I just got back from Dr. V and had a similar experience to you. Look under "chop shop" in the journal entries.....it was horrific. I am only 3 days out, so I hope the surgery went the way it should...but the facilities reminded me of a prison and their customer service was horrific.

Hi! Sorry about the delay. I haven't been on the forum for a while... Both my wife and I lost our jobs at the same time so it was hectic. My weight loss has slowed down a lot but I've been drinking alcohol more and not eating enough... I didn't gain during the holidays so that's a first!!! Since I started eating more regurlarly, I've lost 3 lbs in the last 2 weeks.

What about you?

It's all going very well. I ended up going with Dr. Garcia -- I lost my deposit with Dr. V but it was worth it to have the power to change my mind. I'm down 42# in 51 days, which I'm thrilled about. The only side effect is GERD and it gets rough at times but the meds have stabilized it now. How about you?

Well im good. Congrats on the weightloss i havent posted much as ive been a little dissapointed with how slow i am loosing ive lost 66 pounds including peeop diet. I know i couldnt have done that without my sleeve and over all i am happy. Im a size 14 now from a 20 so cant complain. I just keep going slow and steady i know ill get to goal eventually .

I think her name was Sheri?? I went to Tijuana so if u go to canun it's better.

Thanks for the update. Did they tell you beforehand who your surgeon would be? Who is your coordinator? I'm very interested in discussing this further, please PM me and I can give you my email address.

Good for you!
Most my clothes are to baggy for me but don't want to go and buy new ones just yet.
I want to wait til I'm a size 16ish. Now I'm a 20/18.
I can't wait to be a 14 thats my goal and if I get smaller great!
Ppl are really starting to notice... boys too. I love it.
I even have a dinner date tomorow night. Very excited!

Keep up the good work!
Patty

That is great!! I am doing much better. I am still recovering from the whole ordeal, but I have lost 60 pounds. I joined a gym almost 2 weeks ago and am loving it.

Feeling good. same old same old.
Down 65 from when I started. Lost 15 b4 surgery on my own.

How are you?

I hope you are feeling better. Hope all is going well.

Hi! I am just checking in with you too see how the journey of weight loss is going? Everything is day by day for me now since I ended up getting so sick. I am having issues with retaining water and that is getting to be a little aggravating. Are you having issues with water retention?

I'm good. I can eat pretty much anything in small portions. Had half a beer yesterday. It was the best beer ever! Never threw up but felt like it a few times when i was introducing soft foods. I was in a stall for almost 4 weeks... that was tough but i lost 2 lbs this week so I hope I'm back in weight loss mode. My blood pressure is back to normal and my doc cleared me to hit the gym as of next week.

Everything is going good for me!

Im just getting really excited and anxious at the same time. Congrats on the 18 pound loss. I saw you got an infection i hope all is well.

Hi,
I'm on so many antibioic because when they cultured it they found something MY DOC has never seen b4. And to kill it they had to use the antibiotic I was on and the other two. 2nd day after taking it I felt alot better. My Tummy looks great. Last night I want out for the 1st time with friends and I had a little leak age after it cleared up but not much. I think its because I had Jeans on. Today is my 1st day back to work and I choose the weekend so I could slowly move back into the routine. Thanks for letting me know about the stall. I'm down 30 pounds from the day I choose to do this and 14 from surgery. My pants are all a bit loose but you really can't see it on me yet. My mom says my face and butt look slimmer.
I also get tired fast. Yesterday I had some cheese and that didn't settle well. Just a little! I wanted to head home and lay down. I got through it and didn't throw up... just know not to eat cheese for a while.

Thanks for the info on the stall... I'll keep that in mind.

Chuck (patty)