serenity1959

I am pre-op.

I am a couple of hours away -- near Columbia.

Sweet iced tea!

I love the Chike protein shakes. You can buy a sample pack of all the flavors.

How many brands of protein shakes have you tried? Do you just hate sweet stuff?

I will check there!

I would like to take a maxi dress to go home in, but want a CHEAP one as I should grow out of it soon!

Non-slip bedroom slippers for those walks after surgery! Chapstick, a heating pad, maybe some unflavored protein powder.

Addictive personalities can get addicted to ANYTHING!!!! This is a big problem for me, too. I tend to get obsessive about things: hobbies, interests, whatever. Do you have a therapist? That would be a help to you.

What a wonderful topic! The things I am looking forward to are: not worrying about fitting in a booth; not being in pain all the time; being able to go shopping with my daughter; having more energy; being able to do more around the house; being able to keep up with my coworkers; not turning down invitations because I am too tired or because I am too fat; being able to do more things with my son.

Good luck! Hopefully, I will be there in August. Please post about your experience as soon as you feel well enough. You should do great!

Nope, my DH told me that I didn't need surgery -- just to develop self control instead. He is also pretty upset because my insurance doesn't cover it and I will have to be self pay.

Thank you so much! That was really helpful. I will be sure to ask if I can pre-board.

I will be going to Mexicali with Dr. Aceves. My original date was in a year, but I think I have DH talked into August!!! I am so tired of being in pain.

After my surgery, I will have about a seven hour flight home. Those of you who had long flights, how did it go for you on the way home?

Thank you so much for that wonderful, informative post. I will be there in March of '14.

Wow! I am angry on your behalf. That was such a betrayal by your husband. This is *your* health you are dealing with. You have done your research and made your plans. Be strong and go! I know it is hard. Hugs sent your way.

I would love to hear a detailed account of your experience. I am saving up for Dr. Aceves in the summer of '14. Did you have a lot of pain right after surgery?

Oh, yeah, my spouse is not happy about it. The expense bothers him. I have to do self pay as my insurance excludes coverage and will be going to Mexico which is cheaper.

I don't know the whys of it, but from reading lots of sleeve forums can tell you it is common, and even to be expected. I am actually looking forward to it as I am hot all the time. If I take everything off, I get arrested! It seems like it will easier to cover up and I will be able to wear pretty shawls and not be too hot in them!

Thank you so much for posting your story. I plan to go next summer to Dr. Aceves and can't wait!!!

Yes, my PCP is totally against it. However, one of my other doctor's actually suggested that I go to Mexico for the surgery! Go figure...

Susan, my best friend is a nurse and I showed her the report. I don't want to post her feedback on the Internet, but she advised me to go elsewhere.

Becky, Yes, I will be self-pay, too, as WLS is an exclusion in my medical insurance. I am looking for someone who is a good surgeon, reasonable price and with BLIS insurance. It seems to be hard to find someone with all those qualifications! I would really appreciate hearing the results of your research. If I find someone good, I will share with you, too.

I have been considering Dr. Heider. However, he was sanctioned in June due to the death of an appendectomy patient. This worries me.