Ky89

Ok. Take care

What was your coordinator name at Florence Hospital? What is your first name? Was your surgery on the 19th of December?

My coordinator at the hospital was Veronica. The one I talked to through email was Cyrel Partosa. Kyesia. My surgery was December 17th

Lol no prob. I paid the deposit and the remaining balance(a few months later) through PayPal. They gave different options but I preferred PayPal.

I have a question, I can't remember if you said or not, but are you doing the surgery alone? As in will someone be with you when you get out of surgery. Have you told anyone about it?

Honestly I don't think I'm getting in my Protein like I should but I'm back in Japan now so I don't have food temptations at my parents house so I can be more strict with Protein and more Water. I always had trouble getting in all my Water before the surgery so I really need to work harder on that. It has nothing to do with the surgery, just my lazy 25 year old diet. But I don't want to become dehydrated or mess up my work from surgery so I'll work on these things.

But as far as diet now, yogurt, I have Protein Bars I try to chew up very well and I have Protein shakes here in Japan but I don't think they have a lot of oritein in them ????. But I can move in to soft foods soon and I'll try to get my protein from that.

My pre op diet was Protein Shakes and water. I skipped to the last stage if the pre op just because I knew I would do better on that vs the 1st and 2nd stage. I wouldn't stick to those stages but I knew I would with the last stage. Strange I know but I do a little better with skipping stages like that.

I don't know the total carb or protein, I didn't check and they didn't give an amount. I just needed to drink protein shakes but protein was maybe 36 grams a day. Maybe a little less.

Hey lady, where have you been? Haven't seen anything from you are you ok? How's everything going? 21 days left before I am a sleever. I bought some pure Protein powder, Chrystal light and some stevia powdered sugar. Just before my flight leaves I'll get the gas x. I am excited and nervous. I am praying my recovery goes as well as yours did. Your story is amazing. I can't help wondering did your recovery go so well because of your age? The body tends to recover better at 25 than at my 47!!!!!! I guess I am being paranoid again. I am such a worry wart. Did you have these feelings of excitement and then share panic?

Hi. I'm fine I'm not on here a lot I've noticed. I said I would stay on here even after I've been sleeved lol. There is a Facebook group that I'm on more often so I think that's why I'm not on this site a lot. They have so many Facebook groups it's crazy lol. Your surgery will be here and gone before you know it!! I do wonder why I never had a hard time and a majority of other people did. I did see a few sleevers that didn't have a hard time and I think they were around my age so maybe there's something to the age theory. Lol I had a bunch of different emotions. Excitement, sadness, worry, happiness, etc. but towards the end I knew I was going to go through with it so I shouldn't stress myself out. I was honestly more afraid of the flight to the states vs the actual surgery.

Hey Ky89, I read your post earlier today, but I was out and about. I could not wait to get home to write you back. It is really nice to speak to someone about my fears with regards to this wls. Especially, since you went with the same Dr. that I am going with. Your answers to me make sense. I am much older than you (47yrs young) lol and struggled with this decision for almost a year. When I went to Medical Tourism, I filled out the information for the BMI answered some questions and then Bianca emailed me the next day. We spoke and I made the decision to place the 250.00 down payment. She then emailed me a questionnaire with minimal things about my health. It was payment (of course), travel procedures and hotel. once I completed that, I was then some how paired with Dr. Mario Camelo Ramos. I then initialed off on another questionnaire indicating what the pre op instructions were. I went on line and found little information on the doctor, only edited testimonials of less than a minute and of him sharing his experience. All his credentials are in spanish so I did not understand what they meant. Was this how your story went as well? As I pointed out before, If I had not gotten in touch with you, I probably would of cancelled my surgery. What are you eating now, if anything? How are you tolerating liquids? How are you getting your Protein in? What is your support system like? Here I go again with the questions? I just can't help myself. Lol.

Yeah I'm glad I can help in any way. Yes that was basically the same for me. Choosing a doctor and signing off on a bunch of paperwork. Now I'm eating a full liquid diet. So I can have Soups and yogurt and Protein drinks. Basically anything soft and mushy. I'm on this diet for 2 weeks and then I can go on to normal food. I don't have such a problem getting Protein in. I have Protein Bars that have a lot of protein in it and I try to chew that up until it's mushy because I'm not sure I'm supposed to eat those but they don't upset my stomach so maybe it's ok.

Actually with the support system thing... Originally I flew into California and went to Mexico and I was going to fly back home to Japan but I have a month off of work and I decided to surprise my parents for Christmas. And long story short I told my mom yesterday and she supports me. So I'm glad about that, but when I go back to Japan I won't have anyone there to talk to or anyone to help me if I need it. But I personally don't need a big support group. I tend to do things on my own.

Lol you don't have to worry about that. I don't mind answering whatever questions you have ????

And whenever I was doing my research on cheaper options only Mexico came up

Yeah I lost a little weight from the pre op diet but I didn't stick to it 100%. I lost about 10 pounds on the 2 week pre op diet and after surgery about 8.3 pounds. The diet wasn't so hard to stick to but a few days I had to go to Christmas parties and I ate only a little. But now I'm not hungry. I haven't been hungry since surgery. It feels so good not to think about food all the time.

I'm not in the military. I honestly never thought about doing the surgery in a country closer to me until after I decided to go with Dr. Ramos. I have to say I would feel more comfortable doing the surgery in Mexico vs Thailand. I know I know I'm feeding into the stereotype the same way some people do with Mexico ????

I felt fine enough to drive almost cross country like a few days after surgery. So I think I will have no problems

When is your surgery?

It doesn't say when your date for surgery was, so forgive my many questions. Are you swallowing ok? Did you have a drain? What are some suggestions would you give a nervous nelly like me. Did I mention I was a wuss?

Haha I was nervous too at first since I didn't see much on him. But I'm glad I went through with it. Don't worry about the questions. I'm here to help. Yeah swallowing is fine. Straight out of surgery I had no problems swallowing. Yes he does give his patients a drain. It wasn't really painful but I could tell it was there but I will warn you, when they take the drain out the last day it feels strange. Like something wiggling inside you. It may take your breath away but once it's all the way out you are instantly relieved.

Hmm I was expecting everything to be super painful, because I had a surgery last year and it was horrible, so I used that as a reference but this surgery was basically painless for me. Walking will definitely be good to help get gas out if you have any. I didn't. Maybe it's the way Dr. Ramos does things that made my surgery so pain free...

The nurses give you pain medicine like every hour or so, so you shouldn't be in much pain.

I haven't heard of her. I'll check her out

I also don't know why there aren't more testimonies for him. Everything went well. But there are the "celebrity" surgeons and then the surgeons that are just as qualified or better that don't get so much press

Oh really? My coordinator was Cyrel and she had me choose which location and surgeon I wanted. I went through medical tourism also. But the facility is very nice and clean. But I wasn't really worries about that

I stayed in the hospital a day before and when Ricardo, the driver, dropped me off there I checked into my room on the 4th or 5th floor and later that evening they went ahead and did my tests. So the next day I went right into surgery.

The surgery went fine and I woke up and started walking a little soon after the anesthesia wore off. I stayed in the hospital one more day I think, and then the hotel one more day and I could leave after that.

Yeah I had my surgery on the 17th. I feel perfect. I may be an exception but having my blood taken for the tests was the worst part for me. I was never in any pain. No nausea, no problems drinking, nothing. But again everyone is different. But everyone there is so nice. They have 2 surgeons. Dr Ramos and the other doctor (I feel so bad I forgot his name). But the other doctor will have more contact with you.

I would definitely recommend this hospital to anyone. You will be well taken of there

I hope you guys are right because right now I can't tell I even had surgery. I'm trying to stay positive and I know that I'm lucky I haven't felt any type of pain but my mind is running wild thinking "oh the doctor just took my money and didn't do the surgery." But everyone was so nice at the hospital and why would anyone do that?? I hate to think like this but I honestly can't tell that I had surgery. And I definitely DONT want to feel any type of pain but I need some type of proof that I will have restrictions ????

Don't worry about the little slip ups. I live in Japan and I didn't get the proper American food funeral so I did a little cheating but when I landed in California yesterday I was sooo hungry I went out and ate ???? but I tried to keep it a little healthy so nothing heavy, but my surgery is tomorrow!!!

But I think I can say if I had the proper Protein shakes I wouldn't be so hungry ????. But don't stress just continue to do your diet and you'll be fine for surgery.

Ky89, have you ever thought about seeing a therapist? No, I'm not saying you're crazy, honest! But you do seem to have self-esteem issues, along with a stong shyness that can hold you back if you let it, and talking to a therapist or couselor can help with both issues. You are so much more than you realise! I saw on another thread, that you had trouble with a man who kept talking to you, and you didn't want to hurt his feelings, but it freaked you out. Therapy can help you in situations like that, as well. I used to be very much like you, and seeing someone has rreally helped me. I'll always be an introvert, but I am able to express my feelings so much better now, and I don't put myself down nearly as much as I used to. (I'm a work in progress still.)

Good luck to you, whatever you do.

Yes, I have actually thought about seeing someone. I would just have to work up the nerves to let someone in. Im very stubborn, so my mom says lol. But I do think after surgery I will most definitely have to talk to someone about all the changes. I wont be able to keep everything in and keep my sanity. Im moving back to the US in May so I will have to search for someone then.

December 17th with Dr. Mario Camelo Ramos at Florence Hospital

@@Miss Mack I love those quotes!!! I'm going to try to enjoy the trip. I've never been to California so I am excited about seeing a little of it before waiting for my ride to Mexico. I'll try to look on the bright side of things.

I think some type of therapy would really help me after I have surgery. I could use some now or at least a little Xanax when I have to go where people are ????.

But honestly I don't like bars, they're loud and someone is always smoking and I don't really drink a lot either so there's no reason for me to go other than day hello to my friends.

Haha @joatsaint. I'm exactly like you!! I do feel really bad that I may have hurt the guy's feelings by my actions.

So, last night I went to my friend's bar because Thanksgiving was Thursday and I made some food for him and another friend. And this guy comes and sits next to me at the bar wanting to talk. But I'm not much of a talker and very shy so that was just awkward. But he keeps talking and I get more and more nervous as the minutes go by. Long story short, it got so bad that I started to cry and ran out of the bar!!

He was nice enough but not my type and he was making me very uncomfortable, trying to touch me and staring at me. I don't like that kind of attention but I never say anything because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

My friend ran after me asking what's wrong and what did the guy do? And how pathetic am I, that when a guy expresses interest in me I run away and cry?!?!

I think maybe I was having an anxiety attack or a panic attack or something to cry like that because that has never happened before.

I hate that my friend had to see me cry like a baby because of a little unwanted attention but I am glad to know that he said he will never let anyone hurt me. That made me feel better.

So I'm actually a little nervous about how I will react if I get more attention from guys after my surgery. Of course I want a boyfriend but I'm not sure how that will happen because I'm so shy. I think my shyness scares away guys anyway but if I run away and cry with a guy I actually like I will really have a hard time.

But I think my shyness is part of my personality so I can't really change it much but I hope after surgery I can gain some confidence to overcompensate for that fact.

I'm going to try to stay positive and read up on my safety statistics, that actually seems to help. How are you feeling right now? I assume everyday gets easier and better. I am definitely ready to just get this over with so I can start doing things normal people may take for granted.

Haha I definitely have anxiety. Self diagnosed. I think Xanax would definitely help me with flying. Thanks for the book title. I'll have to see if I can find it. I do wish I wouldn't stress so much about things, but I will say each time I fly it gets a little better. But still a long way to go before enjoying a flight and not crying as I board the plane ????

@@Ky89, I think we are around the same age. I'm 27 and like you feel exactly the same about my weight and my lack of confidence affects everything I do. I haven't been out out for about 2 years!! I know this will improve for me when I've had my surgery and lost some weight, I previously lost 5stone with Cambridge diet and felt on top of the world!

Count down begins!

On a separate note I am thinking of traveling and working in the next year and really want to go to Japan. I'm doing my tefl atm and I hope the wls will boost my confidence to teach, how do you find living there? I would be thinking maximum a year before moving onto somewhere else.

Good luck! I can't wait to run with the opportunities and start living!

I really love living in Japan, the culture is amazing. I would definitely recommend coming here!! A TEFL will definitely give you an advantage over other teachers without one. Just be careful when picking which school to work for. I can message you whatever you want to know about Japan and the working conditions here.

Im also excited about really living my life!! I cant wait to see how my future self differs from my present self!!