What do you mean bu dieting under a doctors supervision for 6 months? What did you do during those 6 months? 

Cece2014, I went the support meeting today and there were 4 people who already had the Sleeve by dr. Estakhri and they had nothing but wonderful things to say about her. There was a person that just had her surgery 2 weeks ago and said she had no problems, no pain and feels good. Thought I'd share this with you. I know we've made the right decision to have Mary do our surgery.

Thank you so much for your reply!  I could only find OH comments on her from 2010 or earlier and wondered if there was more input.  I've met with her for the pre-op consult and really liked her - she was patient, answered all my questions and I felt she cares about this life changing work.

Are you in the pre-op classes?  Have you been to a support group to see what the post-op folks say?  I'm at least 4 months or more out from surgery but am learning so much.

Thanks again

Christina in Long Beach :-)

First of all, I post primarily on the VSG & Lightweight forums, so many of you won't know me, but, a few of us are going ice skating after the conference if anyone wants to join us. Oh, I can't do that pretty layback spin in my avatar photo LOL.

So, Alison told me there is a rink nearby, the Toyota Center. I checked out the public sessions, and Friday & Saturday are conflicting with conference festivities. So, the best we can do is Sunday 1:00-3:30. The cost is $9.00 + $4.25 if you need to rent skates. I do have 2 extra pair of lady's skates, a size 7 basic recreational skate, and a size 8 a little better support. If you would like to borrow, let me know so I can bring them. If you plan on joining me, bring gloves, comfy clothes, and if you have them, wrist guards and knee pads (makes falls easier on the body). If you have never skated before and would like to try, I can teach you a couple of basics to get you away from the wall. So, who is up for some icy fun?