CarolinaGurl

Egg salad - couple eggs, 1 tsp of mayo, 1/2 tsp of spicy brown mustard, salt & pepper - puree until smooth
Buffalo chicken - can of chicken, 1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles, 2 tbsp ranch dressing, 1 tsp. of buffalo sauce, salt & pepper - puree until smooth - MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!
Squash casserole - 1 can of squash with vidalia onion, 2 tbsp of cream cheese, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, salt & pepper, 1 tsp margarine/butter, 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese - puree until smooth, pour into dish and microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly
Pintos and cheese - 1 can of Pintos with onion - puree until smooth, pour into dish and cover with 2 tbsp. of shredded cheddar cheese - microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly - stir well to combine the cheese - optional: add a bit of enchilada sauce if you are looking for more flavor

You will! The temptation gets better too

5 days post op and just wanted to say all is well! I have lost a total of 11 lbs and praying they keep falling off:-). I had a very pleasant experience at Star Medica with Dr. Rodriguez. The facility was state of the art and the staff was excellent. Better treatment than I have ever received here in the states. I'm not gonna lie the first two days were hell. I literally felt like I had swallowed a basketball until the morning I flew home. Didn't sleep hardly at all cause I just couldn't get comfortable which I guess was ok cause it made me walk (pace) the floors. Anyway, hope everyone else is doing well!

Jessieboo and carolinagurl, I hope you guys had easy surgeries and you'll be on the mend very soon!
Hey guys, I had to repost the list so it would be on a more recent page...
How are all the newly sleeved doing??
Any issues? Everyone okay going back to work??
Oct 5
kiki74, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 6
CCCross, Dr Kelly, TJ
Oct 7
weezer, Dr Ponce
Oct 8
auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ
Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, TJ
sherri297, Dr Lopez and Osuna, TJ
shamr0ck, Dr Ortiz, TJ
Oct 9
sacharliem, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 10
ready2bskinny, Dr Garcia, TJ
Carpediem2012, Dr Lopez, TJ
Oct 11
gottaloozit, Dr Aceves, Mexicali
Lil'Lo, Dr Alvarez, MX
Oct 13
mango926, Dr Aceves, Mexicali
Oct 15
mybabysansan, Dr Garcia, TJ
chelbroyer, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 18
hippychic, Dr Ponce, TJ
Oct 19
Mexico, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 20
buffygirl, Dr Lopez, Puerta Vallarta
Oct 22
DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ
Oct 23
Free@last518,Dr Almanza, TJ
FindingMyWay, Dr Almanza, TJ (Hotel Ticuan)
Shanti4758, Dr Lopez, TJ
Oct 24
ellusiw1960, Dr Kelly, TJ
Lollyx3, Dr Lopez, TJ
Oct 25
Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ
Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ
this.time.its.4.me, Dr Lopez, TJ
Oct 26
jessieboo, Dr Kelly, TJ
Carolinagurl, Dr Rodriguez, Ciudad Juarez
Oct 27
zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ
Oct 28
Hazelsmrf, Dr Ponce, TJ
Oct 30
theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ
yanik, Dr Alvarez, Piedras negras
dhowell64, Dr Almanza,TJ
* Diamondeyed--surgery moved to Feb 2013!

Im working ALL DAY today, then I have to put the finishing touches on my packing job...i leave early tomorrow morning, and if my habits persist, ill stay up way later than I should, then wake up tired . Oh well...at least I get to MX early and I can relax at the Marriott!!
Good luck tomorrow, Jessieboo and Carolinagurl...
And all the remaining Sleevers: pullin up the rear for the MEXICO OCTOSLEEVERS!!

I'm packing for my flight tomorrow to Mexico .. Can't believe it's tomorrow. Good luck to everyone else over the next few days ..

Mexico bound tomorrow!!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone well that will be traveling/getting sleeved the next few days! I for one am sooo nervous! I have been busy today packing, doing laundry, cleaning, finishing up homework for my online classes, etc. and I have already cried once at the thought of leaving my beautiful little baby girl. Praying for God's protection for us all and for our children and families as we are separated for a few days...and God please push Hurricane Sandy on out and away from making landfall in the US. That is the last thing I want to be worrying about while I am in Mexico away from my children is a hurricane!

Mexico bound tomorrow!!!!

Make sure that your cell phone is international. Bring some sort of hand held device- iPod, kindle fire etc to surf. Remember you are getting this to live a longer life to be a healthier Mother for your son.

I just wanted to let you both know that I had found people on this website who had surgery with Dr. Rodriguez and contacted 5 of them by private message asking their opinion on this MD and 3 of them replied right away telling me about how wonderful he is. Everyone was happy with him, his team and the hospital!
Hope this puts your minds at rest- it somewhat reassured me as well.
Good luck on the surgery to all of us!

I'm from San Diego and this is true of TJ and Mexicali. You don't lose the US signal as soon as you cross, you can probably get about 5-15 miles in and still get connection from US cell towers.

I grew up in El Paso. Spent tons of time in Juarez. Turn off your international roaming & you will pick up US towers still.

Why do you have to say anything to them? This is a personal decision, not a public one.
When people ask how I have lost my weight, I tell them through reduced portion sizes and exercise. It's the truth.
I don't tell people how I am able to only have two kids (vasectomy)
I don't tell people how I am able to see without glasses (lasik)
I don't tell people how I am able to ... (fill in the blank)
My weight loss is not out there for public consumption. My wife and family know, and a couple friends who battle weight issues and are considering it. I told them because I know their struggle and want them to know there is a tool to help them.
But that's it.

Congratulations! how are you feeling at one week out?