energeticmonique

Hey there! I'm 3/22 also! So we're twins!! I'm not scared or frightened (yet), more like anxious and excited. I will definitly keep you in my thoughts and prayers - please do the same for me

I'm 3 weeks post-op (tomorrow), and I'm wondering if anyone else seems to be having the same issue. My taste buds seem to have changed dramatically.Everything I eat tastes different than it did before the surgery. puddings, yogurts, tuna salads, etc., all seem to not taste as good as they used to. Will food ever taste really good again? Everything seems to taste "weird". That's about the best I can do to describe it. Maybe it's just that I really have no interest in eating. I have no appetite, and when I do eat, it's never really satisfying. Anyone seem to have any thoughts or suggestions? I'm still on the soft/mushy phase, and will continue to be so for about another 3 weeks.

He's great and he has been since he first called me on the phone last month. He answers all questions and is very friendly. I heard good things about him on these boards before I chose him. I would never choose an arrogant surgeon. I haven't met this new assistant everyone is talking about. I met Ana and Dr. Kelly's wife, she drove us around in a big van. They are great as well!

Hey Sleeve Sisters, Check out my Video @ http://youtu.be/UwTIHXG8hUk

I'M GOING ALONE TOO. IT'S FUNNY TO SAY IT BUT THIS TRIP WILL BE A NICE LIL BREAK FOR ME. LOL!!

Dr. Kelly does not use a coordinator anymore. He books his own surgeries. I'm going on the 29th. I was actually going to go alone but one of my friends that had wls told me I will need support and offered to go with me. Based on what I read going alone is safe. And you will meet sleeve buddies on the boards that will be having surgery around the same time as you.
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i went alone in oct and the only thing i wish i had another perosn with me for was help at the airport going home. It was a pain in the butt draging all my things thru the airport. Other than that it was fine you meet some great people while you are there and you can stay in touch with them they become your sleeve sisters and brothers..

Your Birth certificate and driver's license is fine. You will not have any issues.

Did anyone go to Mexico for surgery WITHOUT a passport or passport card? I am told that I can get over with my license, social security card and birth certificate...If you came back across the border without a passport was it difficult? My surgery is March 23 and I don't think there is enough time and I don't want to pay the extra expedite fees. Thanks for your imput!!!

Glad to hear it went well. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around liquids for 9 more days. Head hunger is getting the best of me. I hope you are able to take another day off to relax. I'm post op day 5 and I feel EXHAUSTED. Keep us posted on your progress and Congratulations!!!

I am sorry you had such a rough 24 hours....my first 24 hours were ok besides my sister harassing me to get up and walk around! I haven't thrown up at all, fortunately. I am glad to hear you are feeling so much better!

It's so motivating hearing from all you sleevers! My surgery is finally tomorrow morning...I'm a little nervous but more excited.

Hello everyone. Just checking in and letting you know that my surgery was successful. Got home Friday night and have been fighting naseau and acid reflux, but other than that doing good. Today's the first day that I've felt almost normal. Glad I did this! Can't wait to get healed up and focus on my new journey. Haven't weight - will do that at the Doctor's office on Wednesday - when they remove my port.

Too bad we ddin't have the same surgeon. I'm on my way to Tiajuana also. So you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck !!!

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Please say a prayer, and I'll be praying for all of you. Save some room for me on the losers bench

How's everyone doing this morning? I'm less than 24 hours away from surgery! I don't know if today's going to go by super slow or super fast. How did you spend your last day before surgery?

So everything went well. And just like everyone says Trish is an ansolute sweetheart. I have pain especially where the drain is, can't wait to get that out tomorrow. Then it is on to the hotel where i can catch some beautiful sun rays.

Energetic... Cool!! I'm originally from MS... Thanks for the birthday wish!!!.. I'm very excited for you!!! Be sure to check in on the board okay??!!!!

I can't wait for all of you who's dates are coming up to join me on the loser's bench!! I've been waking up lately full of something, I didn't know what it was. Then it hit me. I'm happy. For the first time in a long time my happiness is radiating from the inside out instead of me trying to force it from the outside in. This is such a great feeling! I hope each one of you feels the same way

Hi Sarah,
I just wanted to let you know that I was in Mexico for my surgery on Jan 9 2012. I am also Canadian, (just across the Water from you), and I was very nervous as I had never even gone to a restaurant alone!! let alone travel to another country. I had my surgery performed by Dr. Kelly, and I could not be happier. He is very experienced. He has been doing the sleeve operation a lot longer than most of the other doctors that you could choose from. He is running his own booking service now, which is better for his patients. He offers the same service as all the other coordinators, but you have a direct line to him and his services. The hospital that he uses is top notch, the staff speak english, and the rocovery hotel is 5 star. I had to go alone, and in the end I was glad that I did. The last thing I wanted to do, was have to worry about my companion being bored. I flew down to San Diego on a Sunday, got picked up and taken to the hotel, Monday morning I was taken to the hospital, had all the pre-op tests done, and then I was in for my surgery by 11am. Phoned home that evening to let my husband know everything went well. I was not sick, sore, burpy or any of the other complaints that I have been hearing about from other people. In fact the 2 other Dr. Kelly patients on my floor felt really good too. I can't say the same for the patients of the other doctor. After the leak test on Wednesday morning I was taken back to the hotel to stay until I was to catch my return flight home in a couple of days. Dr. Kelly even came to the hotel just to check on me and have a visit. You would never get that kind of treatment in any Canadaian or U.S. hospital.
Pack light, you really don't need anything more than pj's and casual clothes. A laptop came in very handy, as you have wi-fi in the hotel and the hospital. I brought my Good luck!
lIphone too, so I could "face chat" with my husband. (just remember to get an international plan for the thime you are there)
Doctor information you might want : Dr. Ramos-Kelly
jrkelly45@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 619-793-4869
web site: www.wlsclinic.com
I hope this has helped you with your questions. If you want to ask me anything, you can email me at lightburn@shaw.ca

Looking for locals in Killeen Ft Hood area to get tips and advice from. Surgery mid April
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I am in the Dallas area. I would be happy to mentor you if you can't find someone closer.

I'm in Michigan, near Detroit. I'm keeping my mouth pretty shut besides on this board, so it's become my funnel for my nervous energy. I've been unable to share with most of my friends and family because they will not react well if they know that I'm going to Mexico and self paying for the surgery. (No insurance.. there is no such thing as a steady job here right now...) I'm very excited about Mexico and I'm confident that the care level is going to be fine, if not better than some of the horrible experiences I've had here in Detroit. Everyone I've talked to about it just freaks out though. I decided that the negativity is bad for me, so I'm just keeping it to myself for now and when the weight starts to drop off and people aske me, I will tell them about my wonderful Mexican adventure. LOL

I have some samples left of the nectar Proteins and I bought a case of Premiere Protein from costco yesterday since I heard they were good.
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