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  1. sleevester73

    Hi there, doing well. Thanks for all the encouragement. I hope you are doing well, take care!

  2. sleevester73
    nothing to be nervous about , you will do great!
  3. sleevester73

    Hi A. How are you doing. I lost your email address so please send it to me. I hope all is well. I am doing great. Lost 24 pounds in total (before and after surgery) No pain or issues. I hope you are doing well, keep in touch!

  4. sleevester73

    I had my surgery on November 1st, everything went well except they tried to release me when I was not ready to go to the hotel yet (still vomiting until I got out the door) Dr. Ortiz came the next day and spoke to everyone about my situation and it seemed to get resolved. Dr. Oritz is a highly skilled surgeon and overall I am happy with my experience. I have lost 24 pounds to date; however still on full liquids and hope to move to mushies next week. No real issues now, just enjoying the re-le...

    1. petrafarmer

      petrafarmer

      Continue to do well!

  5. sleevester73

    4 more days until surgery, only lost 10 pounds for my pre-op diet and hope to lose a couple more.

    1. SusieO

      SusieO

      Congrats on the 10 lbs.

    2. petrafarmer

      petrafarmer

      great job, keep at it

  6. sleevester73

    Sorry about the Canuk as I was looking at someone else's name while typing the message.

    I am so glad you are staying at the Marriott.

    I will certainly contact you when I arrive as I heard there was a Walmart (if you want to go) within walking distance and I want to grab a few things! I look forward to meeting, BTW my name is Heather :)

  7. sleevester73
    Dear Canuk, I am from Houston, Texas. However because of work I am only there less than 4 months out of the year. I too am still undecided between plication and the regular sleeve, so do not be worried there. I have done a ton of research and am very confident of the decision to go with OCC and Dr. Ortiz. I am excited that I may have someone there. I arrive at 3:30pm on October 31st and am staying at the Marriott. What is good about the plication is just like the lapband it is somewhat reversible.Some people do not decide until after they have spoken with Dr. Ortiz. Please stay in touch and let me know if you are coming. Heather
  8. sleevester73

    7 days until surgery, liquid diet going good except I fell off the wagon once.

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    2. petrafarmer

      petrafarmer

      we are human and will ocasionally have slip ups. Don't get down on yourself over it, get back on the wagon and keep going!

    3. denali

      denali

      Just got back from OCC Sunday morning. Please do on their website and research Plication...new procedure...really GREAT...I switched and had Plication done. It is reversible...no one told me until my day of surgery there so I didn't have enough time to research...just a heads up.

    4. sleevester73

      sleevester73

      Thank you so much Denali, Petra and call me crazy for the support :)

  9. sleevester73

    13 days until I am sleeved. I am so excited, yet anxious. Getting used to the liquids already.

  10. sleevester73
    Try to do things to boost your income such as a 2nd job, babysitting, avon or something. It will be worth it in the end and keep your mind off things. I had to save for two years without getting a loan and it was difficult; however I just kept envisioning a thinner me and a better life. Hang in there and do not give up.
  11. sleevester73

    Trying really hard to drink the protein shakes and eating soup for my pre-op diet. Alot harder than I thought!

    1. callmecrazy

      callmecrazy

      I'm flying down to San Diego in a couple hrs. No kidding the pre-op was hard! Can't wait till I'm not hungry all the time. Tomorrow IT happens!

    2. petrafarmer

      petrafarmer

      Hang in there it is hard but you can do it.

    3. sleevester73

      sleevester73

      It is hard but it is getting easier. Thank you for the encouragement.

      We are all thinking about you CMC, positive wishes and thoughts!

  12. sleevester73
    Nicole, you will have to purchase a spirometer at a drug store. If you do not have one I was told to blow up small balloons in 2 or less breaths 3-5 times a day. I hope this helps. Sleevester73
  13. sleevester73

    18 days until surgery. I am currently in Instanbul for work and had to find protein shakes.Guess what Instanbul has 13 GNC stores .. who knew?

  14. sleevester73

    Sounds like all is going well!! I am 25 days and counting. Losing weight but it is tough as I cannot cook for myself on the ship. Hope your journey is going well, keep in touch!

  15. sleevester73
    Thank you for all the tips, sounds like I should not worry about bringing anything from home. I am getting a little anxious as I have not found anyone on any forum having surgery on my date, it would be nice to have a sleeve friend. OF COURSE I have many sleeve friends here on the forum and it is a great comfort. Again thank you all for the above advice.
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    Good Afternoon All, It is 26 days until the big sleeve day with Dr. Ortiz. What are the must have items to bring besides the obvious tolietries and clothes. I am staying at the Marriott and I am unsure if they have a microwave or refrigerator, does anyone know? I am unsure if I should bring my own soups, etc.. What did you find you could tolerate the days after surgery? Getting a little nervous as I will be by myself and want to stock up on everything so I am not running around TJ to get all my supplies. Also I am a wuss with pain, what pain meds do they give you via IV and after? This site has been so helpful and I thank you for your replies. Sleevester73
  17. sleevester73
    Thanks to both of you, this helps tremendously!
  18. sleevester73
    Sorry I meant to direct the above to Buffalot.
  19. sleevester73
    Dear Call me Crazy, I am an HR Manager and this is a violation of the HIPPA law (please tell her to look this up) She at no time is obligated to tell anyone of your medical condition or that you are having surgery. She simply has to say you are on leave. Do you have an HR department? If so I would certainly speak with them. Hang in there, one of my favorite sayings is common sense is not common. Sleevester73
  20. sleevester73
    I am a little worried with protein as I am a bit lactose intolerant and most shakes are not friendly to my system. Are there any alternatives anyone recommends? I have even thought about putting whey protein in soup? Also I have read many no no foods for bands, but are there are there foods that anyone has found difficult to digest? Thank you again for any assistance, this forum and the users has been extremely helpful.
  21. sleevester73
    I have finally booked my VSG on November 1st and will be going by myself from Texas. Is there anyone else booked on this date? If so please contact me, as I am growing ever anxious.
  22. sleevester73

    Scheduled my VSG today with Dr. Ortiz on November 1st. Anyone going on this date as I am going by myself and I am a bit anxious.

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    2. sleevester73

      sleevester73

      Thank you for your reply, I am still deciding between the two; however leaning toward plication. Good luck eguidry on your plication, let me know how everything goes.

      Petra, do not worry I cannot spell at times either :)

    3. cawa5958

      cawa5958

      How did you decide to go with Dr. Ortiz. I am thinking too to take him. Did you know somebody before who had this done.

      Thanks for answering.

    4. sleevester73

      sleevester73

      I do not know anyone; however have done my research and he seems the best option to go with as my insurance will not pay.

  23. sleevester73
    I am in the same "boat" so to speak. I work on a cruise ship and it is impossible for me to get fills as we travel all over the world, it is the reason I am chosing gastric sleeve. I am a little worried about the recovery as medical care is limited on the ship. I have the exact same fears.
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    I am going to Tijuana on November 1, 2010 to get VSG with Dr. Ortiz; however I am looking at plication. I am 37 years old and My BMI is 45 , I have about 110 pounds to lose. I am very anxious, but looking forward to changing my life. I would love to hear about anyones experience with OCC and Dr. Ortiz and the sleeve surgery. Thank you for any assistance you can provide a very anxious lady some support. <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wd8VaBy/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wd8VaBy/weight.png"></a>
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