I am having the sleeve done with him 1/25.

How long did you have your band?

I am having a band to sleeve revision with the same dr 1/25/19. I don’t believe an NGT is nessassary unless there is some erosion where the band was.

Sorry im so late responding!!! 36 day pre-op. 4 weeks of 2 protein drinks and a lean meal a day, then 8 days of clears.
Not having procedure done till 1/25/19

Way to go!!!!!

Congrats!!!! Amazing achievement!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!

I plan on having mine done in Mexico in Jan. I know they do all of the pre-op stuff the day before. Labs, EKG, ect. Not sure about the psych eval.
I have 2 friends that went there......fabulos...

Congrats!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!

Hey there!!! Just wondering if anyone has had recent surgery with Dr Almanza?? Not planning on getting my sleeve done till 1/25/19. Just curious about experiences.
TIA!!!

I sched surgery with him 1/2019

Hey!!! From a nurse perspective (not sleeved yet), when they knock you out for surgery, everything falls asleep. It takes your bowels a little longer to wake up. And.......your on liquids. Get up and...

Hey there!!!! I bet your hody is still trying to get rid of all of those IV fluids they pumped in to you. I have not been sleeved yet, not sched till 1/25. But i am very thankful for this site too. I...

Hey there!!! Im not having mine till Jan. I plan on learning all i can from everyone in here prior to surgery! Welcome!!!!

Hey there!!!! I am new too. No surgery till January. I find myself quesioning my decision too. Then quesioning he surgeon. But deep down, i feel like this is the best thing for me. Best of luck!!!

Hey!!!! Im new too! Not having my sleeve done till 1/2019, but ive gotten on here to hopefully learn and research!! :D

Thank you!!!

Good Morning!!! Just signed up recently and have finally decided to have the surgery. Not planning on having it done till 1/2019. I am super excited!! :o