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...
You will do just fine Susan. Follow the pre-diet religiously, the outcome of your surgery depends on it. If you can't follow the pre-diet, then your chances...
Hi Susan, Where in Oregon did you grow up. I grew up in Clackamas, then married and lived in CA for 30 years and after my divorce, moved back to Oregon in...
Hello everyone, I had my surgery 5 months ago and am doing well. Exercise makes all the difference. I also use a website called sparkpeople.com. I ordered way...
Thanks for the encouragement Betty!! I had previously done a liquid diet program called HMR and did quite well so am very positive about the 2 week pre-diet....
Hi Jane, I actually grew up in Springfield. We have lived in 5 different states relocating for my husband's job. We moved to PA 1 1/2 years ago and are still...
In a message dated 1/15/2009 9:36:01 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shassanmgr@... writes: Hi Jane, I actually grew up in Springfield. We have lived in 5...
Greetings All! I had surgery on 1/09. So far things have gone well and I am very pleased with my weight loss (14 lbs). I have just started the full liquid...
You are doing fine and are right on target. You will always be able to consume liquids in a greater volume and faster than solids. You'll see the difference...
I have always drank or eaten more than I thought I could, and worried that I stretched my stomach out, but my surgery was almost a year ago, and I have reached...
Hi Terri, I have enjoyed your emails and hearing about your journey. Thanks for posting your recent pictures. You look wonderful!! I am having my surgery...
Susan I have not decided for sure yet but we talked about having my surg the last wk of Feb. I am in middle TN and would like a Dr in the states to ck on Dr...
In a message dated 1/23/2009 2:31:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pnnywinkle@... writes: Susan I have not decided for sure yet but we talked about having...
oops... sent too soon. If this helps you at all, my PCP was initially reluctant to see me go to Mexico for my VSG, but agreed to follow me post op. After...
Yikes.........I didn't know they were there. My husband posted them. That is kind of embarrassing :) but glad you enjoyed them. Good luck on YOUR journey and...
Thanks so much for the reply. It helps to know what I'm experiencing is normal!  ... From: thebabyjane@... <thebabyjane@...> Subject: Re: Dr. Joya...
Nope, you didnt break it. Unfortunately this happens with some of us. I have nearly always been able to consume more food than some others. I just have to be...
Hi everybody I'm Dany from Tahiti,French Polynesia ( Sorry for my bad english) My daughter Mélissa (16) will have a VSG on 3 july. Under the french law a teen...
I just chose Dr. Joya. Here are two links on Youtube to patients who had a VSG with him They were very informative. http://www.youtube.com/user/thinjourney ...
Hello Dany & Mélissa! My name is Ken & I will be having my VSG with Dr. Joya on 3 July as well! I do not have a teen that has gone through bariatric surgery...
Thanks for the encouragement honeybrn. Information is why I am on this list . there is much to learn here. 'Stop telling God how big your storm is, and start...
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