CAMom’s Posts
Topic: RE: Dr. Joya's Complication Fund
I don't know if I understand what a complication fund is... If someone has a complication, why wouldn't the surgeon just fix his work without an extra dime from the patient.
With that said, I had my VSG - complication free!
With that said, I had my VSG - complication free!
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Topic: RE: Dr. Almanza and more review
Looks like you are doing pretty well! Your experience sounds just like mine while there. I felt better by day 2 tho, thank goodness cause that gas was hard! Congrts on kicking butt and losing 34 lbs!
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Topic: RE: Dr. Almanza 12/18/2010
Its on your profile. You click his name.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Mario+Alberto+AlmanzaReyes+cbbf.html
There is a slight chance I will be there on the 17th for my surgery. Might see ya there if I can finalize the date.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Mario+Alberto+AlmanzaReyes+cbbf.html
There is a slight chance I will be there on the 17th for my surgery. Might see ya there if I can finalize the date.
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Topic: RE: Mommy Makeover with Dr. Lara (Mexico)
Thank you Thank you!
Hoping! Most likely in the Spring when I have some more time. Christmas time is starting to get hectic. I am so excited tho!
Hoping! Most likely in the Spring when I have some more time. Christmas time is starting to get hectic. I am so excited tho!
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Topic: RE: Will Be leaving for Mexico in 6 days
Congratulations. After you get through it... I swear it is the best feeling ever. :)
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Topic: RE: Mommy Makeover with Dr. Lara (Mexico)
I am considering having my tummy tuck/breast augmentation/lipo with Dr. Lara in Mexico next month.
Has anyone else used this surgeon? I'd love to hear the good and bad. So far, all good.
Has anyone else used this surgeon? I'd love to hear the good and bad. So far, all good.
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Topic: RE: post your progress
GREAT IDEA!!!!! I didn't name my sleeve, but I love it. lol
Surgery 3-4-2010 (15 weeks ago) - I am down 44 lbs and have only 26 lbs to go. :) My goal i**** 135 by early September. :)
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Surgery 3-4-2010 (15 weeks ago) - I am down 44 lbs and have only 26 lbs to go. :) My goal i**** 135 by early September. :)
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Topic: RE: Why the Craziness?!!
ditto... you've gotta do your own research and go with your gut feeling. I did and I'm the happiest I have ever been. If you check the other sections of this board, it is entirely different. You will get a way better experience on another section. It's always heated here on the Mexico forum with the competition, the coornidators bickering and all the patients coming to the defense of their doctors.
I would hate to be so filled with hate and anger that I spent my life away on an internet forum constantly posting drama. I'm gettin skinny and enjoy'n my new life OFFLINE! ;)
To those that cause the drama (and you know who you are)... You only have one life to live... live it to the fullest... let other people worry about their own lives. It is their choice!
I would hate to be so filled with hate and anger that I spent my life away on an internet forum constantly posting drama. I'm gettin skinny and enjoy'n my new life OFFLINE! ;)
To those that cause the drama (and you know who you are)... You only have one life to live... live it to the fullest... let other people worry about their own lives. It is their choice!
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Topic: RE: To CAmom
:) Thank you... So many love the lil guy. HA
I can't remember where I got it. Most likely photobucket. I've had it for years in a myspace image folder on my comp. I didn't want to use my pic so I grabbed that one instead. lol
I can't remember where I got it. Most likely photobucket. I've had it for years in a myspace image folder on my comp. I didn't want to use my pic so I grabbed that one instead. lol
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Topic: RE: Not hearing much about the drug cartel anymore?
Those cities must be the top two competitors huh? lol
My experience was just fine in TJ. I had never been to Mexico and honestly I had never planned on going either. I felt completely safe the entire time... and not once did I feel like I was in trouble. When traveling, everyone needs to be on alert a little more than usual.
My experience was just fine in TJ. I had never been to Mexico and honestly I had never planned on going either. I felt completely safe the entire time... and not once did I feel like I was in trouble. When traveling, everyone needs to be on alert a little more than usual.
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Topic: RE: Prayers for our friends!
WooHoo Congrats guys!!! Nice comfy spot right here next to me on this loser bench! ;) Hurry up and make it to the other side.
Hoping you guys have a speedy recovery!
Hoping you guys have a speedy recovery!
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Topic: RE: 3 Months Post Op
Thank you everyone. :)
imonalot37 - I was a size 16 too, 205 lbs, and I am 5'5". I DEFINTELY got the "you're not big enough to get this surgery." The whole reason I went to Mexico. ;) I tried lots of things and nothing worked. Spent THOUSANDS at the gym! waste! I sure the heck wouldn't make surgery my first choice. lol People don't get it so I just didn't tell people. My husband knows, and about maybe... 6 family and friends. I even had a WLS friend say I was too small for it and if she had only weighed what I did, that she would just diet and lose it... I was like.. are you for real? Then why did you let yourself get so out of control when you were my size? I'm trying to do something NOW before I get carried away. I couldn't believe I didn't get the support from a person who was going through it with me. lol Ah well... WE know it is right for us. WE know we need help just as much as people 50 lbs heavier than us. We are all fluffy... regardless of a few extra pant sizes. You can't please em all. ;) If it was so easy to "lose it on your own" ---nobody would be gettin this surgery!!! I didn't want to spend $5200 and have the risk of complications for the heck of it... I felt it was my only option. I made the choice for ME.. and I am absolutely 100% glad I did... because now I am a size 12 and still losing. I look and fell amazing!!! You will too! We will just get to goal sooner than others. ;)
imonalot37 - I was a size 16 too, 205 lbs, and I am 5'5". I DEFINTELY got the "you're not big enough to get this surgery." The whole reason I went to Mexico. ;) I tried lots of things and nothing worked. Spent THOUSANDS at the gym! waste! I sure the heck wouldn't make surgery my first choice. lol People don't get it so I just didn't tell people. My husband knows, and about maybe... 6 family and friends. I even had a WLS friend say I was too small for it and if she had only weighed what I did, that she would just diet and lose it... I was like.. are you for real? Then why did you let yourself get so out of control when you were my size? I'm trying to do something NOW before I get carried away. I couldn't believe I didn't get the support from a person who was going through it with me. lol Ah well... WE know it is right for us. WE know we need help just as much as people 50 lbs heavier than us. We are all fluffy... regardless of a few extra pant sizes. You can't please em all. ;) If it was so easy to "lose it on your own" ---nobody would be gettin this surgery!!! I didn't want to spend $5200 and have the risk of complications for the heck of it... I felt it was my only option. I made the choice for ME.. and I am absolutely 100% glad I did... because now I am a size 12 and still losing. I look and fell amazing!!! You will too! We will just get to goal sooner than others. ;)
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Topic: RE: Healthy Snacks?
imonalot37 - My little froggy is so cute. hehe
browneyedDeeva - GOOD IDEA with bagging only a few for snack!!!
Thanks for all the great ideas. I'll have some new things to buy at the grocery store this week. :)
imonalot37 - My little froggy is so cute. hehe
browneyedDeeva - GOOD IDEA with bagging only a few for snack!!!
Thanks for all the great ideas. I'll have some new things to buy at the grocery store this week. :)
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Topic: RE: happy happy joy joy CANT SLEEP
WOO HOO - You're probably in Mexico by now. :)
COngrats and hope you have a speedy recovery. Don't worry about not getting sleep... you'll be sleeping for surgery. HAHA
COngrats and hope you have a speedy recovery. Don't worry about not getting sleep... you'll be sleeping for surgery. HAHA
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Topic: RE: Alcohol after weight loss...
wow, yea prob didn't put enough in there. They cheated you. I would demand a refund or a double. lol - crazy me! haha
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Topic: RE: Packing for surgery
Travel size shampoo, conditioner and soaps... Recovery house didn't have anything. Ditto what everyone else said. PACK LIGHT! LOOSE clothing, elastic band is great.
Gas strips (although I don't think they helped), chapstick definitely, something to read... If you plan to follow up with friends on the computer... bring a cell phone or ipod that accepts wifi cause I had the HARDEST time using their laptop. I GAVE UP! lol Thankfully I had my laptop with me upstairs, and OH kept me busy while I was there. lol I'd say keep your coordinators number on you incase you need to reach them... but that is a joke. LMAO
Gas strips (although I don't think they helped), chapstick definitely, something to read... If you plan to follow up with friends on the computer... bring a cell phone or ipod that accepts wifi cause I had the HARDEST time using their laptop. I GAVE UP! lol Thankfully I had my laptop with me upstairs, and OH kept me busy while I was there. lol I'd say keep your coordinators number on you incase you need to reach them... but that is a joke. LMAO
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Topic: RE: What Should I Do???
Oh def a new summer coach purse. ;) I saw one recently that was soooooo CUTE! I know you would love it. lol ;)
Take a day and totally pamper yourself! You deserve it with your accomplishment!!!!!
Take a day and totally pamper yourself! You deserve it with your accomplishment!!!!!
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Topic: RE: Healthy Snacks?
OOOhh I have to stay away from almonds. I LOVE them. Pre-op I use to buy the big bags at costco (trying to get healthy) and I would sit and snack on them ALLLLLLLLL flippin day. lol They are so healthy if you eat a handful... however they are not all that healthy if you eat the bag! lol oh yea, and TMI -- they are extremely gassy! HA
I can't take anymore SF Pudding. BLAH... I bought a bunch for the soft diet and man.. I just don't care for it anymore. It's so sweet. I definitely prefer salt or sugar. Gimmie a bag of potato chips and I am set. haha KIDDING! Proud of myself tho cause I have not had any greasy fatting kettle chips since I had surgery. I have snacked on some corn chips but that is because it goes down SO well and makes me feel good if my tummy is acting up. lol Anyone else notice how good corn chips feel on the stomach?
Eggs, cheese, jerky, trail mix... all of it sounds pretty good. I haven't eaten breakfast this morn. Thinking a nice tall glass of protein shake will do it.. blah.. lol
I can't take anymore SF Pudding. BLAH... I bought a bunch for the soft diet and man.. I just don't care for it anymore. It's so sweet. I definitely prefer salt or sugar. Gimmie a bag of potato chips and I am set. haha KIDDING! Proud of myself tho cause I have not had any greasy fatting kettle chips since I had surgery. I have snacked on some corn chips but that is because it goes down SO well and makes me feel good if my tummy is acting up. lol Anyone else notice how good corn chips feel on the stomach?
Eggs, cheese, jerky, trail mix... all of it sounds pretty good. I haven't eaten breakfast this morn. Thinking a nice tall glass of protein shake will do it.. blah.. lol
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Topic: RE: Dial up blows
Oh darn that sucks!!!! I'd be miserable!!!!! No Sattelite internet available? Hope this time flys... and you don't get too frustrated sitting at the comp praying for it to load. haha
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