ForMyGirls

Seems to me that would be a natural thing for a US dr to say.

Besides' date=' if we're self pay we still have to pay for complication care regardless of where we get our surgery. I KNOW FOR A FACT![/quote']

True, a US doctor (by the way, he's from Argentina) that fixes a lot of leaks would say that. Why would he care telling me since my insurance covered it? Not every surgeon is dishonest! My husband is a surgeon (not bariatric) as well as he's about as honest as they come.

You missed the point though about complications.....I wasn't speaking about cost. I just meant if you have a serious complication you may not have a choice where you get treated if it is an emergency. I would prefer my treatment to include my own surgeon. Just my own opinion for myself, no need to attack.

My surgeon (Dr. Horgan at UCSD) said that he often fixes leaks from patients getting sleeved in Mexico. What doctors in Mexico? I don't know. Also, I'm in San Diego, so maybe more people around here travel to Mexico for the surgery. Regardless, there are plenty of leaks occurring if you look hard enough. Is it more or less than in the US? It's difficult to say without hard data and I don't want to speculate. It is a complication that can happen even with a great surgeon, no matter where they are located. For myself, I would have worried about a complication after leaving Mexico and having to pay to fix it. Just my opinion, as I was lucky enough to have my insurance cover the surgery.

How are you doing now? I was sleeved on Sept. 11th at UCSD!

I use to make a weight watcher "key lime pie"

It was really yummy!!

http://www.food.com/recipe/weight-watchers-key-lime-pie-158671

This looks awesome! I may skip the crust though. Thanks!

I'm a month out from surgery on soft food and my family (with two young kids) will be celebrating 3 birthdays from October to November. I'm looking for some faux cake recipes so I can have some at my own birthday! So far, I'm leaning toward a cheesecake without the crust (made with ff/ sf ingredients). Anyone have some good recipes or other ideas?

I asked my husband who is a surgeon (ortho), and he recommend going to your surgeon to have them looked at/trimmed. He says there is a risk of infection. Hope that helps!

I was sleeved Sept. 11th too! I'm on puréed food now and love costco crab cakes. I also enjoy turkey chili, lentil Soup and refried Beans (low fat & sodium versions).

While there are good surgeons in Mexico, I think you do need to do your homework. It seems the better surgeons charge a bit more but have better outcomes. My surgeon here in San Diego said he fixes leaks all the time for people who went to Mexico for the surgery. I would also be concerned about care post-surgery, but if you can line that up in the US, go for it. There is nothing wrong with foreign surgeons...my husband is one! He was trained in the US though and his opinion was that he preferred a US trained surgeon for me (and insurance covered it). Turns out my surgeon, Dr. Horgan, is from Argentina. He's the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Center for the Treatment of Obesity at UCSD.

San Diego, CA

I was curious before surgery what the incisions would look like after surgery, so I thought I'd put up some post-op pics. These are about 4 or five days out. For me, only one of the incisions really hurt and the drain was mostly just annoying.

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Has anyone has Dr Fuller out of Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego? My surgery is Sept 14th' date=' just a few days away and was wondering who else may have had him and what was your experience![/quote']

Hi, CMHandinSD! I had my sleeve done on 9/11 by Dr. Horgan at UCSD. When you feel up to it it would be nice to talk to a local sleever! I just started full liquids today but am struggling a bit with getting enough liquids in. I also still have a lot of pain around my largest incision, although its getting better every day!

You might not realize but this is a serious surgery' date=' 85% of your stomach is removed!! I answered another post you may like to read it. If you can't do TWO WEEKS pre-op how oh how are you going to stick with a reduced intake plan for the rest of your life?? Think about it!

I think they need to hear the truth, I don't think that sugar coating it is the answer(read my other reply will give you more information).[/quote']

I agree with you Amazon13, but I am maybe not so blunt : ) I had a 4 week pre-op liquid diet and was required to lose 20 pounds or no surgery. My surgeon says it's not only to shrink you liver, but to show commitment and reduce the possibility of complications. Of course it is tough, but I really wanted this surgery! I would not let myself make any excuses! I do sympathize, it's hard, but you can do this. Love yourself enough to make it happen!

One thing that helped me was staying away from tv and doing lots of errands to get ready for surgery. I'm now post-op day 4 and so glad I did it. Still in a lot of pain, but it's getting better every day. No desire for food at is point and no hunger. This surgery is a tool that can help so much, but you have to do your part too. Thanks to the pre-op diet I am already down 30 pounds from my office visit! It feels so good!

Good luck!

Just hang in there! At least they caught the leak. One day at a time you will get better! Keep positive.

I know there are some really good surgeons in Mexico, but my surgeon in San Diego says he fixes leaks all the time for people who had surgery in Mexico. I don't think you see the whole picture on this forum. But again, I do know there are great surgeons in Mexico, as long as you do your research!

Ha, we posted at he same time! I thought the preop diet was tough, but I made it through without ever cheating. I even had birthday parties, a visit across country to visit family (with two kids alone on the plane) and a bar mitzvah!

By the way, my first preop appointment I was 280, second appointment was 276 (started preop at this point) and then four weeks later I'm 255.

I have been on a four week preop liquid diet (surgery is on Tuesday). I needed to lose 20 pounds prior to surgery and I'm there. I did have a stall my third week and only lost 4 pounds, all toward the end of the week. If you are worried, just walk as much as you can and it will really help! I bet you'll weigh yourself one day and suddenly you'll be down a few pounds! If I can do it you can do it!

I just noticed your surgery is tomorrow! That is great!

Thanks! I'm nervous and excited.

Hope everything goes well for you! My surgery is on Tuesday and I can't sleep!

1. Be able to keep up with my three year old and 9 month old without getting exhausted

2. Attend my husband's residency graduation (total 6 year surgical residency) next year in a rockin' dress

3. Have less foot and back pain

4. Enjoy our yearly trips to Thailand to visit family and not be obsessing at how I almost weigh as much as three small Thai girls! Also, to not feel so squished in my plane seat cause that's a long plane ride

5. Have my husband be as attracted to me as he used to be (he's loved me no matter what, though)

6. Enjoy all the beautiful beaches we vacation at without covering everything up

7. Get outside more - it's So-Cal for goodness sakes!

8. Raise my children without all the junk around I used to eat. I don't want to set them up to be obese too!

9. Travel, travel, travel! So many places to go, there's no time to be fat.

10. Shop, shop, shop! I used to love shopping for clothes and will again!

11. Wear my beautiful wedding ring - currently can't - sausage fingers : )

Hello everyone. I've been lurking for a while and didn't want to get my hopes too high but my insurance company FINALLY approved my sleeve and I'm going in Tuesday the 11th! I'm more nervous about the overnight stay in the hospital than anything. I'm so happy to see so many people going though this at the same time!!

Hi LessofKelly, I'm also on the 11th. Can't believe it's almost here. I'm getting nervous! I'm worried about my 3 year old and 9 month old. Their Grandma and Grandpa are coming to watch them. It's so nice of my husband's parents to come (my parents are not in good health). They live in Thailand and are coming to help for two weeks. I'm mostly worried about complications.

Hi, I'm a mother of two girls (3 and 9 months). What are others doing/did for help after surgery? My surgery is scheduled for September 11th! I have my in-laws help for two weeks then my husband is off for one week. Is that enough? I can hire help if needed, but not sure if I need it. I have to lift my 18 pound baby all the time, so I want to be careful.

September 11th, San Diego, Dr. Horgan

ForMyGirls' date=' have you Started the pre-op diet yet? I am checking with my doctor tomorrow just to be sure, but he did say it isn't necessary until the day before... I am excited but nervous. I have a low BMI and since unfilling my band I have gained 5 lbs, but definitely watching what I eat. Are you a revision, too? Trying to get everything ready for the days following surgery. I have been super tired lately. Probably from lack of sleep as I am pretty nervous... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm excited that we will be sleeved on the same day![/quote']

Hi need2bsleeved! I started my full liquid (2 Protein shakes, 3 servings of dairy, 2 servings of juice) on August 14th. It seems way longer than most (28 days) and very restrictive. I'm used to it now but it sucked at first. You are lucky!

No, this is my 1st wls. I'm 258 pounds and 5'10''. I have a lot to lose but I know I can do it!

Where are you located?

Keep in touch sleeve buddy! I could really use someone to chat with that understands!

Am a revision and have had the band since June 2011. It has slipped so I am having it removed and sleeved at the same time. New to this and quite nervous about surgery next week. I chose to tell only a few select people. My husband and daughters.... I am going for pre-op tomorrow.

Hi need2bsleeved! I am also getting sleeved on the 11th. I'm going for pre-op tomorrow too! It's really starting to feel real and I'm a bit anxious too. I have two young daughters and I pray everything goes well. Good luck to you too! Feel free to vent to me.