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I just got back from VSG with the amazing Dr Ariel Ortiz a month ago. I really can't imagine it have going smoother. It was half a fun, wild adventure and half learning how to take care of myself. Please reach out to the thread as I did and the help is great. There is also a Facebook group. Also I love your screenname, I am always saying how I am in a battle against obesity in this journey.

I was worried about my cross country red-eye trip but in my case it was over 3 full days since the operation and I got a lot of walking in during those 3 days. For the trip I did make sure to have only roll-ons, checked one and got the aisle seat to get up and stretch/walk when possible.

I tried to get broth but nothing was really available in SD. I got a couple Protein shakes but could not finish them. I wasn't hungry or craving at all from SD to NY.

I am new too with April 30th as the date. Can't wait! We have similar stats janeapple AND the same date how crazy! I friended you Alora to join the FB group. Thanks!!

Hi everyone! My name is Danielle and I am to be sleeved April 30th at the OCC solo. I am 37 from Upstate NY. Nervous and excited over here.

OK guys, joining in. This is my very first post and I just wanted to thank everyone for the detailed info on this thread! Knowing all the information you have provided has really helped me decide so 7 weeks from today I am going to be sleeved with Ortiz. I have a whirlwind coming up first with a week long business trip then a 10 night trip with my sons to Disney + Universal. Then the 2 week pre-op begins! So a couple questions/reassurance if you guys don't mind. So question on the Nutritionist protocol, which has me on low carb now. How strict was everyone with this? I can't imagine not having a cupcake on my trip. I want to lose the required 5% though so am not going to overindulge. Also, I am going alone but I have gone on super crazy trips to strange countries alone for various reasons many times. I know that sounds strange but it's not a big deal. I see it's rare to go without a companion and I could get one if I really try but my potential companions (sister, father) would actually be more work on me because they are unfamiliar with the world and very needy. So more work than they are worth. Now that you guys have gone, you see it's possible to do alone, right?