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Sleeved October 5, 2018
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Sleeved October 5, 2018
Newbieee123December 6, 2019
WORTH IT$4,600
I was sleeved on October 5, 2018. Best decision I’ve made for myself. I’ve one of those people who have tried many different diets and fads and it seems to work but then I’ll binge back. It took me a while to come to this decision because I knew it was a very serious surgery especially making the choice in Tijuana.
At the end of the day, I was happy with my choice with Dr. Illan. It was a clean facility and the nurses were all so kind and helpful. The recovery was easy and painless. I had my sister who came with me and she was very skeptical of everything but she was surprised at how the clinic operates and how clean the place was. The clinic gives you a copy of the surgery which is good to have on hand. They take you and your companion out to the town to have some fun. Once everything was done, they drove us across the border where my sister and I stayed in San Diego for another 2 days to explore. I was able to do everything but just at a slower rate.
This is not an answer fast weight lose. You have to continue to eat healthy and workout. I’ve lost around 80 LBS to date. I’ve maintain a somewhat healthy diet (everything is in moderation) and In the beginning I worked out 3 times a week at the gym (walking, strength training).
I’m at a point in my journey where I have that last 15 LBS to go. I’m currently enrolled in F45 and Orange Theory to help me loose that last few pounds.
I do not regret this decision, it basically saved me and gave me so much confidence (something I never really had). This is not for everyone. Do your research and do some more. I understood the risk and choose to take it. It worked me for so I’m thankful.
This post is a bit long and over due but I figured I’d give it a year to give my full review of the doctor and the surgery itself.
STATS
SW: 238 LBS
CW: 158 LBS
HIEGHT: 5’6 Feet
At the end of the day, I was happy with my choice with Dr. Illan. It was a clean facility and the nurses were all so kind and helpful. The recovery was easy and painless. I had my sister who came with me and she was very skeptical of everything but she was surprised at how the clinic operates and how clean the place was. The clinic gives you a copy of the surgery which is good to have on hand. They take you and your companion out to the town to have some fun. Once everything was done, they drove us across the border where my sister and I stayed in San Diego for another 2 days to explore. I was able to do everything but just at a slower rate.
This is not an answer fast weight lose. You have to continue to eat healthy and workout. I’ve lost around 80 LBS to date. I’ve maintain a somewhat healthy diet (everything is in moderation) and In the beginning I worked out 3 times a week at the gym (walking, strength training).
I’m at a point in my journey where I have that last 15 LBS to go. I’m currently enrolled in F45 and Orange Theory to help me loose that last few pounds.
I do not regret this decision, it basically saved me and gave me so much confidence (something I never really had). This is not for everyone. Do your research and do some more. I understood the risk and choose to take it. It worked me for so I’m thankful.
This post is a bit long and over due but I figured I’d give it a year to give my full review of the doctor and the surgery itself.
STATS
SW: 238 LBS
CW: 158 LBS
HIEGHT: 5’6 Feet
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Newbieee123December 18, 2019
Some before and after pictures! I didn’t realize the first one cut off... feel free to ask any questions!
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January 23, 2020
I’m also going to Tijuana for the sleeve... was there anything you found you should have packed and didn’t or something that you thought you needed but didn’t?
January 26, 2020
Congrats on making that decision! I found that the information package they provided me with was mostly relevant. The only thing I found that I didn't use was GasX. Other reviewers that I've read did use it but personally I didn't. Good luck in your journey!
October 13, 2020
Wow, you look great!!! How much weight did you lose? I am 7 1/2 months out. I am starting to feel hungry. I used to consume only 4 ounces of purée. Now my appetite has increased. I'm back to being a yo-yo! Up and down in weight. I'm wondering if that is normal to have increased appetite? How much can you consume?
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