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Hoping for the Best - Mexico, MO
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I've been lurking on this site for sometime now. ...
WORTH IT$3,499
I've been lurking on this site for sometime now. I have been considering this surgery for the last 2 years but keep telling myself I can do it on my own but keep on packing on the pounds. Talked to people who have had the surgery and read review after review to get a better understanding of it. Also watched people experiences on YouTube. But I'm going through with it for 3 reasons being health, family and fun. Health because if I let it deteriorate my family would suffer and the fun would stop. So I'm hoping for the best. I'm scheduled for September 5 so wish me luck with my nervous self.
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August 6, 2016
I'm scheduled to be sleeved on October 18 low BMI however I have high blood pressure trying to get off these pills and it dropped about 65 to 70 pounds I reside in Boston they want 35 - 36000 too rich for my blood lol I've been on realself for 2 years now I was going to have a tummy tuck but I think losing this way first would be the way to go for me
August 12, 2016
sweetie you can get the sleeve in mexico for 3 thousand. Try Dr. Montenya. Others on this sight have used that dr.(not sure if spell is correct). good luck. if no ins. coverage its very xpensive. good luck.
August 6, 2016
I wish you all the best in your journey I'll be following your progress you're going to do great
August 8, 2016
Mexico Dr. Almanza he's board-certified also his reviews are awesome also his before and after pictures are very good he charges 4.499 I guess that's better than $36,000 I'll take it lol.
August 10, 2016
Yeah that amount beat anything out of pocket in the US. I think you pick a good doctor. I look at him also but pick LTVSG instead.
UPDATED FROM B Rome
1 month pre
Pre-Op Diet
I see a lot of people doing 3 days to 2 weeks of liquid diet before surgery. My surgeon only requires a 2 week high protein diet and last meal before midnight before surgery. Have anyone else been told to just do a high protein diet?
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August 17, 2016
My surgery is scheduled for sept. 19th. The Doctor also wants me to start with protein shakes 2 weeks before. Best of luck to you.
August 17, 2016
Same to you. But it not required of me to do any liquid diet according to my doctor pre-op instructions.
August 17, 2016
Sorry i should have explained a little better. He just told me to replace 2 of my meals with protein shake.
August 17, 2016
No problem. That is what I'm planning on doing because I want to get use to drink shake. Wishing you the best my future sleeve sister.
September 5, 2016
From what I understand it depends on your BMI. If you have a relatively low BMI then you can do a shorter term of the pre-op diet. I did one week, but I only have 50 pounds to lose. I was doing a bypass tune up as they call it. The key is to reduce carb intake and up protein. The carbs reduce the slipperiness of your liver which is safer for surgery and the protein helps you recover faster and you will be on a high protein diet afterward as well.
UPDATED FROM B Rome
25 days pre
People asking me why?
People have been asking me why I'm doing this and the first thing I really want to say is it;s no of your F*#$@ng business, but I tend to try and educate them on my decision that it might help out one of their love ones or friend. See I'm tried of sleeping on my CPAP/ BiPAP machine. I've been on it for the last 5 years. I really don't like it but I have became so dependent on it I want attempt to take a nap or fall asleep without. I sucks caring it around for trips. Plus even though my wife won't admit it, but I know it annoys her( like sleeping with Dark Vader every night). It does help but I don't want have to use it for the rest of my life. And now the joint pain is pretty bad. some days I have to take pain medicine to make through the day. And last I'm borderline everything else so I'm making that leap to better my health before I wait to late.
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August 12, 2016
its obvious why u are doing it. they just don't get it! Good luck! smooth saiing
August 13, 2016
Do your thing. Keep them talking... You gonna do great!!!
August 13, 2016
Thanks and to tell you the truth you are one of those inspirational stories that help me make that step towards my weight loss journey. Your personality and positive attitude was encouraging. BTW you look awesome.
August 13, 2016
Keep your head up my realself brother do what you feel is best for your health and keep it moving as a nurse of 17 years I know about Cpap an apnea I'm happy for you
August 13, 2016
Thanks my realself sister. My head is up with high spirits. Only 3 more weeks for me. How's your search going?
August 14, 2016
Hi Rome my search is over my friend I'm scheduled for my Gastric Sleeve October 18th. Don't forget to keep us posted on your journey stay blessed my name is Leah
October 2, 2016
Good for you! It's your life and people should respect that. I've had people try to talk me out of it but they don't know how hard life can be with the complications of obesity. I am on Cpap too and just want to live a normal life without getting winded from walking.
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story with us. Your three reasons for going through with this procedure are the best reasons I can think of :) I hope you'll get lots of support from this awesome community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here's a great post to get you started. Please keep us updated.
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