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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tamera2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Tamera Anderson
    Surgery date
    01/24/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Mario Almanza
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Last Activity
    02-04-2024 03:59 PM
    Location
    Vancouver Wa
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    Cool Had Surgery a week ago yesterday

    Good Afternoon, this is my first post. I want to thank everyone who has shared their success stories after having the gastric sleeve, plus all those that went to Mexico and shared your good experiences. It really helped me not only make the decision to have the surgery but feel comfortable going to Mexico were I could afford it. I successfully had the gastric sleeve on 1-24-17. I went through weightloss agents and choose Dr Almanza. Everyone at weightloss agents were professional and very careing and supportive. The different ladies checked in with me almost daily after everything was set up making sure I didn't have any questions and made sure I understood everything about the surgery and understood both pre-op and post-op instructions, making sure I received all the handouts ect. If I emailed or texted they quickly responded. The whole process was very organized. The care I got from the doctors and nurses and Radiology tecs was excellent. I was given a comfortable hospital room and very nice roommate. The bed was even comfortable. I was very sick when i woke up from surgery and the nurses were by my side giving me meds and taking care of me. They got me better in a couple hours. I should mention I have a complicated history and the cardiologist in Mexico that does the pre-op physical made sure he got records from my cardiologist to make sure my CHF was stable enough for surgery. Plus he did a couple extra test at no extra cost. I however did make sure i was cleared by my doctors in the states. There was a total of 12 of us that had Gastric sleeves on the 24th. we all had successfull surgeries and everyone had good leak test. So far Ive lost 12 pounds in 8 days and i tried on a coat i couldn't zip up, had at least a inch to get coat closed before surgery. Yesterday my coat fit!!! so exciting!!! I'll post new pictures when i get more weight off.
    Good Luck to those that have upcoming surgeries.
    Highest weight- 288 / Wt at Surgery 268
    1 month 236 -29lbs 2 month 214 -22lbs 3 month 206 -08lbs 4 month 196 -10lbs 5 month 185 -11lbs 6 month 178 -7lbs 7 month 172 -6lbs 9mos -12lbs 156 13mos later wt.144lbs, Wt.138 -150lbs in 15mos

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    Gastric Sleeve Member N2DVN's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Val
    Surgery date
    01/24/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    AL
    Posts
    1,112
    Said "Thanks" 556 Times
    Was Thanked 320 Times in 264 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 14,570 Times
    Blog Entries
    61

    Default Re: Had Surgery a week ago yesterday

    Congrats! The 24th was my 5 year surigversary with Almanza! I have <3'd every moment of my post-op life. Welcome to the other side! Keep up the great work! Remember, sip, sip, sip!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last Activity
    09-12-2019 04:13 PM
    Posts
    5,169
    Said "Thanks" 978 Times
    Was Thanked 2,940 Times in 2,192 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,465 Times
    Blog Entries
    97

    Default Re: Had Surgery a week ago yesterday

    So glad to hear that everything went smoothly! Congrats on your decision and your new life!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    01/11/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Forrester
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last Activity
    03-24-2018 12:38 PM
    Location
    NJ
    Posts
    495
    Said "Thanks" 3 Times
    Was Thanked 333 Times in 251 Posts
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    Default Re: Had Surgery a week ago yesterday

    Glad everything went well and you are having a good recovery!



    Surgery Day Weight 1/11: 300
    Month 1: -34 pounds, -25 inches

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tamera2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Tamera Anderson
    Surgery date
    01/24/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Mario Almanza
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Last Activity
    02-04-2024 03:59 PM
    Location
    Vancouver Wa
    Posts
    914
    Said "Thanks" 440 Times
    Was Thanked 673 Times in 472 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,539 Times

    Default Re: Had Surgery a week ago yesterday

    Thank you. That's awesome we had the same Dr on the same day, just a different year. Great to see your accomplishments with weight loss. What kind of diet and exercise program do you follow?
    Highest weight- 288 / Wt at Surgery 268
    1 month 236 -29lbs 2 month 214 -22lbs 3 month 206 -08lbs 4 month 196 -10lbs 5 month 185 -11lbs 6 month 178 -7lbs 7 month 172 -6lbs 9mos -12lbs 156 13mos later wt.144lbs, Wt.138 -150lbs in 15mos

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