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...
Hi Dana, Yes, I got it and you are very welcome. If you think of anything else to hesitate to ask. How long will your flight be? Jane In a message dated...
Penny, thank you very much for the info you gave us. The list you sent will be very helpful. I definitely needed to know about there not being a hair dryer at...
... Hi Dayna, I paid with my American Express Card. I knew there would be a fee but it ended up being 37 peso's per dollar. Gerald told me it would come thru...
I just looked at my Amex statement. Each charge has the dollar value but it does state the pesos too...when I divided pesos by the dollars, I got and exchange...
My husband is going to have the metabolic surgery, the one that is specifically for the cure for diabetes. He is not very over weight, I think his BMI is...
hi all, its been awhile, had my sleeve done july17 08. was 367lbs, now 220lbs, doing very well, wearing a large in shirts and shorts. so very happy i did it....
Hello Jim, we met in PV, its good to hear from you! I was 248 when sleeved, am now 168! I have done wonderfully well, no complications, my last Dr. visit, he...
Oh my..... you men are awesome ! What a victory and congratulations. Blessings, Jane In a message dated 4/15/2009 1:20:18 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ...
Thats awesome Jim! Im so thrilled for you! LisaRN My groups: Nurses Online ... From: jim hammond <jameslyle80@...> Subject: Dr. Joya Gastric Sleeve...
Hi all, My name is Agnes and I am from Canada. I had the Gastric Sleeve operation on Monday April 13. I was wondering if anyone else had this surgery with a...
Agnes, I had a BMI in the lower 30's. Can't remember the number. I had surgery on May 12th of last year. Going to my doctor tomorrow to weigh in and have...
Hi All, I am happy for you Jim, I had my sleeve February 08 and all I have los are 45 pounds I am still trying to loose antoher 20 lbs but for some reason I...
Hi Agnes I am also from Canada and had Dr Joya do my sleeve on August 12th,08 My BMI was 37. Where do you live? I am in Vanderhoof BC. Congrats on your...
I would appreciate knowing how many pounds each of you lost in the initial weeks after surgery. I have only lost 12 pounds since surgery. Taht includes 7...
I lost most of my weight of 75-80 lbs in the first 8 months... Initially I lost about 40 in 2-3 months then averaged about 10lbs.mo. I'm thinking that you are...
Did you consume 1000-1200 calories a day? I cannot imagine doubling the quantitiy of food I am currently eating. I already eat 4-6 times a day. I could try....
Your PCP ought to be able to refer you to a bariatric nut in your area. That is a good idea. What are you eating now? What is a normal day now like? I lived...
I have been eating a very healthy diet of fish, protein shake, 1-2 pieces of fruit, 1-2 servings of dark green veggies, and yogurt or cottage cheese. I think...
Just hang in there. I'm a little over 8 months out from surgery (sleeve) and have lost about 80 pounds. It's going really slow now. I do need to go back...
Yes, fitday is awesome. Sounds like you are doing very well. I really think upping the calories is going to make a difference. Whoooo hooooo :) Jane In a...
I had surgery a little over a year ago. It was life altering for me and the best thing I have ever done for myself. Anybody contemplating surgery, do it if...
For me, the whole process has been a series of plateaus. I went from 280 to about 240 pretty fast. Then I stayed at 240 for 2 weeks. I stayed at 230 for a...
Thanks John. I know it will come off....But I am afraid I'll only lose 70-80% like the research says. I am being very good with what I eat...super lean fish...
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