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    Re: 2nd thoughts about gallbladder removal

    Get it out
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    Re: Gastic sleeve and CPAP machines

    You will probably have to use a chin strap. I do since surgery. Just 1 of those things. Try sleeping in a semi upright positing also
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    Re: Trying to decide!!!

    Dr Almanza in Tijuana. He had had the surgery and he teaches at seminars. It was am amazing experience for me.
  4. Thread: reality

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    Re: reality

    This will not be the same disappointing cycle you have become accustomed to. If you follow the plan, the plan will work. There is no other choice. I was back at my office job in 1 week. The only...
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    Re: What's this stuff I spit up

    I did it for the first time tonight. thankfully I was in the shower. it was soooo gross. I think sinuses play a large part in it. I had 1 1/2 chicken leg. possibly ate too fast. but sholdnt have been...
  6. Thread: Low pulse

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    Re: Low pulse

    My dr says it is because our hearts are still healthy despite how we have treated it. And it means that we will probably live a long life
  7. Thread: Infection

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    Re: Infection

    Is it really infected, or just oozing? Remember that the fluid inside of a blister is what helps your body heal. Now they have cut your skin open and removed a huge part of your stomach. Every...
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    Re: Trauma and the Sleeve

    I read somewhere that after surgery, not even the added stress of weight loss, that or hormones ate like being 9 months pregnant. Way out of control.
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    Re: Light bleeding at largest incision?

    That incision probably just pulled apart a bit. All of your insides are making that stuff that is inside a blister right now. When we took out my stithes it was a gusher. Very scary. But there is...
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    Re: Just curious, why Mexico?

    Part of mine was the lack of insurance coverage. The largest reason for me is that Dr. Almanza had done more of these surgeries than anyone else. Ahmed has also had the surgery himself. He has...
  11. Re: Questions for those experienced "sleevers" HeLp LOL

    Hi, I just came back in may.
    1. I went alone and asked for a roommate. That way they don't charge you for the single room. And the other person is just as nervous as typy so it is fine.
    2. Yes I...
  12. Thread: I"ve had it...

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    Re: I"ve had it...

    Best decision I ever made. I went to almanza. Amazing people
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    Re: Recovery Period

    if this helps you any, I am also just over 3 weeks out. I have been having horrible aches and such. After extensive research, both online and people that I know that have had it done, I have learned...
  14. Thread: worried

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    Re: worried

    Forgot to day, look and see if it's clear pinkish. Cloudy white or yellow or green are bad
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    Re: worried

    Drainage is normal. Bad smells are not. If the dr won't see you soon go to a walk in clinic.
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    Re: I will not be a fast loser...

    Just a weight graph. To show any ups.
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    Re: I will not be a fast loser...

    I am 2 weeks out, and I can tell you that this is about the time that the gas really starts to expel. Plus all that oozey stuff that we are still making. My Dr, just today, said that I will weigh in...
  18. Thread: Jitters

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    Re: Jitters

    Defunately have a room mate. You will find yourselves pushing each other to do the right thing.
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    Re: Jitters

    I also went alone. Tell them at the desk that you want to share a room so they don't charge you for a single. You will be surprised that the people you talk to you may never see while there. They...
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    Re: Jitters

    I had mine at hmn on may 9 th. With dr almanza. It is an amazing place and amazing people. Very professional. Mine went smoothly. May like everywhere else please and thank you will get you much...
  21. Re: Pcp is on board with me going to mexico for sleeve surgery

    My daughter is upset about Mexico also. In our case I think it is fear for me. It is far enough away that she can't be there. So she is losing her comfort zone. I explained to her that it is a...
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    Re: airplanes and liquid diet

    Thank you all. I have a tendency to over think and over pack. This makes me feel much better about not taking so much stuff
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    Re: airplanes and liquid diet

    Thank you everyone. Don't fly often. Will give it a whirl.
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    airplanes and liquid diet

    Airlines have all their liquid rules. How is a person on a liquid diet supposed to survive on a 10 hour flight day? Do the airlines sell Ensure or something similar? Are you allowed to carry powdered...
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    Re: Shaking in my boots!!!!!!

    Funny as it may seem, I too was worried about the area. A friend of mine had already had they surgery. He dais I was over thinking. So I did the next best thing. I went on Google Earth. ...
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