I have officially joined the "Losers Club" and I am so excited. I was sleeved on November 10 by Dr. Aceves. From the pre-opt diet to now I have lost 11lbs. Wow....Yah for me! Dr. Aceves and his team were wonderful. I still am experiencing some pain and lots and lots of gas. My only struggle is trying to ensure that I am getting all of my fluids in.

Congrats Jenn - Isn't Dr. Aceves the best? We are so happy to have you on the losing team and look forward to following your progress. For the liquid phase, don't worry too much about your protein, just focus on staying hydrated, the rest will come in time.

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Welcome home Jenn,
So glad to hear all went well - we knew it would - and now you need to post some pics and keep us posted as you find things that work and things that don't!
I still struggle getting in all my fluids, sigh! Just not used to having to drink this much this often, I keep forgetting as I get involved with what I am doing!
The gas will lessen as time goes on, hopefully, if not chew some antacids or sip on milk. Burp lots it makes one feel better!
For now, take it easy and one day at a time! Enjoy the experience!
Donna

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VGS Sept 28, 2009

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new beginning,
Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending"

Congrats, Jenn. I have noticed that the gas is gone at about 2 weeks. I used Gas-X morning and night and used a heating pad for about the first 9 days. Good luck. I agree that Aceves and Campos and the Almater hospital team are the best!

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Dr Alberto Aceves, 5'3" BMI 54, Start 312lbs
Surgery 10/30/09 297lbs,12/30/09 255 lbs
1/30/10 242lbs, 4/30/10 220 lbs

Yay! Welcome to the loser's bench. Gas x helps. Burp between each sip to get the air out.
I agree that Dr Aceves and Dr Campos are awesome!

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CAJUN
Highest Weight: 288 lbs
Sleeved 9/23/09 at 273 lbs
Dr. Alberto Aceves FACS
Mexicali, Mexico

Congrats Jenn! So happy for you and can't wait to hear more exciting progress from you!

-Ruby

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November 2, 2009
Dr. Rice, William Beaumont Army Medical Center

YAY I'm so glad to see that you posted. Congrats, and welcome to the loser's bench. I can't wait to hear more about your progress.

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If you don't want the truth, don't ask me. If you want something sugarcoated, go eat a donut.
LapBand 10/01/08
Band OUT, Sleeve done 06/03/09
Dr. Michael Michel M.D.
I'm not around much, but if you have questions, shoot me a message ! ! ! I'm out living life, but check in regularly. . .

Hi Jenn, How are you today?
Hopefully you will fill better soon. It gets easier every day. Just hang in there and you will better in a few days.

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Dr. Aceves Oct. 1st 2009
That it may be well with thee and thou mayest live long on the earth.
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