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Gastric Sleeve & Dr Almanza Rocks! - Tijuana, Mexico
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Hi ALL! I want to start this off with... I just...
WORTH IT$4,500
Hi ALL!
I want to start this off with... I just had the surgery so this review is on my results thus far, the procedure, and review of the doctor, staff and facilities only. I will keep posting we new results so you know my journey. I promise to tell my truth, the good, the bad and the ugly. I pray that it is ALL GOOD!!!!
After review several doctors for several years I decided on Dr. Almanza and Staff. Yes, I seen a few negative reviews but you have to take all reviews with a grain of salt. It's another persons experience and not yours. My boyfriend is finishing up medical school now and he tells me about the stuff that even goes on here in the states. Some of it is just going to happen, it's life, we can't control everything. As much as we want all to be and go perfectly it doesn't. So I closed my eyes and jumped towards the Doctor I felt most assured of... assured as I could be.
My experience: My oldest daughter and I decide to do it together we completed all or investigative work on the clinic (even sites that my medical background boyfriend had me check out along with him checking out things on his end) and we made our appointment for just 10 days out so I would not have the time to back out once again (I'm know from backing out of things like this). We booked our flight on Sprit only $216 round trip (no luggage) just a small carry on that gave us enough clothing for the few days we would be there.
Our cost was $4,500 because of the two of us booking together. We paid our balance a few days latter and begin reading and preparing from the instructions that they would email, text or call us with. The staff in the call center is very helpful and patient because I called, emailed, text so many times my back office profile reads like a CSI Mexico novel. I know if someone can work another's nerves it would be me! No one time did any of the support staff act or show annoyance with me at anytime.
Both my daughter and I had to do a 3 day liquid diet darn boring but we made it through. Early Sunday morning we left for the airport and we where the first to arrive. Slow each patient showed up and Michelle or Melissa stayed in touch with me and answered each one of my calls confirming arrival of each patient and when the shuttle will be there to pick us up. Two patients where running late because of their flight so we where off schedule by about 30 minutes or so, but the shuttle came right after the last person arrived and off we drove across the boarder in to Mexico straight in to our new life where after Monday morning there was no turning back!
Crossing in to Mexico was no hiccups at all (just don't take out your camera and start taking pictures) that may cause problems there are warning signs posted. Once in to Mexico the shuttle took us straight to the hotel. I don't know if they will still be using the hotel for recovery by the time you read this but if so... YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! It was not what I was expecting. I like nice things and I always stay in 4-5 star hotels when I travel, but for this I was trying to keep my little snooty ways in place and not expect much, times have changed for me, money is very tight and I could not allow myself to be disappointed because of the recovery house. I was going to go through with the procedure even if I did not like the hotel and had to pay to stay some where else if it was just that bad. I was so surprised, pleased and very happy. The Hotel Ticuan is so nice. My daughter had already looked at the reviews and pictures on line but I have traveled so much and became very skeptical about hotel reviews over the years. A lot of them would not be as nice as the pictures so I just hold my breath and wait until I'm there. Well no worries at all with this location. New, modern, nice, great staff, great restaurant that they give you as much free broth as you like. Now right outside the hotel is a different matter. My daughter and I would not go outside the hotel without one another, however when we did venture out a few times everything was all good. No one bothered us, a few cat calls and that was that.
I was asked if I wanted to be the first patient for the day and I quickly said yes and my daughter second. I told my daughter if I was not out in 45 minutes not to do the surgery and come looking for me (still a little scared and not trusting especially when it comes to my children). The took me and my daughter and one other person to stay the night at the clinic Sunday night after we had paid for out one night paid stay at the hospital. So make sure if you are going to be the first patient of the day that you do not pay that extra day. We did not get a refund. Any way went stayed the night at the clinic, yes it's in a old shopping center but once you get in the small clinic you do not even think about our notice where you are. The clinic is very small but very clean. I have never seen support staff clean up soooooo much. Smells clean, looks clean it is clean. I felt safe and I slept well.
They prepped us with our IV's and off to bed I went. I slept well, I was not worried or anxious like I thought I would be. They came in to get us around 5:30 AM and Dr. Almanza came to speak with us. Yes he is very handsome like everyone says and I could understand his English well. He gave us all the needed information and then I was off to OR. All I remember is I did not have time to get scared and worked up. They strapped my legs and arms down, Dr. Almanza ask if I was comfortable or nervous the anesthesiologist introduced himself as he was putting the solution in my IV and that's ALL she wrote. I don't remember anything else until my daughter was asking me questions later that morning. Actually I don't know what time it was, my daughter had her surgery and was recovering also but she was much more alert than I was. All I wanted was to go back to sleep.
We stayed there over night they watched us hour on hour and was there at every beck and call. The next morning they took us back to the hotel to recover and go through the rest of the days as scheduled. The only incident I had that pissed me off was someone stole money out of my daughters wallet. Could she have dropped it yes, but I don't think so because everything else was there. So the only advise I would say is keep your money and cards with you or ask for a locker to lock them up in and don't take no for an answer because they did not offer anything to rectify or satisfy us. We are just out of the money even though it was a small amount it was ours and not for the taking. I'm not holding that against Dr. Almanza because I'm sure staff comes and goes and if they do find out who is doing that they would not have any problem letting the go, I doubt they want that kind of image.
We paid for a VIP service to get back to San Diego faster and in a private car instead of the shuttle, yes that is well worth it! I did not have to ride in a bumpy shuttle after surgery, the line was 100 times shorter through the boarder and it was not hassle at all. I would recommend paying the extra $20 per person for that if you have it.
Just don't go expecting things to be so detailed as we are here in the states. They keep it quick, simple, safe, clean and affordable. That's what I wanted. I did not need to be treated like a princess even through I felt that way with them (you get a free message). I just wanted a safe procedure. Safe from beginning through end for the rest of my life and that what I think Dr. Almanza has given me. If things change I will post it here to let you know.
Peace, Love and Body Rock!
Lisa
I want to start this off with... I just had the surgery so this review is on my results thus far, the procedure, and review of the doctor, staff and facilities only. I will keep posting we new results so you know my journey. I promise to tell my truth, the good, the bad and the ugly. I pray that it is ALL GOOD!!!!
After review several doctors for several years I decided on Dr. Almanza and Staff. Yes, I seen a few negative reviews but you have to take all reviews with a grain of salt. It's another persons experience and not yours. My boyfriend is finishing up medical school now and he tells me about the stuff that even goes on here in the states. Some of it is just going to happen, it's life, we can't control everything. As much as we want all to be and go perfectly it doesn't. So I closed my eyes and jumped towards the Doctor I felt most assured of... assured as I could be.
My experience: My oldest daughter and I decide to do it together we completed all or investigative work on the clinic (even sites that my medical background boyfriend had me check out along with him checking out things on his end) and we made our appointment for just 10 days out so I would not have the time to back out once again (I'm know from backing out of things like this). We booked our flight on Sprit only $216 round trip (no luggage) just a small carry on that gave us enough clothing for the few days we would be there.
Our cost was $4,500 because of the two of us booking together. We paid our balance a few days latter and begin reading and preparing from the instructions that they would email, text or call us with. The staff in the call center is very helpful and patient because I called, emailed, text so many times my back office profile reads like a CSI Mexico novel. I know if someone can work another's nerves it would be me! No one time did any of the support staff act or show annoyance with me at anytime.
Both my daughter and I had to do a 3 day liquid diet darn boring but we made it through. Early Sunday morning we left for the airport and we where the first to arrive. Slow each patient showed up and Michelle or Melissa stayed in touch with me and answered each one of my calls confirming arrival of each patient and when the shuttle will be there to pick us up. Two patients where running late because of their flight so we where off schedule by about 30 minutes or so, but the shuttle came right after the last person arrived and off we drove across the boarder in to Mexico straight in to our new life where after Monday morning there was no turning back!
Crossing in to Mexico was no hiccups at all (just don't take out your camera and start taking pictures) that may cause problems there are warning signs posted. Once in to Mexico the shuttle took us straight to the hotel. I don't know if they will still be using the hotel for recovery by the time you read this but if so... YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! It was not what I was expecting. I like nice things and I always stay in 4-5 star hotels when I travel, but for this I was trying to keep my little snooty ways in place and not expect much, times have changed for me, money is very tight and I could not allow myself to be disappointed because of the recovery house. I was going to go through with the procedure even if I did not like the hotel and had to pay to stay some where else if it was just that bad. I was so surprised, pleased and very happy. The Hotel Ticuan is so nice. My daughter had already looked at the reviews and pictures on line but I have traveled so much and became very skeptical about hotel reviews over the years. A lot of them would not be as nice as the pictures so I just hold my breath and wait until I'm there. Well no worries at all with this location. New, modern, nice, great staff, great restaurant that they give you as much free broth as you like. Now right outside the hotel is a different matter. My daughter and I would not go outside the hotel without one another, however when we did venture out a few times everything was all good. No one bothered us, a few cat calls and that was that.
I was asked if I wanted to be the first patient for the day and I quickly said yes and my daughter second. I told my daughter if I was not out in 45 minutes not to do the surgery and come looking for me (still a little scared and not trusting especially when it comes to my children). The took me and my daughter and one other person to stay the night at the clinic Sunday night after we had paid for out one night paid stay at the hospital. So make sure if you are going to be the first patient of the day that you do not pay that extra day. We did not get a refund. Any way went stayed the night at the clinic, yes it's in a old shopping center but once you get in the small clinic you do not even think about our notice where you are. The clinic is very small but very clean. I have never seen support staff clean up soooooo much. Smells clean, looks clean it is clean. I felt safe and I slept well.
They prepped us with our IV's and off to bed I went. I slept well, I was not worried or anxious like I thought I would be. They came in to get us around 5:30 AM and Dr. Almanza came to speak with us. Yes he is very handsome like everyone says and I could understand his English well. He gave us all the needed information and then I was off to OR. All I remember is I did not have time to get scared and worked up. They strapped my legs and arms down, Dr. Almanza ask if I was comfortable or nervous the anesthesiologist introduced himself as he was putting the solution in my IV and that's ALL she wrote. I don't remember anything else until my daughter was asking me questions later that morning. Actually I don't know what time it was, my daughter had her surgery and was recovering also but she was much more alert than I was. All I wanted was to go back to sleep.
We stayed there over night they watched us hour on hour and was there at every beck and call. The next morning they took us back to the hotel to recover and go through the rest of the days as scheduled. The only incident I had that pissed me off was someone stole money out of my daughters wallet. Could she have dropped it yes, but I don't think so because everything else was there. So the only advise I would say is keep your money and cards with you or ask for a locker to lock them up in and don't take no for an answer because they did not offer anything to rectify or satisfy us. We are just out of the money even though it was a small amount it was ours and not for the taking. I'm not holding that against Dr. Almanza because I'm sure staff comes and goes and if they do find out who is doing that they would not have any problem letting the go, I doubt they want that kind of image.
We paid for a VIP service to get back to San Diego faster and in a private car instead of the shuttle, yes that is well worth it! I did not have to ride in a bumpy shuttle after surgery, the line was 100 times shorter through the boarder and it was not hassle at all. I would recommend paying the extra $20 per person for that if you have it.
Just don't go expecting things to be so detailed as we are here in the states. They keep it quick, simple, safe, clean and affordable. That's what I wanted. I did not need to be treated like a princess even through I felt that way with them (you get a free message). I just wanted a safe procedure. Safe from beginning through end for the rest of my life and that what I think Dr. Almanza has given me. If things change I will post it here to let you know.
Peace, Love and Body Rock!
Lisa
BODY WORK WEIGHT LOSS_LISA P's provider
Replies (8)
May 7, 2015
How much did Almanza pay you to give him a plus? I did NOT do proper research and made appt with ALMANZA the narcissistic quack to do a 'resleeve' which now i know isnt even a thing!!. horrible scars... and absolutely NO feeling of reduced appetite. I KNOW he got in there and saw scar tissue from prior lipo and pulled out. All he did was appear to the 'group' , brag about his 6 pack and we never saw him again. i lost NOTHING and now his staff blames my meds which I was on back when Dr. Aceves did the original surgery. SO if you saw i was on meds that would prevent weight loss....WHY oh why would you even take my money and do the ineffective surgery??? I asked for 1500 dollar back and they wont refund anything. I pegged him as a blowhard narcissist the night and the only time we met him... but it was too late. NEVER buy into the "resleeve"... it isnt a thing but a RIP off and NO real or reputable doctor would ever promise such a thing. Almanza is a quack and [RS bleep] ripoff in my opinion
Almanza is an absolute cocky, self absorbed, non caring, over promising and under delivering jerk, quack, liar, unprofessional, cold hearted, talentless, bragging pretty faced horrible experience EVER.. In my opinion and experience
August 7, 2015
Hi popsicle,
So sorry it took me so long to reply. I don't get on very much any more because I'm getting back to a "new" normal life. I'm also very sorry to hear you had a bad experience with Almanza but for me, my two daughters and my neighbor we all had a wonderful experience and results. I wish he would pay me or give me credit for future surgery for the post I speak on him and referrals I send his way. Don't think I have not asked. I speak only my truth and I don't think it's right of you to suggest I have to get paid to lie about my life. This is serious you can go under the knife for any type of surgery and die, so this is not something I would lie about. I do know everyone is different and I personnaly know people who have had sleeves, by-pass and bands some have lost a lot, a little and some have lost almost nothing at all. I feel for them because I know how hard I worked for this and wanted it. I do know when friends and neighbors ask me for advise and they listen they begin to lose. I think part is the surgery but the biggest part comes from us, with the understanding of medical situations and medicine as you mentioned can hinder weight loss. I hope the best for you in the future and your journey becomes better and lighter. If the sleeve is not the answer please don't give up. There is an answer out there for you. I personally looked for years.
Smiles,
Lisa
So sorry it took me so long to reply. I don't get on very much any more because I'm getting back to a "new" normal life. I'm also very sorry to hear you had a bad experience with Almanza but for me, my two daughters and my neighbor we all had a wonderful experience and results. I wish he would pay me or give me credit for future surgery for the post I speak on him and referrals I send his way. Don't think I have not asked. I speak only my truth and I don't think it's right of you to suggest I have to get paid to lie about my life. This is serious you can go under the knife for any type of surgery and die, so this is not something I would lie about. I do know everyone is different and I personnaly know people who have had sleeves, by-pass and bands some have lost a lot, a little and some have lost almost nothing at all. I feel for them because I know how hard I worked for this and wanted it. I do know when friends and neighbors ask me for advise and they listen they begin to lose. I think part is the surgery but the biggest part comes from us, with the understanding of medical situations and medicine as you mentioned can hinder weight loss. I hope the best for you in the future and your journey becomes better and lighter. If the sleeve is not the answer please don't give up. There is an answer out there for you. I personally looked for years.
Smiles,
Lisa
July 5, 2015
HELLO MY NAME IS MAXINE, AND I PLANNED ON HAVING SURGERY VERY SOON, SO SPRIT WAS A BETTER PRICE FOR A ROUND TRIP, AND DO U HAVE THEIR PHONE NUMBER? AND MY OTHER QUESTION IS WHAT WAS THA 20$FOR AGAIN? WHAT YEAR DID HAVE UR SURGERY IN, AND DO THDEY GIVE U PAIN MEDICINE, IS IT ANOUGH, AND WHER DO U GET IF FULL? HOW MUCH DID U WEIGH AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO START SEEING RESULTS ? THANKU
August 7, 2015
Hi Maxi,
I've had to apologize to everyone who posted reviews and asked questions. I have gotten back to my "new" normal life. I'm sure you have had your surgery by now. Post a link to your profile and let me know. Most of the stuff you asked are through out my post or on my YouTube channel. Most of the stuff was so long ago I'm sure it has changed by now. I had my surgery in early 2013. Spirit airline is probably still the cheapest unless you find something on special with the other airlines. They do come in cheaper than spirit from time to time. The $20 was at the old hospital/clinic that Almanza use to work at. He no longer practice there. I can't speak on the new hospital/facility because I have never been there. For the pain meds at the clinic I went to they gave you the pain meds but they did not work very well for me. What they did do is make me sick (upchucked a lot when I took them) and they made me very sleepy. I think the only reason I was not in pain was because I was sleep a lot! I do not advocate self-medicate but I know a little something something about prescriptions and I had pain med and nausea meds left from other doctor visits that I took with me and then and only then did I feel much more like my old self. Don't get me wrong though the pain was not like killer pain for me it was more the nauseated feeling fromt he pain med that did a job on me. Once I took my own nausea medicine I was singing in the rain. HOLD ON, LET ME PUT MY DISCLAIMER IN RIGHT HERE: Again, I'm not a doctor I'm not giving medical advise I'm only telling my journey that is unique to me and me alone. My current weight is 148 pounds. I held 142-145 pounds for about a year and then sometime early this year Jan 2015 I stopped running and my weight shot up to 155 I have worked since Jan to get it back in the 140ties. For the last 2 weeks I'm holding between 148-150. 4 days ago I rededicated myself to the gym and going hard again. Hopefully in a few weeks I will be back at 142 even though I will tell the truth I think I look better (face) at 150 but my clothes where getting too tight and like hell if I buy bigger clothes lol! Good life and I pray all the best for you!
I've had to apologize to everyone who posted reviews and asked questions. I have gotten back to my "new" normal life. I'm sure you have had your surgery by now. Post a link to your profile and let me know. Most of the stuff you asked are through out my post or on my YouTube channel. Most of the stuff was so long ago I'm sure it has changed by now. I had my surgery in early 2013. Spirit airline is probably still the cheapest unless you find something on special with the other airlines. They do come in cheaper than spirit from time to time. The $20 was at the old hospital/clinic that Almanza use to work at. He no longer practice there. I can't speak on the new hospital/facility because I have never been there. For the pain meds at the clinic I went to they gave you the pain meds but they did not work very well for me. What they did do is make me sick (upchucked a lot when I took them) and they made me very sleepy. I think the only reason I was not in pain was because I was sleep a lot! I do not advocate self-medicate but I know a little something something about prescriptions and I had pain med and nausea meds left from other doctor visits that I took with me and then and only then did I feel much more like my old self. Don't get me wrong though the pain was not like killer pain for me it was more the nauseated feeling fromt he pain med that did a job on me. Once I took my own nausea medicine I was singing in the rain. HOLD ON, LET ME PUT MY DISCLAIMER IN RIGHT HERE: Again, I'm not a doctor I'm not giving medical advise I'm only telling my journey that is unique to me and me alone. My current weight is 148 pounds. I held 142-145 pounds for about a year and then sometime early this year Jan 2015 I stopped running and my weight shot up to 155 I have worked since Jan to get it back in the 140ties. For the last 2 weeks I'm holding between 148-150. 4 days ago I rededicated myself to the gym and going hard again. Hopefully in a few weeks I will be back at 142 even though I will tell the truth I think I look better (face) at 150 but my clothes where getting too tight and like hell if I buy bigger clothes lol! Good life and I pray all the best for you!
UPDATED FROM BODY WORK WEIGHT LOSS_LISA P
8 days post
Not easy but worth it! Am I hungry???
I don't want to scare anyone but I did say I would tell the truth as it relates to me. The good, the bad and the ugly. Well for the last 3 days it has been the not so good. This clear broth is just about to get on my last nerve. I have been on a liquid diet for (pre-op diet included) 12 days now and must go for 6 more days. I'm just ready to chew on something. I don't think I'm hungry, just that old habit of eating keeps nagging at me. I go to the refrigerator when I'm not even hungry. If I see something my daughter leaves out I go to grab it and taste it without even thinking. I know this is part of it and I do think it is pretty cool that I'm noticing these things and with the help of the surgery I can control myself whereas before I would have shoved the food in my mouth without a second thought! So when you ask me if this is hard I'm going to say yes, but yes with a hard lesson learned which is always a good thing if I'm learning. Learning about me, what makes me tick, what my triggers are, that's a good thing for me. I need to lose 100 pounds, I need to learn so I can stop blood pressure meds that I have been on since 2007. I need to learn because everyone says I'm shaped just like my mother who at the age and time of her death I weight the exact same weight and wore the same pants size as my mom. My mom she died in her mid-40's from congestive heart failure.
Most people do not think I'm fat enough for the surgery and they tried to talk me out of it! People, don't let another make this decision for you. This is a life matter and you are the responsible party! I only stand 5'3 on my best days and I was 225 of solid fat! I solid, stocky and heavy. The weight on my heart (just like my mom's is not a good thing). Stop comparing and do what is right for you. There is no need now days to wait until you are 200 or mover over weight. If you know this has been a life long struggle for you and your health is not in good shape do you, do what you must to live your life! This is the only life I was given and I'm not going to sit around and let someone's beliefs dig me an early grave. I know up close and personal what can happen if you do. As long as I keep improving no matter if it is slow weight loss or fast. I can take the hard, the boring broth, the exercising while looking forward to living and having a Rocking Body!
I would love to hear about others struggles and victories. Comment or email me so we can chat, I need some new friends who I have something in common with.
PS: I know my grammar and structure in writing my posts is not very good but… Please hear my words and know my heart that is good!
Peace, Love & Body Rock!
Lisa
Most people do not think I'm fat enough for the surgery and they tried to talk me out of it! People, don't let another make this decision for you. This is a life matter and you are the responsible party! I only stand 5'3 on my best days and I was 225 of solid fat! I solid, stocky and heavy. The weight on my heart (just like my mom's is not a good thing). Stop comparing and do what is right for you. There is no need now days to wait until you are 200 or mover over weight. If you know this has been a life long struggle for you and your health is not in good shape do you, do what you must to live your life! This is the only life I was given and I'm not going to sit around and let someone's beliefs dig me an early grave. I know up close and personal what can happen if you do. As long as I keep improving no matter if it is slow weight loss or fast. I can take the hard, the boring broth, the exercising while looking forward to living and having a Rocking Body!
I would love to hear about others struggles and victories. Comment or email me so we can chat, I need some new friends who I have something in common with.
PS: I know my grammar and structure in writing my posts is not very good but… Please hear my words and know my heart that is good!
Peace, Love & Body Rock!
Lisa
Replies (4)
July 24, 2015
I hear you and totally agree with your post! We must make the decision to sleeve for us & live life to the fullest! I'm also in my mid to late 40s with 3 almost grown kids. I've been a caregiver my whole life. It's time to do something for me! We deserve it. I'm 5'3 and my highest weight was 190. My CW is 177.2. I've been on 1 week of my 2 week pre-op diet. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 8/3. Thank you for telling it all...the bad, the good and the ugly! Lol I will be following you & wish you the best on your WL journey.
August 7, 2015
Hey how are you? Sorry for the late response but I hardly sign on now. I have let my new normal life take control and guide the way. Thank you for the encouraging words also. I wish you the very best. Post and send me the link so I can follow your progress. I still work at it everyday!
PLBR!
PLBR!
August 7, 2015
Hi! I had my sleeve in Mexico on 8/3/15. My My height is 5'2. My SW was 176. I had no problem with having a smaller BMI. My problems came after the surgery. The doctors & staff were pretty good! But I ended up having to get 3 bags of plasma & 1 bag of blood. And I ended up bleeding out the extra bag oh blood after I got it from the drain tube. The pain isn't bad at all, but the nausea is what really kills you! I had the worst case ever!!!! 4 days out & I'm still recovering from all the has given during the surgery & nausea related issues. I'm on clear liquids for a week. Which is good because it hurts to swallow. My chest tightens up & when the liquid gets down to my tummy, it hurts for a few seconds. I sure it's because I need to take smaller sips. I've only been drinking crystal light, water & bottles of electrolit that I purchased in Mexico. They're great! The grape flavored one is the best!!! I had a few sips of chicken broth but I have to force myself. I hadn't had any today & probably won't! I have stated back with some of my vitamins, multivitamin, iron, vitamin D, biotin & liquid B12. My energy is very low. I'm still very weak. But I plan on adding protein back in my diet on tomorrow & should give me a tiny bit more energy. I'm looking forward to getting up & moving . I hate that I was so out of it that I missed my tour of Mexico & small shopping excursion. My 1st time I'm Mexico & I have no souvenirs except for scares from my sleeve! I haven't been in the scale yet so I'm not sure what I weigh. I'll check tomorrow update. All in all I'm out of harms way....I think! Lol & the sleeve is something I've dreamed about for a long time. So I'm prayerful that it will help me to accomish my weightloss & health goals. I'll continue to post updates & pictures as I become more brave. God bless you! K.i.t.
August 8, 2015
Hey I don't know how I missed this today. I tried to read and respond to all that I have not due to lack of signing on. Oh well I got you mow lol. Are you better today? I hear you on the nausea I had it bad. I did not post a lot about it because I did not want to s are anyone out of doing the surgery. Some people take your experience and embassy it as if it's their own. They may never go through what I did so I reserved a lot of that info because it was not life or death it was just side effects from meds and procedure. I continued to bring it back up well into my 4-6 month. Then one day I just noticed it stopped. I never do it amy more but I still feel nauseated if I eat too much, too fast or the wrong thing. I pray for the very best our come and you reach and maintain your goals. BTW you brought back the best souvenir A NEW YOU!
UPDATED FROM BODY WORK WEIGHT LOSS_LISA P
9 days post
Stalled!!! What the Heck!!!
Hi All,
Every day I tell myself not to get on the scale and just like a hard-head child I disobey my fair warning and get on it in-spite of being disappointed yesterday. This morning I'm back on the scale and it is back up to 213.4 I'm ready to pull my hair out because I think I'm doing everything right but the scale keeps screaming WRONG oh-so wrong! At first I was doing well with the pre-op clear diet which my doctor had me continue until this coming Monday. Pre-op start day was Friday 5/17, I weighed in at 225. Monday 5/20 I had my procedure, Thursday 5/23 I came home and weighed in at 213.4. Friday morning 5/24 the scale sang a new song of 212 even weight, I was excited! Well the excitement did not last very long. From Saturday 5/18, I have had a fierce tango dance with the scale which says I’m bouncing back and forth with 212-213.4 pounds since last Friday and I can’t believe it! It’s driving me wild!
Don't get me wrong, I'm encouraged when I see things that I’m doing that I can recognize and change now, or when I can feel now when I’m full and stop eating. I’m determined to continue with my new life style and the prospect of a new lease on life, but I'm telling the truth when I say I'm getting depressed about the weight loss stall. I think I'm doing everything right. I stay within 600 calories a day some days it's less and I know that is not good but I can't seem to get stuff down well some days and other day’s it seems like I eat too much but still with in calorie 600 calorie count. I'm walking and doing light exercise. Two days ago I started upping my water at first I could not take the taste but I started putting just a little crystal light in my water and now I can drink about 48 oz. per day I will get up to the 64 here soon. I'm mainly on clear homemade chicken broth now but once every other day or so I go for a cream soup because I just get a little tired of the broth. I take my vitamins and I'm working on finding a protein I can tolerate. Even the one I have I still mix it in something to try to get down as much as possible but typically everyday I'm only getting in 50%. Today I order a unflavored kind I hope that works better for me. I know how important it is to get it in.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong so if someone out there can let me know please do so, I'm very frustrated and just want to do this right. I've spent the money, the time and now I want the best results possible.
Every day I tell myself not to get on the scale and just like a hard-head child I disobey my fair warning and get on it in-spite of being disappointed yesterday. This morning I'm back on the scale and it is back up to 213.4 I'm ready to pull my hair out because I think I'm doing everything right but the scale keeps screaming WRONG oh-so wrong! At first I was doing well with the pre-op clear diet which my doctor had me continue until this coming Monday. Pre-op start day was Friday 5/17, I weighed in at 225. Monday 5/20 I had my procedure, Thursday 5/23 I came home and weighed in at 213.4. Friday morning 5/24 the scale sang a new song of 212 even weight, I was excited! Well the excitement did not last very long. From Saturday 5/18, I have had a fierce tango dance with the scale which says I’m bouncing back and forth with 212-213.4 pounds since last Friday and I can’t believe it! It’s driving me wild!
Don't get me wrong, I'm encouraged when I see things that I’m doing that I can recognize and change now, or when I can feel now when I’m full and stop eating. I’m determined to continue with my new life style and the prospect of a new lease on life, but I'm telling the truth when I say I'm getting depressed about the weight loss stall. I think I'm doing everything right. I stay within 600 calories a day some days it's less and I know that is not good but I can't seem to get stuff down well some days and other day’s it seems like I eat too much but still with in calorie 600 calorie count. I'm walking and doing light exercise. Two days ago I started upping my water at first I could not take the taste but I started putting just a little crystal light in my water and now I can drink about 48 oz. per day I will get up to the 64 here soon. I'm mainly on clear homemade chicken broth now but once every other day or so I go for a cream soup because I just get a little tired of the broth. I take my vitamins and I'm working on finding a protein I can tolerate. Even the one I have I still mix it in something to try to get down as much as possible but typically everyday I'm only getting in 50%. Today I order a unflavored kind I hope that works better for me. I know how important it is to get it in.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong so if someone out there can let me know please do so, I'm very frustrated and just want to do this right. I've spent the money, the time and now I want the best results possible.
Replies (4)
May 30, 2013
Sorry you're feeling a little bit unmotivated! The problem with weighing yourself almost everyday is that weight fluctuates a lot depending on the time of day, how long it was since you last ate, etc. That's why it's best to way yourself maybe only once per week, first thing in the morning, after you have been to the bathroom but before breakfast. If you're sticking to the doctors post-op diet plan then it's just a numbers game and you will win, you just have to be patient. :-)
I totally hear you about getting bored with the liquid diet. I have my surgery on September 4th, but I'm currently on a 10 week, high protein, low calorie diet, which consists mostly of protein shakes and it's definitely not exciting! You just ahve to remember what your goals are and why you started doing this in the first place.
You can do, just believe in yourself!
June 8, 2013
Hi thank you so much for sharing your story, I'm scheduled with Almanza for the sleeve 7/2. I'm pretty terrified LOL, the most invasive procedure I've had is a tooth pulled =) I wanted to know how many days were u there total? I want to come home asap, my husband is staying in a hotel right near the border on CA side so I will be alone there for however long. Also, what is the name of the car service u used to go back to the states? Any other tips/info is def appreciated as I'm so very nervous about going out of the US but no insurance limits my options lol.
July 29, 2013
Hi Andreakc22,
I'm so sorry I did not see your post. I'm not sure how to navigate this site all the time. Have you had your surgery? How did it go? I hope all is well. Email me back so we can stay in touch. I could have given you so much information about the clinic, travel, car, hotel etc. if I would have seen this post earlier. We can still share info from this point forward. I have learned so much since the surgery about myself and it is DEF a fast behavior modifier! lol! I hope you are well contact me I'm eager to know.
Smiles,
Lisa
June 11, 2013
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I think maybe it's best if you don't concentrate on the weigh ins day to day because it could just be fluid. I have heard weekly weigh ins are better. Have you taken your measurements? Bust, waist, hips, thighs & biceps? Sometimes weight loss shows in measurements like that instead of pounds. I wish you all the best :)
Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!
Good luck with your recovery and weight loss. I will be having my sleeve in September, so it's great to read reviews of people who have gone before me.
If you don't mind sharing, what was your weight prior to surgery?
Oh you're doing great! Congratulations on your weight loss so far and good luck, I'm sure you'll be at your goal weight in no time. Have you set a goal weight for yourself?
I'm going to be having my surgery with Dr. Sadek in New Jersey. I researched and contacted a lot of doctors before I made my choice. He's very experienced, board certified and not too far from my in-laws, who live in Maryland. I actually live in England, so I'll be staying with my in-laws and just travelling to NJ for the surgery.