MeganMyers

Wow! Lots of activity as we are all getting our procedures done! I wanted to update everyone.

I had the VSG done in Mexico on 2/3/22. This was the 1st time doing Medical Tourism like this and I felt safe.

I was picked up from the San Diego airport at 7:15am and took a short ride across the boarder. My blood work was done, spoke to cardiologist, EKG, X-rays, and surgery team. I had my VSG same day (around 1ish). Protocol for this hospital is 2 nights at the hospital and 1 at a nearby hotel. While most of my surgery siblings (5 of us total per day) were up and walking hours after, I was not. I struggled a bit more. In fact, I nearly slept the entire 2 nights I was in the hospital. We were then taken to the hotel for the last night. I ordered the liquids “Bariatric tray” from room service but didn’t really touch them. The one this I made 100% sure I did was drink Water. Again, while some of my surgery siblings explored Tijuana, I slept.

I was taken back to the San Diego airport for my flight home on Sunday. I asked the airport for a wheelchair (this was a must for me!!!) hubby picked me up after my short flight back to Az.

My plan was to take Mon and Tuesday off, returning to work Wednesday. I spent Monday sleeping and Tuesday becoming more and more dehydrated all day long. Wednesday I located an IV hydration office and felt like a new woman.

A few things I have learned about my body in this process:
When I need to rest, my body will force it.
Dehydration is NO joking matter.
My pouch does not like cold liquids (took me a bit to figure this out, I am stubborn)
Pain is a sign, listen to it.

I am starting to get my full amount of liquids in now 😁 and am moving on to adding Protein. . . Slowly.

On 02/02/2022 at 00:57, alisiadiego93 said:

Im 3 week post op and im not loosing weight anymore 😩 . I did loose 40 pounds before surgery 😐… anyone else??

Lots of people stall at 3-ish weeks. Just keep on the path.

On 02/01/2022 at 14:22, Dcsjoc said:

Make sure you are walking even if it’s around the house. I found the more you lounge the less energy you have. Keep drinking the Water in between the shakes. But get up stretch and move. Post op they want you walking. I did so many laps every few hours a wore a hole in my hospital grip sock!!!

Thank you. The low energy was the worst on Saturday. My energy is back now. Surgery is in 2 days. Tomorrow I am doing Clear Liquids only. More excited the closer I get.

On 01/30/2022 at 17:39, freckledmegan said:

How are all my 2/3 surgery date buddies doing on their pre-op diets? It's been tough but doable so far. Today was the hardest. Watching football and not having pizza and all the junk food that I used to eat while watching football. Tried to treat my Fairlife Nutrition Plan shakes as dessert since it's sweeter than most anything else that I eat. Also struggling with low energy even though I am comfortably meeting all my Protein and Water goals.

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I am scheduled for 2/3. Today was difficult. Weekends are less busy and I am around all the food. Only a few more days before we join the losers bench! I am on clear liquids on Wednesday. I work Mon, Tues, and Wed so I should be plenty distracted and do fine.

I am very low energy today.

Excitement builds as we get closer.

On 01/26/2022 at 16:03, Dubbzapplez said:

My 1 week liquid diet starts tmr!!

Me too!!!! Surgery 2/3 liquid diet begins tomorrow morning.

My preop diet is 1 week of full liquids. There are also some things I was told to cut 2 weeks out (NSAIDS, caffeine, alcohol. . . ) This varies for my doc based on BMI. I start my liquid diet tomorrow.

I work outside sales. I drive around all day. My Surgery is on a Thursday, I go back to work the following Wednesday. My doc said some go back to work after 4 days. I am getting the sleeve done.

On 01/24/2022 at 05:02, Dcsjoc said:

I’m curious about having the surgery in Mexico? ? Do you live there? I see a bunch of people are having theirs done in Mexico.

I live in AZ. My insurance does not cover it. My total out of pocket is $5100 plus airfare. Medical Tourism.

On 01/24/2022 at 03:37, Dcsjoc said:

I am going in this morning for the sleeve. I was good up till this past Monday and Wed where I always in complete freak out Mode. I talked to a couple of people who have had the surgery and that put my mind at ease. I have been good and confident the rest of the week. Remember you are choosing this surgery to take control back. To get Healthier for a long life ahead of you. Try to wrap your head around that and you will be in better head space. You just have to get through the pre diet which I breezed through losing 15lbs and the first few weeks. My people say it gets much better and it’s a decision you will not regret especially after you see your numbers go down. Good luck to you

Thinking of you today. Good luck and hoping for a speedy recovery. 💜

On 01/22/2022 at 16:32, freckledmegan said:

Same here. Start pre-op diet (protein shakes + cup of fruit + cup of veg + liquids) on Thursday. So manumy appointments between now and then (meet with Surgeon, labs, meet with hospital staff, COVID test).

Anyone have a realistic hospital bag packing list for 1 night? Imagine I will be sleeping and don't want to take anything unnecessary. This is my first hospital stay.

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I suggest toiletries, phone charger (long cord), comfy shoes with a sole that you can slip on for all that walking and chapstick.

I will be staying 2 nights in the hospital and 1 in a hotel before flying home. They suggest a small pillow to hold up to your stomach for comfort when coughing or in turbulence, heating pad, loose clothing to wear home.

On 01/20/2022 at 18:56, MimmyMim said:

I started my liquid diet today to prepare for surgery on February 3. I was so happy to learn that Health Wise oatmeal is allowed. It was yummy, and did not feel like another “liquid”!

Yay! I start my liquid diet on Thursday.

On 01/20/2022 at 12:48, RenaP said:

My Feb 3rd surgery has been postponed due to Covid ☹️ really bummed out

So sorry. It will happen though. Just keep up your progress.

On 01/16/2022 at 08:31, Lackey said:

HI Everyone - I'm scheduled for Gastric Bypass in Mexico on Feb 26th. Start my liquid diet Feb 16th.

Anyone else going to Tijuana?

I am headed to Tijuana on 2/3/22. My liquid diet starts 1/27.

I have not been told to use an abdominal binder. I probably won’t.

@freckledMegan it sounds like you are prepared. The ProteinO2 surprises me. They are delicious.
I also drink the Premier Protein shakes and have some unflavored Protein Powder to add when needed.

I am off caffeine completely now. Headaches from the caffeine withdrawal are gone too. This weekend I stop all sweets. These are usually treats. I do have a big sweet tooth so I am not looking forward to this one. I might start adding Protein Shakes to get around the no sweet rule hahaha



@MimmyMim it is helpful to start tracking early so you get into good habits now. I am going to try starting that too. I am a bit nervous about sipping Water instead of guzzling it down like I do now.


How is everyone doing?

I am slowly eliminating things from my diet. I cut all carbonation last weekend and caffeine goes this weekend. Caffeine withdrawal is not something I want to go through when I start liquid diet. My caffeine is already been reduced by half.

My Surgery date is 2/3/22. I am getting sleeved in Mexico. Pre-op diet starts in about 3 weeks.

Who else is having WLS next month?

I am scheduled for 2/3/2022 at Hospital BC.