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Did you land in SanDiego the drive to TJ? I was asked oline while checking in for my flight, it wanted to know where I was staying, or if I had a connecting flight/cruise? I tried to put in mexico and it would not let me. Do I need to bring anything specific that your aware of? Coming from Canada landing is San Diego the driving to Tijuana.

Hello Cantwaittolose, This forum did the same thing form me. I leave for Tijuana in the morning and am so excited to get this done. I was a single mom forever and my kids are all grown and like you it is time for me. I have 100lbs to lose. Good luck to you and keep us posted. Gail

Hi I was just wondering if there was anyone else going to be there. I am traveling from Canada.

Hi I was just wondering if there was anyone else going to be there. I am traveling from Canada.

Where will you be, my surgery is on Monday too!

Spectacular!!

You are looking great!!

Thanks to you all, I am on day 3 of the liquid pre-op and I let a lack of confidence moment take hold. I agree if my MD won't support me then it is time for a new MD. I was looking for reassurance and you gave it to me. June 18th is the day!

I am not sure he will be thrilled but supportive. I did not want to face scrutiny or try another conventional "diet" or read another Feel good book. So I made the decision after much research and soul searching. I have not been so sure of a decision in a long time! Taking control is what I am focusing on!!

I was wondering if anyone has just gone and paid for their surgery then talk to their home GP after?

I arrive on the 17th too, where are you going to be? Gail

Not that it is the most pleasant but tylenol and gravol are available in suppository form. Very effective and you won't need to take so many of the chewables. Hope you feel on top of the world soon! Gail

With your esophagus (eating pipe) swollen it can ultimatelly occlude completely and if the swelling were to continue it risks occluding your trachea (breathing pipe) because these two are so close together it is a very real complication and may not be evident until it is a critical situation. The fact that the Doc caught it so soon is reassuring and they will be aware for your next visit and be extra attentive. Who was your surgeon again? I hope that helps!! Talk to you soon. Gail

We are sleeve sisters, surgery the same day!! I am in calgary, Alberta,Canada Going to Tijuana for my surgery with Dr. Garcia. My new life begins!!

I know you feel badly, having a steroid prior to the actual surgery is not a good thing, it slows healing, however having swelling in your bronchus or esophagus is a bad thing too. I hope you feel comfortable that the doctors did what was in your best interest. (that was the nurse in me talking) as a fellow person waiting for a sleeve I hope you can keep yur chin up and know that you will succeed no matter what the hurdle is!!!