mrsteacher

I am 5'5" and I started at 246 lbs wearing 22W pants and 2X to 3X tops.

I am 33 weeks out from surgery and I am now at 191.8. I wear size 16 regular pants and XL tops.

You look fantastic!

Congratulation!

I am 6 months out with Dr. Kelly and I also couldn't be happier. I paid $5,500 +airfare. I wrote about my experience in my blog here on this site.

I looked at the Ninja at Bed, Bath, and Beyond with the 20% off coupon but found the ninja to be cheaper at Walmart then at BBandB with the coupon.

I love the $15 Hamilton Beach blender that I got at Walmart. The blender is "personal size" so I don't have drag out my huge blender when making shakes in the morning. It blends up frozen bananas and strawberries well into my shakes.

I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly back in March (so far I have lost 42 lbs). I wrote about my entire experience on my blog page here on the site. I was sleeved just before his transition to Omar as his coordinator. I went directly through him with no problems. I would definitely recommend him. I went by myself and had no problems (look at it as a giant adventure

I brought small bills (nothing over $20) and almost all places took it. I did get pesos back in change though. I used my cc for any bigger purchases (shopping, haircut, etc.).

I traveled alone and would do it again. Everything was so well handled. I wrote about my Dr. Kelly experience in my blog on this site if you want a more detailed account.

Where do you buy scar pads?

Congratulations. I had Dr. Kelly in March and couldn't be happier. I wrote about my experience on my blog here on this site.

I had two flights on my return trip. They were both about 2.5 hours each. I didn't experience any gas at all. I had GasX strips with me just in case but never needed them. My bigger worry was getting up to stretch my legs to avoid blood clots. If you get an aisle seat on the way back that shouldn't be a problem.

I did. Loved it. I wrote about it on my blog on this site.

I think that is awesome! I am losing slowly(or at least not as rapidly as I would like . You are ahead of me. I'm 24 lbs lost in 5 weeks and agree with what others have posted that slow or not it is coming off (whoo hooo!!)

I got sleeved with Dr. Kelly in late March. I wrote about my experience in my blog on this site. As far as money goes:

I paid $5,500 for the surgery (which included airport pickup and drop off). I spent an extra night at the hotel (I would have been fine with the 2 nights but I wanted to make sure I was ok before I left Mexico so that was an extra $90)

I bought some gatoraid and popsicles at the store across the street (no more then $10 for the 3 days I was there at the hotel. An earlier poster was correct. You won't be feeling up to drinking/"eating" anything else).

I got my teethed whitened (although in retrospect I probably should have just waited until I got back to the states - see blog). That cost $200.

I got my hair cut, dyed, styled, a pedicure, and my legs waxed for about $130 + tip (which is what I like to do on a "vacation" instead of shopping).

Ana (coordinator) will take you down to the shopping area of TJ so if you want some spending money for that. I don't recommend it unless you want jewlery or like haggling. I would think you need to tip Ana for the extra time she drives you to the whitening and shopping.

I spent $25 to check my bags on the way back (glad I did) and probably about $10 on juice and Water in the airport.

I paid for airport parking when I got back ($50).

Hope that helps. I highly recommend Dr. Kelly. I am about 5 weeks out and I couldn't be happier. I've experienced no real pain (except if I overeat and that is more like intense discomfort). Everything was handled well in Mexico and I left thinking that I would definitely have procedures done in another country again after that experience.

Sorry to hear about your dad. You are doing awesome on the weight loss and keeping the emotional eating in check. I don't know if I could be as strong.

My flight back was at 12:30 p.m. We left the hotel at 6:30 a.m. We spent 2.5 hours in line at the border (Monday morning). Our driver said that on Sunday's it can be upward of 4 hours.

I brought Protein Powder with me to Mexico (Dr. Kelly) but it turns out he recommends no Protein until day 10 postop so it was not necessary to bring it. I bought an OJ and a Water when I got through security and drank that on my flights home.

I was just sleeved by Dr. Kelly and I have no complaints!

I took a bunch of kids to DC on a class field trip and I was 2 weeks post op. I introduced mushies on that trip (2 weeks earlier then doctor recommended). I did fine but I was very cautious.

Weird. I wasn't feeling light headed at all without the Protein. I am getting it in at least 3x a day now (morning, lunch, dinner). Looking forward to the mushy stage at day 20.

Someone told me that the Protein they use in those isn't as easily processed as the whey protein. Not sure if that is true or not. Just passing it on.

Clear Liquids. I think it designed to give the stomach time to heal.

I got sleeved by Dr. Kelly on the 28th and he doesn't recommend adding Protein in until day 10. I'm on day 10 right now and added a Protein Drink to my routine along with all the Clear liquids.

However, I've noticed different advice from different doctors on this forum so I guess whatever your doctor recommends.

I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly and I brought Protein packets that I purchased from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. Ironically it turned out that I didn't need them. When you are getting sleeved by Dr. Kelly you can't have Protein until your tenth day PostOp. Find out from your doctor if you will need them.

Today is my 10th day so I am starting with the protein.