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35yrs old Having GASTRO SLEEVE SURGERY
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So far I have had answers to so many questions...
WORTH IT$13,000
So far I have had answers to so many questions from wonderful doctors who has guide me. I am just about to get a Gastro Sleeve and wanted to know how much time should I wait before doing a TT & BBL. I am so happy with the support and learning ahead of time what to expect and how to do everything the right way. I will wait 3-6 months after having my gastro sleeve done to get a stable weight so see how much skin hangs afterwards. I do know I have to have enough fat to fill in my buttocks. So I will be asking again to these wonderful doctor when I am almost ready along with pictures! This is a great website love it!
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March 14, 2016
Did insurance cover any of the costs? Or is the $2000 the total of the procedure you paid with out insurance?
April 8, 2016
My surgery was $14,000 I only paid $2000 for the hospital stay and doctor to do the surgery. It is expensive here in USA, if I did not have insurance I would go to Tijuana Mexico and get it done. Here in Houston To I had to do so much to get this surgery done sweety. I had to go 3 months to a weigh lost clinic and make sure they documented the weight lost plan for insurance purposes. I had to get phycologists clearance, and many more things on a check list. I started in June 2015 and had the surgery in January 2016. If you all have any questions feel free to ask me I'm open to answer.
UPDATED FROM Ruiz0339
26 days post
Tomorrow Houston Tx Gastro Sleeve 01/04/2016
I am ready to do this procedure, yes I am scared nervous and I feel like its the beginning of a new me. I have done my diet liquid I have not lost much weight I retain much but anyways I am just waiting for the clock to tick so I can go to the hospital. I am taking everything step by step since this is not going to be my only surgery I'm looking to do more to myself. Hopefully this surgery is not going to frighten me out. I have a my meds and everything in place hopefully I recover fast to see results of weight lost in me.
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January 4, 2016
Best of luck! You can do this! Please let me know how your recovery is. I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 25th and find tremendous comfort in reading everyone's journey.
February 13, 2016
I have done great I feel better and lighter. At the beginning I had some depression which is normal since I was use to eating everything nonstop. But now its like I feel good and I'm able to see my results I'm about 210 lbs or less I don't weight myself always since I'm the type of body that loses in sizes. I learned that not everyone will see the weight numbers drop which is true. I can fit in more clothes, now I eat what my body needs not what I want. My stomach speaks to me says what's too heavy and not tolerated. I now have more discipline in my eating finally I have more help in not putting just anything in my mouth. My stomach plays a big role in telling my brain, "Bellos that is not going to go down easily so PLEASE STOP RIGHT THERE!" I am honest if I did not have this surgery I would still be eating loka a dog. I feel good that I can control that for once! Thanks to this surgery my life is now changing, I DO NOT regret having this wonderful surgery at all!
UPDATED FROM Ruiz0339
28 days post
Surgery went well ready to change my life
Hi today I am on my second day after surgery and I am ok, hardly any pain since I am on medication. People there is no fear of having surgery I have experience the best and I don't regret doing this surgery.
Hi there, welcome to the WLS community!
We have a very active Sleeve Forum, if you're looking for support. There are hundreds of other sleevers in there and we're all on the same journey.
You should also check out the links below to some guides, which may help you prepare.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Guide
Food Survival Guide
Nutritional Guide
Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.