Hello everyone!

I am now officially sleeved and back home in Philadelphia. I had a really good experience with Dr. Aceves and his team and honestly feel pretty darn good. I had very little issues with the procedure and although I went to Mexicali alone, the universe very kindly sent me an "angel" named Kathy (from this site) who served as a sleeve sister and guide since she was sleeved one day before me. She is a special special soul. A couple of aftershocks, and a bit of bordeom but all in all....it was a great experience.

So here are some thoughts/suggestions just a few days post op for those who may be having surgery in the near future.

1. I am pleased I had the procedure but this is a BIG DAMN DEAL!

2. Never underestimate how kind strangers can be.

3. I can confidently recommend Dr.Aceves and his entire team. They were aweome. Caring, professional and the facility is first rate.

4. Following the rules pre op was really helpful and getting some physical excercise before the procedure helped me bounce back.

5. Heating pads really help with gas pains.

6. Walk every chance you can post op.

7. Bring chapstick...your lips will get really dry.

8. Don't overpack

9. Allow people to help you. Even if you have to ask.

10. There is a mouth spray (for dry mouth) at Walmart that Kathy let me used that helped when I couldn't drink after surgery.

11. I am really blessed to have a wonderful support group at home.

I'm not getting on the scale until next Monday...so not changing my weight till then. To the "gals" down in Mexicali....sending you prayers and good wishes...

It's good to be home!!

Congrats! I'm glad you're home. I also went alone to Mexicali and I have to agree that strangers CAN be the nicest people. Dr. Aceves and his team helped a lot knowing that I was alone, but the people I met while there REALLY helped me cope.

Welcome to the losers' bench!

I am so glad to hear you had a great experience, and that you home and recovering.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Very excellent advice - I've marked the ones that EVERYONE should remember (or at least I humbly think so! :thumbup:)

1. I am pleased I had the procedure but this is a BIG DAMN DEAL!

2. Never underestimate how kind strangers can be.

5. Heating pads really help with gas pains.

6. Walk every chance you can post op.

8. Don't overpack

9. Allow people to help you. Even if you have to ask.

11. I am really blessed to have a wonderful support group at home.

12. Don't overpack

13. Don't overpack

14. Don't overpack

15. Don't overpack

16. Don't overpack

17. Don't overpack

18. Don't overpack

19. Don't overpack

20. Don't overpack

Seriously, glad to hear that you are doing well & back home safe and sound. Can't wait to hear your report next Monday!

Hay there GK it is KG. Girl you dont know it but you made my whole trip and now I am proud to know that we are GAL PALS.(dont have one at home) I am doing well little problem with acid but the emailed Dr. Aceves and within hours got a response and he upped my dosage of Nexium. I dont know many Drs. that get back to you that fast. I will be going back to see him in 3 months for my check up just because I know the staff there really cares how I am doing.

Miss our 3am post tremor walks.hahaha

Kathy

wow, that's just great!!! i am so happy to hear you did well, even when you were a bit scared for those aftershocks, and i know for sure that God sent you that special angel to take care of you and be with you throughout this journey. Please keep us posted and welcome to the loser's bench!!!:thumbup: