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Ok, so far I have packed

pass-ports and birth cert. Judy I wouldn't bring your birth certifcate if you have your passport - too easy for identity theft with both items and you don't need the birth certificate

2 pair pj's - one pair is probably enough as the first day or two you'll want to stay in the hospital gowns; unless you wear a new pair each day.

1 robe

2 comfy outfits

2 pairs of shoes and flip-flops

2chap-sticks

gas-x

heating pad - definitely helps with the gas pains from the CO2!

curling Iron

personal items

pillow -DEFINITELY! The ones the hospital has are small and plastic feeling.

my prep. meds for a week only

copy of my last blood test for comparison

camera

book

gum - Don't let Dr. Campos catch you chewing it after surgery!

and anything else I think I might need.

I don't have a lap-top to take.

Remember - less is more - you don't want your suitcase to be too heavy, especially going home. Of course, it will be much lighter after you drop those jars of sweet pickles off in Las Vegas!

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OH OH OH -- I just had a GREAT idea -- Judy, instead of dropping off the jars of pickles on your way over LV - you could give them to GonnaLoseWeight while you are in Mexicali and then she can give them to me when she gets together with Rosebud2 and I on 9/19 ... AREN'T I BRILLIANT??? (Remember, I prefer sweet) :glare:

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Yes, I'll be there. My surgery is on Monday the 28th. My husband and I are driving the coach down and will stay in El Centro. I would love to meet up with you. I'm nervous, are you??? I'm 61 and 245lbs.

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Hi Donna, nice to hear from you! Yes, I am nervous as all get out. I would love to meet you also. Including you, there will be 5 of us there at the same time, Myself (Mari), Judy, Sue and Trudy. It is comforting to know some others from the sites will be there. I keep thinking in 2 weeks, it'll all be over and my journey begins. I weigh quite a bit more than you, I am 50. I would like to lose at least 150 pounds, whew, that seems insurmountable. Let's keep in touch, Mari

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Man, I am just missing everyone! I am going on 10-12 for tests. I am going to miss Dr. Aceves too. He is going to be on vacation. I would have changed my testing but I had already bought my plane ticket to Phoenix. Dr. Campos was nice enough that he said he would stick around to do my tests if I could get there by noon. I guess when Dr. Aceves goes on vacation, everyone there goes at the same time.

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So let's see.....that makes 1 from California, 1 from Nevada, 1 from Ohio and 1 from Kentucky.....what a great diversity of locations. I can hardly wait to meet each one of you.

We are all going to be there to support one another - it feels like we are prepping for a celebration no surgery.....I love the excitement and support here. I think I am the only one traveling alone so look for me to adopt some of your support you all bring along LOL:laugh0:

There is one more, Sue from SC....she's not on the boards - however her friend Lavanda (Sleeved also by Dr. Aceves this past spring and down a 62lbs) sent me a message and "introduced" us. Sue has her sleeve date set the same as Ky.hen!

Dr. Aceves and crew are all going to think we are family and planned this the way it seems that we "know" each other already.

I can't wait it's getting SO CLOSE!!!!!!

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OH OH OH -- I just had a GREAT idea -- Judy, instead of dropping off the jars of pickles on your way over LV - you could give them to GonnaLoseWeight while you are in Mexicali and then she can give them to me when she gets together with Rosebud2 and I on 9/19 ... AREN'T I BRILLIANT??? (Remember, I prefer sweet) :drool5:

I would LOVE to be the pickle delivery person, however I'm not gonna be able to get those pickles until Oct....but I would be happy to bring them back for you!

BTW....Vegas - I tried to call but your phone was busy....I will try you again this weekend.

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My surgery is with Dr. Aceves on Sept. 30, so will be getting there the 29th, sure would be nice to meet up with others from the boards if they are having surgery on or around same time as I am. Thanks!

I'm flying in on the 28th, surgery on the 29th. I just booked my flights and paid the deposit and am now FREAKING OUT!!! I was calm up until now, I guess it's sinking in.

Ivy

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We are all going to be there to support one another - it feels like we are prepping for a celebration no surgery.....I love the excitement and support here. I think I am the only one traveling alone so look for me to adopt some of your support you all bring along LOL:laugh0:

There is one more, Sue from SC....she's not on the boards - however her friend Lavanda (Sleeved also by Dr. Aceves this past spring and down a 62lbs) sent me a message and "introduced" us. Sue has her sleeve date set the same as Ky.hen!

Dr. Aceves and crew are all going to think we are family and planned this the way it seems that we "know" each other already.

It's great you'll all be there together - it was so nice to have others from the forum there when I had my surgery and when Bearded had his, too -- so Dr. Aceves won't be the least bit surprised when another group of VSTers all converge on Mexicali at the same time -- I believe it really does get you up and moving quicker and more when you have someone to "walk" with and is going through the same thing as you are - it's a special bond.

Congrats to all of you!:drool5:

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I would LOVE to be the pickle delivery person, however I'm not gonna be able to get those pickles until Oct....but I would be happy to bring them back for you!

BTW....Vegas - I tried to call but your phone was busy....I will try you again this weekend.

I can wait :-)

Have a busy weekend this weekend, so better try me on my cell as opposed to the home number - more like to catch me ... I'll IM you my work number and you can try that, too.

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Ivy, Welcome to our little sleeve group. Are you packed? I'm all ready to go. I will come around and visit on the 30th when I have my pre-op. It is going to be so much fun to meet everyone. We can call it a pajama party I guess, with everyone walking around in thier robes. LOL See you soon.

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I'll be there.....mine is scheduled for the 28th so I'll be able to tell you all about it. I guess there are about 5 of us coming in that week. I thought I would give out my email so those of us going that week can stay in touch and as one "sleevester" said.....to Dr. Aceves it will seem like we planned it this way cause we will all know each other. Great idea. My email is trranch@sti.net and the name is Donna. We (my wonderful man) and I are driving down on the 26th, pre-op on the 27th and sleeved on the 28th. Looking forward to meeting all of you and sharing this new experience.

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Ivy, Welcome to our little sleeve group. Are you packed? I'm all ready to go. I will come around and visit on the 30th when I have my pre-op. It is going to be so much fun to meet everyone. We can call it a pajama party I guess, with everyone walking around in thier robes. LOL See you soon.

Lol, I've packed and unpacked 3 times so far. I think I might just wear the hospital robe/gown instead of mine, it's really ratty now that I look at it. Gotta buy some slip on slippers too.

The nurses will see us walking around and know it's trouble! :cursing:

Ivy

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