kellyshyanne

Dr. Ortiz in tijuana Mexico. Sleeved on 07/03/15

I met Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez is who did the surgery on 3rd of July. Dr. Ortiz is a goofball, but knows his medicine. Dr. Martinez did an awesome job, not much bruising and my incisions do not hurt. Of course they were sore at first, but after the 4th day not much. Dr. Martinez is Dr. Ortiz's right hand man. They have a sense of humor, great bedside manner and answers all questions you may have. Trust me...I was just as scared as you are...but I am glad I got it done. Recovery for me has been a little rough because I did not have heartburn before the surgery, but boy did I have it after. That is normal though..!

I had my sleeve down on July 3. I am trying to get as much liquids I can in because the heartburn really really sucks. I did not have heartburn before surgery. Here are my symptoms...heartburn while taking Omeprazol 40 mg 24 hours, Antacid Advanced and Tums in between. The damn airline lost my luggage so my Omeprazol has not been consistent until today. I feel I am sleeping and weak a lot. I am trying to be active, but when I do I have some shortness of breath. I have asthma as well and feel like my chest is heavy. My stomach as far as pain is fine...tolerated. I had to stop the antibiotics per the doctor because it was giving me the explosive shits. I believe I am getting 40+ ounces of liquid in, but recommendation is 64 ounces. Sometimes my back of my shoulders hurt like cramped up. I know the heartburn is getting a tiny bit better, but I have no idea when I can go back to work. I was supposed to go today, but my body is not bouncing back like it has in the past. My boyfriend works for the fire station as a firefighter/EMS he said if I need to come and get some IV liquids he would be more then willing to help and stick me with a needle. Thanks for any suggestions.