Tootie Smiles

I finally tried out a creamy Soup today, so I'm thinking that's what I'll have on Thanksgiving. And a Water type beverage. Always with the water... It should be fine. My family knows about the surgery, and we're keeping the foods simple this year, so I don't anticipate issues. I'm sure the turkey will smell amazing though. Everything smells amazing these days. ????

@tootiesmiles-- my husband has been all over, eating from yummy food trucks and exploring the markets.

@@Tootie Smiles -- if you want to use credit cards, just make sure you let the companies know you will be in Mexico or they'll block them.
I brought Propel packets, but my doctor prefers Vitamin Water "Restore". I got it here at a convenience store.
Our TV at the hotel has ESPN in Spanish.

Revgirl checking in! Didn't mean to worry anyone. Just concentrating on laying low! One week and 3 days after surgery with Garcia at florence. The best surgery experience I've ever had. Professional, efficient, caring staff and very organized. Things that I found very valuable was bring my own fan, gas x, spray bottle and wash clothes. Have to tell the funny story of how I made my husband order certain foods to eat so I could smell it! Yes, smell it before he could eat it! Aroma therapy was my saving grace! Week two into the diet, I find myself always eating or drinking so I'm very rarely hungry. I feel best on days I walk. Soon I'll post some fantastic sites, products and recipes I've found on line. Glad to hear everyone's experiences and for anyone anticipating, peace in the thought that their are alot of great people there to go through the process with you!

This is my first post on BariatricPal. I'm having surgery Monday 11/17. I go in at 6 a.m. Good luck to you. I downloaded the app to my phone, so I'll check in and read more while I'm waiting.

Wowie! Ok, those first hours post-op were ROUGH. I am so impressed by my doctors and nurses, though. Considerate, kind, and very gentle. Wondering how Sprocket is doing in these wee hours. I'm up working out the gas. Hurts, but getting better.

Thinking about you today, Becca R.!!!

Hi everyone! Just a quick update. Had my surgery by Dr Fernando Garcia yesterday morning. Everything is going good so far. Pain is tolerable. Should be getting my 3rd leak test soon. All of my nurses have spoken pretty good English. The Marriott is really nice.

Hello everyone. I am having my surgery November 22. I am starting to get nervous. I started with my pre-op diet early so I can ease myself into it.

@@Tootie Smiles - Welcome!! I'm on Day 2 of my pre-op diet, and YES. I'm nervous. But excited? But nervous.
Glad you're here!

Hi everyone. I'm getting sleeved on Nov 8th. By dr. Fernando Garcia. I can't wait. I'm going to be starting my pre op diet a week early on Monday.

Here is the link to what I have to do. I have not gotten my information in the mail so I am using this as my directions.
http://www.southeastbariatrics.com/default/educational-resources

Weight gain is the nightmare we all fear and live with. I am not cured of obesity, I'm simply in remission. There is no doubt in my mind I could gain back every pound I lost. There have been a few key statements people have made in this thread that resonate with me. Paraphrasing here:
Success requires vigilance Success requires self-honesty about what we eat Success requires tracking as a way of accomplishing both of those When I'm vigilant about my diet by weighing, measuring, tracking, and recording, I do best. I can do a WHOLE lot of damage in a just an hour or two. I don't have a normal body or metabolism, and I know deep down there is very little wiggle room for me. Don't get me wrong, I do let my guard down from time to time, I do get weary of the constant struggle, but I have to keep my eye on the prize. I love the way I feel and look, and I am grateful for what I consider to be a gift of being thin. I remember that, and it helps me to continue to do the things that have led to success. In the end, I have way more control over my success or failure as a result of having the sleeve than I did before surgery. I hope the "reset" stays reset!

Bottom line: All you will need most is a promise to yourself you will commit to maintaining your wieghtloss and not sabotage all you go through to get there!

Bring strength optimism Courage patience and faith.