skinnynita33

I showered the morning after in the hospital. I was told before surgery to bring my own shower supplies because they expect you to shower the next morning.
I had no cath or anything.
I did have my husband help me. It reminded me of my first post-baby birthing shower. I was super sore, couldn't move freely, but I was able to get everything cleaned and dressed in my going home clothes.

Dr. Illan in Tijuana. He loves what he does and cares about his patients. You will stay two nights in the hospital and one night in a local hotel before you are "discharged". Once you get home, he is always available by email, phone or Skype. I am three months post-op and have had ZERO complications. Going back next month as my sister's companion.

One of the great things about the surgery is that it forces us to develop healthier eating habits based on actual hunger. As months go by, you'll find that your desire and dependency on food for mental reasons will decrease significantly. Especially for you since you are wisely in counseling. I had bad food cravings for crap food for about 4 weeks post-op. But those were mentally generated and after 4 weeks my body's desire for healthy eating, just when actually hungry, took over. I too was fearful of the mental addiction to food. But surgery gave name the tool to move beyond my addiction. It's good that you are acknowledging this issue ahead of time. It's better to know that the struggle is real, even though in most cases temporary.