Pejela

Yay tomorrow! Sending you thoughts of smooth surgery and rapid recovery!

I've been doing Zumba several times a week since 2 weeks after the surgery. I'm 2 months out now, and have added kickboxing and weights. I also walk most days

I'm 4 months out and still haven't started exercising consistently. I'm just now starting to walk 3 miles a day and I just signed up for a 5k in December. I have a bone fracture in my foot I've been dealing with since before my surgery and now that I've lost 60 pounds I'm able to walk for exercise without as much foot pain.

I started around 3 months later and fell on and off. Now that I'm 2 yrs out its very important to exercise as much as possible

I didn't start a steady exercise regime till about 4 months after. I would walk but no actual deliberate exercise. I started going to the gym 4 months post op twice a week 30 minutes and now I'm 1 year out and I go to the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour.

Aug 4th

oh what a day!! A good day, that is!! It all went well. They kept me over night in hospital where I was able to drink the broth, I ate some of the popsicle but my new tommy didn't tolerate the Jell-O. They brought me some crushed ice and was able to either suck on them or mixed them Water in the little medicinal cups. I love drinking cold Water and it was one of the things that got me worried if I was going to be able to continue liking it post-op. So we are good there. I walked, walked and walked, and then walked some more. Every 4 hours no matter the time of day and night there I was. So everyone on the bariatric floor got to know me.
I'm home now and continuing the routine from hospital and the liquid diet given by doctor's office. So far so good. Feel a little more sore than yesterday which is expected. Everything is more awake now. Took my first shower just few minutes ago, so I feel squeaky clean. TMI: had a little bowel movement not painful but liquidly...sorry for the details. Just trying share as much as I can remember now.
Going to finish lunch and rest before a short walk. Keep you good spirits up and know this is sooo possible. When things get tough, just think of the results you'll have..a better healthier life!
Ciao!

I will probably go with the SLEEVE if the doctor agrees.

I am getting sleeves August 13th! Yay!

I'm August 5th. Only 3 days to go! Excited and getting a little nervous!

You got this! September isn't far! What surgery are you getting?

I'm on a week diet of healthy foods then next week I start a week of liquids. Good luck to everyone. My surgery is August 12th

Just had my very last 'work-up' appointment this past Wednesday - upper endoscopy.
Scheduled for surgery August 24th! I can't actually believe I'm doing this. Been on my mind for years and took the jump this past May. I am very ready but...I don't know how I am going to get through 2 weeks of liquid diet, since I never seemed to be able to stick to anything for too long. But I know there is no choice in this matter.
Anyone know of any good books, readings, advice on how to manage this? (I have Alex's 'big book')

Good luck my surgery. Date is August 18 my diet starts the 4th

August 11, 2015. On pre-op diet.

I am having a revision from band to bypass on August 12th...this is my 3rd day of preop diet and I am doing ok...I am allowed one meal of 3 oz of lean Protein and 2 C of raw or 1 C of cooked vegetables per day and I know that has been a saving grace for me...
my emotions have been all over the place...excited scared anxious calm...I even had an evening where I was crying and feeling sad for the losing the person I have been my whole adult life...Crazy I know but just part of it I assume...

On day 4 of my preop diet for surgery august 4. I am allowed 3 Protein Shakes a day and veggies and I serving fruit. It's getting a little easier. Just the 3 shakes the last two days. I am letting my family fend for themselves!!

My close friend had it done through Kaiser and it was six months of appointments with drs, therapist evaluation, nutritionist with diet and exercise plan and she said at first she was so upset because she wanted the surgery right away but then she realized it was the best tool they gave her to help her through surgery and then post op, she is doing amazing and she highly recommends the program she says really it's essential as annoying as it is in the beginning, the support groups is what she really enjoyed and making new friends that relate, she is a pound away from her goal weight in 8 months! So walk through it with kaiser I wish I had kaiser. She's in San Diego.

thanks for information I looked into global, I also just found out since I live in San Diego any problems with surgery I can go back to them so I'm feeling much better about it they have been very helpful Dr Ortiz's staff has been great!

me too August 11 where are you having yours?

Holy Wow! That's incredible! Congrats to you, I am so happy to hear you were able to take a good hike too! I know you can do it now that you have the tool you've needed. It goes beyond that I'm sure. Keep us posted on your journey please!

@@Pejela You'll be on Clear liquids while recovering at the Marriott. If you have some favorite Clear Liquids such as Vitamin Water Zero, I recommend bringing a few with you. (Must be in checked bag). The little shop at the Marriott has a limited selection of beverages. Water, broth, and popsicles are available as well. The popsicles weren't that great but they helped keep me hydrated. I was able to purchase Vitamin Water Zero at the San Diego airport to sip on once I was through security.
Lip balm was the most recommended item to me. I didn't end up needing it.
Comfortable shoes and clothes are a must. You'll want to walk a lot as soon as you come down from the anesthesia.
Good luck!

I'm scheduled for July 28th with Dr. Ortiz @ OCC

My family think I am insane to want to travel to another country for surgery. They try to scare me with all kind of stories like I don't no how to use the internet and Google the latest news in Mexico, duh!! I am well aware!
If it wasn't so expensive in the united states. I'm self pay so having it here is not an option. My family does nothing for me so their opinion does not matter. If they want to pay for me to have it in the states then I'll listen........... Ha ha ha ha haaaaa!! I can't hear you!! My sister is so negative! She could use this surgery herself! Girl bye!!

I've been researching my Surgeon options and am probably going to go with Dr. Ortiz. I knew the Newsweek thing was an advertisement and I also know the Center of Excellence thing is a joke. I'm in the veterinary field and its the same thing as someone only going with an AAHA accredited vet hospital.... Piles of paperwork, notebooks full of formal protocols, and doing everything "right" on the day of your official accreditation visit does not make you or your staff "the best". But like barbbdoll, my research kept coming back to him. As for his forum, I would be more disturbed if his moderators did remove Lindsay's posts. I feel That would be biased censorship on their part.
For the Ortiz non-fans out there, I would love to hear any personal complaints and complications you've had. I'm pretty leary of general bashing statements and statistics with no proof from non-patients.