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Hey I am also scheduled with Dr Q at Pompeii. They don't require a deposit so I am still open to other decisions. But as of right now I am pretty satisfied with my decision. I, like yourself couldn't afford the surgery without their in house financing. I just wasn't ready to spend everything at once especially when I have other obligations as well. I'm pretty familiar with the procedure as I did all pre op testing only to find out that bariatric procedures are an exclusion in my plan.

This is true. I meant to say that I have no general deposit that must be paid now. But yeah I have the same. And I'll be making that deposit 3 weeks in advance. I've done as much research as I could. And I feel comfortable with Dr Q and his staff. Plus Jack has been really responsive and pleasant.

Hey I am also scheduled with Dr Q at Pompeii. They don't require a deposit so I am still open to other decisions. But as of right now I am pretty satisfied with my decision. I, like yourself couldn't afford the surgery without their in house financing. I just wasn't ready to spend everything at once especially when I have other obligations as well. I'm pretty familiar with the procedure as I did all pre op testing only to find out that bariatric procedures are an exclusion in my plan.

Not yet, I'm leaving tonight as well! I'm in New York now, They're picking me up in San Diego California and taking me to Tijuana, I'm supposed to have my surgery tomorrow I'm really excited...Good luck on your surgery!! ️

I'm getting sleeved in Tijuana this Thursday on the 16th too!! My surgeon is Dr.illan.. I didn't do too good on my pre-op diet I hope that doesn't mess me up in any way :/

I had my surgery at Hackensack Medical Center.
My surgery went well, Dr said no complications.
First day was painful, due CO2 it felt like a big bump in my stomach, the pressure is very discomfortable, also experienced some chest pain. First day they had me with IV only, no liquids. However, no hunger sensation. Started walking to help gas pain, Dr recommended to walk as much as I can, which I did and felt much better.
Second day, started with 1 oz Fluid every hour, along with Incentive spirometer, and walk. I felt some gas pain / pressure on my chest. Dr recommended gas chewable pill, that changed my world, it helped me a lot to pass gas. One thing to note here is that I use CPAP machine, I didn't realized the amount of positive air the machine sends to my stomach, Dr brought that point, that night stopped using CPAP and used oxygen instead. It made lot of difference. Remember there are only two ways to pass gas, and also remember your stomach is too small to make that happen.. second day I walked a lot, at least 8 times, counted my steps and approximately 1,100 steps per every walk I did.
Third day, big difference, I feel better, like a 20 year old LOL, my gas pain has minimized to level 1 out of 10. Now I am drinking 2 oz every hour. Looking forward to go home today
I also had ultra sound to check blood clogs, all good so far.
During 3 days nurse has giving me pain medicine through IV, so far so good

I'm following this.. I'm having surgery May 16th and want to know what I need as well. [emoji1]

It isn't secret, just closed. But it doesn't have any reference to "Bariatric, surgery, sleeve", etc in the title, which I appreciate. I'm not hiding the fact that I'm having surgery, but I'm not exactly advertising it either!

March 16!

Preop diet sux... at the begining. I had to do 4 weeks on my 4th week. Surgery is next Monday one week from tomorrow omggggggg. Tomorrow I go for my preop blood work. I'm so excited can't wait to be in the losers side. Yeahhhhhhh.

Thanks guys. I am feeling a little better today. Even though I had a restless night. I explained to my daughter that the doctor was going to help me lose weight so that I could do lots of things with her. I drug my treadmill to her play room last night and walked while she played. She stopped in the middle of playing and said mommy you're doing so good. I'm so proud of you. My heart just melted. So when she woke up this morning she said mommy I'm so excited for the doctor to help you. She then yelled when you lose weight we are going to have so much fun. We can run and play and ride bikes together. That made me feel so much better. I love my husband but my daughter is the reason I'm figuring this fight.

I had a good experience. The staff is great. I wish the rooms had private bathrooms though. It's no like a American hospital though so don't be expecting that. Dr Quinones did a great job though and thats what really matters.