OasisTerry

Hey @@jesstea2, what you are feeling is completely normal, at least that's what I believe. You are experiencing a healthy mix of emotions, you are excited to start a new chapter in your life but sad about what's being left behind. I can only speak of my experience while preparing for surgery (VSG) and I can tell you that I felt what you are feeling. It was like a misplaced nostalgia of some sort, a feeling of loss that I couldn't really put my finger on. With any change come feelings of loss and they are healthy and completely normal. Don't fight it, maybe it's your own way of saying goodbye to a way of living that is now going to be different, but let me tell you, it is a good kind of different! You will not "lose" part of your identity, you will only re-shape it. Good luck to you on your journey.

Congrats @@Sleevin-in-secret!!!!!! The pre-op diet is only a pain for the first couple of days, tough it out and it will get easier. Feel free to ask any questions, I had my gastric sleeve in May of this year in Tijuana, Mexico through QMF. Best decision I've ever made.

I hope it gets easier for you, it sure is tough controlling oneself with food. What I can tell you for sure @@LMolina1987 is that all your efforts will be rewarded. If you are able to go through with this, you'll be able to do anything. Keep strong.

Hang in there @@LMolina1987! The first days of the pre-op diet are terrible, but little by little as the hours go by, your body seems to go into numb mode and hopefully then, it won't be so hard for you. You've gotten some great advice already, keep your head busy, video games, an old rubik's cube really did it for me. Also, if you can't tolerate chicken broth have you tried bean broth? Loaded with iron and easy for the stomach to tolerate. Best of the best wishes and virtual hugs go out to you, keep strong and be well.

@@antpatte hope your surgery went very well! Let us know how you did, cheers.

@@LittleNiki who is your doctor? I believe it's normal to be nervous, as my surgery date approached I was a bundle of nerves. But don't feel lost, you have made a decision that will most definitely improve your health and your life. You are no longer a spectator, you are doing something to better yourself, not a lot of people take that step. Keep yourself busy, that's what helped me stay focused.

@@emilyphoenix74 we had the same doctor! I'm also a dr Camelo sleever. Were you at the florence Hospital? Veronica took care of us while we were down there. Great experience.

@@MissRobin I received a bag from my facilitator containing all the meds prescribed by my surgeon. Although I'm not 100% sure I believe it's common practice. I received antibiotics, pain medication, prilosec, liquid antacid, antiseptic spray, gauze and a whole lot of miscellaneous, non medical goodies.

Thank you both Henry and Dr. Altamirano! I appreciate your quick response and service.

Does anyone know if doctors in Tijuana offer post-op consultations and if so, what the cost is? I had my sleeve with Dr. Camelo and would like to set up a post-op check up since I'll be in the area. I'll be contacting his coordinator but want to hear from others that have done this?

@@lealor your experience sounds awful, I hope you are ok and recover quickly. Where did you have your surgery? Who was your doctor? I ask because I also had my surgery in Tijuana, fortunately I had a good experience but a lot of people turn to me for guidance. I love what you wrote about being advocates for those who are in the decision-making process. If there's a hospital or doctor that is not delivering what is promised we need to be very vocal about it and use this wonderful site to let everyone know. I wish you the best.

There is no problem bringing medications back across the border as long as you can show they are for your personal use. A prescription always helps. I believe Vitamins should be no problem at all.

For those of us that have had our gastric sleeve, what forum do you recommend for general guidelines on eating, daily challenges, what to expect and what not to expect. I like the Mexico forum but in my opinion it's focused for pre-op surgeon and hospital discussions. So tell me, what other forums do you visit or recommend in the Bariatric Pal universe? Thanks in advance.

I feel your pain BigHarleyGuy, caffeine withdrawal headaches are the worst! I'm three months out and I already incorporated just a couple of sips of my morning coffee in my diet. Thank you Prilosec.

I lost 18 lbs on the pre-op diet. It was tough at first but as the days went on it was like being on auto-pilot and not really feeling hungry. I'm a diabetic so my pre-op diet was probably not the same as most.