Hi all,

I need some of the "oldtimers" to give me some advice. I am getting sleeved next week (2/12). I have just gottne an opportunity to spend the summer in Mexico for a seminar on mesoamerican cultures all expenses paid. I am concerened that i will be able to handle being in that situation food wise so soon after getting sleeved. Of course I can take supplements and stuff with me, but I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not. Any advice?? :thumbup1:

Hi Plum-

I say "go for it'!!! By summer you will be 4-5 months out and eating regulary foods, of course bring some powder Protein drinks with you for

"just in case"

Having an all expence paid trip is WONDERFUL!! Congrats!!

And congratulations on your sleeve date..... keep us posted!!

Thanks Chancie,

Yeah I am pretty excited about this opportunity to spend the summer in sunny Mexico. :thumbup1: I'm wondering too though, how bad is it if I get like food poisoning? Can I weather that without danger to my sleeve so soon after surgery?

Ohhhhhhhh that is so exciting ! ! ! You'll be far enough out that you'll have eating down pat, and on solid food. It's funny because mexican food is the one food type that settles best with my sleeve. I was eating spicy mexican food around 3 months with zero issue. I would make sure to take your PPI. I haven't dealt with food poisoning since being sleeved so I'm not sure how to handle it.

I'm super jealous, so take a bunch of pictures and share your experience when you return ! ! !

Drink bottled Water if you're worried about food poisoning. I've always heard to drink bottled water in Mexico. I would take some Protein powder along,and you'll be good to go.

I am jealous too. You'll have a blast and by then you'll have learned out to eat small portions. I am sure you'll find stuff to eat that you love and work well with a sleeved stomach.

I am pretty good at avoiding food poisoning (which you can get from food too but I wasn't sure how the sleeved stomach handles excessive vomiting...

Thank you all for your oppinions and advice. I have gone ahead and submitted my paperwork. Oaxaca here I come! (Well...in July :-)