RN Jenn

Tick tock ... I will be getting on a plane in less than 8 hours. Ohh it's getting real. No nerves just excitement. I must say that the bowel prep sucked.

Pre-op diet has been a little tough. Even more so because I leave tomorrow for Mexico and I have been doing my bowel prep. WARNING GROSS... Who knew you could poo so much when all I have had to eat is jello. I had lost almost 10 pounds when I weighed in Tuesday morning. I am sure when I get up in 5 hours I will have lost more. That is if I get to fall asleep. I keep getting up to go to the bathroom. It is worth it.. it is worth it!

May 10th is so close I can taste it... well actually all I taste is jello! Haha. I am very excited. I have not packed a thing I am hoping to get all that done tomorrow. Wednesday I have a BLS class early in the morning and then the flight to San Diego to meet Omar for the drive to Tijuana. I will have surgery on Thursday. I will post info when I can! Jenn

May 10th... OMG! Thursday is almost here. I leave May 9th so that day will just fly by (I hope). The liquid diet has been tough. My 2 little nieces don't understand why aunt Jenny can't eat food. Too cute.

Allmyjoy... where are you having ur surgery?

People are kidnapped and killed in America. Medical tourism is how many of these doctors, nurses and hospitals thrive. They need word if mouth and they need it to be positive word of mouth or they are out of business. Positive and safe experiences are something they work hard to provide us "rich gringos" (lol). As with any place new that you travel to, you need to be aware of your surroundings. Heck, I don't like to walk anywhere by myself in my city after dark... so obviously I wouldn't do that in some unknown country. I am headed to Tijuana,Mexico for my surgery in a few days and of course my family was more concerned with the location of my surgery. That is until I educated them. Ignorance is NOT bliss!

Hey everyone. Jenn from Northwest Indiana and my surgery is May 10th and I am uber excited. I love all the support that is out there!

Cinniwalk How are you doing? I hope that you're recovering quickly!

I couldn't stop laughing at the part about pooping in the operating room, on the surgical table. Haha, anyone else gonna have a nightmare tonight that it happens to them?

I cheated... and now I am sticking to my liquid diet.

Congrats

May 10th for me in Tijuana Mexico with Dr Garcia. I am so excited. My pre-op diet is going OK. I did cheat and now I decided to do a liquid diet from now until my surgery. My Doctor ordered diet is w protein shakes a day with a salad at dinner. But I want to be sure that my slip up won't be detrimental to my surgery. I have lost 4.6 pounds from my highest weight ( which was reached about 2 weeks ago). I am thankful for finding this blog site. It really has helped a lot. Even though I am a nurse, I still like to hear first hand information. I'll be sure to keep people informed of my experience if anyone is interested. I wish nothing but health and happiness to all the current losers and all future losers! Jenn Northwest Indiana

Keep us informed and good luck for your surgery Monday. I will not be too far behind you!

Question... what does the person you're bringing with you sleep on while at the hospital? My mom has a bad back and I am nervous that she won't be comfortable.

How exciting to read this. I started my pre-op diet today for surgery on the 10th. I am so ready. All information is welcomed and appreciated.

How exciting to read this. I started my pre-op diet today for surgery on the 10th. I am so ready. All information is welcomed and appreciated.

First day of the pre-op diet. Today is the 1st day of the rest of my NEW life. I am very excited and I can't wait! Starting weight today 231.2 Time to gather my measurements.

I will be starting my pre-op diet on Sunday. I am eagerly awaiting May 10th!

KIMBERLYANN- I will be there May 9 with surgery on May 10. I will see you there!

I'll be a last minute packer... At least i'll have an idea of what i should have packed. This forum just might get me in gear and help me plan and pre-pack. I wish my surgery was tomorrow. I am so excited!

So, my mother is going to go with me for my surgery. She is excited for me as well as a little nervous. I have enjoyed reading many of the different "blogs" and i have found them very helpful. I am excited to get my journey started. I will be sure to update everyone on my journey. I will start my pre-op diet soon and i will let you all know how that goes!

I will be in Tijuana for surgery with Dr Garcia on May 9th. My surgery will be May 10th. I will be at the Marriott on the 9th and do my pre-op testinG on the 10th. I am so very excited and looking forward to meeting some other future loosers!

How are you doing after your surgery?

Does Dr. Garcia perform a leak test on his patients?

Mine will be May 10th... How exciting to see how many people will be there around the same time as me. Congrats!