JaneyB

32 lbs

I can't wrap my head around why someone would buy junk food for their obese child. Why wait to introduce good habits?

My little scar where he took my stomach out is barely noticeable. It was much smaller than I thought it would be. I showed a friend and she couldn't belief that was where my stomach came out! I had a mole between my boobs removed recently and it looks about the same as that. The other incisions look like day old scratches. Pretty bright but not like wounds at all. I will be two months next week and I am shooting for 30 lost post op. But more that the amount of weight lost which will be what it is, is the rapid healing. I have had almost zero complications. I overate once, ate mustard too early, and threw up immediately after surgery. That is about it! I am very confident that I have an excellent sleeve.

But billc, you insinuated that you had heard multiple complaints about Baja Bariatrics. And you just joined? Was it specifically to put your two cents in on this thread?

Great surgeon. Great treatment by the staff. A great experience. Best thing I ever did for myself.

I'm trying to figure out how all this would go down. You are bandaged, oozy, farty, belchy, tired, pukey, and dehydrated. Sexy times.

You say this is based on fact but until facts are out there then it is rumor.

I didn't have too much problem getting calories in at two weeks but I was still on liquid with about 3 shakes a day and then yogurt, cottage, soup etc. I was worried that i could eat so much so early but then when I moved to more solid food the restriction was evident. Your doc seems to have a pretty liberal diet plan.

I went alone a couple of weeks ago. It was just fine. What I would suggest is looking at both the surgeon and coordinator for while you are down there. Also see if the Dr. you choose has an online support group, I found it very helpful and "knew" some of the folks I'd be down there with prior to getting there. I'll just put a little plug in for Dr. Illan. His staff and coordinator are great. I was never alone (ecept in the hotel, but my sleeve sister was in the room net door). There is also a thriving online support group on Facebook.

You could try being more assertive "I'd prefer to talk about other things" "I don't know you well enough to discuss this with you." "I'm sure you are well intentioned but I really don't know what to say in response." Or you could be even more firm "Why do you think that is an okay statement?" "Why are you so interested in my personal life?"

Going to the Angeles hospital is not inconvenient because you are essentially sprung from the hospital at that time and on your way to a restaurant to get some broth. I was told Dr. Illan does no more than 3 a day. But when I was there, there were only one or two a day.

It's really important. You probably would have been happy with just a little bit of Beans because they would sit in your stomach for a bit. Water washes them down so they aren't in your stomach as long. So you eat more. This can effect your weight loss. Maybe look up some basic info on the sleeve. You might be missing other important stuff.

Do not drink fluids with your food. Stop drinking half an hour prior and 30 min - an hour after (different drs. have different timing on this issue.) but I was told this was the most important rule.

She has a right not to think WLS is a great idea. My friends do all sorts of things I never would and don't think are great ideas but it doesn't get in the way of me loving them. She mentions being "triggered" several times. Her opposition to your decision doesn't seem to have anything to do with you, it has to do with her own feelings about herself. This isn't an easy process and you need to seek support where you find it. It's hard to lose a friend but she she has too many issues to be supportive to you. And ditto what Keish Lorraine said. Lol.

I was told it would be unbearably painful.

Well it may be easier for me to get the fluids in because I am still on all fluids. I am practicing the waiting to drink thing and it could complicate matters.

I just returned from Tijuana and did not feel unsafe at any time. The cartel wars there have ended and that was the cause of the violence. I would not, however, drive around by myself. My surgeon, Dr. Illan, has a coordinator/all around helper, Omar, who takes care of you and your Companion for the duration. I would first pick my surgeon and then see what services they have as far as who takes care of you when you are down there.

I did not tip the nurses and didn't even consider it. this is what I did: Driver from airport 10 bell hop 2 dollars each time (one bag) Room service, I would look at the reciept to see if it is already on there otherwise, yes I would tip. Housekeepers - a couple bucks a night Coordinator/attendant (took me shopping, got all my fluids, found me cheap meds, etc and also brought to to and from hospital) 100

18 ounces in 5 hours is pretty good. In 15 hours that would be 54 ounces. The biggest complication after surgery is dehydration. Do what you can. I am 5 days post op and have no problems with my fluid or protein intake.

I had my surgery two days ago. So far so good. Very pleased.

You could just eat yogurt with live active cultures.

I ordered a case of carnation instant breakfast from Amazon.

Well if food was a way to deal with stress/anxiety and you don't have that to cope with then you could easily pick up a different way to cope. Maybe see a counselor and learn some new coping skills that are healthier.

May 20, Dr. Ilan.

That is awful. Is this a small practice or a large one? Some places have a patient advocate that can help you. I'm curious as to what he thinks "the point" is where he thinks this is reasonable. Your weight is at a level where it can seriously impact the rest of your health. Do you live near a major city? Maybe it would be easier to find a PCP there. There are PCPs that are supportive. Mine was enthusiastic about me getting surgery and very supportive about going to Mexico.