Jordan1923

Cinder sounds like you are doing great. Keep it up. Mostly I am doing good and hoping/wishing to lose at a faster past as I am rather impatient.

I am now eating a little more real food such as Soups, crackers, toast but in limited amounts. I am having a hard time knowing when to stop and than 30min later I am stuffed and ill because I ate too much. A bit of a learning curve I guess.

Hi cinder how are you doing, how did it go. Do you have any thing worth mentioning on your recovery. I seem to be getting diarrhea alot, just not sure if its from my diabetes meds or the new stomach. I am down 11lbs since the weigh in on my surgery date.

Yeah lost another couple so down 10-11lbs since day of surgery. Keep on dropping, happy dance time.

Hi

I am on day14 including dayos surgery and down 8lbs since my weighin just before surgery. I also wish I was more. I have no ideas on how to help lose more.

Some of the people have started taking Biotin to stop Hair loss. Most seem to agree it works but it also grows hair everywhere else at excellerated rates.

The meds was on top of the original fee.

I used my cell texting .75 cents a txt. I left my phone in airplane mode unless I wanted to send a txt. When I was sending a txt all those who had sent me a txt would come in as soon as I took it off airplane mode. Usually on a trip I pay the extra 30 dollars for a plane but for 4 days it wasnt worth it.

I was drinking Boost for diabetics for the preop surgery. I like them ok. I also have some of the EAS wallmark brand their ok but I like the boost better.

I am using hemp powder for the Protein Shakes after surgery which I will start today. It can be mixed with pretty much anything but fruit disquises the taste best. I chose the hemp because I try to avoid as much dairy as possible, given that the Protein is for a long time I dont want that much dairy on a daily basis. I plan on mixing it with high protein vegetables as well.

Today is 1 week home and I am doing fine. Only hurts a tad when I bend over to pick up something. If I stick with clear fluids all is well. I tried a shake yesterday to see how it would go and it made me feel so full I though I was going to burst, followed by diarrehea. Sometimes the diarrehea is caused by my diabetes meds so cant be totally sure if it was the shake. Other people are drinking the shakes on day 4 out and no problems.

Hi KSGirlmomo

Bring loose fitting clothes. I brought way to many clothes. I spent most of my time in my pjs in the room or wearing my most baggy capris and t-shirt.

Yes you will have a drain.

Sunday: I flew down to San Diego landed at 545pm driver picked me up outside rather than at the info desk as posted. His sign was taped to window of Van this was annoying because I was waiting inside and looking for a person holding a sign. Then I remembered to turn on my cell and he has sent me a msg telling me to come outside. He then drove us to Marriott where would be staying for 4 nights well me for 3 because I would spend 1 night at the clinic.

Monday:

Arrived at clinic about 7:15 am the hotel shuttle drove us there. Gloria at the front desk speaks perfect english and so do the doctors. Some of the nurses have a little trouble.

They had me meet with the nutritionist Dr. then the cardiologist for ekg. they weighed me, xray, asked more medical history, took a bunch of blood for lab work, then they took me to my private room which does not have a washroom, shared washroon down the hall a few feet. The rooms are pretty nice and the whole place is very clean. Nurse gave me a gown to wear and little slipper booties so no need to bring your own night stuff other than a tooth brush/paste. If you are bringing a friend they can wait in your room and reas while you have your surgery or go downstairs for a coffee. After I was dressed in gown the Nurse but in an IV and an IV port in my hand to administer drugs.

Then the two doctors Dr. Ortiz and Martinez who actuall do the surgery came and met me. Then the nurse took me into the operating room where a couple of anethesiologist were already prepping. They hooked me while introducing themselves and the next thing I remember I was back in my room and my sister was trying to wake me up. Throughout the rest of the day and night they come in and give you various types of medicine, pain, antibiotics etc. At one point they make you get up and walk around. I was fine so I just walked around to washroom and stuff on my own after that between nap. My sister returned to hotel about dinner time so she could eat there and spend the night. Hotel shuttle took her back.

Tuesday: Doctor comes around and gives you a prescription for various meds that costs about 156.00 us dollars which you must buy before you leave clinic to have at hotel and take home with you. Nurse shows you how to empty drain on your own at hotel. Its easy. Shuttle back to hotel.

Wednesday: Back to clinic to have dressing changed

Thursday: Back to clinic to have drain removed and xray and leak test. Then waited around for driving to take me back to San Diego airport.

The hotel gives you all the chicken broth and popsicles you want in room or in restaurant. I did some of both. They maids leave Water for you although they forgot a couple of time but we called and they brought it right up. My sister enjoyed the food at the restaurant and room service and the prices are reasonable. My sister is a bit of a candy addict, they didnt have much in the little store so she walked about 3 blocks up the hill to Walmart to stock up. The area around hotel seems pretty safe. The hotel has a nice pool area that we lyed around at for awhile but you cant swim with drain and the water is cold.

Any questions just ask.

glad to hear you are doing good Cinder.

Hi

Just had my surgery with Dr Ortiz on Sept 24, when you arrive you will have a meeting with the nutritionist and she will give you all the post op diet information you need. They also sell Protein and Vitamins, however they dont push a particular brand, she just tells you how much protein and when to eat what.

They preop diet is actually 2 different diets one is liquids only that must be followed for 9 days the other is a 14 day diet that is partial liquid and partial food such as green salad only and diet dinner like smart choice or lean cuisine. I did the 14 day diet because I wanted to be able to eat something.

The last day is liquid only and then nothing 8-12 before surgery.

Hope this helps

I had my surgery on Mon and I dont feel like eating, Dr says thats good because you are only allowed to drink. Keep drinking Water or Clear Liquids for as long as possible. Sometimes I dont feel like drinking either but I force myself to get several cups in per day.

Hi

I believe that hemp Protein is better for you. whey is dairy dreggs and fresh soy is good but processed soy is not that good.

How did you make out. I am good all went well

Surgery done all went well and am now back home

I am flying in tomorrow the 23 and having my surgery on the 24th at OCC with Dr Ortiz good luck to everyone.

I am also on the 24th but with Dr Ortiz in Mexico

Thanks

HI

I am scheduled for Sept 24 with Dr. Ortiz., I am a bit nervous as well. Will let you know how it goes. Msg me if you need any info. on details of how it goes. My flight arrives home on the night of the 27th so I will check my computer on the 28th.

Where in Mexico are you going and with wih doctor and good luck that's same reason y we r going to Mexico in dec

Hello BC'ers ! I have opted to have my surgery in Mexico. I am tired of the wait here. Been close to a year & haven't even been called for a consult. My surgery date is Sept 26th and I am very excited to get this jorney started. I am on day 2 of my pre-op diet. Any suggestions & places to go for allowable Protein drinks/bars ?