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Thank you all for the support. I do not know how I would cope without this forum. I am feeling much better. Drinking and walking, mood is brighter, no pain. That emmotional crash after the surgery has improved (Thanks God!) and that was by far the worst part of this whole experience. The leak test was much easier than I thought... just a big gulp on a bitter tasting substance. I am still afraid of drinking or eating too much and having pain or opening my pouch I feel good but need to rest after 3-4 hours up. I am trying to rest as much as i can to give more time for the body to recover. I am not depressed as in the first day but I still have no interest in weighting in to find out if I am loosing of not. this seems odd to me but my focus now is just on recovering from the surgery and not having any complications. Thank you all for all the support.

Dr. Ramos Kelly at the Florence Hospital (Oasis) in Tijuana Mexico. Excellent medical care and support. I recomend.

I was ok before the surgery. I went shopping, whale watching, and ate 2 pieces of cheese cake from the cheesecake factory. I know ... bad me... but it could be my last meal I was totally fine during the process but the day after I was very depressed. It improved and i am fine now. You will be fine too. You came with family so it helps a lot. It is ok to feel anxious, it is a major change. Just throw that cigarrete away and ask them for a happy medication to get you calmer before the surgery. I am sure it will be fine. You are in very good hands. Big hug for you.

Hi I am 5 days out from VSG with Dr. Kelly. I came from Toronto 8h flight and I would do it again to have my surgery with him in the Florence Hospital. I only have good things to say about the medical care and I have to tell you that I am hard to please when it comes to health care (would not do it in Canada for instance). I had the same concerns about the flight back and after talking to my general doctor he just recommended a longer stay to give more time for the body to recover and to have easier access to care in case of any initial complication. He also recommended to break the lond trip in parts. It will make it longer but it will give you time to walk between conexions and to get help in case anything happens. I feel good but need to rest after a few hours so I think that breaking the trip in parts will give more comfort. I added one more day in hospital (3 nights) and I felt that that was a very good decision. It did not increase the price much as I did not require more IVs or so. Then I satyed one night in Mexico. Today afternoon I will go to San Diego (30minutes + customs) and will stay one night there to take the flight to Toronto on saturday at noon. Each day I feel better so I think it was a good decision and it did not increase the price that much. If I had been direct, and only after 4 nights, I am sure I would be uncomfortable so with maybe $200 more I got 2 more nights and time to sleep and rest between trips. I asked the hotel to drop me in the check in area so I do not have to carry any weight. The bad part is that I really miss my kids and I want to be with them in my home but I think we need this time just to rest, without any stress, giving time for our bodies to adjust. Should you come to Mexico, Dr. Kelly is for sure an excellent choice and Trish will be your family, your gardian angel here. Do not setlle for a clinic just to have a better price. I have seen one of the clinics that other doctor works in and I would never have ad surgery there. The hospital is a must and the one Dr. Kelly works in is excellent with very caring nurses who are so patient even with crying babies like me. Trish will be with you 3 times per day and she takes care of you like a family (I came alone). You can contact me with any questions and i will be more than happy to answer. take care

I am 4 days out and this is one of my fears too. I fera that I will overeat and pop the pouch open. I also fear that the scar tissue will cause the pouch even smaller or close the opening. I am usually a non worry person but this surgery is getting a toll of me. i worry all the time and about everything.

I had my first "meal" since a day pre-op. A delicious chicken broth. The problem is that a few minutes later it came straight out and I did not even had time to get to the bathroom. I know it is a good sign that my bowels are working... but will it be this way? I am afraid of going out and having accidents. Anyone else gone through this? When do the bowels start to behave normally and send signs before just releasing contents?

Hi Sheila I am 4 days out and starting to feel better. I am wondering what you can eat by now. Have you started solids? How much real food (not liquids) can you actually eat wihtout feeling sick? I had my leak test done I was was a bit shocked as to the size o the stomach. It is really small. I am wondering if I will ever be able to have a normal portion of anything.

I had the surgery on Monday evening. These past 2 days have not been easy. I wish I could say only good things but I will not lie. I had profound regrets, felt depressed, wanted to go back in time, had all possible negative thoughts... the discomfort is intense and hard to describe. Walk and sip sounds as easy as diet and exercise but we all know it is not like that. I had no energy, pain, regret and intense nausea and discomfort. The medical team has been great, no thing to complain.They are competent, caring and always available. The hospital is very good, the room is private ... I cannot even think of the possibility of having this procedure in a clinic and going out in one day. I asked the doctor to stay in the hospital one more day as i sill feel weak and not myself. Today I was able to take a shower, and I am now trying to cheer up a bit. I will have the dreaded leak test in the afternoon. I really hope this down mood goes away and I start to see anything good about all of this. Maybe when I get home I will feel better. Thank you all for the wishes and prayers.

Hi Everyone My surgery is this afternoon. I am now getting ready to go to Tijuana. My main fear now is that I will regret it or will not be able to maintain a proper diet and will ruin all the efforts. These past 2 days I only think of food and it has been hard not to go on a binge... I really hope that after surgery I will think less about eating b/c right now it is been hard to be on the liquid diet. I am avoiding thinking of the surgery and risks. I only pray that by the end of the week I will be home with my kids, alived, sleeved, healthy and happy. Please pray for me for I have no complications in my surgery. Thank you all.

All the best in your trip and surgery. Keep us posted.

I think it is the loosing weight... LOL

Thank you all for the support and kind words. It meant a lot. I am in San Diego, now. My surgery is tomorrow and I am feeling good about it but I know tomorrow I will be a wreck. Hubby is less negative now that he knows I will do it with or without his support. he asked what to buy for my post op and volunteered to get the kids ready for school before he leaves to work and to take them to their swimming lessons so I will have more time to recover for the next couple of weeks. That is something. He will get there. Thank you all and keep me in your prayers tomorrow afternoon.

Since appetite supressants cause significand depression in most people, I am wondering if the supression of ghrelin will also cause the same? I agree with the post about the many reasons we may feel depressed after wsl but has anyone heard of the role of ghrelin on this? Thanks

Hi I am going to Florence (Oasis Hope). Good luck on your surgery too.

May your surgery and recovery be fast as smooth. Good thoughts and prayers on your way. take care.

Well... too excited... Monday never comes... I am promising myself that I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER be annoyed by my kids asking "Are we there yet?" every 5 minutes when we go on a trip. Well, I may need to use my earplugs or record a message with the answer The hardest part in all this process has been the wait. My suitcase is packed and if it was not for this forum I thing I would be crazy by now. Is it Monday yet?

I did some research beyond the references here. he is certified and recertified as a bariatric surgeon in mexico, speaks english, works in a hospital, has large experience, he has all his info in a detailed resume and you can check them. I am confident in my choice of doctor and hospital. I am going to have VSG in Feb 7 with him.

I had the same after a surgery in the past. The burning would come and go and it felt really like a real burn. The doctor also mentioned the nerves that are hurt during the procedure. It started to improve fter a few weeks and completely disapeared after 4 months.

I once was on a very well know diet Dr. Bernstein and we had to take B12 and B6 injections 3x per week. It was in the fat in the belly, just a small needle similar to the ones for diabetes. Just a bit of stinging when the liquid went in. The injections boost your mood and energy and make you feel good. That was the only diet I could actually follow (low carb, low calorie) in the past. My allergist gives B12 injections in a accupunture point close to the wrist and he inserts just the tip of the needle, no pain at all and immediate boost in energy. Maybe you coudl reserach a bit more and avoid the pain of a large needle.

I am wondering if your doctors prescribed potassium. When I was on a low carb diet the doctor prescribed potassium to reduce lightheadedness and avoid symptoms related to severe ketosis. Just wondering what your doctors said about it. Thanks

I am not overeating but I am eating all things i love and will not be able to eat again any time soon. The best of all is that I do not feel guilty after eating. It is so good not to beat my self up everytime I eat. Just a few more days of indulging and then the hard part will come. You know what is interesting? I am not gaining a gram...maybe feeling guilty after eating is waht makes us gain more weight? Just going wild in my thoughts...

I Love this thread. I hope to be posting my NSV soon. For now the best has been to eat my favorite dessert w/o feeling guilt :rolleyes:y.

I work with mental health and I would not condone of anyone stopping antidepressants during a period like this. It is a mojor stress on the body and mind. So many changes and we will be without the benefit/comfort that food has given us. Six weeks without anti-depressant? If I could do it for six weeks, during a period of stress and do not have a major relapse I would not start using it again. Do not take chances, tell your doctor about other sleevers who did not have problems. take care

Thanks Kim I will keep yopu posted. It is so hard to wait.... it feels as if time is not passing...