bikerchick519

I had my surgery last Friday, the 4th, in Mexico with Dr. Kelly. I woke up feeling sick to my stomach but never threw up. I was alert and had no pain at all. I was up walking around within a couple of hours and felt great. I've had no problems swallowing or drinking at all. I'm still nervous about taking big sips so I just take it slow. The day I left the hospital and went to the hotel, there were several others who had surgery the day before me and wanted to go shopping. Dr. Kelly's wife took turns giving us rides to the shopping area. I had just left the hospital and walked for blocks and blocks shopping and felt great. If it wasn't for the incisions, I wouldn't have known I'd had anything done. I walked about a mile or so the next day to an Applebee's for my dad and daughter to eat. We took a cab back to the hotel but I still felt good. I'm home today and still on liquids. I've had very little to eat and just a couple bites of jello or broth fills me up. I am amazed at how great I feel and I think Dr. Kelly is awesome. I would recommend him to anyone thinking of having this done, especially if you are self pay. The hospital was clean and safe and the staff was very nice. The Hotel Lucerna was 4 star and again the staff was very nice. No buyers remorse for me, I'm loving my decision.

My surgery with Dr. Kelly is on the 4th. Look forward to meeting you there.

I have to do 3 days of clear liquids. 14 days total pre op.

You should watch a video of the surgery. There are several on youtube. Get one that has voice with it and they will explain what they are doing and why. I watched it like 5 or 6 times.

I will be there on the 3rd getting all my tests done that day and surgery on the 4th with Dr. Kelly. I was wondering the same thing. My daughter is wanting to do some shopping if possible and I don't know what's in the area. I'm sure I will see you either in the hospital or the hotel. Man, it's getting close.

Hey don't forget your sleeve buddy. I will be there with you going through the same thing. My boyfriend was the same way and he has finally come around. He is still worried but trusts that I picked a good doctor and did my research. Your parents love you and worry about you. They grew up in a different era and don't take chances like we do even though we know it's for the best. They will be so happy for you when they see the weight coming off.

Welcome and good luck on your journey. I started my 2 week pre-op diet today. My surgery is 2 weeks from today!

I used to sell Herbalife and I think they are the best so since my pre op diet starts tomorrow I renewed my license so I could get the discount. Their Protein chicken Soup and Protein Drink mix is sooo good. They also have a vanilla Protein Powder that you can add to lots of things. But by far their shake mixes are the best I've ever tried.

Hope everything went well and you are comfortably recovering. I am 2 weeks away from mine and very excited. Speedy recovery to you.

Every insurance company is different. I am self pay in Mexico in a couple of weeks. I have BC/BS and they said they would cover a doctors visit as long as it didn't say follow up from the surgery on the bill. They said dr.s generally give very vague billing details and so things tend to get paid but if I went to the hospital for a complication the billing would be very detailed and when they discovered it was from a non covered surgery, they would probably not pay for it.

I see a lot of different pre and post op diets on here. Mine is also 2 weeks. 7 days of 2 protein shakes a day with chicken and veggies for dinner, then 4 days of just shakes (3 or 4 a day), then 3 days of clear liquids. I start it next Friday. It does seem like a long time to me but if it makes the surgery and recovery easier it will be worth it. I see some only have a week pre op or none at all and don't understand why.

I've told my family and pretty much all my friends and co-workers. I'm an open book and I don't keep things quiet. But that's just me and how my family is. We never keep a secret about anything. My whole family is big and mostly all diabetics plus I have scoliosis, curvature of the spine. So people that know me know I want to be healthy and eliminate some of the back pain.

Prayers your way. Good luck.

I don't know if it gets better aferwards but I am going through the same thing with my boyfriend. He is dead set against this surgery and the fact that I'm going to Mexico to have it done. He refuses to go with me. We don't live together so I just don't talk about it alot any more. I'm really on the fence about breaking up because I feel like there's no future for us if he can't be by my side when I need him the most. He also has the fear of being left when I lose the weight but he doesn't know it may happen sooner if he doesn't get on board. I need someone supportive or I don't need anyone at all. Hope yours comes around because mine is being stubborn to the end.

Hy-Vee sells it in the organic section of the store. Some stores have chocolate PB2 as well.

Congradulations firefighter to you and your wife. I am an ex police officer and my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 4th. My insurance doesn't cover wls so I am self paying in Mexico. It will be great for you guys to go through this together and help one another out along the way. How exciting.

I watched it once without the narrative and then went on youtube and found one narrated. I have probably watched it 6 times total. I was fascinated. I can't wait for mine in November. I feel so much better informed now that I know what exactly what is being done.

My surgery is the day after yours. Very excited also. Good luck to you.

My dad is going to Mexico with me because he's really worried about the surgery. He is overweight also and recently talked to his doctor about maybe having the sleeve done next year after he sees how mine goes. His doctor said the ones who have success with any weight loss surgery are the ones who eat right and join a gym and really get an exercise routine going. I would add to that that being involved in a forum like this is the key to staying on track. Just reading everyone elses success stories and getting all the great advise and encouragement is priceless. You feel like you have support and accountability and you're not on your own, especially those of us going to Mexico and not having the doctor and nutritionist here.

I tried to wean myself off and didn't do well. I will have to wait until the last minute and then go cold turkey. The headaches will stink but I did it once before for a month. It was rough though.

That is awesome, you look like a new person. I can't wait to be at that point.

I know how you feel, my boyfriend is refusing to go with me so my dad and daughter are going. He just doesn't think I need it and doesn't think it's safe. It may end up being the end of our relationship because I feel like if he can't be by my side and support me through this then I can't count on him when I really need him. Atleast your husband is going with you, that's a start.

My surgery is scheduled for November 4th with Dr. Kelly in Tijuana, Mexico.

Love, love, love the soup recipes. I'm getting an immersion blender this weekend. I had one I never used and gave it away. I knew I would need it for something one day. Thanks again for the recipes.

I also take college classes and worry about falling behind. I take 2 online classes. They only last 8 weeks and its very easy to get behind. I'm afraid of being in Mexico for 6 days and then being tired after surgery and not getting stuff done. To make it worse I only get one week off work. It will be a challenge that's for sure but I know it will be worth it in the long run.