homersmomma

Yes, I went to Jerusalem Hospital and Dr. Almanza performed my surgery. I decided to take a little time off work, but I work in an office and I don't have a lot of physical demands on me at my job. Taking the stairs more though.

WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had my surgery done on September 3rd at Jerusalem hospital. The staff there were great and took really good care of us there.

Wow! You look fantastic!

Four days post op it took me all day to get fluids in. I can only attribute this to my new smaller stomach being inflamed and swollen from the surgery. As each day passes it does get easier to get the protein drinks and water in. Just take tiny sips and hang in there.

Luckily I have a really awesome PCP to help me out here at home. He has been beyond supportive with my choice.

Like you I wanted to back out up until I went under. One week later I feel much better and I am glad that I didn't jump off the table and run off.

I had a very high BMI and I am only just now at 50 point sumthin. I hope to see that number in my rear view mirror really soon.

Welcome to the Losers Bench!

I am back home recovering from my surgery and trip to Mexico. I was never so glad to be back home.

I have worked in the health care field for many years. WLS is not covered under my group plan and I felt I had no other options but to go to Mexico for my surgery. I did look into cash pay in the states, but I just could not pay what they were asking. I chose to go to Jerusalem Hospital purely based on a financial stand point. I prepared myself mentally and emotionally and I took the plunge. This is what I had to do in order to improve the quality of my life, and perhaps the quantity. It was a gamble I was willing to take. Seriously, If I allowed fear to take over I would still be sitting at home feeling like crap wishing I could have this and dreaming of the future I could be having instead of living it.

It took me six weeks to the day to receive my passport and passport card.

Today I am almost one week out. Getting to know my new stomach and I am feeling better with each passing day. I am so glad that I decided to do this and get a new lease on life.

I turned 50 in August and I had my surgery on the 3rd of September. I guess that I can consider this a much belated birthday present to myself.

I had my surgery on the 3rd in Tijuana Mexico and I returned home to Oklahoma Friday night. I had a couple of NSV's just starting my trip out to San Diego. I was really concerned about taking a flight since I have never been on a large plane before. My father had a little Cessna when I was a little girl. 1) I was scared that the seat belt would not fit me and 2) I was afraid I would be air sick. I was so relieved that the set belt buckled on the first try and then I took to the air like a pro. I turned out being so comfy flying through the air above the clouds. I am so glad to be back home getting to know my new stomach and learning what it can tolerate. I am learning to take sips. Why is that such a challenge? I am taking this new life one day at a time. Was it worth it? Yes, Absolutely!

I returned home Friday night from San Diego. Yesterday was difficult practicing on taking small sips. Why is this such a challenge? Today I am missing my pool. What I wouldn't give to get into the water. It looks so inviting today. My family is enjoying it, however. Took a small outing to do a bit of walking. I have to honestly say that I am feeling better little by little. Next time I go for an elective surgery, it will, in future, be AFTER the pool is closed down for the season.

My family flipped smooth out. Especially since I elected to travel there alone.

Communication. I had not considered communication before my trip. But, since my cell phone was not on an international plan that was an issue. I did bring my tablet and at the hotel WIFI is available, but I did not have any connection at the clinic. There may usually be one but not at the time I was there. Make sure that your family outside of Mexico has the direct line to the clinic to check up on you and there is a line you can call the states from in the rooms. I would also like to point out that there are little lockers for you to lock up your cell phone and wallet that only you will have the key to on your person. If you are alone and paranoid like me that is a good thing. Please keep in mind here this is my story and my impressions about my experience. I am not endorsing any Doctor, Clinic, Surgery center, coordinator, or anything else.

That would be the place.

Now for the fun part. People ask me how much money they will need for the trip. I am not a shopper so I stayed close to the hotel or the clinic most of the time. However, I will tell you that they will offer you medicines, compression stockings and a suture removal kit for a price. You will know up front about the price for a copy of your x-ray. Also there is the fee for the fast track across the border. Think about what you really need. The Doctor will recommend B12 shots that you can purchase from them. Everything on the list excluding the x-ray come to about 225.00 message me for specifics.

I had my surgery on Tuesday and at the moment the thing I want most is to get home.

I am also from McAlester and I am in Tijuana for my surgery tomorrow. How are you doing since your experience?

Tomorrow's my day!

I am fifty and having my surgery tomorrow.

Arrived in San Diego this after noon and I have been to the hospital for an EKG and blood work. Tomorrow I am second in line for surgery.