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Gastric Sleeve in Tijuana - Mexico

UPDATED FROM Lola_NYC
10 months post

Almost there!!!

WORTH IT$3,799
190 lbs. 10 lbs away from my goal weight. Kicking up the workout regimen!

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Dr. Marcelo Hernandez

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Dr. Hernandez didn't speak English so you have to rely on his nurse to translate and you know things often get lost in translation. One of the other patients couldn't get questions answered about her diabetes medicine. I only met with him twice. The day of the surgery briefly where he spoke for 15 min and his nurse translated and then took a pic with all his patients. The second time was the next day before release from the hospital. To check the drainage. That was it. The nurses were good and the facility was clean. I arrived at the hospital at 9am and filled out paper work, had blood work done and ekg. I was in the operating room by 10:30am. The wait wasn't long.

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U loookkk hottttt . Go Girl .. I've been slacking .. doing so much at work and when I get home I gotta spoil my baby since I'm busy.. but I gotta get back on it. You are so inspiring .. I'm hard on my shakes and smoothies .. I'm going thru a weight stall .. and my hair is falling out in clumps.. what can I do about that. I'm about to just shave it all off ..
I doubled up on my biotin and I took my multi vitamins everyday. It really helped. Make sure you are getting your water in and definitely do some light exercise in the house if you can't get to the gym.
I just read your review. All I can say is good for you. You knew what you wanted and you went for it. Don't let anything get in your way including yourself. As we know we're usually are own worst enemies. Keep up the great work and you will be at your goal weight in no time
Thank you so much i appreciate it
Amazing! congratulations very inspirational post u got here thank you
UPDATED FROM Lola_NYC
6 months post

ONEDERLAND!!!!

I am officially under 200lbs today and I couldn't be happier. I can't remember the last time I weighed 1-anything. 199.6 I'll take it. Gym time ppl. GYM TIME!!!

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Congratulations darling...I know how that feels...am getting sleeved in two months time and do forgive mi if I kip bothering you wt questions
No bother. Any questions please ask
Hi Lola,
I read your journey. You are doing very well. Congratulations on your weight loss. I had VSG about 4.5 years ago. I am still working on reaching my goal weight; however, the more muscle mass you have, the more you will weigh, but you can still stay the same size, as muscle is more compact than fat. Good thing you are measuring yourself. The working out is easier when you are closer to your ideal weight; however, I started working out when I reached 75% of my weight loss goals. I have since gone a bit up and down, which is normal, but now I exercise nearly every day. Lifting, core work, cycling, and now I am back to running again. You look great. Keep up the good work!!!

Hugs,
Txmom
Thanks TxMom. How is your water intake and protein intake?
Hi Lola,
My water intake could be much better. LOL. I drink a lot of electrolyte replacement drinks during and after exercise. I try for the zero calorie, or sometimes cut the sweetened ones with half water. I find that I am dehydrated a lot during cycling.
It seems to be a challenge for me to get enough fluids.

As far as protein, I am doing OK. I eat protein bars and try to make protein my main intake, although I do need some carbs before, during, and after cycling.
I try to stick to the no carbs otherwise, but I am not always successful.....

Thank you for asking.

Hugs,
Txmom
Hi Lola,sx date is less than 3 wks away,and as usual ur post gives mi courage n hope,going thru ur list of wat to pack ,u said d gas x didn't work,any idea of wat I shld get?so sorry fr d bother
No bother. The only thing that worked for me was when they gave me popsicles. Oooooo did they work.
UPDATED FROM Lola_NYC
6 months post

Stat update

Height: 5'7.5
SW 275 lbs
CW 200.4 lbs
GW 170 lbs (Well I think I will be happy at 180 lbs)
Size 12/14

I still haven't gotten into the gym but I do light exercises at home. I want to start the gym this week. We'll see.

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That's amazing! Congrats on the 75lb WL in 6 months. :)
Thank you so much
Reading your journey is inspiration for me. I'm just beginning my journey. Attended an info meeting and have my 1st appointment with doctor April 21st. I'm 5'8", CW 275. So I also hope to loose at a rate similar to your weight loss. The hair loss really does concern me. So has your hair loss stopped or slowed? Is your hair growing again? Thanks
It has slowed but still saddens me because I know I never shed like this but I guess there will always be a tradeoff. I increased my vitamin intake and also biotin.