We made it to San Diego and did a little shopping today. Actually found some protein bullets and some isopure at a Nutrition store. Old Town is really nice. We ate at the Rockin' Baha. The only place to eat when you are on a protein diet. A bucket of shrimp, lobster, chicken and steak! lol Each day closer I get a little more nervous. I find myself saying "What the heck are you doin' girl?" Then I remind myself it's for my own good and I calm down. Still very nervous about the whole anesthetic recovery room deal. I am more worried about that than complications. Glad to have hubby here with me. More later. Going to get to bed for the big day of tests tomorrow.

Wendy

So glad to hear that your surgery went well. I had my surgery with doctor aceves not long ago. Welcome to the sleeve club. :ohmy:

Re: the spinal block

I was not under when they did it. They were doing both the IV setup and the spinal block at the same time. I remember it very clearly. They inserted the needle twice and it hurt but I made myself strong. LOL. After that I do not remember anything until I woke up right after surgery. Didn't have any fog and was fully awake and alert. The spinal block is wonderful. It really helped with post-op pain. Dr. Aceves mentioned that it is offered on a case-by-case basis and not everyone gets it. Its then up to you to decide if you want them to administer the SB or opt out.

I don't remember anything about the spinal block. I must have been out in lala land already. I barely remember anything about the OR. I had a spinal block prior to my c-section 7 years ago and it didn't take, so I end up going under general and had loads of problems coming out. Needless to say, I had some anxiety about going under with Garcia. He was really professional and calming about it. When I told him my pregnancy spinal block didn't take, he very confidently said 'well, we'll do it right." Then we laughed.

wish you the best!!!! please keep us posted. :biggrin0: