You are going to do fine. . . and you will find what you need to feel beautiful!!

Make sure you are getting MORE than 60 G protein. I was feeling same way and I got my protein up to around 70-80 grams and still stay under 700-800 calories!

I am traveling to MX because yes, it is a financial decision. If I paid cash here in Mississippi, it would cost me around $14-15K. My husband's insurance has a $10K cap and I was told if I used...

I have 4 days before I am on the Sleeved Side - I can't wait - Look out TJ - I am on my way!!! Thank you everyone that has posted - I am scheduled with E. Ortiz with Alighterme . . . . I am so...

Water!! Drink lots of water!! Hydration will bring you energy. Also, try to exercise - any little bit will help! Getting your blood circulating will give you a boost of energy. Are you allowed any...

It took about two days for me to acquire the taste for the shakes, but they don't bother me now. Any solid food I eat I am trying to make the best choice available. Grilled, low-no fat, high protein,...

No exam or consult. You do have a questionnaire to fill out and they approve you and set your price based on your BMI. It's pretty simple actually. It's been a smooths process with ALIGHTERME. I did...

I did the math - I have been over 200 lbs for nearly 16 years (I posted 20 yesterday but I thought about it more and it's been about 16) that's at least 832 weeks (16 years x 52 weeks) that is 832...

Good job and good luck! :)

When you do not consume enough calories, or shall I say a low amount of calories, your body will burn the fat for the energy you need. Fat = stored energy.

You gain fat by consuming more calories...

1/10/14 with Elias Ortiz - ALighterME TJ

Good luck and welcome to the forum - you will find an abundance of information - good and bad!I have found it very resourceful and it certainly has helped me along the way of my journey. My surgery...

Good luck with continued success!! :)

When I went to a US doctor for consult, I inquired about vitamins because I generally get sick taking them orally. I can tolerate shots, but not pills - not even when I was pregnant. The nurse at the...

Best of luck to you... Keep us posted!!

I'm a bit nervous myself - going to Mexico, leaving my kids and husband behind at home, terrifies me - but I know if I don't take this step and get help, I will not be here or healthy enough in the...

Rock that Bikini . . . I don't think I will ever be able to wear a bikini (being that I am about to turn forty and weight l lot more than you did) but what I would give to feel comfortable in a...

I started uploading my before pics . . . My surgery date is Jan 10th - I can't wait to start posting pictures of my new journey! Good luck on the rest of yours - and Congrats on the current weight...

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Day before preop diet - i can't wait to get rid of all of this!

Looking for those getting sleeved next month. Let's join in together!

Date: Jan 10th
Dr: Elias Ortiz
Place: Mi Hospital, Tijuana, Mexico

Starting Weight: 265
Pre-Op Diet: 2 weeks (2-3 shakes...

I can't find it on the web - but I could almost swear several years back when the Sleeve came to the scene that they used a mesh sleeve to contain/hold/restrict the stomach to prohibit it from...

I have a tattoo that was pre-pregnancy and weight. It has been through it and looks horrible (thankfully its on my side so no one sees it). Tattoos that stretch or shrink or both (in my experience...

Couldn't agree more with you . . . . super helpful indeed! :)

Rock it Out! Congrats!

I have a feeling it's Dr. Almanza out of Mexico - all of his links on his website lead back to this forum. I certainly could be wrong :)