jthurman

Awake and a little nervous. Today is the day! Good luck everyone! Prayers are with us today!!

What a great journey!! Good luck to you in your new career! And congrats on onederland!!!

I know right! Very few people in my life are ok with it! My mother in law refused to watch my son so my husband could go because we would get our heads cut off in Tijuana and my son would not have parents! It kinda irritates me that the people around me would think that I would do anything without extensive research and planning and would not make the right decision for myself and my family! This is a step in the right direction for all of us. I take that back...IT IS A HUGE LEAP! And yes I have gotten the "if you can lose 25 pounds on this preop diet just keep doing it and you can lose it all"! Yes I want to drink Clear liquids for the rest of my life... Until you are morbidly obese you can't judge us...Yes I did this to myself and I am doing something about! YEAH FOR ALL OF US!!!

Ellyanna, Where are you having surgery?

Awesome job!! You look great!!

I know this has probably been answered already but with Dr. Garcia's patients where exactly are your incisions? Trying to pack and was wondering if should have loose pants or loose shirts and bras or both lol?

Same here. I've been going over everything twice and washing everything in my house (going to mx for a week) so my husband and 11-year old will be prepared while I'm gone. Worried though... I cheated on my preop diet last night. Had a lean meal but should only be on liquids and Protein shakes. Hope I didn't sabatage myself! So stressful when your whole family can eat and you can't. Woke up crying about 4am and haven't been able to go back to sleep because of a headache now! I can't fall apart now! Apparently the nervousness has hit me!!! Did I mess up bad??!!

Normally they book you for two nights at the Lucerna I have all the info on Kelly if you haven't emailed them yet. I was going to use him but decided on Garcia. If you give me your email I can forward it to you.

I'll be there this weekend. Scheduled for surgery Monday April 23rd! I will let you know!

I think I'm more worried about the whole liquid thing on the airplane than anything!(Going to MX) How will I carry all my shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash, face lotion, toothpaste, body lotion, etc. in ONE quart sized bag? I guess I need to be simple for a week but I feel so much better when I have all those things. I guess being overweight I pay alot of attention to my physical appearance and smells...lol! Any suggestions? On a side not I have lost 24.5 pounds on the preop diet and haven't smoked since last Sunday!! So proud of myself...hehe!

Try GNC Lean shakes. Chocolate and strawberry are good.

My doctor said a 2 week preop diet. Here it is: *Use any prepared canned or powdered Protein drink. You may purchase these in any health food store or many grocery stores. Please be sure it contains at least 15 grams of protein per serving. DAY 14 down to DAY 7 Breakfast: Drink 1 Protein Drink Lunch: Drink 1 protein drink Dinner: salad with Protein (chicken, fish, egg, etc), small amount of low fat dressing or fat free dressing or olive oil and vinegar. Evening: 1 protein drink in the evening if needed You may also take 1 Metamucil capsule per day if needed for hunger. DAY 7 down to DAY 4 Breakfast: Drink 1 protein drink Lunch: Drink 1 protein drink Dinner: Drink 1 protein drink Evening: 1 protein drink if needed You may also take 1 Metamucil capsule per day if needed for hunger. 3 DAYS before Surgery: Take a laxative (any laxative that you usually use). Non-stimulant will result in less cramping. Take only Clear liquids after that. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as often as you like. Clear liquids consist of: broth, Jell-o, sugar-free juice, Water, anything clear liquid.

GNC Lean Shake Swiss Chocolate is the best I've tasted so far. I hate sweetener taste and with these I hardley have the after taste!! Awesome! I am in love with them!!

My question is...If you get hunger can you drink another protein drink?

No my stepmom is coming with me. We should be able to see each other though!

Are you staying at the Marriott? I'll be there until Friday the 27th.

nikki, Which surgeon are you using?

I'm being sleeved by Dr Garcia on April 23rd. Haven't rode a plane in 25 years. Nervous about fitting into the seat! Hopefully your plane ride is short!

What about a prepaid phone? Thought about trying to find one that would be cheaper than AT&T international roaming.

Surgery Date is set for April 23rd now in Tijuana with Dr. Garcia!! Plane tickets bought and ready to go. Scared and Excited!

Everyone I've talked to says it takes 4-6 weeks but my friend applied for hers in December and got it in a couple weeks! Good luck. I apply for mine Monday. Already have my picture and had to wait on birth certificate.