Hi Alan,

What day is your surgery? We might be there at the same time and it would be
good to know someone. Karen

--- In drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com, Kristen <puhlease1@...> wrote:
>
> Keep a protein shake with you wherever you go, too - even though it's liquid,
it also makes you feel more "full" than other liquids.
>
>
>
>
> --- On Tue, 11/17/09, Alan Rogers <adavidrogers@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Alan Rogers <adavidrogers@...>
> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Day two of pre-op diet, and I am
going loony!
> To: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:25 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> Thanks!  Busy will not be a problem as I travel for a living and will be on
the road the next two weeks.  I’ll make it.  It is just hard going from wide
open to full (or almost full) stop!  Thanks for your response!
>
>
> A..
>
>
> On 11/17/09 5:09 PM, "Suzanne" <suzannesings@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>  
>  
>    
>
> My best advice...... .... STAY BUSY!!!!!Try to stay out of the house as much
as possible.  Go out to a movie at night.
> Or go hear some live music.  It's easy to want to eat out of boredom when
you're at home, so keep yourself occupied doing things out of the house.  Good
luck!
>
> suzanne
>
>
>
>
> --- On Tue, 11/17/09, adavidrogers <adavidrogers@ live.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: adavidrogers <adavidrogers@ live.com>
> Subject: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Day two of pre-op diet, and I am
going loony!
> To: drjoyavsg@yahoogrou ps.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:15 PM
>
>       Hi gang,
>
> My surgery is in just under two weeks, ergo: the diet has begun.
> I am only on day two and it is driving me a little nuts.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions or comments regarding there experience?
>
> Alan
>
>  
>   
>
>    
>
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My best advice.......... STAY BUSY!!!!!Try to stay out of the house as much as possible.  Go out to a movie at night.
Or go hear some live music.  It's easy to want to eat out of boredom when you're at home, so keep yourself occupied doing things out of the house.  Good luck!

suzanne




--- On Tue, 11/17/09, adavidrogers <adavidrogers@...> wrote:

From: adavidrogers <adavidrogers@...>
Subject: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Day two of pre-op diet, and I am going loony!
To: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:15 PM

      Hi gang,

My surgery is in just under two weeks, ergo: the diet has begun.
I am only on day two and it is driving me a little nuts.

Does anyone have any suggestions or comments regarding there experience?

Alan

 
  

   

 
 
   

My best advice.......... STAY BUSY!!!!!Try to stay out of the house as much as possible.  Go out to a movie at night.
Or go hear some live music.  It's easy to want to eat out of boredom when you're at home, so keep yourself occupied doing things out of the house.  Good luck!

suzanne




--- On Tue, 11/17/09, adavidrogers <adavidrogers@...> wrote:

From: adavidrogers <adavidrogers@...>
Subject: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Day two of pre-op diet, and I am going loony!
To: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:15 PM

      Hi gang,

My surgery is in just under two weeks, ergo: the diet has begun.
I am only on day two and it is driving me a little nuts.

Does anyone have any suggestions or comments regarding there experience?

Alan

 
  

   

Hi gang,

My surgery is in just under two weeks, ergo: the diet has begun.
I am only on day two and it is driving me a little nuts.

Does anyone have any suggestions or comments regarding there experience?

Alan

Hello. I am just about to hit my 3 year surgeversary! And I don't post
often but saw your request for input from folks who are no longer
newbies so though I'd chime in. Of course Jane can give great insight
too - she really helped me when I was deciding what to do.

Anyway, my initial weight loss was about 85 pounds which I lost over a
year. I have gained back about 15 over the past two years but I blame
that on my food choices and stretching my stomach by not following all
if the guidance given versus the sleeve itself. At first that worried
me and I felt angry at myself but I think my current weight is a good
one for me and my frame (5'4" and 130 lbs) so I focus on feeling
healthy rather than the digits. (Which are lower than they were when I
was 16.)

Anyway, I am extremely happy with my decision to have the sleeve. My
complications were non existant and my life is going just as I had
dreamed it would post surgery. I do things I never thought I would
(like power yoga) and married the man of my dreams in August. I
believe it was always in my ti live my fullest life but it took a
truer physical self for me to get there.... Oh yea, and I did lots of
strength training and talk therapy over the first year and I think
that helped a lot. Try to really sculp you body as you loose weight if
you can. It will tighten your skin and reveal a healthier you that
much faster.

Best of luck in your decision! It has changed my life!!

Hillary

Hi everyone,

I'm doing great.  Just a little sore around my incision sites, but other than
that, I feel totally fine.  The runs I had went away after about 24 hours.  I'm
starting to get bored with clear liquids. I'm looking forward to moving on to
full liquids soon.

Thanks to everyone for your support & feedback!!

suzanne





--- In drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com, "Mary" <mybadof4@...> wrote:
>
>
> Is everything still going well for you?  I am starting to feel better the last
two days.
>
> --- In drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com, "suzannesings" <suzannesings@> wrote:
> >
> > I had my surgery yesterday.  Dr. Joya was great.  I now have the sleeve!!
> > There was some question about whether I'd be able to have the sleeve because
of former lapband, but he was able to do it.
> >
> > My hotel room at the Cornerstone Hospital.  I have a big room with a flat
screen TV to watch.
> > There are plenty of english channels to choose from.  And they have free
WiFi in the rooms.
> >
> > And the Krystal hotel is also great.  Large room. Flat screen TV.  Free WiFi
in room.
> > Beautiful tropical surroundings and warm/welcoming/helpful staff everywhere
I've been.
> >
> > I'm feeling pretty well.  Just the normal pain post surgery.  Stomach area
hurts.  Shoulder is sore from air/gas traveling up from surgery.  Scratchy
throat from tube down my throat in surgery.  But that's all normal.  And
supposedly, everything will be a lot better starting tomorrow.
> >
> > My throat is dry, and I'm so very much looking forward to tomorrow, when I
can have some ice chips, and hopefully some water. Then move on to clear
liquids.
> >
> > And coming alone to Puerto Vallarta hasn't been a problem.  It's really no
big deal being here alone.  I feel totally safe here alone.
> >
> > Well, that's the update!
> >
> > Suzanne
> >
>

Is everything still going well for you?  I am starting to feel better the last
two days.

--- In drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com, "suzannesings" <suzannesings@...> wrote:
>
> I had my surgery yesterday.  Dr. Joya was great.  I now have the sleeve!!
> There was some question about whether I'd be able to have the sleeve because
of former lapband, but he was able to do it.
>
> My hotel room at the Cornerstone Hospital.  I have a big room with a flat
screen TV to watch.
> There are plenty of english channels to choose from.  And they have free WiFi
in the rooms.
>
> And the Krystal hotel is also great.  Large room. Flat screen TV.  Free WiFi
in room.
> Beautiful tropical surroundings and warm/welcoming/helpful staff everywhere
I've been.
>
> I'm feeling pretty well.  Just the normal pain post surgery.  Stomach area
hurts.  Shoulder is sore from air/gas traveling up from surgery.  Scratchy
throat from tube down my throat in surgery.  But that's all normal.  And
supposedly, everything will be a lot better starting tomorrow.
>
> My throat is dry, and I'm so very much looking forward to tomorrow, when I can
have some ice chips, and hopefully some water. Then move on to clear liquids.
>
> And coming alone to Puerto Vallarta hasn't been a problem.  It's really no big
deal being here alone.  I feel totally safe here alone.
>
> Well, that's the update!
>
> Suzanne
>

I asked Dr. Joya if watermelon juice was considered "clear liquid".  He said
yes.
However, they didn't have it at the hotel this morning.  I'm hoping that maybe
tomorrow they'll have it, cause I'd love some of that!

I'm feeling pretty good.  I took a taxi downtown today and did a tiny bit of
shopping.

I had a bit of the runs tonight, but I don't know if that was from the surgery
or from putting ice into my drinks today.  I think I'll stay away from the ice
tomorrow, just to be on the safe side.   I go home tomorrow.  I'm looking
forward to being back in my own place, and getting back to my adorable french
bulldog.

suzanne



--- In drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com, Kristen <puhlease1@...> wrote:
>
> I'm sure watermelon juice would fit in the clear liquids category.  The point
is not to have something thick or with "stuff" in it, so it doesn't aggravate
your newly created VSG (I had that surgery as well and I couldn't be happier!)
>  
> Kristen
>
>
>
> --- On Tue, 11/10/09, thebabyjane@... <thebabyjane@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: thebabyjane@... <thebabyjane@...>
> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery newly sleeved
> To: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:13 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
> I had it while I was there ... I  figured that it was clear enough !  It
really is nearly clear and I also was craving grapefruit juice, of all things,
on my way home and stopped at a convenience store for some when I drove home
from the airport !  No problems. Ask Dr. Joya about it.
>  
>
> In a message dated 11/10/2009 3:06:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
suzannesings@ yahoo.com writes:
>  
>
>
>
>
>
> watermelon juice is considered clear liquid??  Are you sure?
> I love it.
>
>
>
>
> --- On Tue, 11/10/09, thebabyjane@ aol.com <thebabyjane@ aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: thebabyjane@ aol.com <thebabyjane@ aol.com>
> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery newly sleeved
> To: drjoyavsg@yahoogrou ps.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 2:18 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
> May I be the first, maybe second, to welcome you to the loser's bench.
Congratulations. I'll enjoy a sip of water for you. ;).... when you go to the
Krystal ask if they have watermelon juice, or just look for it at the beverage
area of the buffet restaurant. 
> Blessings,
> Jane
>  
>
> In a message dated 11/10/2009 1:46:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
suzannesings@ yahoo.com writes:
>  
>
> I had my surgery yesterday. Dr. Joya was great. I now have the sleeve!!
> There was some question about whether I'd be able to have the sleeve because
of former lapband, but he was able to do it.
>
> My hotel room at the Cornerstone Hospital. I have a big room with a flat
screen TV to watch.
> There are plenty of english channels to choose from. And they have free WiFi
in the rooms.
>
> And the Krystal hotel is also great. Large room. Flat screen TV. Free WiFi in
room.
> Beautiful tropical surroundings and warm/welcoming/ helpful staff everywhere
I've been.
>
> I'm feeling pretty well. Just the normal pain post surgery. Stomach area
hurts. Shoulder is sore from air/gas traveling up from surgery. Scratchy throat
from tube down my throat in surgery. But that's all normal. And supposedly,
everything will be a lot better starting tomorrow.
>
> My throat is dry, and I'm so very much looking forward to tomorrow, when I can
have some ice chips, and hopefully some water. Then move on to clear liquids.
>
> And coming alone to Puerto Vallarta hasn't been a problem. It's really no big
deal being here alone. I feel totally safe here alone.
>
> Well, that's the update!
>
> Suzanne
>

 

Would you like me to call you ?

 

 

In a message dated 11/10/2009 2:38:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

Hi Jane,

My name is Karen a d I was able to speak with Suzzane before she left forPV. Still trying to decide if I feel comfortable going by myself.

Thanks 

Karen

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 10, 2009, at 4:21 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

Have you had a chance to talk with anyone yet and would you still like me to call you ?  By the way... what is your name?  .... I'm sure it isn't iPhone.  lol

Blessings,

Jane

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 7:37:22 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

How about Thur? I teach a piltes class.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 8:21 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

ok, I'll try calling when I get home from work tomorrow. :)

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 6:05:22 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

I'm on central time

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 7:40 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

What time zone are you in? I"m on the Pacific Coast, Oregon. I leave for work about 7:45 am and get home anywhere from 3 - 5 pm... PST>

   Looking forward to talking to you.

Jane

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 4:37:53 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for your advice. I just told my boyfriend I wanted to do this & he isn't on board at all. I would love to speak with you, maybe tomorrow at 214-679-7396.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 6:19 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

Hi,

   I had my surgery 3 years ago and have lost 85 lbs. it sometimes goes up and down a few pounds depending on what is going on and how diligent I am about my food. I would like to lose another 20 lbs, but am ok with where I am. I mostly wear a size 14 now.. down from a 24 -26. Whoo hooo... yes I can live with a size 14.

   I've had not a single complication and drove myself home from the airport, when I got back to Portland. I was only taking Ibuprofen for pain at that point. Using the wheelchair services on your way home is an excellent plan and it gets you wheeled through customs much faster. .... however, my friend was coming home from Costa Rica after major plastic surgery and there was no help for her for about 3 hours.. that's how long she had to wait for a wheelchair. It pays to ask well ahead of time that you need a wheelchair.

   You can email me at thebabyjane@aol.com and I would be glad to give you my phone number and we can chat.

   Blessings,

Jane

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 3:36:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

I only have about 50 lb to lose & am aittle con erned I would lose too much weight. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 4:48 PM, Kristen <puhlease1@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

First, every single person is different, and every person loses differently.  It depends on what size you are when you start, metabolic issues, and a host of other things.  That said, I have lost 45 lbs in 4 months.  That is actually less than most people lose, but I"m okay with that, as I had some pretty sucky metabolic issues before surgery, and still do - at least now I CAN lose.   The average is all over the place - everyone is different - but if you follow the plan closely, including learning to change eating habits and exercise, you will lose. --- On Mon, 11/2/09, Aol <klh0115@aol.com> wrote: From: Aol <klh0115@aol.com> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Re: having sleeve on 11/9 To: "drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com" <drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 5:07 PM   How much did you lose in what time frame? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2009, at 3:52 PM, Kristen <puhlease1@yahoo. com> wrote:   No - I had no complications at all.  Of course, with surgery, your insides have been re-arranged and cut up, so you experience some pain (kind of minimal).  Also gas pain from the CO2 they pump into your abdomen so they can see in there - it can sometimes take a couple weeks to completely go away - it was the gas pain that caused me the most discomfort - but to me it was discomfort, not horrible.   My surgery was on Tuesday - by Friday, I was in an Italian place in downtown Puerto Vallarta with new friends singing karaoke :)   I've had no complications since then.   --- On Mon, 11/2/09, klh0115@aol. com <klh0115@aol. com> wrote: From: klh0115@aol. com <klh0115@aol. com> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Re: having sleeve on 11/9 To: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 3:05 PM   Did you experience any post op symptoms?

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Have you had a chance to talk with anyone yet and would you still like me to call you ?  By the way... what is your name?  .... I'm sure it isn't iPhone.  lol

Blessings,

Jane

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 7:37:22 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

How about Thur? I teach a piltes class.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 8:21 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

ok, I'll try calling when I get home from work tomorrow. :)

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 6:05:22 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

I'm on central time

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 7:40 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

What time zone are you in? I"m on the Pacific Coast, Oregon. I leave for work about 7:45 am and get home anywhere from 3 - 5 pm... PST>

   Looking forward to talking to you.

Jane

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 4:37:53 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for your advice. I just told my boyfriend I wanted to do this & he isn't on board at all. I would love to speak with you, maybe tomorrow at 214-679-7396.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 6:19 PM, thebabyjane@aol.com wrote:

 

Hi,

   I had my surgery 3 years ago and have lost 85 lbs. it sometimes goes up and down a few pounds depending on what is going on and how diligent I am about my food. I would like to lose another 20 lbs, but am ok with where I am. I mostly wear a size 14 now.. down from a 24 -26. Whoo hooo... yes I can live with a size 14.

   I've had not a single complication and drove myself home from the airport, when I got back to Portland. I was only taking Ibuprofen for pain at that point. Using the wheelchair services on your way home is an excellent plan and it gets you wheeled through customs much faster. .... however, my friend was coming home from Costa Rica after major plastic surgery and there was no help for her for about 3 hours.. that's how long she had to wait for a wheelchair. It pays to ask well ahead of time that you need a wheelchair.

   You can email me at thebabyjane@aol.com and I would be glad to give you my phone number and we can chat.

   Blessings,

Jane

 

In a message dated 11/2/2009 3:36:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, klh0115@aol.com writes:

 

I only have about 50 lb to lose & am aittle con erned I would lose too much weight. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 4:48 PM, Kristen <puhlease1@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

First, every single person is different, and every person loses differently.  It depends on what size you are when you start, metabolic issues, and a host of other things.  That said, I have lost 45 lbs in 4 months.  That is actually less than most people lose, but I"m okay with that, as I had some pretty sucky metabolic issues before surgery, and still do - at least now I CAN lose.   The average is all over the place - everyone is different - but if you follow the plan closely, including learning to change eating habits and exercise, you will lose. --- On Mon, 11/2/09, Aol <klh0115@aol.com> wrote: From: Aol <klh0115@aol.com> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Re: having sleeve on 11/9 To: "drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com" <drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 5:07 PM   How much did you lose in what time frame? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2009, at 3:52 PM, Kristen <puhlease1@yahoo. com> wrote:   No - I had no complications at all.  Of course, with surgery, your insides have been re-arranged and cut up, so you experience some pain (kind of minimal).  Also gas pain from the CO2 they pump into your abdomen so they can see in there - it can sometimes take a couple weeks to completely go away - it was the gas pain that caused me the most discomfort - but to me it was discomfort, not horrible.   My surgery was on Tuesday - by Friday, I was in an Italian place in downtown Puerto Vallarta with new friends singing karaoke :)   I've had no complications since then.   --- On Mon, 11/2/09, klh0115@aol. com <klh0115@aol. com> wrote: From: klh0115@aol. com <klh0115@aol. com> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve Surgery Re: having sleeve on 11/9 To: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 3:05 PM   Did you experience any post op symptoms?

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