wannasleeve

Well you have my support, it really is safe over there. My friend and I went on Sept. 2, from San Diego to TJ and everything was fine. I had a wonderful experience and no pain what so ever, just some pressure but that's it. I was afraid of all the same stuff, drug lords, crime all that stuff. It was worse in my head than reality. I have heard nothing but good things about the dr you have chosen. I am sure you will be fine. but in my situation I didn't tell anyone in my family, but my husband. When I returned I told my mom. Take care, Laura

Hi there! You know "this to will pass" and then when all that weight falls off you will know you made the right decision. I know what really helped me was walking, walking and more walking. I hope things get better for you soon, but who ever said this was the easy way out SURE DID LIE! Take care! Laura

Another thing is you don't have that much to lose and with any diet, weight loss program. It's always the last lbs. that are always the hardest to get rid of. I have only lost 10lbs. since I had surgery on 09/02, and have 68 more to go.... And my scale is not moving! I am just waiting to heal up, that way I can add exercise in too. I believe it will work, best wishes.

I am sorry to hear that is going on, sounds like it has been a roller coaster of a marriage. I married my husband at 19, but because I loved him. We didn't have our first child until 3 years ago. Even at that age though I made sure my husband understood that he will not walk all over me and we have never been disrespectful or we don't curse at each other either. You have got to put some rules down and demand change sometimes. Anyway, with that said I really think that the two of you need to make an attempt to go to a nice resturant or to the park or somewhere the two of you can be alone AND sit down and talk, listen, listen to each other and take it from there. Ask him how he really feels about you and see if he is willing to change. Let him know how you feel about him just be honest with each other. I am a christian so I always say find a good church and attend regular and pray, the Lord can repair, renew and restore if both parties are willing. But that is the questions, both parties have to be willing. God bless and keep us posted! Laura

Good luck! It took me about 2 weeks post op to finally feel that subside. I felt like I could eat a cow if I could get it down. Some people seem to think it is acid reflux, but it feel like hunger. But like I said it has subsided a great deal after two weeks. Laura

I think it is just so difficult for men to admit their fears. I wish you the best of luck, Dr Kelly is a wonderful dr and his surgical team as well. I had nothing but a great experience. My friend her blood pressure was sky high and they got her under control before they did surgery. She is doing so much better now, so they are equipped to deal with all sorts of medical situations. I have a blood clotting factor, so they made sure they dealt with that as well. And my diabetes. You will be in good hands! Laura

WOW! I have been married for 23 years to my husband and at first he was scared. He didn't understand what the surgery entailed. He didn't want me to die and leave him and my 3 year old son behind. However, I was like you I have type II diabetes, and recently was put on blood pressure medicine. All I had to do was look at my mom, who is almost bed ridden with those dieases to see my future. My dad died at 55, from complications of diabetes. I think you just really need to sit down with him and ask him what makes him so angry and that the reason you want to do this is for him and your children. My husband is slim and has alwasy been able to wear the same size for the 15 years, unless he loses weight. It sounds like he might have some issues with thinking that you might change to much or not want him or that you may die. Sometimes when too much emotion is in my husband and my converstation believe it or not I will email him, because sometimes it is easier for him to tell me stuff not face to face you know. Then when we get home we discuss it a more rational way. It sounds like he loves you and you guys are best friends. He will come around just be gentle with him and dive into his fears about this. Also, pray, pray, pray that the Lord will soften his heart if this is his will for you. If you send me your names I will add you into my prayers.

WOW!!! AND you don't seem to have any issues losing weight! 100lbs how awesome! I can't wait to lose a big amount, but I really did not do the pre-op and so I have only lost 10lbs. But I am hopeful, because I eat way less, but more frequent.

I am glad you are doing so well too! I think they want you to wait just to make sure the stomach heals properly. Everywhere is so different. Well wishes and God bless! The journey continues....

I was like you scared, nervous mostly about the area because all the hype about Mexico. I promise you, that you do not have anything to worry about. They take excellent care of you and provide transportation to everywhere you need to go. You never feel lost or worried and Dr Kelly and his team, sweet and excellent! All I can say is you will be in good hands. It's like one of those "if I knew then, what I know now" I wouldn't have spent one second, guessing my decision. It's safe and they know what they are doing! God bless! Laura

Honestly! That is all I was trying to do is voice my satisfaction with them. I mean I know when I first started looking at Dr's it is overwhelming, but seeing all the actual people post really was reassuring. I was just trying to do the same! Oh well!

I know how that feels we started planning our trip in Feb and didn't make it until Sept.2. WOW what a long journey. It comes fast and then you will be sleeved. Hang in there! Laura

Once again Kelly, right there with you. I am also diabetic, but I am encourage by you. You have lost a great deal of weight and before surgery I really couldn't lose any significant weight without starving to death and working out 7 days a week (insulin resistance). But you are right the scale is headed in the right direction and it wasn't doing that before. Thanks for the encouragement! Laura

Thanks everyone for your reply makes me feel better! I am very glad I have no issues don't get me wrong, but I am losing weight a lot slower than all the major posters on here. I was just checking! Thanks again!

I hope you do well too! Who is your surgery with? Just have positive thoughts and pray about it and don't worry! I can't wait to hear how great you are doing!

I am glad to hear you had an easy time too. I know I sent Trish a message to ask Dr Kelly if he is sure he took some of my stomach out, because I feel awesome! I was just slightly worried that I won't lose weight, but just when the doubt pops up. It is coming off a little slower for me because I did not do the pre-op diet since my bmi was lower. I am exactly like you I feel the restriction, but I can drink normal and like you I am just so amazed and thanking the Lord, because my friend had it and she is miserable. It's like I feel better now than I did before. Thanks for your response! Laura

I was just curious. I had surgery on 09/02 and since day 1, I was able to swallow and drink just fine. I actually drank 20oz of gatorade 2 days after surgery and it didn't hurt or anything. I have been so hungry that I went on to my mushies on day 7, like the dr advised, but I can eat fish, eggs, well pretty much everything I have no pain just a fullness when I eat several bites. Any other sleevers have this experience? Laura

Sorry aroseisarose is right, Dr Romero is awesome as well. This is only my opinion, when I did need to contact Sandy (another coordinator) once previous to surgery she did respond immediately. Sorry to offend anyone I was just singing their praises! BOTTOM LINE : IF YOU GO TO DR KELLY YOU WILL BE HAPPY, NO MATTER WHO YOU USE TO GET THERE! Well wishes and GOD BLESS!

After talking to her it makes so much more sense why she seems a little pre-occupied. I definitely get that now. She truly works hard and cares about you and goes beyond what is normal. Thanks, hope all is well with you too!

Hello my name is Laura and I just had surgery with Dr Kelly on Sept. 2. I can only speak for myself, but I had the most wonderful experience. I mean I actually felt better after surgery than I did before surgery, they removed a lot of scar tissues from a previous surgery. I had no pain what so ever. Slight discomfort, but that was expected. I was ready to get up and walk 30 mins. after surgery, but they made me wait two hours so the anthesia could wear off. They pick you up at the airport, take you to the hospital, when it's all over they take you back to the airport. I never once felt like I was in any danger and they all were so nice and helpful. I now completely understand why it takes a little bit for Trish to get back to you. That woman is busy I saw everyday I was in the hospital and at the hotel. Several times a day, she was taking care of everything we needed we were there over the weekend so even on Saturday and Sunday she came to the hospital and hotel to spend time with us. If you have any fears, pray about and give it to the Lord and have the surgery. As far as I am concerned there was no issues what so ever and like I said I have absolutely no pain. Although I have been giving the Lord all the credit for that Dr Kelly, Trish and the team were awesome! Laura

Hello, my name is Laura and I just came back from TJ on Sept. 3. I was so scared to go to Mexico and I had a friend with me. I had heard all the news reports about border towns. BUT I CAN'T SAY THIS enough I am so glad I did not let the fear take over and instead trusted the Lord. Seriously, Trish and the dr's take care of everything that you never feel lost or afraid. I actually never saw anything to give me concern in the least bit. I am so glad that I went through with it. I had the most amazing experience and actually almost no pain. I can't believe I have had surgery I feel so AWESOME! If you would like to speak in person please PM

WOW! I am having surgery tomorrow and I didn't not see that we could eat oatmeal! I WOULD HAVE LOVED SOME OATMEAL!!!! LOL!

This is the number I was giving by someone on this site. 619-395-5347

I just did it regular. My friend and I both did it on the same day and we got it back on the same day. It didn't take long at all. Good luck!

You will probably have your actual passport back before Sept. 15th. Mine only took about 3 weeks.