Kristen125

Do you seem dehydrated? That could be your kidneys hurting........ This is just a guess on my part, so don't take it too seriously. Maybe increase water intake and see if that helps.

For the first six weeks or so, shakes are the easiest way to get Protein since you can't eat solid foods.

I'm only five weeks post-op, but so far most of my 23 lb loss has come from my stomach and hips. I do feel a little looser in the bra area as well.

Yep, the Self-Pay Mexico Surgery forum has a ton of information. I went to Mexico and had a wonderful experience.

Skyping was free and easy for my husband and I. It is very expensive to use an American cell in Mexico.

Dr. Garcia was not my surgeon, but I was given the number for my patient advocate, driver and was able to talk to my coordinator via email. I had two questions while I was there and my coordinator answered me almost immediately.

I took a pain pill on the flight home and was fine. The only thing that happened was I an attack of gas. Not fun when you are on a plane. It had to be the gases from surgery since I hadn't had food in two weeks. Take some gas-x strips and you should be fine.

I went alone and was perfectly fine. There were several other patients to talk to and I felt we'll cared for by the doctors and hospital staff. My husband and I talked via Skype every night through our iPads. It was freehand made me feel like we were together. The little safe in your hospital room will holdan iPad as well as jewelry, passport, etc. On the way to the hotel, I asked the driver to stop at a convenience store to buy Gatorade, he was very helpful. Oh, I went through A Lighter Me for my arrangements. No complaints here.

My drain tube was in for four days.

Just got home yesterday from a great experience with Dr. Lopez and A Lighter Me. While I was there and now at home, my stomach sort of feels like it rolls and it hurts a little. Did anyone else feel this? Just curious.

I am at the Marriott, but I traveled alone. I'm from Texas. :-)

. There was a lot of pressure from the gas, but my belly felt like it had gone ten rounds is prize fight and I was just being let in on that little secret. :-/ Like I said, they are fabulous about keeping up with meds and being a helpful a possible. What I would like now is to have his damn drain out!

I have just returned to the hotel after two nights at Mi Doctor. Dr. Lopez performed my surgery and the entire staff at Mi Doctor is pleasant, helpful and willing to answer any questions. When I first awoke from surgery, I wasn't prepared for the way I felt. I won't lie, it was painful. But, they do give you meds as soon as you ask for them, so no worries. Good luck!

Only my husband and kids know about my surgery. My mom is super critical and would not be supportive at all. My husband is my greatest supporter, he has seen me struggle with my weight for twenty years. I didn't want to talk to my friends about it.