This is the thing-

Assuming my credit union adds the cash to my credit line, I will be having my surgery 1/8. I'm sooo excited. The easiest thing would be to go alone because my DH and I have a 7 month old baby and we don't want to leave our son with family for that long. Would it be feasible or practical for them to come with me and stay at the hotel at night and just visit me during the day?

I also could bring my 14 yr old daughter with me (she'd probably love it)

Or.. I can go alone.

For those of you that have been there, which would be the best thing to do?? I know alot of it is personal preference but yall know way more than I do. What do yall think?

Anyone here that will be having the surgery then as well??

if you have someone to take care of your kids at home, then you should go alone. i went alone and everything was just perfect. goodluck on your surgery. keep us posted

Thanks Mary,

I did end up going alone and everything was just fine. Today is Day 4 post surgery. Today, I feel pretty good. A little weak though because I am on liquids. Still worth it!!

Jilly

How are you feeling, day 4 you should be feeling a little better. I'm 11 days out and feel pretty good. I put in a long day at work yesterday and was sore after. But overall I feel great. Wishing you a speedy recovery and weight loss!

Bernadette

Hi Bernadette!

Okay, so today is Day 6. My biggest stressor is getting my fluids and protein. I hate the Isopure drinks and I hate "sipping" water all day. I am used to downing my water three times a day. I feel like I would rather have an IV.

Will you give me an idea about your diet these days?

Other than that, I am great. I have lost eight pounds. I start a new job one week from tomorrow but I think I will be fine by then (right?)

I love my sleeve so much. I feel so free!

How are your incisions healing?

How much weight have you lost in the eleven days?

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Hi Jilly

I'm having trouble getting all my water in too, I feel so full all the time. Plus water tastes weird! I have been drinking vitamin water and that helps, but they are so sweet and I don't like a lot of sweets.

I have been eating refried beans, cottage cheese, yogurt, pudding, soups etc. I love the fact that I eat only a few bites and I'm full.

I have lost 12lbs in 11 days, and I don't have as much to lose, so you will lose even more and faster.

I went back to work Friday, and I can tell you by about 5 hrs. I was feeling it. I made it through both Friday and Saturday, just tired when I was off.

I took my stitches out today, well all of them except the ones around the drain. I had one spot that still is not healed enough so I will wait a few more days.

I love my sleeve, I can't believe how fast I'm losing and that I'm not hungry all the time, it's great!!!

I know you will love yours too, no maintenance no fuss!

Oh, thank you so much for responding! Dr. Aceves cautions that we can only drink clear liquids for ten days. I have done it for six. I am going to add a protein shake starting tomorrow. I will be careful though.

Please keep me posted. It helps so much.

Jilly

Oh Jilly!! I'm soooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!

Jilly,

How are you doing now? I am getting ready to schedual my surgery (just need a coupld more things to by 100% sure). I am leaning heavily towards Dr. Aceves, I'd love to hear how your doing now!

Tracy

Hi Tracy,

I am wonderful. I have zero problems. The surgery was a huge success!! Who is the other surgeon you are considering? For me, it was between Aceves and Alvarez. I have heard great things about both. I chose Aceves because for logistic reasons. I am very happy with my decision.

Hi Tracy,

I am wonderful. I have zero problems. The surgery was a huge success!! Who is the other surgeon you are considering? For me, it was between Aceves and Alvarez. I have heard great things about both. I chose Aceves because for logistic reasons. I am very happy with my decision.

Jilly,

That is great to hear! My other surgeon was Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta. I don't have any concerns that made me think Dr. Aveves, more for a slightly cheaper price, easier to get back to if f/u needed, and that the docs check on you in the hospital. I have heard some great things about Dr. Joya from people in the Washington area, several of them RNs like me, so I didn't change my mind lightly. I was looking originally at OBC, but the nutritionalist Miranda required that I lose 75lbs before surgery, they will not do anything unless your BMI is 55 (?) or less. I did try to lose the weight on Medifast, but the soy in the drinks made me very ill feeling all the time. And if I could lose 75lbs by myself I would have already!:scared0: I must admit that OBC telling me I was to fat for WLS really messed with my head, as I was seeing it as my final option. I'm glad I researched more and found Dr. Joya and Dr. Aceves.

Tracy

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Don't afraid to go there! I did well twice with them!! Go for it! He is an awesome Dr. Pm if tiy have more questions!

Bernadette

Sounds like you are doing great!! You will love the tasted of the chicken broth. You will also be surprised at how little you can have before you are full. Dreaming of pizza...LOL, was it pepperoni?

I still have little bouts of gas pain, not much just a little pain in the shoulder.

Good luck on your venture home, glad that you are doing so well!!!

Bernadette[/quote]

Go Go Go GoGo

:tongue_smilie: WooHoo. My surgury is set for April 10th with Dr Aceves. Their was a March 20th date open, but the instant panic attack I had with the time so close forced me to move the date out a little. I feel good about the decision.

I started a strict Adkins diet for the last week and will continue till surgury. He is only asking for the 14 day pre-op, but with my BMI, I figured the longer the better! I noticed that I have had no carb cravings with this attempt at Adkins. I beleive my metformin is finally working on my PCOS and insulin resistance....

Do they reqiure all the same testing as USA. I have had all the testing. A little blip on the stress test. They want to do the cath and postpone. What tests does Dr. Aceves make you do?

if you really feel you need some moral support, then go ahead and take your daughter, and yes call Nina beforehando so she can help you with the arrangements......if you feel you can handle it on your own, then you won't have any problems at all!!! i wish you the best of luck.....please keep us posted.

Do they reqiure all the same testing as USA. I have had all the testing. A little blip on the stress test. They want to do the cath and postpone. What tests does Dr. Aceves make you do?

Included in These Fees are the Following:

n Pre-operative testing:

? EKG (electrocardiogram)

? Chest x-ray

? Cardiologist Evaluation if required

? Anesthesiologist evaluation

? Complete blood chemistry test

n Post-surgery chest x-ray

n Hospital stay: 48 hours for lap band gastric banding 72 hours sleeve procedures; 4 days for RNY .

n 2 night hotel stay for RNY (optional); 1 night before surgery for Gastric Sleeve and lap band patients.

n Surgical Team

n Anesthesiologist

n Operating Room privileges

n Lap band Implant (when applicable)

n Transportation to and from the airport (for patient and 1 companion)

n Free fills for the life (for the lap band system), but still a charge for the X-ray room