Patricia Tate Johnson

Thanks for sharing your journey; very motivating and encouraging!!!

@@Melanieada I was sleeved on July 29th and have felt great since the day after surgery. I have not had any complications, there have been times when I either ate too much or didn't chew thoroughly enough and my sleeve definitely let me know. I have been astounded by just how well I feel. Just remember our sleeve is a tool and we have to make good choices. Wishing you continued success!

@@Freebird14 I did take guaze pads (adhesive kind) and chicken broth packets. The packets were a Godsend on the airplane. I did not take any crystal light or water; I went to the local Walmart (a taxi ride away) and brought some flavored zero calorie Water. They had a geat variety to chose from and some GREAT flavors we don't have here in the US. I didn't met any other patients; in fact, I was the only patient in the hospital during my stay. Dr. Leo picked me from the hotel about 8:00 to take me to rhe hospital, which was about a 15-20 drive. I had to complete some paperwork and then was taken to my room. I was taken back to the OR about 10; D Lopez and Dr. Edgar came to the room about 9:00 to discuss the surgery and answer any questions.

Freebird14--the Marriot is great; seems to be a hub of people and activity, but it is beautiful.

Hi all! My surgery date was moved up to 29 July, so I'm 5 days post op and I'm feeling great. My surgery was at Hospital Medica Ebor and the care I received was outstanding. I have nothing but good words for Dr. Lopez and his staff.

I leave from Anchorage on Friday, July 26th headed to Puerta Vallerta, I'll let you know how it goes for me. My routing is Anchorage-LA-PV; i think each flight is about 5 hours.

What an inspiration!

Pre-surgery visit hotel accomdations paid for, plane ticket purchased, balance of surgery cost paid; I.AM.READY. Exactly 30 days from today I am on the plane to Puerto Vallareta

FABULOUS and creative idea! Thanks for sharing your success:-)

My date is August 4th; I am sooooooooo ready!

I'm scheduled for August 4th in Puerto Vallarta; so excited and ready for change.

One word--INSPIRATION!!! Thanks for sharing your journey; I get sleeved August 4th and I am so ready to begin this journey. Again, thank you for shining a light to the pathway for an active, healthy lifestyle!

I'm getting sleeved August 4th in Puerto Vallarta. My weight battle has spanned 14 years and I decided that I no longer wanted to fight the battle. I have been rather open with folks, and have received some interesting comments, but having done my research, I am comfortable with my choice. Some have questioned my choice of location rather than the surgery itself, while a coworker discussed MY surgery with HER doctor--that was interesting; the doctor told her that I would need support and asked if the coworker would be there to help me. Funny, I don't remember asking my coworker for support. I know the sleeve is a tool, and that I still have to "do the work" as I did when I was dieting and exercising, but this tool works and will allow me to acheive the healthy lifestyle that has thus far evaded me.

Good Luck! I travel to Puerto Vallarta on July 30th for sugery on August 4 with Dr. Lopez and have been looking for others going to the same location. I would love to compare notes after we're done.

Congratulations on your success! It's encouraging for me to hear as my surgery is scheduled for 8/4/14 and I'm about the same weight. I think you're right not to focus on the anxiety, but also think you should try to figure out why and where it comes from so you can address and slay it once and for all. The greater focus though I'm sure, is how good you feel and the confidence you've gained. I Celebrate you and say "me, next please."