I will be coming home tomorrow from Mexicali. Dr Aceves did my surgey on Friday and Dr Campos declared me well with a new smaller stomach this morning. I have lost from 309 starting to 278. Not bad for a start. I am growing tired of apple juice and orange juice but still like tea and broth. My insulin is being adjusted and today I have been around 150 with no insulin. I feel pretty great--have had trouble sleeping but that is usual for me. Today had the peacock blue poop so know that all parts are still connected and working. The entire team here has been wonderful. My hearing loss and lack of spanish has not been a deterrent in the least. I missed the connecting flight because of stormy weather but Nina sent a Frericko to get us. Everything was fine at the hotel and here at the hospital. I met Barb, Ursula, Lisa, and Maria. I am excited and can not say enough about the passion that Dr Aceves and Dr Campos have for what they do. I felt treated with humanity and deep respect. The nurses are great. Sergio is funny and sweet and Arianna is fantastic. Yolanda is professional and a lovely lady. Lucy met me when I finally arrived and was very gracious to have stayed late on Thursday to make my arrival.:thumbup:

Norma, It is good to hear from you. I'm so glad that you are doing ok. Everyday past surgery only gets better. Have a safe trip home and keep us posted.

Norma, congratulations. I am so glad you had a wonderful experience. Now just take it slow and easy. Want to hear from you when you return home.

I am so glad to hear you are doing well ! ! ! Be safe in your travels back home.

I am so glad to hear from you Norma! I thought Sergio was a doll just as sweet as can be too. Of course I loved everyone else as well.

Glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. Let us know is we can be of any help while you're on the post op diet. You're going to have fun watching that scale go down! Glad to have you on the losers side!

Great to hear from you Norma. I wish you a safe and comfortable trip home. I look forward to your progress.

Rest, walk, and sip....take it easy....let us know how you are getting along! glad everything went well for you.

Glad your surgery and your stay in Mexicali went so well - you're so right about Drs. Aceves and Campos and the entire team! We'll look forward to hearing from you on your progress!

I am glad that everything went very well for you Norma. It is great that you enjoyed Dr. Aceves and his Team. I look forward to meeting everyone there next week. I am getting so excited.

Home sweet home!

Moxie, my cat, was just pitiful without me. Peter tells me she just roamed the house meowing and slept in the bathtub near his room. Seconds after I arrived home, she jumped into my arms and hasn't left my side since.

I am doing well. My insulin has been cut in half since surgery. I have drank 1/2 bottle of Isopuke in past 6 hours. I am keeping it on ice and with a lidded cup so I don't have to smell it. I feel good. I have walked through the house every hour. I plan to take a shower this afternoon and got to the pharmacy to get some bandages and paper tape. I highly recommend using the services of a therapist skilled in hypnosis for pain management. I had very little pain including the torn meniscis (muscle) in my knee that I could not use antiinflammtory meds on.

The most amazing thing for me is that I have no sense of being hungry and am satisfied with just sips of my protein drink. Happy Day!