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...
I am happy to report that I have now lost 95 lbs. I am almost 9months out from my bariatric surgery. I feel great about my loss. Although I do wish it was...
Good Job Lisa, This is a journey not a contest and your journey is going great. 95 lbs is 9 months is awesome. It does slow after about the first 7 months, but...
hi all, well i had the sleeve done july 18 2008. ive lost 102lbs, felling good, not that there isn't some little harder times, but wow i feel good and so...
thanks Jane. Its never happened before.. so Im pretty thrilled! LisaRN My groups: Nurses Online ... From: thebabyjane@... <thebabyjane@...> Subject:...
I am 5 wks out from having my sleeve. I get uncomfortably full after very few bites of food. Does this go away? I know the sleeve is supposed to restrict...
Hi, I will be having VSG surgery with Dr. Joya at the end of January, and was wondering if any of you had trouble with the anesthesia, and if so, how they...
Congratulations on making a good decision and getting a date !. As long as you let your anesthesiologist in Mexico know about your problem with nausea after...
Thanks, Jane. I did plan to find out the name of the anesthesia that was used - I figured more info couldn't hurt. I didn't know they could give you...
I worked PACU for 18 years, When the anesthesiologist knows ahead of time that you might have nausea issues, There are several ways to go with that... mainly...
Yes, it gets better. Your stomach is still swollen healing hasnt finished yet. If you get to the uncomfortable stage after eating, u have taken one too many...
I dont usually have any problems with anesthesia. But many do. If u know that u will probly feel nausea when u wake up...tell the anesthesiologist about this....
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Ken Whalen, I am pre-op with Dr. Joya for the gastric sleeve procedure. My surgery date is 3 July 2009. Not sure how...
Welcome, Ken!! Merry Christmas to you and everyone else in this great group! Congratulations on making a great decision for your health! I had surgery in...
At 5 weeks out, that is very very normal. As good as you feel, almost like you didn't even have surgery. Your healing stomach is still very swollen and ...
Welcome and congrats on ur decision for WLS. I had the Sleeve on March 17 and it was the best decision that Ive ever made. Its been hard, of course, but I...
Dr. Joya did my Gastric Sleeve on September 5. That is 4 months ago today. I have lost 52 pounds plus I dropped 20 pounds on the pre diet. I feel fantastic....
I have not, but want you to know I keep you in my thoughts and prayers that this will end up being nothing more that a reaction to medication or a stubborn...
S. Elaine, I have not had the GS and usually just "listen in" as my husband is having surgery with Dr Joya in July. However, I had the duodenal switch in 2001 ...
Sorry for the delayed response ... as you all know life has a way of becomming a priority. Anyway, just wanted to sayt thanks for the warm welcome and that I...
Hi Everyone, My name is Susan. I am a native Oregonian but now live in Pennsylvania. I want to thank all the people who continue to post that have previously...
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