I was sleeved by Dr. Almanza. He is good and proficient surgeon... but his staff and nurses were great with my aftercare. You only see the surgeon once before surgery and while he is doing your...

Congrats Care... I had my surgery on the 3/25th, a week after you, and I'm almost 5 lbs from my first goal of 170 lbs. I'm hoping to hit the goal before first day of Summer. I have almost a month to...

In my third week, when I found it difficult to get my fluids in, I would eat as much sugar free Popsicle as possible. That usually did the trick. As for protein, I made chicken soup porridge or beef...

Just drink premixed protein drink... Premier protein is really good.

Yeah it was about 9 hour post my meal that I had my surgery.

I'm almost one month out... I had surgery on 3/25/2015 and I'm down 32 lbs since my pre-op diet. It's been about average of 1 lb loss per day since surgery. Make sure you get all your proteins,...

I actually did have a egg sandwich in the morning, but Dr. Almanza said he will clean the stomach before cutting...so it worked out fine.

I'm glad you guys are all doing well. I'm keeping up with my protein, fluids and my exercise. So far so good.

I'm actually pretty difficult to get blood and find my vain in the states, but at Dr. Almanza hospital they had no issues. They found it on the first try and had the same port the whole time I was...

8 days post op I was barely getting 20 oz of G2 Gatorade. I did lots of Popsicle and chicken, beef broth soups...

Try to get your protein drinks,64 Oz of water, broth soups.
I was not able to above liquids till 3.5 weeks post Op.

I arrived in San Diego and was picked up by 12:30pm on 3/25/15. Our Driver Oscar drove us straight to the hospital for blood work and EKG. We arrived at the hospital about 1:30 ish and wait to get...

It's been exactly a week out and I'm freezing all the time... Anyone else?

Hi Tasha,
I'm getting sleeved this coming Thursday. I will join your getting in shape for the summer. I have been increasing my cardio/ walking to 45 min -60 mins. I'm planning on adding Pure Barre...

Ali,
Don't worry I have not told any one, not my family or friends, except my husband. I don't think it's their business but I understand why they are concerned. I made up my mind and I don't want...

Hi Ali,
My BMI is 36 and I'm getting Sleeve next Thursday from Dr. Almanza. I'm so excited and can't wait till next week is over and I'm flying home from San Diego.

I am confirmed surgery date for 3/26/2015 with Dr. Almanza and I too am thinking of switching to Dr. Ortiz...
Don't know... I will lose my deposit but I am ok with that....