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35yrs old Having GASTRO SLEEVE SURGERY

UPDATED FROM Ruiz0339
9 months post

Lost 70 Lbs After Gastro Sleeve SX

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Ruiz0339
WORTH IT$13,000

I am so happy with my results, I have done so well after sx. I lost 70 lbs in 8 months I am now adapted to my new way of eating, I eat small portions don't feel hungry at all like before. I use to always be hungry not able to control my appetite, I see how many people struggle with the that issue. Everything I use to love eating now does not no longer drive me nuts, I control what I put in my mouth. I can not mix drinking any liquid with eating that's a huge no no! If you think you will do that believe me your stomach will feel all blown. Do I do excerise I'm not going to lie rare, I will disappear faster! I asked my doctor about me looking all boney and ugly. Doctor told me not to worry my own body will stop on its own where it needs to stop. I take PRENATAL VITAMINS since Biatric vitamins are so expensive, all my lab work comes back great! I do take Vitamin D aslo but need to check with your doctor, everybody is different. I do have lose skin from the weight that I lost. I have not lost no hair, I feel great! I am now on my next step going to get TT, BBL, and Lipo. If you plan on getting this sx the sleeve don't think it twice do it! You will never regret it, I eat much of what I want but very small portions, frequently. But continue to drop weight as I go, I want to lose about 30 lbs more hope to get there soon. I'm going to start the gym more often to tone up!

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Terry K. Scarborough, MD

Terry K. Scarborough, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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September 14, 2016
Congratulations ! You are doing a great job ! Wishing you continued success to live the life you deserve !

I am 4 years out in December. I am still trying to lose that last few pounds, but I have never regretted my surgery, either. I just had my tt 6 months ago. It's the best!

Good luck
Txmom
September 14, 2016
Correction: I had my tt 8 months ago.. Lost track of time!
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September 14, 2016
You look so fabulous!!! You have done great!!! So happy for you!!!
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December 6, 2016

Hey there! How are you? Congratulations on your awesome weight loss! It's been a year since your surgery, and we'd love to hear from you again. Hope you're well! 

UPDATED FROM Ruiz0339
4 months post

I just keep losing more weight love it!

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I am worried I'm starting to eat more, I need to stop and choice well my meals. Yes I don't feel hungry but that old me still keeps trying to make me eat. I do feel a different way of hunger not like before, I am very happy with my results. I am now 194 lbs but this weekend I notice I was able to eat a little more. To keep losing I must know how to stop it and yes I can. I need to keep busy and do more exercise to reach my goal. I lost so much weight in my legs and my stomach is dropping. I am becoming more saggy from my skin so I have to lift weights.

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April 19, 2016
True diva!!!
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April 19, 2016
So sweet!
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April 20, 2016
Congrats on your weight loss! I'm finally sleeved and I can't wait for this weight to come off.
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April 21, 2016
Thank you!
You will do fine cus everything changes for good. You will see it drop slowly don't get upset if you don't drop it fast at the beginning, as the days go by you will notice the difference. I wish you a fast recovery and keep me posted sweety!
July 30, 2016
Dear Ruiz0339,
I wrote back to your PM. It doesn't look as though you read it. I did not realize that you were so soon after sleeve procedure. You are really still in the weight loss phase.
You might want to consider waiting until you have stopped losing weight before having plastic surgery. But, the plastic surgeon will help you Make that choice.
Did you ever decide to see Dr. Schusterman for a consult??

Let me know if you have any more questions.
By the way, you look good, and you are gorgeous!!!!
Keep up the good work!!

XOXO,
Tx mom
UPDATED FROM Ruiz0339
4 months post

My feet shrunk!!!!! After gastro sleeve my feet got small!!!

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Ruiz0339
I am shocked I lost weight I am 200.4 lbs been almost going on 3 months tomorrow 4/3/2016 I am finally getting out of the 200 lbs I had done exercise in 2015 for more then 6 months and I only had dropped 20 lbs getting only to be 215lbs. I was never able to get out of the 200lbs and the problem was I could not stop eating that was my biggest battle. The more I would do exercise the more hungry I would get at night and the weight was just gaining more. I would go to weight doctor clinics and take pills that would be stop you from eating and but give you a huge headache and dry mouth. I thought doing this would help me lose weight but, this took me to having aggressive migraines more complications. If you are one that does this stop that will make you gain more weight once you stop the medication. You will double up the amount you lost with so much effort. This is what make me seek another option and this is why I decided to do this surgery. I knew my problem was the big plates of meal I was eating and I could not stop that on my own. I needed help and I got the help I needed. I eat but I can choice what to eat and I do not get to choice how much I can eat. That's the best part of all I have that feeling of being full with a few bites and I can exercise and lose the weight I want to lose with success or own its own without exercise. It goes slow when you do not exercise but, I don't want to lose to much weight since my next step is a tummy tuck and a butt lift. I am saving for that next procedure mean while I'm taking it slow since he's you need fat to do that surgery. Well I hope this helps any who is wanting to do this surgery. Another thing is my feet shrunk I was a size 7 and know I am a size 6 amazing the way my feet also feels the effect. My back does not hurt anymore like before and my knees don't shake. Feel good and better then before.

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April 3, 2016
This phones don't help they write what they want sorry for the typos!
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April 3, 2016
Unbelievable ...my feet shrunk too. You look wonderful as usual!!!
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April 18, 2016
Thank you baby girl!