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Maybe we can come up with a local support group In Orlando. That would be great. I know it's not the same when you don't have it locally. It's a a lot you have to figure out on your own.

I was very happy with the care. The process was a lot smoother than I expected. The nurses are quite different than in the states but I'm a nurse so I look at things a little differently. Dr Lopez was very nice and and checked me before surgery and afterward each day. When they discharge me they gave me liquid medicine to help the acid, meds and antibiotics. If you have any problems the coordinators take care of it. The coordinators are awesome. I was in slight pain for about 1 week and then got much better. Now I feel great I have lost 25 so far and exercise 4 times a week on the treadmill. I went back to work one week after surgery. I never threw up anything but occasionally I had heartburn and I started taking Prilosec and it went away. I had a hard time sleeping at night until about 2 1/2 weeks out. If you going my plane please take your pain meds before getting in the plane. I had a 7 hour flight and I was in pain when I got home.

I was very happy with the care. The process was a lot smoother than I expected. The nurses are quite different than in the states but I'm a nurse so I look at things a little differently. Dr Lopez was very nice and and checked me before surgery and afterward each day. When they discharge me they gave me liquid medicine to help the acid, meds and antibiotics. If you have any problems the coordinators take care of it. The coordinators are awesome. I was in slight pain for about 1 week and then got much better. Now I feel great I have lost 25 so far and exercise 4 times a week on the treadmill. I went back to work one week after surgery. I never threw up anything but occasionally I had heartburn and I started taking Prilosec and it went away. I had a hard time sleeping at night until about 2 1/2 weeks out. If you going my plane please take your pain meds before getting in the plane. I had a 7 hour flight and I was in pain when I got home.

I had Dr Lopez 3 weeks ago And I had a good experience. The staff was good and the coordinators are awesome. I was in pain in the beginning but each day it got better. I went back to work one week later. I've lost 25 pounds so far.

If you all order from Bariatric Choice here is a code to get $20.00 off. Use this site https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/128639/ or put in code 9905203 and it will give you 20.00 off your order. They have Soup with Protein for those of you on liquid diets.

If you all order from Bariatric Choice here is a code to get $20.00 off. Use this site https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/128639/ or put in code 9905203 and it will give you 20.00 off your order. They have Soup with Protein for those of you on liquid diets.

I'm on the way too!!! Let me know when you get there.

On my way to San Diego!!!!

@ db 1982 Thanks!

Thank you so much I have surgery on April 6 with Dr Lopez and I was worried. Thanks for sharing your story. You answered all my questions.

Vsg_joanna
We have the same date. What time your flight come in? I come in around 11.

Is that Tijuanna Mexico? Small pillow for ROUGH (Tijuanna, Mexico) van rides and Gas-X (but they didn't work for me), cash for tipping, and check with your cell phone company because most don't work in Mexico or they charge roaming. Also if using a debit card, most banks won't allow you to use out of the country without you calling them first and letting them know that you're out of the country. I used my credit card mostly but when I went to use my debit card, it was declined and of course it was on a Sunday and couldn't call bank until Monday morning. Credit cards are a lot less hassle. You primarily just want loose fitting clothing and of course I never travel without a trusty pair of socks.

My surgery date is April 8th with Dr Lopez in Mexico anyone else around that time?

I thought it was just me but it was hard finding a flight to fit the hours of pick up.

I'm April 7 so excited.

OMG this is awesome- glad that I found others getting sleeved at Hospital MI around the same date. My date is set for April 8th- put the deposit down this morning and buying plane tickets tonight!
EDIT: ellj77- I'm actually getting surgery with Dr. Lopez too. I decided to start preparing myself mentally so it's not too overwhelming. I ordered supplements online and stocked up on soups/ jello/ SF drink mixes, etc I already have Protein mix, but I might get sample packets online for variety. Also, I decided to start replacing one meal a day with a Protein shake... maybe next week I'll practice not drinking with meals because I know that will be tough.
Sorry for the rambles- I'm just so scared and excited! What have you guys started?

Hello!
I will be heading to TJ, Mexico April 6th @ Hospital MI to get sleeved...will anyone else be there around that date?

I put a teaspoon of powdered skim milk in my cup of chicken broth and pretended it was cream of chicken soup! lol