Thanks, Anne! I didn't realize there were so many others who felt this way. We all appreciate your posts so much!

Thanks, Sandra! Glad to hear from you. Your comments mean so much to me and also to all the other people you've supported on here! I think I really need to come to this site more often. Just this...

Hi everyone! I just wanted some input on weight loss rates. As I read through the forums, I see all these signatures listing crazy amounts of weight loss during the first two months but I haven't...

I second the favorite foods indulgence! It will be a loooooong time until you'll be able to eat any real food, and some foods forever. I didn't go crazy but I had a small buttered popcorn at the...

I went through insurance and had my operation in an out patient surgery center. I was a little dehydrated so my dr admitted me to the hospital for observation. I was so glad he did. Everyone is...

You really hit the nail on the head. I was the exact same way and when I failed at loosing I told myself, "why bother?" No matter how much support I had, I'd still fail. I used to hide my food and...

Great advice, dxgolsen! Reading your post reminded me that my mother's plastic surgeon only used non-absorbable material externally due to a better resulting scar. Come to think of it, she had us...

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I was sleeved 12/29 and at my request my surgeon used nylon stitches. In my previous surgeries where absorbable suture material was used (Monocryl/Vicryl), I had terrible reactions. I...

I'm sorry to hear about your experience but also relieved to know that I'm not the only who woke up in extreme plain. I'm glad it's getting easier and you've been able to stop the pain medication....

Re: Jell-O shots, there are these great silicone ice tray molds that are about 1 oz. that are great for single servings. I'm not sure where to get them in person as I purchased mine on Amazon.

I'm scheduled for 12/29!

Thank you for the replies. For some reason, I never received email notifications and did not know there were responses until I logged back into this site again recently. I appreciate the advice.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and own experience, Dada. You are absolutely right, it really boils down to feeing 100% comfortable with your surgeon. I just do not feel that way any longer.
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Hi Everyone!

I'm scheduled for surgery 9/25 with Dr. Ramos Kelly and was advised to stop all medication two weeks prior to surgery exept blood pressure medication (not applicable to me). I take...

Hello Everyone!
I'm nervous and excited! My only regret at this point is that I didn't find this site sooner. I feel confident in my surgeon choice and my decision to go to MX but there definitely...

Dr. Kelly operates out of both Hospital Angeles AND Clinica San Juan. If you book with him, you'll have a choice of which facility you want to use. The difference between the two is that Hospital...