seltyl

me too, me too - Dr. Kelly 6/13 :wub:

Thank you all!

Hello Everyone, I was recently sleeved in TJ (yes mexico) last Wednesday 6/13/12. I had an amazing experience and I am now still sore but looking for my checklist on what I should be doing. I slowly have been able to get all my fluids in, and today I had some tofu with my broth - can I do that? Seemed to go down fine. I feel tired as expected but I can drink about 60oz of gatorade, is that to much? I am only eating about once a day at this point. Any help is so much appreciated. 1. what should my calorie focus be and where do you all track it? 2. What are some good Soups to have during your first phase, strained of course - I am on day 5 3. When can you take a bath and what did you use to get all of this tape off your stomach? 4. When should I start my b-12 - right now I am taking a childrens gummy. 5. If anyone is from CO, I would love any support - I will take support anywhere but just wanted to check.

I was booked within two weeks, I wanted to get it done asap. The flight was not bad, it will be better for you if you can plan on two days at the hospital and two day recovery at the hotel. I was up moving around that night but it is a change to your body so Im not going to say that I was not feeling different. I was in pain the first night as expected but it got better and better the more I walked and got the gas out. I flew into San Diego mid-week and was gone like I said by Sat at 5 pm - only because I have four kids and it is fathers day:) I can send you some pics of my hospital room and hotel room if you would like, just send me your email. I can not figure out how to attach them in here!

Just as an FYI, the same day I was having my surgery - my best friend was told for two weeks her baby did not make it and she would have to wait for it to pass (she was 6 weeks along), she was to have a DNC the same day. She went to another US doctor and come to find out the baby was fine and heart beat was strong. She was put through torture for no reason. Medical tourism is on the rise and it is because of the costs with the system we have in place. I am speaking from first hand experience and would never ever give a referral that I did not believe in or try myself.

Hello!. I am a new sleeve member - Just got sleeved last wed and I was home last night by my choice. I researched many doctors and found the dream team through Dr. Kelly. I had surgery in TJ and I went by myself without a coordinator. I was treated like a star. I was picked up from the airport by the Dr.'s Wife Cecy and met at the border by Omar the doctors right hand man. I had my surgery the same day - again my choice in order to be rested and ready to come home before fathers day. In the states this process is an in and out same day deal, I could not image not being monitored on an IV and being in the hospital. I was then taken for the swallow test and it was recorded so I could see my new tummy! Then off to the Hotel - beautiful property and taken out to lunch with the crew. I paid nothing out of pocket. I spent only $40.00 the whole time I was there, and that was mostly on tipping and broth. I also was treated to a pedicure from the Dr. Daughter in my pool side hotel room, a one hour treat. I forgot to mention that Cecy came to the hotel with a ice chest filled with Jello, gatorade and your medicine. This process was first class at $5,500 everything is included. You do not even give a cc deposit for the surgery or the hotel. They are great and I would not change a thing:) Please contact Omar for more details and you will not be sorry - PM me for more information. Texting is always best since Omar is working his tail off for the folks that are there - he speaks fluent English and can get the doctor on the line to help you with any questions you have. Tell them Selena sent you:)

thank you jfab:) Yes, Pam you will need to start your pre-op diet and medical forms, send me your email and I can forward you the email.

Mine was good ALSO! I will have to say that coming out of surgery I was HOT and did not want the ox mask on at all. But this has been on of the best experience of my life. I am getting a pedicure right now by my doctors daughter in my beautiful hotel room. Having surgery in TJ was the best choice I made with Dr. Kelly. His family treats you like family.

Thank you! I know when I had my c-section it helped healing to have the wrap on, maybe I will just bring my spanks?

I am to tomorrow too, I need to pack, I need to know if I need an abdominal wrap? So many questions...

uhhhh, I am right there with you. I leave tomorrow and I am starting to freak out! I was doing so good on my cabbage soup clense and then this weekend it all went to hell - I stress eat. I had burger, champagne and a bunch of bad stuff. But Sunday back to clear liquids......this stinks but it will all be better. I have spent my life giving up to food and now Im so excited to have this help. Good Luck and stay strong - chicken broth is killing me.

Oh Erika, Thank you for all of that information, that is what I was looking for! I plan on lots of comfy sun dresses and lots of cute tanks and yoga pants. I am excited and scared, I will make sure to request good pain meds. Good luck to you on your new journey.

thank you all for the Welcomes! I can't wait to see onederland. I am excited and nervous, I cant stop watching youtube videos and it is starting to consume my life, lol. Well if anyone has ant tips on what to bring, what they did to prepare, what pain meds you received and if you really needed them. What questions you forgot to ask after your surgery. Many thanks to all:)