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My fantasies are pretty simple....just to be able to change in front of my husband, get in or out of the shower with him in the room, be excited about going on a tropical vacation and wear a swimsuit (maybe not even a bikini) and be able to book one of the nice, romantic hotel suites with the jacuzzi tub we can both fit in.....Ive avoided all of these since the day we got married (almost 4 yrs) just want to be able to enjoy these things with my hubby!

Im not real close, 8/3 but I will be able to give you my experience! Excited for you....

Thank you for sharing.....truly left me in tears. After spending the weekend with my parents that do not understand why I have to have WLS as opposed to just "doing it on my own" this was so the encouragement that I needed. I know that God was in every single step to making this decision as even as Bart said....I went through about a year of dealing with emotional issues, some of the hardest of my life to get to this point and it was all a part of Gods plan. To hear the words come out of someone elses mouth that I feel completely......really a blessing today!!

Hey there - so you should still be in the hotel when I arrive on 8/2. It will be great to meet someone from the boards that is there and can share their experience in person! We are almost there....

Typical price is $5,000 with 3 nights in the Marriot included. The only thing you have to pay in addition is airfare if needed. Sometimes he will run a special - I booked at a time when it was $4,700

Wonderful....I had complete peace about being sleeved by Dr. Garcia on 8/3 but each experience helps just ease that anxiety starting to creep in! So happy for both of you....cant wait to keep up with progress!

I wonder if we can use them during pre-op diet? It would certainly help with hunger, just wonder if it would "expand" the tummy or liver....dumb question I know but I dont want to take any chances. If we can....Im getting some today, cuz I am starving!!!!!!!!!!! (day 4)

I wonder if we can use these during pre-op diet? It would certainly help with hunger, just wonder if it would "expand" the tummy or liver....dumb question I know but I dont want to take any chances. If we can....Im getting some today, cuz I am starving!!!!!!!!!!! (day 4)

Dont apologize - really, I was full of all of the same exact questions. I have found so much support and help here....there are LOTS of people that have used Dr. Garcia and I know they would love to answer any questions you have...I know I asked them and they answered. One helpful way I found was to search Dr. Garcia in the forums (up top to the right) and then you get all of the posts that mention him. It is a lot of reading..but it is easier than searching for someone that has had surgery and used him. I KNOW they can get you in that soon - I have seen them schedule within 3 wks. Some scheduled end of June and have already had surgery or about to before July is over. So, Sept should be no prob!!

I went through ready4achange....they all work a little differently. Alma booked my date before she even sent me the paperwork. Have you called or emailed her? I am sure you will hear soon - do you have a date in mind?

You should be able so schedule with a coordinator (Alma is who I used) right away. They will go ahead and put it down on the schedule and then Dr. Garcia will give his approval....have you spoken with a coord. yet?

ok, so I know we arent to drink coffee because of the caffine and although I am not real exited about giving up my coffee I will. But, I also drink a LOT of peach tea (sweetened with splenda) pretty much all day long and I am thinking oh no do I have to give up my peach tea? I also see people post about drinking coffee Post-op....so I am wondering how soon after can you start back on caffine? I use to drink a pot a day...but lately I am down to only 1 cup max 2 on the weekend when I am home and just enjoy drinking it....so its not too bad. I also realize I can drink decaf tea....it would just be a change and if I can still drink what I am used to (have stocked in my cabinet) that would be great. Remind me, what is the reason behind no caffine anyway? My hubby had RNY and never stopped drinking his (but I am sure he was supposed to).

I am on day 2 of my pre-op and I had to ask my family to please not bring in pizza or any sweets for at least the next few weeks. I am saying no to lunches at work (although I am getting all the why's and why nots) just so that I can not tempt myself. I know because I have done it before I could drink my Protein shake right before going and be fine....I could withstand the food, but I just dont want to put myself in the position...I dont want to take a chance. So, of course you can just pick yourself back up and start fresh today but my advice would be to avoid at all cost!!

Thanks everyone - yeah, I guess adding ice and mxing in a blender (I got a new ninja I cant wait to use) would make it frothy and seem like more. When using the Blender Bottle it is just the liquid, no froth and takes me about 4 drinks to finish it (pre-op anyway). I love the blender bottles though, it blends excellent....no lumps, no left over powder....very smooth and yummy :0)

ok, this is going to sound like the dumbest question but when we make Protein shakes is it really only 8 oz of liquid (Water, milk, etc)? Just asking because today was my first day of pre-op liquid diet and I made my shake in my Blender Bottle (the new sport one) and since it holds 26 oz my little 8 oz of shake didnt seem right. I know post op when we are barely able to drink it will take all day to make a dent in the 8 oz, but right now I am like....really this big bottle to drink this tiny bit of liquid? Also, what does everyone use for their Protein Shakes? I have almond milk right now, it was delicious this morning....but I know you can use soy or skim also.....what is the best for us? Just curious...

Not Kelly - but will be with Garcia on the 3rd. Probably wont see each other as they use different hospitals and I think hotels...just wanted to respond that I will be getting sleeved on that day too!

Agree - but everyone feels differently I guess. Just like on another post about an infection, I really dont think that if I would have read a review about a patient that sent an email directly to the Dr. and hadnt heard back quickly enough (and it was over the weekend) that would make me think twice about choosing that doctor. I really think that because we have chosen to go to Mexico our surgeons are scrutinized so closely that eventually they will do something "against the rules" and Baamm....lets get that posted on the reviews ASAP! I honestly can not say in my 35 yrs and number of surgeries and health issues I have EVER, EVER talked directly to the doctor after I have left the hospital or office for a follow up question. It is always the nurse and even then I have to call/email more than once sometimes. So, in this case that is why I suggested Melissa. I guess that is just part of the territory when we chose to go out of the country......to each there own as we are all different with different expectations.

I knew there was something else I wanted to ask - does Dr. Garcia use a catheter? I have read that some say their dr's did but put it in after being put under and took it out before they woke up. That helps a little, but really.....I personally do not want anyone messing around down there especially if I am asleep...ya know? I'd almost rather just be awake and know about it....

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/22264-official-my-fitness-pal-friend-add-thread/ If that doesnt work - it is on a sticky up top of the fitness and nutrition forum!

Yeah, I am trying to get the whole broth thing straight too, lol! I have heard some go out to eat, but also heard some hotel has the best....dont know if it was the Marriot or the other hotel I hear a lot about?

I looked on Kyak which compares all of those - Orbits, priceline, travelocity, etc. and Spirit airlines was always by far the cheapest. So, I went directly to their website to read more about them and just purchased straight from there. I use priceline "name your price" all the time for hotels, but was scared to do it for airlines thinking I could get some funky departure time (like 4am) and I didnt want to end up stuck with that.

Also http://slimpressions.com I do not have one personally YET, but will be getting one or two....these things are awesome!

Great stuff - disappointed there are no pics, you know we like to "see" the progress!!! Maybe in the future?

I believe she is refering to insurance to cover your surgery post-op, follow up, complications, etc. Nothing to do with actual insurance for traveling.

And THIS is why I love this place!!! Looked em up, read a few reviews/sites/blogs and they sound awesome! Especially since you can add them to anything and they will take on the taste of that food and may even enhance it. Funny thing I read and then researched for sure.....these are the same seeds as what is on the Chia Pet....remember, the animal that "grows". Yep makes sense when you see the seeds absorb all the liquid you give them and turns into a gel. Excited, will get some from health food store soon!