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Oh, ok. Well see, that's just one less thing to be worried about!! Also, congrats on the excellent weight loss you have already accomplished before your surgery. 55 pounds that will never come back!!

I was just like you one week ago today, so nervous. It is always scary to have surgery, but as Foxbins said, the risks are very small. You will do great. You are on your way!!! BTW, what is a neck filter?

I was sleeved the same day as you and I have not had the nausea issues or the spitting thing, but I absolutely cannot drink anything cold. It sends my stomach into a spasm like crazy. I don't know if that might be what's causing your problem or not. I can eat popsicles, but they are not as cold by the time I swallow if that makes sense! I don't bite and chew them, just let them melt in my mouth. Sounds like it might just be dehydration. Just try to drink as much as you can get in. It is hard for me, I have to remind myself to drink. I will be so glad when things get easier to go down.

The bad thing is, if she is only 4 days post op, most doctors have you on Clear Liquids for at least 10 days, so no milk products.

I just got back from Mexicali after having my surgery March 9th with Dr. Aceves, and all I can say is this: I have NEVER had nurses be so efficient and friendly in the States. I have NEVER had not one but TWO Dr's be so caring and attentive and sincerely concerned for my well-being in the States. I have NEVER been in a hospital that was so immaculate and CONSTANTLY being cleaned in the States. I have NEVER felt more at ease and attended to in any hospital in the States. Now, you can say 'well, you've never been here, or you've never been there then'. I can only speak from my own experience. I have had kind dr's before, but these went above and beyond and unless you have been there, you cannot speak of any experience there. So all the bad-mouthing about Mexican Dr's is complete heresay unless you had surgery there yourself. And for the above comment, "down there" is a pretty big place. Try not to generalize. And I was safe.

Not tomorrow, but Wednesday for me! Good luck to you and check in when you can and I will do the same. I hope we both have an easy week, along with all the others getting sleeved this week!

I had to rely on my taxes to help pay for my upcoming surgery, so I definitely feel for you. I hope everything works out

That's so great! Work on those push-ups girl! You can do it!!!

What a great job you have done!! I can only hope to be that successful! Great pic, too!

That just makes me sick! Some drs' have such a God complex. What they fail to realize is the surgeons we use in Mexico probably have TRIPLE the experience, not to mention bed side manner as some of these quacks in the states. Of course there are great drs here in the states, too. I am not arguing that fact. Sorry you had to be treated like a second class citizen just because of their ignorance of 1) Mexican surgeons and 2) VSG in general. Clearly she does NOT know what she is talking about, which is why I would not be seen in that office again. Just wondering, what is "dokie up" ?

Warrior68... How are you doing? Are you up to giving us an update on your surgery?

That's so great! You look fantastic already

Cindy, Hope your surgery was easy and hope your recovery goes even easier. Let us all know how you're doing when you feel up to it.

So great to hear your story! Glad you are doing so well. Hope to hear more as time goes by

Hi! I am having my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Aceves on March 9th. Good luck to you and before you know it we will be on the other side!

Good luck to both of you!! I am a little over a week behind y'all and look forward to comparing notes! We have a BUNCH of March sleevers, don't we?? Please come back and give us details on your surgeries.

Wow! What a great accomplishment! You deserve to be happy! I love the beautiful day dance, too.

Please post your experience with the drain incision with Dr. Aceves. Some patients say they got a couple stitches and others say it is left open to close on it's own. Just curious what your experience was...THANKS!!!

Hey, that's great! How can you possibly beat Hawaii and weight loss in the same trip?? Hope you get over that cold soon.

Thanks for the replies!! I just remember reading a story by "KRIS" on Janurary 10th about her surgery with Dr. Aceves and it was long and detailed ( I just love those) and she mentioned that one of the nurses took the drain out and put a couple of stitches in to seal the drain port and that it hurt and they gave her a sublingual pain pill. That just stuck out in my mind. I didn't even think nurses (i'm a nurse, too) could 'stitch' anyone. Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter, just curious about how long till it closes, and if there might be stitches to be removed later. Thanks again!

Please post your experience with the drain incision with Dr. Aceves. Some patients say they got a couple stitches and others say it is left open to close on it's own. Just curious what your experience was...THANKS!!!

Sorry! Posted this in the wrong place

Great before/after pics everyone! Those are the first I've seen of you Coops! Great job And your sweet dog seems to approve, too! Is that a Lab?

I have to say, those are some very IMPRESSIVE before / after pics. Such an inspiration to others. Thanks for posting them!! Glad you broke your stall, too!

Yay, that is exciting! Glad to hear you are getting all your Fluid in. I am ready for my surgery with Dr. Aceves and just love hearing about how well things go with him