zenoosh

Zenoosh, God has favored you...and ALL will be well!

I'm doing my 3 days pre-op diet. I have found that making your own Soup, like chicken & rice then straining broth tastes far better than any broths commercial bought. Also, to fight headache from calorie reduction & hunger, it's helping me to have a chilled Blender Bottle of Unjury and Water to sip when I feel the above.

Good luck to you, Zenoosh! I wish you a great surgery and a great recovery. Mine was perfect so I always feel for those that are gassy or vomiting...none of that stuff! You will be on the losers bench before you know it.

I was sleeved in Mexico by Dr Ortiz on October 8. Great experience, no complaints, would do it again. Down 5 pounds on my pre-op diet (3 days liquids), and 11 more since surgery.

My insane attention to detail has been the downfall of a few friendships, and the subject of many arguments, ahem, I mean discussions...

Thigh highs and new panties only!

Im working ALL DAY today, then I have to put the finishing touches on my packing job...i leave early tomorrow morning, and if my habits persist, ill stay up way later than I should, then wake up tired . Oh well...at least I get to MX early and I can relax at the Marriott!!
Good luck tomorrow, Jessieboo and Carolinagurl...
And all the remaining Sleevers: pullin up the rear for the MEXICO OCTOSLEEVERS!!

Carpediem2012, In TJ, 10-10-2012 with Dr Lopez and his wife.
I was there with ready2bskinny:) love that girly:)

Mexico bound tomorrow!!!!

IM here in Mexico in the Mariott with a headache from hell. Everything is fine, I think Im going to lay down for a bit... Big day is tomorrow~

Can't believe I'm in Tijuana right now. I am exhausted from the trip. I'm ready for a nap. Met Muffin Top in the restaurant had broth & a popsicle to go. ready for bed.

I'm packing for my flight tomorrow to Mexico .. Can't believe it's tomorrow. Good luck to everyone else over the next few days ..

Just wanted to wish everyone well that will be traveling/getting sleeved the next few days! I for one am sooo nervous! I have been busy today packing, doing laundry, cleaning, finishing up homework for my online classes, etc. and I have already cried once at the thought of leaving my beautiful little baby girl. Praying for God's protection for us all and for our children and families as we are separated for a few days...and God please push Hurricane Sandy on out and away from making landfall in the US. That is the last thing I want to be worrying about while I am in Mexico away from my children is a hurricane!

Thanks I appreciate your support along with everyone else. This is a great site I got a lot if info. From here. Even though I don't say much I still read. Thank u to all. Especially u Zee

Hi everyone, My surgeries went well, I also had my gall bladder out at the same time, so I was pretty miserable for the day of surgery until last nite. This morning I feel like a million bucks, and ready to get out of the hospital and get to the hotel. Dr Ponce is wonderful, and Trish has taken care of me and my husband like we were family very sweet!
Debbie

Oh no! You poor babies! That sucks, dude...get yourself a firm flat pillow or stuffed animal. I got a "cough buddy" bear that you hold on your belly to cough, sneeze, turn over, crap, etc...I heard they help A LOT! Take some zinc ( NOW!! Like right NOW!) and lots of Water... You'll do great....good luck, my Octosleevers...im thinking of all my Mexico peeps all the time! I've gut the day off, getting my bag packed, laundry done, house cleaned, etc...i leave on Fri morning...nervous as hell, but numbers don't lie, and our guys are GOOD! Im feeling prettygoid about this Mexico thing. Im already saving up for some dental work and a non-mommy makeover (do furry kids count? Didn't think so ) <3<3<3 to all. Keep reading & posting! It makes us ALL feel better :-) .

Is this ok? I just drank an 11 oz slim fast. Only 2 weeks out. Feel fine.

I took the train down to San Diego on 10-9-2012, and was picked up by Abraham, with A Lighter Me. I stayed at the Marriott that night. The popcicles and Soup are horrific, so bring your own! Trust me!!! My Coordinator was the lovely Janese. I swear that woman is sn angel undercover!!
I had surgery 10-10-12 with Dr Lopez and his wife at Mi hospital. They are very professional, organized, and Thorough. The Hospital is very clean, so don't worry about that rumor. I went alone, but met three amazing women from all over the Country, and we bonded like sisters. I was lucky enough to share my room with one of my new sleeve sisters, which made it fly by. I was the last surgery of my group, and was very nervous. When I woke up I felt pretty darn good. I was in complete and total shock! The gas bugged the four of us the most. My roomy and I could barely stay awake afterward, so we didn't walk enough. Walking is the most important thing you can do!!! We asked to be taken off pain meds at that point, so they just gave us Toradol.
I did one week of clear liquid... Just started full liquid this Wed, it is much harder than I'd expected. It is difficult to get my Protein drinks and my Water in. I have only been able to get up to about 48 oz of Water. I used to drink nearly 100 oz, so this is hard on me.
pudding made me sick, so that was a no go:(
My swelling is going down, which makes me feel better, I look less like a watermelon than I did.
I have only lost about 5 pounds post op, which is a little upsetting, even gained one back somehow. Just trying to stay positive and realize my body is in shock, attempting to heal, and more than likely squirreling away my water:)
One more thing... I was born and raised in CA. My friends and I have been going to Mexico since before we were the legal drinking age. Mexico is full of lovely people. Just like any Country, there are bad eggs. You will not be far from the border, and Abraham will drive you wherever you want to go. He took us shopping, out for Soup, etc. Always be smart and aware in ANY foreign Country. Leave your bling at home.
Eduardo is the other Coordinator that will care for you in Mexico. These guys are top notch, and make sure you have everything, whether you think you need it or not. PS- Eduardo always smells so good, so you know when he's around. Ordered the Cologne for my hubby it was so good! Total side bar, sorry.
I would do it all over again the exact same way, I felt very safe there.
Any questions, please ask.

The Doctor and facilites were great! I have absolutely no complaints in this area. Dr Garcia is an amazingly skilled surgeon. I actually had a revision with no complications, no gas, really no pain. I think I am doing great with weight loss: I had gained 7 pounds after surgery, took a week to lose it, then I lost 21 pounds, then stalled for 10 days. I am back on track again and so far have lost 32.2 pounds, yahoo!

Oops, one more thing! The night nurses spoke less English than the day nurses. There is wifi in the Hospital, so I downloaded the app iTranslate. It was wonderful!! It helped me and them. Just a thought.
Ice is pronounced "yallo" and a GREAT ond to know. Heehee. Getting to the bathroom and showers is a breeze.
I really think Mi hospital is cleaner than our hospital's here.

Work schedule....but Feb 28 is set in stone Muffintop...still exceedingly excited!

There are many people in this site who've been sleeved by Dr Almanza...this site is primarily VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) patients, but many have or will get revisions from their bands to VSG. Most on this site have not liked their lapbands: a few have had such awful health problems and have gotten their bands removed. The prices in Mexico --lately-- for the sleeve surgery is $4500-7500. I have not heard of anyone doing a sleeve for that cheap. If you're interested in getting the lap band, I dont think you'll find many people on this site that are pleased with the lap band...hence the reason they've gotten a revision or will be sleeved. That doesn't mean there arent people happy with their lapbands...That being said, I've heard good and bad things about Dr Almanza....GOOD LUCK!

I'm on the losers bench! Arrived at the hospital yesterday at 8:45am, there were four of us on the schedule and I was last, went into surgery @ 7:30pm! Slept most of the day and just waited my turn. I actually liked being that late because as soon as I got to my room I walked then went to bed. I was lucky, minimal gas pain just under my bust which went away rather quickly after walking before bed. The most tender area is where my drain is. Been up walking more today and passed my leak test so now I get fluids, yay!!!! Dr. Garcia and his staff is amazing! So willing to answer all my questions and explain everything to me, and they are so encouraging! Makes it so much easier. I hope everyone else has as good as an experience as I am having! I recommend bringing some things though: sugar free lozenges for the dry mouth after surgery and a samll firm pillow to hold against your tummy when getting up and sleeping. It helps sooooo much!