That's amazing! I'm a little over 7 months out and have lost about 92 pounds. I just need my skin to start toning up!

Loraw, I LOVE this post! I just can't figure out to put my progress as a list below my ticker like I see some people have. I'm glad you're doing well! You look great!

I had my surgery with Dr Almanza on Aug 11th. I had a wonderful experience with him, the hospital, hotel, & all the staff that was involved with my care! I've had no issues post op as well and my PCP...

I use Premier Protein. They come in 11oz containers, 160 calories, & 30 grams of protein. Taste like a treat to me!

I had the sleeve surgery by Dr Almanza Tue Aug 11th. I am doing great! The hospital was very clean as well as the super nice hotel. Everyone spoke English & we could communicate just fine. I would do...

I just had my surgery with Dr Almanza on Tues. It has been great & gets better every day! Just the 1st night & the gas was rough but walk, walk, walk! We just had our 2nd leak test & everyones is...

Thank you! I'll have to go check it out :-)

I love the flower tattoo idea!! I can't wait until I'm on the sleeved side & knockin out my goals!

Ann2 may I have the recipe for your lunch quinoa salad?

I'm scheduled for Aug 11th! Can't wait!! Good luck!!!

Good luck to yall!! I'll be there in 3 weeks!! So excited!! Keep us posted on your whole experience & give us any pointers or "don't forget" items lol

I have my surgery scheduled for Aug 11th. I'm nervous but so excited & can't wait until it's over so the new healthier me can appear!! Good luck to you!

I understand your feelings because I have seen those too. My sleeve is scheduled for Aug 11th. I have seen many many very happy patients of Dr. Almanaza here on this forum. Any doctor in the world...

KRowe......Does the hotel provide soap & shampoo/conditioner or should we pack that as well?

I'm sorry about your son but would like to congratulate you on your decision on becoming healthier for you. I will be getting sleeved by Dr Almanza August 11th!! Good luck to you!

You'll have to keep me posted on your journey!!

I am beyond excited!! Surgery date is set for August 11th. Hotel and airline tickets have been purchased! My husband is now being supportive of my surgery. Everything is falling into place! I am...

I have several friends in our small town that have had their sleeve within the past year with Dr. Almanza. They are all doing fantastic. We are all in the medical field so I trust them all. I am...

I am new as well and this site is great for information! I have just been approved for my sleeve surgery and the count down is on for August 11th!!!

Good luck!

Awesome! You will have to keep me updated! Are you going alone or taking someone with you? Heard any advice to help you during your stay in TJ?

Thank you RehabNurse! I am a nurse as well! How long after surgery did you return to work? How is your diet and adjustments going?

Hope you have a blessed day!

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I have been researching the gastric sleeve for almost a year now. I have been heavy since my senior year in high school. Tried many diets, prescriptions, and almost every exercise program...