Hi everyone,

I had my band taken out Jan of this year. Just had my sleeve put in (Dr. Aceves/Mexicali, MX) Friday. I was out of it pretty much Friday, but yesterday was hell. Oh, how I wished I had asked for a pain pill. You can, you know! After I took a couple of those throughout the day all was not bad.

Just woke it this morning feeling great...kinda wanna do a kartwheel or something! I can drink pretty good today, too. Yesterday I vomited almost everytime I had to sip. My poor friend in the room across from me was hurling pretty badly. I was trying not to because it hurts my tummy stiches.

Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos (who also has the sleeve) are AWESOME. I had lap band from another Dr. in Mexico and NO COMPARISON. These are professionals. These doctors stay around...they love their work and practically live here. They always come, sit on your couch in your room and just chit chat--see how you're doing and answer any questions. And Dr. Aceves has a cute personality too--you'll feel totally at ease. Well, I've fallin in love with this place and would come back for ANY surgery I needed in the future.

Today I might try going outside just to get some fresh air. I'm getting this little pouch off my side (drain) today and they're doing a barium (3rd leak test). First was in surgery, second was yesterday (dark grape juice). Still hurts when I sneeze, but overall...kartwheel city, here I come! :001_tt2:

Yaaay for you!!!! I am having mine done in Mexico on July 15th. Any tips on what to pack or bring with you? I will be traveling from Kansas, so I really want to keep it light but don't want to forget anything that I will wish I had brought.

Yea Rollermom!!!!! It gets better every day

So glad you are feeling so good! I really loved my experience with Dr. Aceves and his staff, very caring and kept me comfortable throughout my stay. I loved his weekend nurse on duty Adriana who couldn't have been any more solicitous. I had some nausea the second day and she always stayed on top of it with meds, made all the difference. You are on your way!!!

Hey congrats!!! I am only 9 days away from my surgery with Aceves!!! I am absolutely ecstatic and can hardly wait!!!

YAY!! Yes, second day was not good. Much worse than with the lap band. I really didn't feel much any pain with that. Dr. Aceves is the BESTEST!! Love him. You know, he must have spent a good 45 minutes speaking with us on eating right after surgery, what will be happening in the surgery. I didn't receive any time with my last doctor with the lapband. He maybe popped in for a second to say how ya doing. This was, looking back, not thorough at all. They sent me home with NO paperwork. Dr. Aceves is very dedicated to his work. He loves it. It shows. They gave me sooo much stuff to take home to read (cause sometimes you forget when you're sedated, etc.) and they are just really thorough.

But yes, all you newbies, get ready for nausea city the second day. This whole in my stomach is weirding me out a lil' bit, but everyone goes through it...I'm sure it'll heal as it should. They say it heals from inside. Took a walk outside for a bit but I wouldn't recommend it. It's 110 degrees today, and I felt like I was almost not going to make it back in...thought I was going to vomit.

What to bring. Well, anything that can make you feel pretty. I brought my makeup and did my hair. I'm just staying in my gown the whole time. And shorts and tshirt for my ride home. Have slip on sandals. Clean undies. Other than that they have everything you need. I forgot my toothbrush but they have a pharmacy inside that has extra stuff like that. Bought some gauze there too and tape you'll need to change the drainage opening for two weeks.

Thanks, Stacey...yes it's getting better every day...you were right!!

Glad to hear you are doing so well! Continue to heal and have a safe trip home.