Hi everyone, My name is Steve. I have a surgery date set for Dec. 17. [:)] I'm sure I made the right choice going with the sleeve and Dr. Joya. I've been on...
I had my surgery Nov. 19th. What a nervous and exciting time. The cabs are safe make sure your wife negotiates the price of the cab ride before she gets in it,...
Welcome Steve and congratulations on making a wonderful choice for yourself. My surgery was a year ago last September and have lost 70 pounds I was down 80...
Thanks everyone for the replies. Here is yet one more question: Other then being on liquid and blended foods for the first six weeks. When did you start to...
Hi Steve, Good questions. I took 6 weeks off because I'm a nurse and the work can be heavy at times. But I really think I could have gone back in a week....
Hello, I am scheduled to have the vsg done in late December. I must admit, I am more than a bit nervous to have most of my stomach taken out for ever. I guess...
Hi Augie! I am very excited for you and can relate to many of the emotions you are having. I had my VSG done on Thanksgiving of 2006 (so ironic!) and feel that...
... stomach ... am ... for ... a ... I ... do ... so ... that ... after ... sweets ... will ... Hi Augie, I had my surgery last Jan and I just finished my...
I'm sorry....but I'm totally disappointed in my surgery....I have a feeling more of my stomach was left in than most. I have lost approx. 20 lbs since July...
Hi Hill, Are you staying dry to some extent in this rainy weather? It is just wet wet wet and drove the mice under my house and they then found a way into my...
Hi Elaine,. ?? I'm sorry to hear that you haven't lost weight. Does Dr. Joya know? Have you written to him to find out how much of your stomach was removed....
Hi Carla, You and Jane continue to be inspirations!! Way to go kiddo!! I am so proud of both of you! I am still stalled, but know it's a lot because I...
Thank you Karen. I can use the same words about you and also wish you a wonderful Christmas. God forbid I never lose another pound, but if I didn't, being...
... am ... I ... weight!! ... good ... Same to you Karen. I just know this will be a fabulous and wonderful Christmas and New Year. Love you much. Carla ... ...
Hi everyone, My surgery is quickly approaching and my mind is racing! I am scheduled February 4th so just over a month. I was wondering about the post op...
Hi Glad you asked before you bought or drank these. They are both VERY high in sugar! NO do NOT buy these products. I did before I realize SUGAR is not your ...
Yay, my date is 1/10 a little under 2 weeks away finaly. Any one else going to be there at the same time? I think I have it all together.... Now to remember...
Yeah Pam, !! Time is coming up right away now. Don't forget the heating pad. Blessings, Jane **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes...
Hello all, my name is Elaine, and i have been concerned about getting the gastric bypass, and am looking at the sleeve, but i see posts about people not losing...
I am very happy with my sleeve. I am 16 months out and at my goal weight. I love being a size 8/10. I would do it again in a heart beat. Talk to Dr. Joyas...
thanks you guys!! ok i just signed up at obesity help.. looks like a good site.. sent messages to a couple people on there.. i'm so happy to hear good things...
Hi Elaine and welcome to Dr. Joya's site and to obesityhelp.com. Both sites will provide you with lots of information. Also, be sure to check out _Click here:...
Hi Jane and thank you so much for the informative links, tho the second one i have to write a letter about myself so i may not join, but trust you that nobody...
In a message dated 12/30/2007 2:11:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, wonderstruck@... writes: Hi Jane and thank you so much for the informative links, tho...
Jane, yes I miss my mother, I was blessed in that God helped me thru it all, I actually had more of the physical pain of death when my dog of 20 years died....
In a message dated 12/30/2007 8:02:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, wonderstruck@... writes: I'm reading that OSSG gone wrong site, and it's freaking me...
My name is Lisa and I'm 40 yrs old. Ive been researching WLS for 5 yrs and have finally decided on the VSG with Dr. Joya. I have a surgery date for March 14...
Welcome Lisa! You will be having your surgery on my Birth Day! Best wishes to you on your day of being "re-born"! I have no regrets for getting my VGS. I look...
