you guys. The messages of support, encouragement, and concern has been overwhelming. When planning my aftercare it was important to have a strong support group. You guys exceed anything I had hoped for, I only hope I give back half as much.

Thank you! Your kindness is unmatched!

So, the details....are you ready for a long one?

Read More

Categories
Uncategorized

Today is the day

by ABetterBrandi on 10-16-2014 at 10:00 AM
So, here it is! THE day.

Yesterday my husband and I flew from Atlanta to San Deigo landing just after noon west coast time.

I carried with me two premixed shakes and one bottle of water. I also brought chicken bullion cubes but have not used any. I wish I had brought more water but that's because I'm cheap.

We spent a little over an hour in a cab sightseeing San Diego before we had to met the pick up van at 3pm. La jolla and scripps beach are breathtaking.

Read More

Categories
Uncategorized

Before and After Photos


ABetterBrandi has not uploaded their before and after pictures yet. Please check back soon or send them a PM and ask them to upload them.