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Nice to see what works as I was sleeved on 5/28 so a little behind you. But the only soft foods I've tried so far that went down ok was ... Baby Bel Cheese -- I eat real small portions and chewed well. Oikos Greek yogurt -- The Lime flavor tasted like dessert :-) One that was'nt bad but wasn't smooth sailing either: Tried Egg Salad ( small amt ) and felt like I had 2 servings @ Thanksgiving dinner!

Everywhere we went took US $... We did shop @ Walmart and got a little change in Pesos

I want to be sick like u guys. I am so hoping that I can be saying this in the future. I am 10 days post op. Starting next week I am going to "walk" @ Y while my daughter does her evening class there. Not supposed "exercise" until 3 wks but I know I can walk! :-)....

here is the link to book http://www.amazon.co...9010103&sr=8-36 ( just in case link doesn't work the name of the book is "The get with the program! Guide to Fast food and Family Restaurants" by Bob Greene Got good reviews on Amazon as well.

During my post op review they mentioned a Bob Greene book about foods when you eat out. I need to look for it but here are some suggestions I was given so far: Chick-fil-a has a Soup chicken soup. Friend said she did eat noodles in it as they were soft. Like other's said the Chili @ Wendy's. If you have a Chinese restaurant you can grap "egg drop soup" I am still in "soup phase" so that is reason for these suggestions. Panera's also has Soups. I've been making homemade soup and blending them to make them totally drinkable and packing them. If I find the Bob Greene book, I'll post name of it.

Adding V8 to my grocery list as well. Bet I need a little potassium. Thanks for asking your question.

Not trying to convince anyone but not sure responders were versed on the Yasso Greek Yogurt. You can check out the nutritional facts for your self and decide if it is something you can have w/ your individual diets. It is 70 cal, 11 g sugar but ( ALL NATURAL) not artificial or added sugar. www.teamyasso.com/quality Definitely fits what I can have. I checked nutritional information of the other Greek yogurts to review if making my own would be less carbs and this is lower than the regular greek yogurts that come highly recommended by others which had 14+ sugar. I was just trying to be helpful and offer something that was good and had Protein. BUT THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME I EVER DO THAT!!! Since others want to slam the suggestion.

Was @ Sam's last night to purchase mango's to make mango Popsicle like the ones I had in MX, and noticed Yasso Frozen Greek Popsicle... 6 grams protein. I liked them! Thought I'd share!

So glad your experience was positive in MX 2. Can't wait to hear your story. So happy you are doing well!

BTW -- I had a wonderful friend that went with me that had been sleeved by Dr Ortiz in Nov (6 mo. ago) that was a wealth of information and had every little thing planned before I needed it.

7 days post op… sharing experience (this is very long) I traveled 5/27…. (I was on liquids which did include protein shakes (so not clear liquids only) per OCC. I packed Atkins shakes in checked bag with no problem. Also took individual packet of Syntrax Nectar in carry on. It was easier to travel on liquids than I expected. Marriott Hotel was nice and restaurant was very accommodating to OCC patients. Just advise them you are OCC patient and they bring you broth and Popsicle (covered by OCC). The bottled water IN restaurant is not covered. Your chicken broth can be enhanced w/ pepper and lime for a little more flavor. The day of surgery, patients met to take shuttle over to OCC together. It was nice getting to meet and greet each of them and educational in learning tidbits they shared. Once @ OCC we were ask for printed copies of our survey. I recommend printing a copy and taking with you. Then I met w/ Dr Miranda to discuss post-op diet. Then Cardiologist. We were asked to put on booties before having blood work done and IV’s put in. Then I was taken to room where Dr Ortiz introduced himself. While in room I was given sublinquil medication for pain and nausea as well as something in IV. It made me feel so calm and relaxed…. Then off to surgery. I remember being introduced to anesthesiologist and before he finished talking I was “out.” Next thing I remember is being back in room and told to “WAKE UP”. I was a little groggy from the anesthesia but up walking w/in the hour. I did have to go to the bathroom quite a bit so I was up walking the halls back and forth to the bathroom. Visitors have to leave @ 4PM. About 6 I was up and wandering the halls and discovered 2 computers for patient use. I checked FB and sent some messages to friends to let them know how I was doing. Next day, IV came out and patients gathered for trip back to Hotel. Only one patient (the last surgery of previous day) stayed a little longer. The rest of us were good to go. I slept on and off most of day 2 post op. (but I was able to sleep on left side with no issues) Day 3 we went back to OCC for drain check… Then walked to Wal-Mart for shopping and had the broth of a soup @ Chili’s w/ another patient. We stopped at a small convenience store across from Marriott for Popsicle on the way back. They had mango Popsicle which were WONDERFUL. (store has a big donuts on outside of it) Day 4 was drain removal..(Which pinched a little but nothing bad) and travel back to SD thru customs and check into the hotel we chose. We ate @ Red Lobster and I thinned down some Lobster bisque. Then we walked to a strip center and shopped, had mani-pedi’s and toured the grocery store Von’s where I got Earl Grey Tea. Felt more like vacation than post surgery. Day 5 was a long day of travel but again, I did GREAT! We left @ 8:30AM in taxi to airport and didn’t arrive home until 12:15 PM that night. I did purchase an extra dose of the pain med and did take one that AM just to be on safe side but probably could have done it w/o it. I have had little to no pain. Just a little discomfort occasionally from gas (TMI). Actually felt so well when I got home I might have over done it just a little. I kept popping up to do something else and was using my legs more for the up and down from chair. My knees hurt a little but stomach is still great! I am having no trouble sipping or consuming full liquids. I actually do seem to know when I get hungry and need more. It is still early so I am only getting about 500-600 calories and 30 grams of protein right now. But that is what is expecting per diet plan. Pre-diet I never dreamed that would be filling but it totally is. OCC gave first class care and can’t say enough good things about my experience w/ OCC and Dr Ortiz. Never would have believed it would have gone this smooth. Back @ work 7 days post op. I'd lost 18.5 lbs prior to surgery, gained 7 during surgery (expected) but by the time I got home day 5, I had lost the 7 plus 5 more for a total wt loss of 23.5 lbs.... Hopefully, this story helps anyone planning to go to Dr Ortiz/OCC to give you some tips and calm any concerns. ( every experience is different but mine was GREAT! )

I will be there w/ u!!!

Thanks for the positive post. I am pre-op and scheduled on Monday. So needed your postive post!!!!

I am scheduled for 5/28 ( next Monday). I chose Dr. Ortiz cause a friend had her revision surgery ( from band to sleeve) w/ him @ OCC 6 mo. ago. She was VERY pleased w/ surgeon, staff, facility and had no complications. She will be going with me when I go. BTW -- SHE LOOKS AWESOME! MY PCP is aware I am going to MX. She did say she would do labs / normal health care but wouldn't treat anything to do with the surgery. I have not told my boss. I may send him an email prior just to advise I am having elective surgery while out on PTO (vacation).

WOW...51 lbs... THAT IS AWESOME! I will be in MX 5/28. Can't wait to hear how you do after! I am pre-op and very proud of my weight loss in the past month as well but no where near your record loss! U Rock!

I am pre-opp but discovered "Celebrate" as well... I take the multi-vitamin w/ Iron, B12 sublingual, and the Calcium . They all taste relatively good and assume I will continue w/ them after surgery as well. ( all are chewable )

I'll be there in a couple of weeks and you can give me the pep talk as I am sure I will feel exactly the same way. BUT TOTALLY agree with Lissa's comments.

I am scheduled with Dr Ortiz for 5/28. I've told family & close friends only and just started thinking I should probably tell "work"/boss? Did u guys tell ur boss? Were their any ramifications from medical plan if you went outside for medical procedure?

May 28 w/ Dr Ortiz in MX

I am pre-surgery and just starting the journey 2 wks ago. But I found OptiSource Post Bariatric Chewable Vitamin @ Walgreens. You do have to take 4/day but they taste good. I searched on the internet and found Celebrate Chewable Vitamins and ordered the b12 in cherry and was pleased with it as well. I did order the Calcium and the multivitamin. The Calcium is ok but might try other options after this bottle. I prefer the Optisource vitamin over Celebrate vitamin.