kelley5989

In Maryland cash pay is 25-30k. We chose LV because that was the most affordable. My husband was totally against Mexico. And my husband chose Dr. Hanna because he is from Freeport, Bahamas and we have a 2nd home there that my hubby adores so when Dr Hanna told him that it was an immediate go ahead, lol

Ok, so my surgery was June 26. I flew out there (alone) from Maryland on Sunday night, June 23. I stayed at the MGM Signature because I had stayed there a few years ago and I liked it since the elevator wasn't too far from the hotels entrance. Monday morning I had a dr appt to get my clearance for surgery. I cant remember this DR's name but DR hanna's office set it up for me. Luckily my insurance covered this visit. They did an EKG, went over health history, etc. then gave me a lab slip for a chest xray. The next day I visited with DR Hanna for the first time. Everyone at his office is so friendly. He went over everything that was going to happen, etc. Also, I had started my clear liquid diet Monday AM. And my husband arrived Tuesday evening. Wednesday I arrived at the hospital (North Vista) at 7 am which looked like a dump. I was feeling a little uneasy at this point at the looks of the hospital, but not for long. The hospital is SO accommodating. I was appointed a Bariatric coordinator who showed us around. I went into the operating room at 930am. I was never once scared or nervous until I got onto the OR table and they started strapping my arms down and giving my oxygen. Last I looked at the clock was 9:38. I woke up at 10:20. Feeling very nauseated. Wheeled into recovery, stayed there maybe 30-40 mins. Then went back to the outpatient room where my husband was waiting for me. I tried walking the halls but everytime I got out of bed I felt like id be sick so all I wanted to do was lay around and sleep. Finally at 2pm a nurse recommended that we go back to the hotel. The first afternoon/night was a breeze. I slept pretty much the rest of the day. Did not want to walk at ALL. Gas wasn't that bad, not as bad as I had expected. The second day, sucked, big time. I tried once to take a teaspoon of the liquid pain meds but they made me throw up so I didn't touch them after that.. I had my follow up that day because I was leaving vegas on Friday. It was all I could do to get dressed and go to the DR office. He checked my incisions and gave me a rx for the stomach spasms I was having. I flew out of Vegas Friday morning. I do not recommend this if you are flying in from another state. It was a 5 hour flight. VERY uncomfortable. Couldn't eat anything really. It was awful. DR Hanna called me one week post op, I missed it and called him back. He didn't answer. He never returned my call and I haven't heard from him since that follow up visit at his office which I thought was kind of unprofessional. But I haven't had one single problem so I guess there's no point in calling him anyway. I'd definitely recommend him, he is a gentle, soft spoken man. My experience was great and I love his office staff. Esp. Zee she is great. I email her questions all the time and she replies within minutes! I hope this all made sense, if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask!

Ill message you later!

You should be fine flying. I flew 48 hours after surgery. 4.5 hour flight. Very uncomfortable but now I'm fine and I'd fly today if I had to. Have fun!!

Thank you everyone. I plan on starting my vitamins tomorrow!

Thanks. I actually feel much better today. Haven't been short of breath. Did venture to Walmart though and felt light headed when I got to the car.

So the Dr. says I can move on to soft foods tomorrow, the NUT says I should try to wait another week before i move on. I tried a half of a teaspoon of Greek yogurt earlier. It tasted sooo good but I cramped bad afterwards. Now I'm a little scared of moving on to soft foods tomorrow but I'm so bored with broth and Jello and freeze pops. Did anyone else move on to soft foods just one week out?

I'll be a week out tomorrow. I have three kids, 9, 7 and 3. I've been alone with them since Monday from 6am-6pm daily. And I've made out fine surprisingly because I really stressed about this. I don't have anyone to help me though. Today is the best I've felt since surgery. I do not feel like I've had surgery at all. Good luck to you!

Nope nobody mentioned anything. I had my surgery out of state so I hope that I can still get one

Thank you I am going to look into one!!!

Is it a nebulizer?

I tried powdered yesterday and didn't think it was even close as ready to drink!

Thank you! Oops that should've said since last Monday! Thats when I started my pre op diet. Doesn't hurt to take deep breaths at all. I'm scared of a blood clot. Even getting dressed in the morning I get out of breath.

I had my surgery last Wednesday. Since Saturday I get very short of breath whenever I do anything. Sometimes even a short walk to the bathroom and I'm huffing. I've lost 16 lbs since last Wednesday so I would expect the opposite. This did not happen before surgery. Well at least not so easily. Has anyone else experienced this?

The total lean vanilla bean is my favorite so far

I normally despise shakes but the vanilla bean is yummy!

I pm'ed you!

I would've had to gain 18 lbs to get to 40 and I just couldn't do it. I just sucked it up and went to Vegas as a self pay. Just got home Friday.

June 26th and doing pretty good.

I'm June 26 too!! Please add me to the group! I clicked on the link but it doesn't work! Good luck tomorrow