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Good luck to all the 10/15 Sleevers!!! I was sleeved two weeks ago today and I can tell you wait a difference 2 weeks makes!!! Wishing you all a speedy recovery.
My incisions as of yesterday. They took my stomach out through my belly button.

Dude, you can barely see those. I can't believe how quickly you healed! That's great :-)

I had surgery in Mexico on Oct 7. Great experience. 20 year health professional and impressed by their facilities. Lost 15 lbs already.

Almost there! Sitting in my hotel room having my broth and popsicle, tomorrow morning its off to Mi hospital and a new me! Everyone has been so nice and helpful! Samuel called right as we got off our plane and was waiting for us, he even took us on a little driving tour of San Diego since we haven't been in 10+years! The Marriott staff is extremely helpful and so nice! We went to the restaraunt to feed my husband and for me to broth it up, they brought the broth and some Jello which somehow tastes better than what we have in the states! Rosie was waiting for us at the hotel and then also came by tonight to see how I was doing and make sure I was ok and ready for tomorrow, she helped answer all my last minute nervous questions she has the sweetest dispostion. Wish me luck tomorrow! I'll post as soon as I can, I hope all of your experiences go as well as mine have so far! See you on the Losers bench!

Sorry to barge in on the circle of manliness, but seriously, carmelguy, you're gonna rock this shi*!!! This is the moment we've all been waiting for...this is our reset button. Its a big tool in our chest of new patterns and habits. We get a window of time to drop all the bad stuff that got us here in the first place. Its our chance to live our lives and finally be free to do things we might not have done for decades ....
We're all in this together.
Btw, are you from Carmel? Or do you have a love for misspelled creamy sweet treats from the heavens ?
(I live in Seaside...my surg is Oct 27th: Mexico, baby. If im not mistaken, there are a few support groups in the area...actually, there are groups everywhere. Interweb it.)
Good luck tomorrow, CG. YOU'LL DO GREAT :-) .

You're funny, Butter...i always enjoy reading your posts.

This is my first post. I've been creeping for awhile. But I'm happy to find a forum that acknowledges I'm going to be making this change for myself. It's me, not (insert deity/deities here.)

Good luck tomorrow, mango926...We're all thinking about you:-)

Good luck tomorrow, mango926...We're all thinking about you:-)

Monday (the 15th) is my day!! I was so emotional and distracted over the past week to 10 days and suddenly yesterday....peace.
I now have a very calm center and am more sure than ever about my decision. I'm so looking forward to a good night's sleep and then I'm off to buy all the last minute things before surgery. I'll also have to get the house on order for the hubs and 3 little ones.
I'm sending my other "next weekers" some Zen vibes!!

Done Did it Too! Got to my room after surgery around 5 pm. Pain is manageable with meds. I've only had one wave of nausea and that was after my walk and trip to the bathroom. Very hungry! I'm still NPO until morning. Oh what I would give for a Popsicle Well getting drowsy now so I will touch bases tomorrow.

Procedure Date: October 3, 2012
Today: October 11, 2012
Dr. Garcia @ Mi Doctor Hospital
Onsite Rep: Melissa
Everything is great so far. Down 15 lbs.
Each day is getting better and better.

If any one is concerned with the IV stick and afraid, I have a suggestion. The day before your surgery drink tons of Fluid throughout the day, try to get in at least 1/2 to 1 gal. of Water, this will make your veins POP!!! and it will go ooooooh so much easier on you

I'm officially sleeved!!! I have 4 incisions and feeling ok I have pain in my shoulder that everyone talked about, but i keep waking in hopes that'll go away soon! Everyone is great here i only had one little episode of nausea and they immediately gave me something and I was all better. As for surgery I don't remember anything just asking when they were going to do the surgery and they told it was already over with;)

Good luck today, ready2bskinny...we're all thinking of you today!! :-).
Jessieboo, I added you to the list!! Im after you on the 27th...are you staying at the Marriott?
Oct 5
kiki74, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 6
CCCross, Dr Kelly, TJ
Oct 8
auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ
Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, TJ
sherri297, Dr Lopez and Osuna, TJ
Oct 9
sacharliem, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 10
ready2bskinny, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 11
gottaloozit, Dr Aceves, Mexicali
Lil'Lo, Dr Alvarez, MX
Oct 13
mango926, Dr Aceves, Mexicali
Oct 15
mybabysansan, Dr Garcia, TJ
chelbroyer, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 18
hippychic, Dr Ponce, TJ
Oct 19
Diamondeyed, Dr Garcia, TJ
Mexico, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 20
buffygirl, Dr Lopez, Puerta Vallarta
Oct 22
DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ
Oct 23
Free@last518,Dr Almanza, TJ
FindingMyWay, Dr Almanza, TJ (Hotel Ticuan)
Oct 25
Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ
Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ
this.time.its.4.me, Dr Lopez, TJ
Oct 26
jessieboo, Dr Kelly, TJ
Oct 27
zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 28
Hazelsmrf, Dr Ponce, TJ
Oct 30
theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ
yanik, Dr Alvarez, Piedras negras

October 26 with Dr. Kelly. Can't wait

Out of surgery, feel good beside the gas pain in my chest, it really hurts! Glad it's over with though!

Im tentatively planning for Oct 27 in Tijuana with Dr Garcia...Anyone else planning for Tijuana that weekend? Of course im scared to death, but its all good: im giving myself time for the pre op liver shrink and getting all my sh*t together! I've got some planning to do!

Hey everyone...surgery went well with Dr Kelly on Oct 6th...I was in lots of pain and really didn't think I'd be up wlking around shopping...sure enough, went out shopping with Omar yesterday and we're out for some sight-seeing today..if anyone is at the Lucerna, I'm here too until tomorrow morning!

I was sleeved on Oct. 1. Dr. Jamie Ponce DeLeon. My coordinator was Trish. Trish was absolutely wonderful. She was there for me every step of the procedure, she went above and beyond making me comfortable. Bei in Mexico by myself it was very comforting having her there. The hospital was gr8 and the staff there for me. The last d ay was spent in the hotel, 6th. Floor w/ pool side balcony. Complementery broth and popcicle. In te afternoon Trish came and took me out it shopping....

Hello everyone, Thanks for the well wishes and good vibes. I made it through surgery no complications. I went in to the OR and the thing I remember is my arms being stretched out and straped down, afterward I awoke in the recovery room. My sister and daughter told me after making it out of the recovery room, I took a 30 min power nap and said lets go walking. I've had very little and I mean little pain or gas.
For Dr. Garcia's patients you all will LOVE him and the staff. Everyone is so attentative to your needs before you know what your needs are.
Once again, THANK YOU ALL! I look forward to hearing your surgery story too.

Just wanted to update you guys on my vsg......everything went good right now I have lots pf gas pain I'm try walk evry 2 hours or so.

As much as I hate debt, in this particular case I don't dissagree.
Bubbles,
I completely understand that you are discouraged and understandably so. You just got kicked int the teeth, HARD. Please take a couple steps back and try to see your situation from the outside. There are always options. You seem pretty convinced that without this surgery your time on earth will be short, if this is the case, you have nothing to lose. Do you own your home? Do you have a decent car? Do you have a retirement plan? How is your credit? I am pretty hard nosed against debt, but I would give up everything I own to save my life.
This is a drastic idea, but, I would go as far as to move into a basement apartment, give up my cars & creature comforts. I know a person can survive on well under $1000/month. How quickly could you save up for Mexico surgery that way?
I know none of this sounds appealing, but if you are willing to sacrifice big now, you can make this happen.

Go to MEXICO! Start saving now, or get a small loan from a credit union...this does not have to be the end of your sleeve dream...There are many great surgeons that practice out of the US, where costs are prohibitive. Check it out!