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6 month Surgiversary - Today's my 6 month Surgiversary, I'm down 65 pounds and 15 from goal. Thank you Dr. Alvarez, my sleeve Sisters Linda and Nancy, and all my family and friends that have supported me...

I am addicted - I am addicted to Chobani FF Plain Greek Yogurt.  I've been experimenting with drizzling different flavors of SF Davinci and Torani syrups on top.  It's great.  I was just thinki...

If I was a horse, they'd shoot me. - First let me say.... Dr. Alvarez Rocks !!!! He and his staff were supportive, knowledgeable, and charming. The Nurses were gentle and kind. OK, with all the niceties behind me.....

Orlando Support Group? - I'll be going to Mexico next week for the VSG.   My PCP has agreed to follow me post-operatively.  I've learned a lot from the support forums, but I would like to go to a Suppor...

August 1st. - The first day of the rest of my life !!!

Tropical Storm Dorian - I'm scheduled tor surgery in a week, and now there's a tropical storm gaining strength.  We're in the middle of Hurricane season, and my biggest fear is the weather interfering ...

You look amazing !!!! Truly an inspiration.

Full Course Dinner - I was joking with my boyfriend the other day about how I'm going to be a cheap date after my surgery.  Instead of going out to dinner, eating my entree and then finishing his le...

Fit Bit ?? - Does anyone have a Fit Bit?  The bracelet type?  Is it accurate, easy to use and set?  I'm thinking it will be motivating for exercise and monitoring calories burned.  Does it r...

Isopure individual botttles on sale at GNC - Buy 2, get one free.  I haven't tasted them but....  In a 20 oz bottle there is 160 calories, 0 fat, 50 mg of Sodium, 60 mg. of Potassium, 0 carbs, and 40 grams of protein.  Sou...

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez - I would like to hear from people who have had the gastric sleeve procedure done by Dr. Alvarez, and what their experiences were.... Both the Doc and the facility.  Thanks.

Caught between a rock and a hard place - I want to have the gastric sleeve procedure.  I'm a RN, and the insurance company won't pay for my surgery because I haven't been with the hospital for 24 consecutive months.  I...