zoekids

you need to be eating Protein first, then vegies, then fruit according to every book, post that I have been reading. Change your soft foods to Protein based or at the minimum vegie based.

Mary

I ordered the sample packet of unjury. I have tried the chicken and unflavored yet, but I like the chocolate and vanilla. The strawberry not so much.

Mary

I was sleeved aug 28th 2012 in Tijuana and just reached goal yesterday! I'm AT sexy-town!!

Jealous!!! CONGRATS

I am at the hotel and chicken broth has been ordered. BTW, you can't buy Water at the San Diego hotel near the baggage area. I was thirsty on my drive, wishing I had bought another bottle at LAX.

Mary

I have a Bmi of 32 and I am doing it. I kept fighting a losing battle because I couldn't lose and keep it off.

Do it for your long term health

Mary

Ugh, I hope it gets better quickly

Thank you just arrived

Does the guy have a sign?

Ok, I am in SD waiting for my shuttle person from OCC. how long before I call. Yeah I not ompatient

I read on another thread to make sure your Vitamin D levels are sufficient

Add me to the 1/29/2013 surgery date, I am at the LAx airport on my way to San Diego, then TJ

Wow great visual

Oh, I am sorry you are going through this. Remember her reaction is because she loves you, she is not as educated about the surgery or the MX practitioners.

I had a similar reaction from my dog club friends. In the end, they will support me. They just are afraid for me.

Mary

Well, I am on my layover in LAX. I called my credit card company lies letting them know I will be in Mexico. I also found out why my layover is so long, the 3 flights before mine have all been over booked.

I had a heck of time getting to sleep last night ... can you say excited, nervous, anxious.

And, not being able to eat in the airport has been a killer. I am hungry, and yes I have an injury shake. I sure can't wait until that hunger hormone has been removed from my body.

Mary

Very cool

I am a nanny for a family and they are wonderfully supportive of the surgery. We have even practiced having the 22 month old to get in the crib' date=' because I won't be able to pick her up. That being said, I'm having surgery the week they are in Disney World. I am coming home from TJ, MX on a Friday and returning to work on the following Monday. Is this insane? I am so mentally and physically prepared (as best as I can be) and this is the only post-op non-food worry I have. I would appreciate any input. Thanks in advance!![/quote']

I am returning on a Saturday from TJ and will be flying to my client site to work on Monday. Yeah we both are bit insane, but I think it is doable.

Mary

 

What are the prices? I know a few months ago it was around 6' date='500 for the sleeve[/quote']

 

Like SoCal states' we agreed not to disclose the price. It aapears you already received the pricing.

Awesome

I am 5'5" 1/2 and my goal is 135

Mary

Why in the world would they keep this hidden?

Mary

I know I have mentioned this before that my brother, who is Dr., had his VSG done in Mexico. He had complications (leak) post-surgery. IMO and his wife's too, he probably caused it because he lifted his carry on bags and put them in the overhead without thinking on his way home. Yes, we all know that is a big no no. But, I doubt he participated on a forum like this before hand. Anyhow, he said that after his surgery, his hospital looked in offering some blanket rate on these types of surgeries. What he found is that the complication rates (even in the US) are lower than reality as they only use the stats for a set time limit. I think he said a month post surgery. But, that with this surgery complications really should be evaluated at a 6 month period. He said at the 6 month period it is more like a 90% success rate without complications.

Two plus years out he is glad he did it, even though he went through hell for about 6-8 weeks after the surgery. He is healthier than he has been in years. And, he did not discourage me at all from doing it. He just gave me a broader more accurate set of facts for which I could base my decision.

Mary

Part of my paperwork was an agreement for confidentiality on pricing so sorry, can't disclose my price.

Ditto. I emailed them and they were really fast at getting back with me. I had a call within 1 hour from Carolyn and they emailed me the prices.

Mary

Good Luck, I fly out tomorrow morning to MX to have mine done on Tuesday. It is just hitting me that this is really going to happen.

Mary

Yes to all! I am 13 days out. Pain meds made my belly worse ! I switched to aleve day 2.

Before you take aleve, check with your doctor. It is an NSAID and they supposedly irritate your stomach and are on the do not take list from my doctor.

Mary

My doctor requires us to start using the spirometer a week in advance, so we have to purchase our own and also bring it with us. Good point about the phone numbers and the ones. Need to go break my 20s.

Mary