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Best wishes & prayers to each of you at OCC today!! I was there aug. 1 I can not believe the amazing changes in 30 days...do not worry for one moment, you all are in great hands & will do well! I month after surgery I am 22lbs down and my clothes are in need of replacement!! You all have so much to look forward to!

I don't feel like the scale weighed heavy at all, it was right on point with my scale at home. Don't worry so much about the number, just do what they advise & you'll do just fine!!

@@Swee_dee Just back from OCC (surgery 8/1) no need to shake in your boots...unless your shaking your booty with excitement...Dr. Ortiz & everyone at OCC were wonderful!! The other ladies who were there having surgery the same time as me were great too...I have 3 brand new friends...I love them & can't wait to reunite with them!! My husband traveled with me under the agreement that if we got there & either of us had any hesitation we would leave...and since I am officially sleeved, you can know that there was none! When Dr. Ortiz came in pre-op he & my hubby got carried away talking about fishing...he was genuine as he appears in his videos, etc. he is very down to earth & honest about nutrition & the importance of nourishing ourselves...not just eating!! The nurses were nice & the other doctors were very professional!! Our recovery Dr. even brought me a Popsicle post-op...I mean what dr. has ever delivered Popsicles to patients!? You'll love OCC!! Best of luck & welcome to the family!!

I wore a loose fitting dress & was very comfortable going home. A pillow to put pressure on your tummy when getting in/out of the car & for the ride home is helpful! Gas-X strips...those are wonderful! Best advice is take a positive attitude & mindset that you'll wake up ready to conquer your new life! Oh and a name for your new tummy...mine is "Sally" Best of luck...I am 1 week post op & the liquid diet is a mere memory!!

There are great herbal tea varieties that I have discovered! It's a nice change of pace...give them a try!

Day 5 post op - today I am really tired, after traveling yesterday. But I am working to get my fluids in & get in some activity! I don't have much pain & my gas pains are very minimal. My phone has been going off like crazy, with a few family/friends checking on me! Which is nice. Everyone has been very encouraging! Those is of who have surgery coming up...the best advice I can give is BE POSITIVE. Know your surgery will be a success & this IS the solution for your life in the long term! Keep a positive attitude & you will do great! Know the anxiety will subside & so will pre-op diets & gas pains!

2 days post-op & drain is out! I feel great & have a renewed sense of freedom! While I will have to eat within limitations of the sleeve, there is no urge to eat all of those things that once helped me gain 100+ lbs. that were not good for my body! Had my leak test this morning & could see how small my new tummy "Sally" really is! I was anxious right up to the time of surgery & my first thought coming out if the anesthesia was "maybe I shouldn't do this" but once awake I have no doubt in my mind this was the right choice for the rest of my life! Pack your gas-x & prepare your mind with positive thoughts & begin to think like a sleeved person! Best of luck to those preparing! There is a whole new attitude just around the corner!!

Thanks!! I'm super excited about the coming weeks & looking forward to awesome progress!

Had surgery yesterday at OCC w/ Dr. Ortiz. It was an overall wonderful experience. Good luck to those whose surgery is coming up & many thanks to those who've shared their experiences...it certainly helped make my choice easier! Currently just hanging at the Marriott resting & reading!

Hey all - never chatted much before but have been reading lots! I worked up today a sleeved woman...with my new stomach named Sally! Good luck to each of you preparing for surgery. It's been a very positive experience for me at Obesity Control Center w/ Dr. Ortiz. Soreness & some deep gas bubbles, but nothing unbearable. Been able to get water, ice chips, Popsicles & broth in. Have a great weekend! Taressa & Sally

I am scheduled at occ on 8/1

I will be arriving in San Diego 7/31 & scheduled surgery 8/1 at OCC