gardendiva3
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Christy - I blogged about the logistics at Jerusalem clinic and Recovery House. Go to Gardendiva3's blog and read it so you know what to expect about the area etc.
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Same to you Gem. We got in at midnight last night and I was happy to be home. I hope you are feeling better. I feel pretty normal today except I burp a lot if I drink too fast. When she pulled my drain tube - she pulled out two stitches...this left a 1.3 inch gaping leaking hole. They should have put steri strips on it. Anyway I bought bandaids at the hotel and Kaite patched me up (good to have a nurse!!) so was good till I got home. Thankfully I bought some steri strips a few months ago to have on hand and when I got home I jumped in the shower and patched up really good. Did you have only two stitches left in that drain wound after she pulled the drain??
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It is Sunday afternoon and I have been sleeved for 48 hours! I will blog about the experience.
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How much did you pay as a self-pay?
gardendiva3 replied to FlyGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dr. Almanza in Tiajuana charges $4500 for the sleeve - everything included except airfare and hotel if you fly into San Diego the day before. I am 56 and will have surgery in the morning (I'm in the hotel now).... Yea!!!! Reb -
Best wishes to WISHES and CoffeBean and HollyB and WannaGetHealthy as they travel to their respective surgery locations! I'll be thinking of you...and preparing for my flight tomorrow!!!
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Today is my second succesful day on liquids... thank goodness my surgery is Friday. I'm hoping I don't keel over in the airport. I found out some interesting stuff today about protein. I did not realize that some proteins are for weight loss and some for muscles and some for bariatric patients!! Good thin GNC is just a block away.
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Hey - I just found the best 10 minute walk through of jerusalem Hospital in TJ. Check this out.
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I can't believe I can stick to a low carb diet without tears!!!!
gardendiva3 commented on amandaRN's blog entry in Same road...different destination
Amanda that is great and it reinforces my excitement. Friday is my Sleeve Day and I know it will be rough for a while but the very joy of not swooning at the smell of pizza will be a good reminder of why I am here. Did you have sleep apnea? I would be happy if losing the weight gets rid of my CPAP and allergies...and COPD. I really look forward to getting my BMI below 30. Good job --keep on keepin on! Reb_HR That's so you know what I do! -
7 DAYS TO GO - I've made my packing list - thankyou very much sleeve-sisters. I received some samples of Chike protein powder and will try my first one tomorrow morning. Also a few packets from the VitaminLady. Thanks to whomever posted the "get your samples" on VST. Gem & Holly - let's ROCK!!!
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I'm sorry you are scared but remember - YOU did the research. Your family did not. You've obviously been on this website and you need to stay on it! VST members are the best people I have ever had the privilege of sharing with and learning from. When I have questions - people that don't know me from Hannible Lector offer help, encouragement and love. If you are fearful of "not waking up" call your physician and ask him/her point blank. How many people have you personally lost doing this procedure. If he say 22...get the heck out of dodge! But if he says less than .001 percent - then jump on that table and ask for the happy koolaid as fast as you can. Blessing young lady. I wasted 30 years being fat and my grandchildren say, "Nana - how come you don't sit on the grass with us?" Because I need a backhoe to help me get back up! (Well...maybe not that bad.) I'm 56 and will be sleeved in 6 days. Reb
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Actually they can't say you are ineligible because it is elective surgery. FMLA is a federally mandated program and one of the stipulations is a "serious medical condition" which is later defined as being admitted to a hospital overnight OR having two or more visits with a physician and all surgeries would fall into this category. Having a baby is "elective" except for those of us who didn't plan it but were thrilled it happened. Whoever told you "not eligible" shame on them - they obviously are not an HR professional. Reb
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Glad to know the reality of not everyone feels great --not everyone feels bad. A week from today I will be sleeved and hopefully resting comfortably! Stay on VST and keep up the good work!! 12 pounds Wow!
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Remember when I said I was starting my all liquid diet? I sure hope that Snickers Milk Shake counts!
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About to talk to my boss....
gardendiva3 replied to NewMe86's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
New Me - Good for you! It really helps when your employer is supportive. I realize they have no legal right to know -- but they will generally accommodate your needs better when you are forthright. In my case the City Manager came into my office and told me to take whatever time I needed - and he would have I.T. set me up with a laptop so I could work from home. What a relief! (I work much better in my PJs than in slacks and a jacket) -
Tuesday evening checking on my friends. Prayin for lalaldotdot and KristinaRN having surgery tomorrow. Bless you ladies! I'm wondering how I will feel two weeks from today when I am back home and resting. Time flies...
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Tuesday - late afternoon - only 9 more days with a "FULL" stomach! We had our birthday luncheaon at work today and I was a good kid. Protein shake raised a few eyebrows...bet the gossip starts..."what's she doing anyway?" "I've never seen Reb turn down real food... LOL
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Welcome to the VST site Purple Lady! Sorry to hear you've had a rough time. The good news is - it will get better - I know because everyone here tells me so. I won't be sleeved for another 9 whole days!!! Check out all the forums - there will be someone who has "leaked" and recovered... plus you'll get tons of ideas for recipes etc. I love this site and spend an hour or so in the evening searching for one more piece of information about anything and everything! Good luck - drive safe and keep us informed! Reb
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Hang in there. Drink something with calories but clear..in case you get light headed.
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From: This morning I've lost 150 LBS!!!
gardendiva3 commented on LilMissDiva Irene's blog entry in LilMissDiva's Corner
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I so look forward to seeing those same numbers!! -
Sprite would come right back up. No carbonation from what I hear. You have to let sprite or 7-up go flat overnight. Try the popsicle ..which my sister did when she was undergoing chemo...everything made her get sick and thinking about it made it worse. Distract yourself by going for a short walk with a popsicle.. good luck - let us know how you are doing. (She also used a heating pad or hot Water bottle - just warm - not really hot hot)
