I hope you are better today. I was wondering about your return home if you were worried about drainage being an issue. I pray you are mending well. I also...
I am HOME!! I wasn't clear about Dr Joya in my other post, hey I was still loopy from surg : ) Also ppl are crazy about that computer in the lobby and are...
Penny, I am so glad to know you are doing well. I leave on Sunday. Because of your situation, I asked to have my surgery moved to Monday instead of Tuesday...
Carla, The Dr's told me that's unusual that they do not send ppl back to the resort with tubes, so I was a one of a kind : ) you might say. I wouldn't worry...
Welcome home Penny. Glad you had a good experience and are on your way to a new and healthier life. I'm having fun this week. I arrived in San Jose, Costa...
Were you able to get out a bit after surgery though? I have been to PV 3 times before so I don't need to tour or anything. But I would like to poke around...
Oh yeah we got out prob 2 diff days to shop and tour away from the resort. I did get out everyday when we got to the resort and piddled around there. We met...
Hi Drjoyavsg, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need...
Hi all - I have researched WLS for quite some time now, and have decided that no matter whether my insurance covers (not likely) or I have to pay, I am going...
Kristen, I am extremely happy with my decision to us Dr Joya and to go to all the way to PV for surgery. It has been 4wks exactly and I have lost around...
Welcome! I just got home about 10 days ago. I had a great experience. Dr. Joya's staff is excellent. I felt I had much more attention there than I would...
Welcome Kristen, I agree You have made a great choice. Keep us posted on your progress. Blessings, Jane In a message dated 3/24/2009 7:26:59 P.M. Pacific...
HI Penny glad to hear you are doing sdo well. I had my surgery just before you did. I have started doing the curves circuit at the YMCA but still have less...
Hi everyone.. I am scheduled to have my surgery 17 April. I am quite excited and have heard nothing but great things about Dr. Joya and his staff. I'm not...
Hi Kimberly, I used a product called Healthy Meal replacements. I purchased them from www.hackleyhealthmanagement.com It sure tasted a lot better than...
Hi Susan.. Thank you for the link and the information you provided. I am placing an order today! I am getting more excited with each day passing.. Kimberly ...
Hi April and congratulations on your surgery date !! As for the protein shakes.... I finally just started using the shakes one can get at Target. Just be...
Kimberly, Try www.vitalady.com. Lots of different protein shake mixes & vitamins. My wife was very successful with her products after her DS & I am sampling ...
Ken, Thank you. Good luck with your surgery in July! Kimberly _______________________________________________________________________ "What you cannot...
Welcome Kristen. Good luck with your journey. I am really glad that I went to Dr. Joya. He was my only hope and I am really thankful. Yes, its extremely...
I am posting this from my hospital bed because I feel that everyone who is considering this surgery should be fully informed about the possible complications...
Oh Jennifer, your story breaks my heart. It is important that you post everything, good and bad. Fortunately, for most of us, the complications are not ...
Jennifer, I am surprised for you to have so much trouble that far out post op, but it does happen and we all need to be aware and know the truth. Its scary to...
Thank you everyone, for your welcomes! I'm looking for a medical loan right now in case my insurance doesn't come through.  Kristen Thank you everyone, for...
Hello all. My name is Dayna and my husband, Jeff is going to have the metabolic surgery April 20th. We are very excited to get this done for him. He has...
Hi Dayna and welcome to this support group. I used my credit card in Mexico without any trouble, however, be sure to let your CC company know that you will...
Hi Dayna, welcome to the group. I found this very helpful and ppl are very supported of you, so ask away we have been though it. I had my surg Feb 24 and we...
After hearing from my insurance that it will be a LONG shot if I get approved for VSG (not to mention that they'll only pay 70% with a $1000 deductible, which...
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