Actually, it is 5-6 months out. I had my surgery on 02/18/13, and was a classic case in most ways. Very few issues with surgery. Felt good enough to go back to work on day 8. The drain tube hurt...

Hello Lea,

Do you mind my asking what your daily meals are these days? You have lost a lot of weight in 6 months. I am only 10 days away from my 5 month anniversary, and I have only lost 80...

I hear ya. I was sleeved on the 18th, and doing great. 2 week checkup on Monday, and really looking forward to soup "thicker" thin soups. Ha. What else are you eating? I too rely on the Premier...

I didn't have ANY pain. The only thing that hurt the first week was the drain tube pulling inside. Call your Dr.

Call your insurance company! Push, if it is not ready yet.

The protein bullets, (pack of 6) at Walmart are 42 grams each. They are super sweet, even diluted in your water, but I get them DOWN, because it IS 42 grams of protein. I also ordered the UNJURY...

I like you Jane!!!

Thanks for taking the time to reply gal!

Need some advice from the real experts.

Had my surgery on 02/18, & I have a sharp stitch like pain, just under my left breast. Between the drain and the On Q pump. Not near any incisions, they...

I have a whole line of products on the counter. I bought it alllllll. I have UNJURY in chicken soup and flavorless, and also their sample pack of diff. shake flavors. I have the costco premier...

I put my surgery off for 4-5 years, because friends kept telling me "I could do it" without surgery. Well, here I am, still heavy. Have lost the same 25-30 pounds several times, and over the year,...

Do what your body tells you to do, not what your head tells you to do. If you need more rest, then rest. You have been through a HUGE surgery. REST

I have been on coumadin for years also. I will have to go off that and my plavix at least one week before, and I will have to give myself the lovenax shots for the week going into the surgery. Ehhh,...

That is awesome news! Can you share what, and how much you eat everyday? Also, your exercise routine? Thanks, Carrie

Did anyone have medical issues before surgery? I have had a previous heart attack, and was wondering if anyone else has had the sleeve with prior complications.

I read a lot about how people are doing after surgery, but not a lot about bad complications. Is there anyone who had a bad time after surgery, and what happened exactly. Also, can you guys post...

Do you mind my asking what insurance you have, and why they cover out of country surgery. Has anyone else heard of that from their insurance carriers. Is this unusual or typical????? Great info...

Great...thanks for making me cry AGAIN!!! ha. Thank you.

:( Not good news from my cardiologist today. Because of a previous heart attack 10 years ago, he thinks any elective surgery is too risky for me. He would not approve the surgery because of the...

Oh My Gosh!!! Can you believe that???? Why would he be terminated from the other hospitals??? This is really scary.

Great, just took a phone call from my cardiologist. I have to go to see him on Tuesday to review my tests before he will approve me. Dang. Keep you posted!

Hey Texagirl. I am thinking of booking for the 12th also. I just have to get it together or I will loose that slot. He books really quickly! I will be coming from Virginia. Can't find my...

Thank you Katy. Not a lot of detail on here about Dr. Alvarez. I think he is worth the money also. Plus, I like having the surgery in a full hospital. How did you feel the two day's there? How...

I don't hear of many people on here going to Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. Have you considered him, or why did you NOT choose him? I know he is considerably more expensive than the Dr's. south of San...

They are paying 4k for the sleeve & the hernia repair? Or just 4k for the hernia repair? I haven't seen anything that low. I also spoke with another Dr's office, and was told there is big...