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Same with me, gained 6 pounds at the hospital. I knew it was the fluids so I wasn't surprised. I had my surgery last Tuesday. When I weighed in on Sunday I think it was, I was down the 6 plus 3 more. Not sure where I am now. Trying not to weigh every day. It will come off, I promise!

I had one of these done. I highly doubt they will cancel your surgery. They need to do it to make sure your breathing is good and your lungs are working good. If they aren't they will do what they can to make it better for you...an inhaler maybe. You will do some breathing tests by breathing into a machine. The tests are kind of strange but nothing to worry about and it doesn't hurt. This tests how your lungs work. If it all looks good that is all the testing you will need. Mine showed that I was a little off the charts (not sure the medical terms). I then had to use an inhaler and do the tests again. This time they were fine. That showed that during my recovery I would most likely need to use my inhaler to make sure my lungs were working at their best. I also had to have blood gasses done. Basically they take blood but it is usually taken on the inside of your wrist I think it's through an artery or near an artery. I was so nervous about these bc I have worked in a hospital in the past and have seen these done. I got myself all worked up but in the end it didn't hurt bad at all and it was nothing to get worked up over. Not trying to scare you I just want you to know so you aren't surprised when you get there. I'm not sure if this is standard all over but this was my experience. Good luck!

For me right now this is hard. I am only one week post op and I honestly didn't realize how much energy and thought would be put into my sleeve as soon as I got home. I am constantly thinking about it...do I have enough to drink...I need to drink....when can I eat again...can I chew gum....what about Vitamins.... All of my focus is my sleeve. I know this WILL get better when I can do my normal activity again. I love to exercise and have always done so even though I am overweight. I can't wait to start again and I know this will take my mind off food. It's just that right now in this moment it's tough. I do know that I'll make it through and so will all of you!

Congratulations on your new sleeve! I gained weight in the hospital, too. The Water weight came off quickly plus more! Welcome!

This is a post I will never forget, you touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you SO much for sharing! I can't wait to be where you are today with my own children. Absolutely beautiful....

Congratulations! I love reading posts about people making their goals! Love it!

Robin, I am also one week post op tomorrow. I was just going to write a post about this. I am anxious to hear what everyone has to say. I hate feeling this hunger! I keep thinking about food. My family needs to eat so I can't just stay away from the food! It is so hard. I feel like I am grieving my food and it makes me a little sad. You are correct, this is not easy but I know in the end it will be worth it! Hang in there.

So, those who were told not to chew gum were told to never chew it again??? :(That would be hard but I will do it if it's what needs to be done!

Check out the insurance forum, I have read on that forum that there are some who have appealed and won. When I had insurance that didn't cover the surgery I asked the agent about this on the phone. She said told me that it is the company which the insurance is through that decides if they will cover the surgery, not the insurance company itself. She also said that she had never seen an appeal won if the company had excluded the surgery. I never tried to appeal so I don't know if this is a fact. Good luck to you!

Two simple questions. When can I chew gum and why can't I chew gum right now? I love chewing gum so it's hard not to have it.

I have a question...not directed to anyone in particular....why wouldn't you want all stories/experiences shared? I know that when I was looking into going to Mexico I searched and searched to read the good and the bad. I needed to hear both sides so that I could make a wise and informed decision. In fact there was someone on here not too long before I left that had a terrible experience in Mexico. She explained all the details and I needed to read that. I needed to know all of it even though it scared me to death. I needed to know what could happen to me and I needed to know that despite all of the bad that can happen to people, from everything I have read, it ends up turning out good in the end. Reading the experience of everyone is what helped me make the decision I made. I don't feel that anything is said on here is meant to scare anyone. Going to Mexico is scary! It seems that everyone does agree that Renee's situation was different, she has said that herself. Idk, maybe I am just going around and around. It's hard to understand how people are saying things on the internet unless you know them. I think it's hard too bc there is so much respect for Dr. Aceves and I believe he should be respected, he is good at what he does. It hurts us personally when someone else has a bad experience... at least that's how I feel.

It is interesting bc Renee and I were at the hospital at the exact same time. I had my surgery the day bf she had hers. Her pain was real, I was there, I saw her. I, on the other hand, hand zero pain. I didn't even have the gas pains that most get. I didn't have any nausea. When I woke up from surgery and I was in the recovery room I asked for pain meds and they gave them to me. I remember the anesthesioligist saying that I should not feel any pain and if I did to ask for something right away. I felt something but it wasn't pain so I asked for something and did so throughout the rest of the day. Maybe this is why I didn't have any pain...bc I kept on top of it? I'm not sure but either way I'm glad I didn't. Also for me, I didn't have any fibro or cfs issues bf I had surgery. I have 100 pounds to lose, I have high blood pressure and didn't want to end up with diabetes which both of my parents have. This is why I had the surgery. I have a severe latex allergy and spoke to everyone about it and spoke in detail to Dr. Aceves, Dr. Campos, and the anesthesioligist about this. It was taken care of, I had to have a special JP drain instead of the usual kind most patients get with Dr. Aceves. I felt great and still feel good other than a little weak and I get worn out easy. Renee` did do her homework and she was assured bf she went to Mx that this would be taken care of. It wasn't. That is just what it was. The story needs to be told so people with these issues can make sure that the same thing does not happen to them. If someone is going there with chronic pain conditions....talk to Dr. Campos and Dr. Aceves personally, in detail bf you go into surgery. They will talk to you and spend as much time with you as you need. Bf my surgery I had the orientation talk with Dr. Campos and then Dr. Aceves came around to each room and talked to us alone. When Renee` had her surgery she had the orientation with Dr. Aceves and a neither one of them came to the room to talk alone with the everyone. Every day it is a little different there. I think it just depends on when Dr. Aceves is in surgery and when he isn't. It's good to hear both sides and to hear from two people who were there at the same time and who had totally different experiences and went in with different issues. Everything in Mexico is not going to be perfect, everything in the US is not going to be perfect. I had a horrible experience not too long ago with a hospital here in the US when I had some chest pain and had to spend the night. The care I received was TERRIBLE it was nothing like the care I received in Mexico. Does that mean all hospitals in the US are like that? Of course not. I had great experiences in the US when I had my children. Do your research, ask questions. It's scary to go out of the country, it's a huge decision. Talk to as many people as you can who went to Mexico and ask their advice and look at the whole picture of each persons experience when you are deciding what to do. Thankfully the majority of the people who have gone to Dr. Aceves have had an excellent experience. This should not take away from the concerns of those who have not had a good experience. It can be a very emotional thing to talk about when there are two different experiences...it almost feels personal, but it's not. Dr. Aceves is a good surgeon, that is obvious. Dr. Campos is an excellent, wonderful doctor! Renee` and I both agree with that even though we had different experiences.

Hey Goose, welcome! Congratulations on your upcoming sleeve. Wow, 2 years is a long time to wait. You have a great attitude so I am sure that you will do just fine with your surgery and recovery! Update us after surgery so we know how you are doing!

Hi Karen! Welcome and congrats on your sleeve. It sounds like you are doing great! Thanks for sharing your story!

Question for you, and I am not an expert because I just had my sleeve done last week...but are you eating enough calories? I know one thing my doctor/nut said to me was that if the loss slows I should up my calories with proteins and good fats and that should speed up the weight loss, he was also sleeved a few years ago so he know from experience. Just a thought. As you said, any loss is good, it's 20 pounds lost forever! Congrats!

Renee` I am glad you wrote that, I know you told me that but I didn't want to be the one to put it on here if you weren't comfortable with it. This is where I think there is a difference in Dr. Aceves as the surgeon and Dr. Campos as the doctor who spent most of the time taking care of us! I love them both and even though Dr. Aceves may not believe in a fibro diagnosis I do believe that he will keep these things in mind! It is sadly true that I have heard of many doctors here who feel the same way!

Please talk to your surgeon about this before surgery so you can prepare yourself right after surgery. I am a strong believer in calming yourself and relaxing after the surgery (any surgery, even being in labor), is key to recovery. If you are able to calm yourself, relax and breathe your body will be able to do what it needs to do after the surgery!

I love that idea! Put my name in! I don't know about you but I think this would be a good distraction....for me it seems I am so consumed right now by my sleeve and I need something to occupy myself so that I don't think about it so much...maybe I should start water coloring???lol Glad you are feeling well!

Renee`, thank you for your kind words. I believe any friend would have done the same thing. I felt so bad for you. I do have to say, though, that it was amazing to watch how your turned around pretty quickly once you were able to relax, breathe and get those liquids and then your meds inside of you! I think we were all relieved when you started feeling better, not great, but better! I wanted to give a shout out to Lynn, too. She is such a neat person. Not only is her love and devotion to Renee` obvious but she is a true friend to all she meets. She was there for all of us with her words of advice from her experiences. It was nice to have someone right there who could answer our questions and share what she has learned along the way. I am happy this is experience was posted. We all need to hear all sides of what happened especially, when deciding where to have this surgery. It is good to talk about both sides of this. When people are going to Mexico to have surgery they need to keep these things in mind, especially when they have health conditions before hand. There is not a doubt in my mind (I assume Renee` and Lynn feel the same way), that both Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campost will keep their eye out and maybe change the way they do things if they see another patient like this coming their way. I strongly believe this from the things that Dr. Campost talked with me about when I questioned him about the differences between hospitals and doctors in the US and in MX. He and I spent a lot of time talking about things because I had never been out of the country before and had so many questions about Mexico. He is a very humble man and has the best interest of his patients and will do whatever needs to be done and change whatever needs to be changed to give the best care possible! All of these things need to be taken into consideration if you are deciding to leave the country to have surgery! Things are different in other countries and it needs to be talked about!

I also forgot to tell you that Ernesto, the driver, is so nice. Ask him questions on the way and it's like having your own personal tour guide on the way there and back! He is a sweetie and had the surgery himself. Ask him to show you the pics in the glove compartment! He carries them with him. Also, don't forget to give him a tip! I tipped him when he dropped us back off at the airport when I was going home.

I just got home yesterday from being sleeved with Dr. Aceves. The border crossing was fine, no need to worry about that at all! I ordered a wheelchair for the plane ride home...not because I couldn't walk but because I was worried about being bumped into by people or luggage!

When can I start swallowing my pills again instead of crushing them? I remember asking the doctor but don't remember what he said. My thyroid and sleeping pill are small...do you think it's ok to take them normally right now? Also, when can I start chewing gum again? It is a habit for me and I love to chew gum! I miss it.

I agree with Nancy. Call and ask if you are worried but you will just fine. It's so hard bc it's such an emotional time! Hang in there you can do this!

I just wanted to say, too, try not to be scared, it will make it harder to breath. Try to take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth and that will help to calm you. I know...easier said than done!

YES! So very normal. I am sorry and it will go away soon. You are probably feeling the gas that they inflate you with to see your insides. Walk as much as you can. It will suddenly change and you will feel so much better. This happened to the lady that I had surgery right after me on the same day. Hang in there!