Lina P

Wow...when you're there, time seems to stand still. Now that I'm home it feels like it was all dream. haha Feeling great. Some soreness. Haven't taken any pain meds since the hospital and sleeping quite comfortably. Trying desperately to get my liquids in. Trying to stay hydrated but it's it's difficult. For the first time in my life I'm not constantly thinking about food. Catch you all after the holiday weekend when I'm back to work. Have a good one! Hugs!

Awesome! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

Aww...great poem! 12 days huh? It'll be here before you know it!

Sweet! See you on the flipside!

What exactly do you mean by "not American standards" exactly? Were the people not friendly? Were the guards right by the doors as you entered? I'll be there on the 29th. I'm hoping to at least get there in time to say hello to you or goodbye as you're leaving. I'm wishing you all the best, honey! You be strong!

Congrats! Work that sleeve baby! lol

My bestest wishes for you!! Embrace the sleeve baby! haha

This is it Von. The end all of diets. And it will work...you know it... and I know it. I'll be sleeved on Monday as well. Party at my hospital bed. Bring your own Protein shake. haha

You are going on vacation Krista. Somewhere where people will wait on you and take care of you. Somewhere warm and sunny where you don't have to cook or clean...haha I know about the anxiety of bringing your pups to the kennel. I have to do the same and I know they'll be so sad that they won't eat a thing. Luckily for us it's only 4 days...right? Be strong. We'll see you soon! Hugs, Lina

Carrie! Don't you want a chance at a normal life? Drinking only liquids and being in pain for the rest of your life isn't an option, honey. No one deserves to live like that. I'm sure that after the surgery is over and you've well on your way to recovery, you'll think differently. Chin up, k? You'll get through this and all for the right reasons. :confused1:

Sorry but the earliest flight I could find is 12:50pm - United Airlines. You'll have to wait for me. I believe well have to make one more stop to pick up our new found surgery mate Shrinkingirl and we should be good to go for preop tests. I'm so anxious to get this done that I'm having trouble sleeping at night. No bad thoughts... Just excited I guess.

Sending you strength and good wishes Carrie. Be strong. Your kids need you and you know you'd do anything for them, right? Just think that there's nothing more important than that, and you'll be fine.

Yay!! Can't wait! Krista, I hope we'll have a chance to say hello on the Friday but if we don't, I wish you all the best!!

Ahhh, so you must be the guy Monica told me about. haha She mentioned something about Ernesto (the driver) having to pick up another gentleman at the airport that day. YOU must be him! Will you be flying in? If you are, I think you'll be waiting for my flight to come in before we leave for the hospital. Be patient...I'll get there!

Thanks a bunch Mary!

I'm in Canada so insurance doesn't pay here unless you have a BMI of >40 and comorbities. My BMI was only 37 so I didn't bother applying. Takes too long to get approved here anyway. I hear the wait in Canada is over a year and you have to go through testing after testing. My GP wasn't comfortable with me going to Mexico so she gave me a number in Michigan. Self pay they wanted $25,500 for either sleeve or GBP.

If you're going self pay then I'm sure September won't be a problem. Who's your Dr in Mexico?

I've told my immediate family. No one at work knows and I'd like it to stay that way. Too much controversy, jealousy. I don't need negative attitudes. I just told everyone I was taking a vacay and that's it!

Hi there! Welcome to the boards! Have you booked your appointment in Mexico yet? I'm in Toronto myself. Will be traveling to Mexico on the 29th of August and sleeved on the 30th. Best of luck to you!:thumbup:

Hey girls!! Is this where the party is? Protein drinks are on me! haha I was on the OH forum when I noticed Krista posted something about a bunch of us being sleeved a few days apart. Funny huh? Thanks for directing me Krista! So who's in for surgery on the 30th? I can't be more excited! I'll be flying in from Toronto to San Diego on the 29th. Flight arrives at 12:50pm Will anyone here be at the airport that day? Great to meet you girls and hope to see you at the hospital!:crying: