LiMurr

I had moments of anxiousness before the surgery, but in hindsight, I wouldn't change a thing. I flew to Monterrey on 2/13, met that day with Dr. Sauceda to go over what he was going to do and get my mark up done, had surgery on 2/14, stayed in the hospital for two days, then stayed at the hotel right near the hospital until 2/24. Dr. Sauceda's nurse (who is an absolute dream!) came in every day to help with bandaging, compression garments, bathing if you need help, etc. Having that 10 days of recovery before having to fly back to CT was exactly the right amount of time. I would not hesitate to do it all again.

I had moments of anxiousness before the surgery, but in hindsight, I wouldn't change a thing. I flew to Monterrey on 2/13, met that day with Dr. Sauceda to go over what he was going to do and get my mark up done, had surgery on 2/14, stayed in the hospital for two days, then stayed at the hotel right near the hospital until 2/24. Dr. Sauceda's nurse (who is an absolute dream!) came in every day to help with bandaging, compression garments, bathing if you need help, etc. Having that 10 days of recovery before having to fly back to CT was exactly the right amount of time. I would not hesitate to do it all again.

Any updates on BariatricPal offering a package deal for plastic surgery in Mexico? I'm ready to do this, hopefully early in 2017.

I had moments of anxiousness before the surgery, but in hindsight, I wouldn't change a thing. I flew to Monterrey on 2/13, met that day with Dr. Sauceda to go over what he was going to do and get my mark up done, had surgery on 2/14, stayed in the hospital for two days, then stayed at the hotel right near the hospital until 2/24. Dr. Sauceda's nurse (who is an absolute dream!) came in every day to help with bandaging, compression garments, bathing if you need help, etc. Having that 10 days of recovery before having to fly back to CT was exactly the right amount of time. I would not hesitate to do it all again.

Well, I went ahead and booked it on my own. I'm having a lower body lift, medial thigh lift, arm list, and breast lift/augmentation with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey on February 14, 2017. He gave me a great consultation via email, and there's a ton of information about him on the Obesity Help web site. So excited to embark on the next phase of my transformation!

I had moments of anxiousness before the surgery, but in hindsight, I wouldn't change a thing. I flew to Monterrey on 2/13, met that day with Dr. Sauceda to go over what he was going to do and get my mark up done, had surgery on 2/14, stayed in the hospital for two days, then stayed at the hotel right near the hospital until 2/24. Dr. Sauceda's nurse (who is an absolute dream!) came in every day to help with bandaging, compression garments, bathing if you need help, etc. Having that 10 days of recovery before having to fly back to CT was exactly the right amount of time. I would not hesitate to do it all again.

Well, I went ahead and booked it on my own. I'm having a lower body lift, medial thigh lift, arm list, and breast lift/augmentation with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey on February 14, 2017. He gave me a great consultation via email, and there's a ton of information about him on the Obesity Help web site. So excited to embark on the next phase of my transformation!

Well, I went ahead and booked it on my own. I'm having a lower body lift, medial thigh lift, arm list, and breast lift/augmentation with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey on February 14, 2017. He gave me a great consultation via email, and there's a ton of information about him on the Obesity Help web site. So excited to embark on the next phase of my transformation!

Well, I went ahead and booked it on my own. I'm having a lower body lift, medial thigh lift, arm list, and breast lift/augmentation with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey on February 14, 2017. He gave me a great consultation via email, and there's a ton of information about him on the Obesity Help web site. So excited to embark on the next phase of my transformation!

Any updates on BariatricPal offering a package deal for plastic surgery in Mexico? I'm ready to do this, hopefully early in 2017.

Any updates on BariatricPal offering a package deal for plastic surgery in Mexico? I'm ready to do this, hopefully early in 2017.

Hi all! I was originally scheduled for my sleeve this past Monday, but due to the snow storm we had in the northeast last weekend, I got cancelled. My surgeon was at a conference in New Orleans, and his flight back on Sunday got cancelled. I was not a happy camper, to say the least. I've been rescheduled for February 1, and am now in week 3 of pre-op diet. I told my surgeon's assistant today that if I hear it's going to snow again this weekend, I'm picking him up personally and we'll camp at the hospital...no way is he getting out of it this time! On the bright side, I've lost 16 pounds in just this month...not a bad start!

Hi all! I was originally scheduled for my sleeve this past Monday, but due to the snow storm we had in the northeast last weekend, I got cancelled. My surgeon was at a conference in New Orleans, and his flight back on Sunday got cancelled. I was not a happy camper, to say the least. I've been rescheduled for February 1, and am now in week 3 of pre-op diet. I told my surgeon's assistant today that if I hear it's going to snow again this weekend, I'm picking him up personally and we'll camp at the hospital...no way is he getting out of it this time! On the bright side, I've lost 16 pounds in just this month...not a bad start!

Thanks, Kathy. Getting excited now!

Hi all! I was originally scheduled for my sleeve this past Monday, but due to the snow storm we had in the northeast last weekend, I got cancelled. My surgeon was at a conference in New Orleans, and his flight back on Sunday got cancelled. I was not a happy camper, to say the least. I've been rescheduled for February 1, and am now in week 3 of pre-op diet. I told my surgeon's assistant today that if I hear it's going to snow again this weekend, I'm picking him up personally and we'll camp at the hospital...no way is he getting out of it this time! On the bright side, I've lost 16 pounds in just this month...not a bad start!

Hi all! I was originally scheduled for my sleeve this past Monday, but due to the snow storm we had in the northeast last weekend, I got cancelled. My surgeon was at a conference in New Orleans, and his flight back on Sunday got cancelled. I was not a happy camper, to say the least. I've been rescheduled for February 1, and am now in week 3 of pre-op diet. I told my surgeon's assistant today that if I hear it's going to snow again this weekend, I'm picking him up personally and we'll camp at the hospital...no way is he getting out of it this time! On the bright side, I've lost 16 pounds in just this month...not a bad start!

Congrats on getting a new surgery date!

My surgeon said I can have coffee whenever I can tolerate it, but no cream or sugar (skim and Truvia are ok) and not too much. Reason for not too much is just to make sure it doesn't get in the way of getting in the things you need, like Protein and Water.< /p>

Last day of pre-op Protein shakes/salads today, two days of Clear Liquids ahead, then the big day on Monday! I feel like it's almost Christmas!

May I ask who your surgeon was? I'm considering going to Mexico, but my main concern is not having the support afterwards. Sounds like the one you went to has that covered.

Not necessarily. My credit card has a lower rate than Care Credit, and if I can pay it off sooner, I will pay even less interest.

@@LiMurr
My surgeon said that I'll be on a Multi and Calcium/d for the rest of my life. They also suggested at B12 sub
By April you'll be back to regular eating. Just keep in tune with your body and stop eating when you're satisfied.

Hi everyone! Happy to have found this thread. I'm scheduled for VSG on January 25, and I can't wait! I'm on day 7 of my pre-op diet, which consists of a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch, and salad for dinner with 3 oz of lean Protein. I've never enjoyed salad so much in my life, lol. I dig into that thing like I haven't eaten in a month! Looking forward to not wanting so much and not having that empty stomach feeling. Also hoping I have a relatively easy recovery, as I have to go to FL for a conference on February 8. Should be interesting, as I'll probably be in the "mush" stage at that point. Oh well, we do what we have to do, right?

Got my date today! January 25 will be the first day of The Year of Me! Can't wait to start this life transformation!

Got my date today! January 25 will be the first day of The Year of Me! Can't wait to start this life transformation!