Hi Ladies,

I am a patient of Dr. Lopez. I had my sleeve done on January 8, 2014. Was a great experience. I have zero complaints! Not only was his care exeptional, but it extends to his whole...

YAAAAYYYY!! I am so happy for you!!!! Welcome to the loser's bench! I have been wondering about you!!!!!!!

Not allowed to wear makeup? That wasn't a requirement by my surgeon. I went in with my makeup done as usual and did my makeup everyday after too. I didn't do my hair, but then again, the hospital...

This is me too! I do hit my protein goals thanks to my 40 gm Isopure, but my daily calories range from 300-400. I really cannot take in more than that. I have no space. This low of a calorie intake...

Looks great! If this is too personal of a question, I apologize, but did you have to wax...down there?

JennyBlaze, you are most likely right! I thought a medical line sounded crazy, but that makes sense.

Are you flying or driving across the border? The previous posters and myself drove over the border. Until your post, I have not heard of any limitations. Our driver had a medical pass, we all handed...

I struggled with anorexia in middle school and high school. I am not even sure how I survived, i hardly ate anything for about 3 years. I was in denial about it most of the time. My mother was in a...

My surgery was 1/8 and i still cannot get in more than 1 oz of anything besides liquid. Drinking sometimes still hurts - not sure if that was from my hernia repair. I thought at 4 weeks out I would...

January 8th for me, with Dr. Lopez in TJ. I'm struggling with the pre-op. :( I keep telling myself, its only 2 weeks, 14 days, to the start of the new me.

Glad to hear you are doing well!

Thanks paradoxgal, that was very reassuring!

Thank you ladies for sharing your positive experiences! It helps calm the nerves a little. I do not have anyone to come with me, I am very removed from my family, and will not be sharing with the...

Hey Everyone!!

I am officaially on my way!! I have a date booked - January 8th, 2014 - and have booked my flight!

I have coverage with my insurance, but after co-pays, deductibles, and my 20%...

Good luck and best wishes for easy and speedy recovery!!

Hi and Welcome! I am pre-sleeve and looking into going to Mexico. I have done tons and tons of research and am pretty comfortable with the idea now. It is much cheaper than in the US if insurance...

I just printed the coupon, thanks!!

1. Play with my son without getting out of breath
2. Cute clothes that I actually can fit and look good in
3. Looking in mirrors
4. Being able to comfortably sit in chairs with arm rests
5....

zmdh39, thank you! That is very reassuring for me! I will take precautions for sure, but its good to hear your experience!

Thanks everyone!

BladeFox...that is excellent advice and will definitely prepare that way!

Sending healing vibes your way!

Hi all! I am still in my preliminary stages, but was just wondering what previous sleevers with children did while recovering from surgery?

I think I read somewhere that you can't lift more than...

I am not sleeved yet either. I have however researched my tail off. This forum is a good place to get information. In the Mexico forum, there is tons of information. It will all boil down to what you...

Prayers said and good luck!!!!

You look fabulous! I love the new haircut!