I thought about having the band but the fears of slippage and erosion and the thought of that hard knot in the middle of my stomach where your port is located...
I also did extensive research and was on the verge of having a lap band done here in the US. However, the more research I did, and the more I read, the less I...
Thank you all so much, my husband was really concerned about the gastric sleeve and I am so glad to be able to show him your success stories. I have looked...
... and the thought of that hard knot in the middle of my stomach where your port is located and then needles every 2 months or so to fill or unfill made me go...
hi all, its been awhile. well im just over three months out from the gastric sleeve op. ive lost 85lbs. feeling pretty good and starting to eat more everyday...
Congratulations Jim! You're doing awesome. I wish you continued success, and I look forward to being able to share my success in the near future (11/10/08...
I'. to have the sleeve done on the 7th of November.We are leaving on the 4th for Mexico, might as well have a few days of vacation time. I'm real nervous and...
Hi Erika, You are having your surgery on my birthday so all will go well...!!! Rest assured that you will receive the best of care by the nicest staff...
Good luck Erika. It is a really scary thing. You just have to do it...at least I did. I have always been a wimp when it comes to the unknown...so if I can do...
Hi all.. just letting you know that I am down to 176lbs.... which is puts me at 3lbs away from a normal weight for my 5'10 frame. It has been a pretty easy...
Congrats Stephanie. How did u lose the weight b4 the Sleeve? Did u have the band? Â LisaRN My groups: Nurses Online ... From: Stephanie <stephani_2@...>...
Hiya Lisa.. I enjoyed meeting you in Puerto Vallarta and hearing about your progress since. I mispoke.. I was 252 not 152 before the sleeve! :) sorry for...
Well, this morning my digital scale hit the number I've been longing for 199.5! I had the gastric sleeve on July 11 in PV. The surgery couldn't have went...
Congratulations on Onederland -- yeah!!!!! And it's so great to know that you'll not be seeing the 200's again -- this time it's for good. Enjoy! ... longing...
... ready to schedule a surgery for January. a new year and a new beginning. I am 285 now and am fortunate to be diabetic free as well as have normal blood...
HI Christina,  I had the sleeve and would highly highly recommend it. Dr. Joya and his team are great. The hospital staff were awsome! Very attentive,...
Be sure to read the instructions you will be sent by Dr. Joya's office. Print them off and have them where you can refer to them quickly. My experience could...
Hi Tina from ORegon. I live in Salem and had my surgery with Dr.Joya two years ago last September. I'm still so very happy with my decision. Please feel free...
Hi there... My name is Rabecca and I had the DS in 2001. My husband would also like to have WLS, but we can't afford to go back to Dr B in Spain due to the...
Hi Rabecca! I would most certainly recommend Dr. Joya! Here is a link to my profile page on obesityhelp.com: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/sammysword...
Hello! I had the Sleeve with Dr. Joya March 17, 2008. Yes, I would do it all over again. Its been a hard road for me at times, but I have lost 90 lbs and...
Lisa, How long did you need to stay in Mexico? How was your recovery? Did you have any complications? ~hugs~ Rabecca From: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com...
Thank you for your story and for updating it! ~hugs~ It gave me a much clearer picture of what to expect!!! ~hugs~ Rabecca From: drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com...
Rabecca, I had my surgery in March 08 and my top weight was 252lbs. I now weigh 166lbs and am at a normal body weight and in great shape. Losing weight has...
I arrived in Mexico on Sunday, had surgery on Monday, went back to the hotel on Wed, flew home on Sat morning. So, 6 days total. I loved Puerto Vallarta, but...
You can also read my story on Obesity Help as well http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lisaweisenbach/ Look to the Right side of the page for the Archives and...
My husband wrote to Dr Joya last night and is waiting to hear back. He has been reading everything he can get his hands on about Dr Joya and the whole VSG...
Hi Rabecca, I'm Jane and I had my VSG 9-18-06. I am still sooooo pleased. It has been such a good decision for me. I confess to regaining about 10 lbs after...
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