Pain from gas day 1 and 2 . No pain from operation. Fatigue for 3 months from calorie deficit. Follow your surgeon and dietitian advice to the letter. 7 months later over 100 pounds lost . Enjoy your investment. Don't rush , don't cheat .let your body recover.
@Gorgeousbarbie yes, some around the belly and arms, also a little on the tops of the legs . Nothing to worry about. Exercise is helping it shrink away.
Thank you! I wish all the appointments prior to the surgery they warned us of the horrible gas pain after surgery. I had horrible chest and left shoulder pain and the nausea was horrendous 😭
Im having my surgery in 5 days. This liquid diet is rough, but I've been abusing my food privileges for most of my adult life, so this is what i get. Good luck to everyone on their journeys.
I will be having my Gastric Sleeve Bypass Surgery on September 30th and am so excited. Scared about the 2 week clear liquid pre Op diet, anyone have any suggestions?
@karenspann-fredricks370 I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Those 2 weeks are rough, but they are also very necessary. The objective of the 2-week liquid diet is to shrink your liver so it makes the operation easier for the doctor. It's important that you don't cheat. What helped me was having a large cup of ice water with me wherever I went. Anytime I felt hungry, I'd pound the water. Another tip: Find a protien shake flavor you love because protein shakes are going to be your new best friend. The 2-week fast is a good opportunity to try all the different brands and flavors. Here's the good news... You are going to get through this! The results are going to be well worth your efforts and sacrifice! I'm am currently almost 6 months post-op, and I've lost 84 lbs. YOU GOT THIS! Good luck!!!
Thank you Dr. Alverez! I'm of Spanish Italian heritage. I've watching you for about a year. I decided to have the sleeve done and because of your TLC I'm doing great! I truly believe the reason i am doing so well is because of all the information you give. I went into this journey with knowledge. My future is looking good🎉🎉
I'm almost 4 weeks post ops and it's been difficult since my surgeon died and I never saw him again. I see a new doctor tomorrow and I'm still processing what happened and feel very lost plus scared. 😢
thank you for this information, I'm about to have this surgery and I'm nervous but watching your videos and reading the comments here gives me comfort, so again thank you.
Had mine done on the 16 of Aug. Lost 24lbs during the liquid diet but have not been weighed since surgery day. I go tomorrow and im excited to see my progress.
I have my first appointment with the bariatric surgeon in 3 days. I think my expectations are pretty realistic, knowing it is simply a tool to facilitate permanent changes. I'm so looking forward to the process!
I appreciate you and your content I’ll be having the Sleeve done in a couple of months You have made my journey so much easier with your informative Information God Bless
I’m in the uk and I am on the surgery waiting list. We get the operation free on the NHS because all healthcare is free but this doesn’t mean it’s easy because there’s alot of study to do on what they call the “Pathway” . I am quite scared about the operation but I am also excited at the same time it’s a weird feeling indeed! I was an athlete. I trained everyday rigorously and competed a few times a year until I was illegally struck in my back during a bout causing severe trauma to my lower back and spine. I all of a sudden couldn’t train anymore and I put on a stone whilst in hospital eating calorie controlled meals! The doctors were baffled and so they started doing tests only to discover I am hypothyroid that was 20 years ago and my weight has spiralled out of control due to being unable to train. I am not a typical case because I do not have an issue with overeating. It’s true that I don’t always eat the healthy options but in general I eat normal portions and often only twice a day because I normally just don’t feel like eating when I wake up. I’m therefore anxious regarding whether the operation is going to help or not because I still can’t train and I am on crutches and housebound because of my back. I’m hoping the initial shock to my system will force my body to lose alot of weight making it easier for me to mobilise leading to a greater physical output of energy resulting in more weight loss! I am sick of being fat and trapped. This prison must end. Best wishes to everyone on the same path❤
Very informative, now i am on post op day 14, tried to take bit of thick fluids but it was very painful and bloating sensation for me. So with clear liquids, i am fine. Thank u doctor. I request u to post a video on supplements which are highly necessary post OP and how long to continue.👍🙏
Doctor Álvarez God Bless You! I pray that you continue to have a successful clinic beyond your dreams! That from all you have given to us you receive back more than double. Please also let us know if you have an audible book that we can purchase. I have purchased like three or four on this topic, but your TH-cam channel is right on the spot! 💕💪🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷
I forgot to mention, my operation is scheduled for August 20th, I am anxious and nervous but also very grateful for this opportunity of a new beginning. I am very hopeful to improve my health and hopefully look better while at it. 😊
I also got the sleeve with Dr. Ana Santos in PR. I’m three weeks in. She did a very good job. I have no complications from the operation. The amount of water intake is hard. I only have one scar that is not healing as the others. I don’t know how is going to look at the end. I got one of your books and listen to you regularly on you tube. You are my friend and you don’t know it! 😂
I never went through this and wanted to even the lap band and ain't allowed to cuz one my BMI nor high 😭 I have 97 or 98 lbs left to loose I cry cuz now I am called a fat pig or cow where I am mooed at and oinked at! I don't have dibetic or nothing so I be denied automatically! My primary has me on phentermine and all that where now I know I don't eat like I was I can't ever eat sugar Splenda, sweet and low, equal and white sugar and no flour, white flour, rye, bread, and noodles such as nothing as chickpea and zucchini noodles! I learned fast my weight started out may 230, then June gained 234 July 232 then dropped 226 then went up to 228 July right now and the primary won't do nothing accept phentiamrine cuz of the fact I am not dibetic, no high blood pressure not crap and right now I been using your books for bariatric for me to regulate my protein due to the fact is to get the weight off! Insurance will deny me all the way around! I am not allowed sugar past 5 to 7 percent and I know it was situational based I lost the weight back in 2010 once then did wrong way was eating 1x day and now am making better choices but this was from loss job housing and all no vehicle u name it happened to me back in 2014 and I done to myself still working on it and can't get weight off I get told water pill it wasn't I get told b12 or anything it was not it was the wrong foods and ppl don't see it
Pain from gas day 1 and 2 .
No pain from operation.
Fatigue for 3 months from calorie deficit.
Follow your surgeon and dietitian advice to the letter.
7 months later over 100 pounds lost .
Enjoy your investment.
Don't rush , don't cheat .let your body recover.
Do you have loose skin?
@Gorgeousbarbie yes, some around the belly and arms, also a little on the tops of the legs .
Nothing to worry about. Exercise is helping it shrink away.
When did you go back to work after surgery?
Congratulations
Thank you! I wish all the appointments prior to the surgery they warned us of the horrible gas pain after surgery. I had horrible chest and left shoulder pain and the nausea was horrendous 😭
Im having my surgery in 5 days. This liquid diet is rough, but I've been abusing my food privileges for most of my adult life, so this is what i get. Good luck to everyone on their journeys.
how did it go? :)
@Ilaria.tower.in.London I'm week 6 post op now and I'm down 40 lbs. It's taken some getting used too but it's well worth it.
I will be having my Gastric Sleeve Bypass Surgery on September 30th and am so excited. Scared about the 2 week clear liquid pre Op diet, anyone have any suggestions?
@karenspann-fredricks370 I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Those 2 weeks are rough, but they are also very necessary. The objective of the 2-week liquid diet is to shrink your liver so it makes the operation easier for the doctor. It's important that you don't cheat. What helped me was having a large cup of ice water with me wherever I went. Anytime I felt hungry, I'd pound the water. Another tip: Find a protien shake flavor you love because protein shakes are going to be your new best friend. The 2-week fast is a good opportunity to try all the different brands and flavors.
Here's the good news... You are going to get through this! The results are going to be well worth your efforts and sacrifice! I'm am currently almost 6 months post-op, and I've lost 84 lbs. YOU GOT THIS! Good luck!!!
@@RetiredTruckinghi dear where did you go for it
Dr. Alvarez is the best! I am 2 weeks post op and feeling fine!
Do you face any complications
Thank you Dr. Alverez! I'm of Spanish Italian heritage. I've watching you for about a year. I decided to have the sleeve done and because of your TLC I'm doing great! I truly believe the reason i am doing so well is because of all the information you give. I went into this journey with knowledge. My future is looking good🎉🎉
I have my surgery coming up in April. You have really made this journey easy to deal with.
Hope you are doing well ❤
Dr. Alvarez I sure wish I would have found you before I had my gastric sleeve surgery.
I sure wish Dr A lived in the UK 🇬🇧
I’m so exited i have my appointment coming up in Gods name .
I'm almost 4 weeks post ops and it's been difficult since my surgeon died and I never saw him again. I see a new doctor tomorrow and I'm still processing what happened and feel very lost plus scared. 😢
I’m so sorry for your lost but you will be fine this too shall pass..
@@petrinareid7955 Thank you for your kind words.
Im sorry about your surgeon's passing 😢 ! Wishing you a great experience with the new Doctor and success to you on your journey .
@@M27S777 Thank you for being kind🤓
I hope you are doing well 😊❤️🩹
thank you for this information, I'm about to have this surgery and I'm nervous but watching your videos and reading the comments here gives me comfort, so again thank you.
Me too I am yet to have my surgery
Had mine done on the 16 of Aug. Lost 24lbs during the liquid diet but have not been weighed since surgery day. I go tomorrow and im excited to see my progress.
I had my surgery on the 20th of August. How much did you weigh starting the program?
@@tarkieshajohnson7221 SW was 430 now I'm 398
Dr Alvarez and his team are simply the best. I will recommend them to everyone.
🙏🙏
I have my first appointment with the bariatric surgeon in 3 days. I think my expectations are pretty realistic, knowing it is simply a tool to facilitate permanent changes. I'm so looking forward to the process!
Awesome Videos Dr A. JoAnn age 65 LakeCityFla In North Florida ...Post Op 7 years till May 21,2024..
How are you doing, post op?
Thank you Dr. Alvarez for your advice. 2 weeks post op.
Going to go thru surgery in a couple of days and Im very nervous but I know this is going to benefit me in the long run
I appreciate you and your content I’ll be having the Sleeve done in a couple of months You have made my journey so much easier with your informative Information God Bless
I’m in the uk and I am on the surgery waiting list. We get the operation free on the NHS because all healthcare is free but this doesn’t mean it’s easy because there’s alot of study to do on what they call the “Pathway” . I am quite scared about the operation but I am also excited at the same time it’s a weird feeling indeed! I was an athlete. I trained everyday rigorously and competed a few times a year until I was illegally struck in my back during a bout causing severe trauma to my lower back and spine. I all of a sudden couldn’t train anymore and I put on a stone whilst in hospital eating calorie controlled meals! The doctors were baffled and so they started doing tests only to discover I am hypothyroid that was 20 years ago and my weight has spiralled out of control due to being unable to train. I am not a typical case because I do not have an issue with overeating. It’s true that I don’t always eat the healthy options but in general I eat normal portions and often only twice a day because I normally just don’t feel like eating when I wake up.
I’m therefore anxious regarding whether the operation is going to help or not because I still can’t train and I am on crutches and housebound because of my back. I’m hoping the initial shock to my system will force my body to lose alot of weight making it easier for me to mobilise leading to a greater physical output of energy resulting in more weight loss! I am sick of being fat and trapped. This prison must end. Best wishes to everyone on the same path❤
This video was extremely helpful. Thank You
Thank you!!😊
Very informative, now i am on post op day 14, tried to take bit of thick fluids but it was very painful and bloating sensation for me. So with clear liquids, i am fine. Thank u doctor. I request u to post a video on supplements which are highly necessary post OP and how long to continue.👍🙏
Thank you I needed to hear that
Just had my surgery yesterday morning… lots of pain due to gas and the incisions. Walking is painful at first.
Doctor Álvarez God Bless You! I pray that you continue to have a successful clinic beyond your dreams! That from all you have given to us you receive back more than double. Please also let us know if you have an audible book that we can purchase. I have purchased like three or four on this topic, but your TH-cam channel is right on the spot! 💕💪🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷
I forgot to mention, my operation is scheduled for August 20th, I am anxious and nervous but also very grateful for this opportunity of a new beginning. I am very hopeful to improve my health and hopefully look better while at it. 😊
Hello!
You can get my books here:
bit.ly/GuillermoAlvarez
Got it!
I also got the sleeve with Dr. Ana Santos in PR. I’m three weeks in. She did a very good job. I have no complications from the operation. The amount of water intake is hard. I only have one scar that is not healing as the others. I don’t know how is going to look at the end. I got one of your books and listen to you regularly on you tube. You are my friend and you don’t know it! 😂
Please answer my question if you can ! After getting the sleeve surgery how long do I have to wait before I can start doing Brazilian jujitsu again?
Hello! You have to wait at least 4 weeks, depending on your recovery.
Thanks so much very helpful
Thanks so much
Can people who have epilepsy get this treatment
Im post op 3 days
@@WORLDTRAVELEDANDBACKAGAIN The beginning of this journey! 👏
Mines in 2 weeks just scare of the pain I don’t do good with pain
Thank you
I never went through this and wanted to even the lap band and ain't allowed to cuz one my BMI nor high 😭 I have 97 or 98 lbs left to loose I cry cuz now I am called a fat pig or cow where I am mooed at and oinked at! I don't have dibetic or nothing so I be denied automatically! My primary has me on phentermine and all that where now I know I don't eat like I was I can't ever eat sugar Splenda, sweet and low, equal and white sugar and no flour, white flour, rye, bread, and noodles such as nothing as chickpea and zucchini noodles! I learned fast my weight started out may 230, then June gained 234 July 232 then dropped 226 then went up to 228 July right now and the primary won't do nothing accept phentiamrine cuz of the fact I am not dibetic, no high blood pressure not crap and right now I been using your books for bariatric for me to regulate my protein due to the fact is to get the weight off! Insurance will deny me all the way around! I am not allowed sugar past 5 to 7 percent and I know it was situational based I lost the weight back in 2010 once then did wrong way was eating 1x day and now am making better choices but this was from loss job housing and all no vehicle u name it happened to me back in 2014 and I done to myself still working on it and can't get weight off I get told water pill it wasn't I get told b12 or anything it was not it was the wrong foods and ppl don't see it
I hope you are doing well ❤
question : when can you go back to work ?
@Dr.Alvarez
If you work at a desk you can return to work 1 week after surgery, but if you lift heavy weights you must wait 4 weeks after surgery.