SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Has anyone had surgery in Colombia? - I'm not even sure where to start researching surgeons there, so I thought I would start here. Having spent quite a bit of time there I would be comfortable going there but not to j...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
High altitude and the sleeve - So on Saturday I'll be at an elevation of 11,000 ft. and will be there for a week. I'm in Dallas now, so obviously a significant difference. I know one of the big preventative meas...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Wonderful Onederland! - Today was the day! Wahoo! 199.2, staring me in the face...an entire pound less than yesterday. This week has been rapid weight loss week for me. I only need to lose like three more...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Overwhelmed (in a good way) - So...I realized I simply had to get some clothes this week. I walked into a department store where I had been buying plus sizes in the past and was unsure where to look. I didn't k...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
6 month preop diet failure vs. Sleeve success - This is something I've been worrying about. My darling sister-in-law is in month two of her 6 month, insurance mandated diet. Every time I see her she talks about having recently e...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
NSVs and pics - A couple of NSVs: A checker at the grocery store told me I look like someone who could be famous. LOL I told her I hoped it was for something good! My 12 year old daughter (w...

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SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
My hip joints are so sore! Why? - I almost feel like I'm pregnant my hip joints are hurting so much. I have been walking a couple of miles a day and this morning I couldn't do it because of the pain. I was wonderin...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Sleeved One Month Ago! - Yay!! I feel normal AND better! Things I love: My restriction and feeling full so fast Lacing my thin fingers together Crossing my legs Fitting easily into old clothes Ge...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What do you think of this program? - https://www.baylorhealth.com/PhysiciansLocations/Waxahachie/SpecialtiesServices/WeightManagementSurgery/Pages/LEARNprogramcoursedescription.aspx Sorry it's not a link. You'll ha...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Love my sleeve! - I just realized today that even when I eat a meal and feel totally full, my stomach doesn't stick out, make my pants too tight, and can even be sucked in! What a cool thing! I'...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
I'm losing my...something...what was that thing? - Oh yeah, my MIND. Mostly the organizational part of it. I filled out passport apps for two of my daughters yesterday. I put the wrong city of birth for one of them, and she's the o...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
I don't get hungry, I get... - Nauseated! Any other newbies with that issue? If I forget to eat I will inevitably start to feel queasy and have to force another protein drink down. (I still have another 1.5 week...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Couple of nutrition questions - Well, sort of. What do you mix with your protein shakes, milk or water? Or something else? Which leads me to my next question...what is a good daily carb intake? I'm just in th...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Yay! One week post op! - Woke up feeling great! Did a three mile walk video (Leslie Sansone, not too strenuous), getting in lots of liquids already, clothes starting to fit more loosely (still need to lose...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
So, I called home from Mexico one day post op--a c - My mom was graciously staying with my eight children (ages 6-15), for whom I had cooked up a storm so she wouldn't have to do so. I thought I had it well-organized (and I did!). So...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Out of surgery - Tired, sore, chillin a lot. Been out of surgery about four hours but haven't been asked to walk yet. Should I just get up anyway? The told me I could go to bathroom, though. Dr....

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Sitting in a hospital bed in Piedras Negras... - ...waiting for my turn! So far the least pleasant part is sitting here without a bra on. Lol! Goodbye, stomach 1.0!! Hello, stomach 2.0!! If only it came with 4G.

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
I can see why stalls are upsetting - I'm on a full liquids preop diet and every day I love getting up to see my 1-2 lb weight loss. Every day, that is, until yesterday, when it was less than a pound. Suddenly, my reso...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Sliming and foamies? - Um, what is that all about? Is it a post-op thing or an ongoing sleeve thing? What causes it? I occasionally see it referenced here but no idea what it is! TIA!!

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Decided to go to Alvarez - I appreciate the answers I received to other queries here. I was strongly considering Dr. Aceves or Kelly until I realized Dr. Alvarez was within driving distance and also had done...

SpiceyMom posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
Aceves--hubby staying in hospital? - If you used Aceves, did your partner stay in the hospital with you or at the hotel? Hubby was wondering about it. Mainly, I was wondering if the hospital was really uncomfortable f...
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