Hello everyone, I am having terrible pre-op jitters!! I am leaving without a companion on my voyage and am a little nervous about after care and if it is necessary to have someone to help look after me??? Please, in desperate need of reassuring, comforting feed back!! Thanks!

Wow, you're brave! I've gone into surgery on my own before, but I've never had to take care of myself by myself after. How long will you stay in Mexico after your surgery? I've heard others compare this to a c-section on healing and I was able to drive myself a week after my c-section but someone drove me home from the hospital. If this is your only option just be really careful driving back up north and take lots of breaks to rest- even over night if you have to. Stop over in Castaic or Valencia.

Is your surgery the 13th or is that the date you are leaving? I'm leaving the 12th for pre-op and then surgery on the 13th by Dr. Aceves in Mexico. I'm so excited. There's nothing to be nervous about. These doctors do these surgeries all the time Hang in there and think about how you will be feeling and looking a month from now!

I'm leaving on the 13th and having the surgery on the 13th too. I'm so nervous! I'm trying to keep busy to keep my mind off my worries. How are you feeling?

I'm beyond excited! I've got all of my soups and protein drinks bought and ready go to for when I get back! I've made a list of all I need to remember to bring with me... I'm so ready for this! This worst part is the waiting around now. I'm anxious to get it done and over with! I'm so excited for all of the cute clothes I will get to wear this spring Where are you from? Have you done all of your post surgery shopping?

I bought some soups from Safeway and are putting them in the freezer so when I come home I will just have to blend them and I ave a whole bunch of Crystal Light. I bought a bunch of gas X strips and that's about it. I'm clueless as to what else I will be needing. I'm from Modesto, California. Maybe we will see eachother when were out there. What hotel are you staying at

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I'm going to be in Mexicali. Too bad we won't be at the same place! I bought a bunch of soups from Fred Meyer and Trader Joe's and I've also got the Premir Chocolate Protien Shakes, the Isopure in chocolate, some of the EAS Carb Control shakes and a few of the Muscle Milk Light Protien drinks. I generally cook everything from scratch, but I can't see cooking 2 oz of soup or having so much waste. What does your post-op diet look like?

Jessica!! How are you? I've been out of recovery since noon today and I'm feeling great! I hope this continues. Tomorrow I start clear liquids. How are you?? Done? Feeling okay?? Keep me posted

Jessica- let us know how things are going for you!! Hope you're doing great!

Hi everyone!! I am doing GREAT!! I had surgery last friday and the first night was horrible. i threw up blood twice. Which no one had mentioned anything about so of course I thought i was bleeding internally and freaking out! After that I was great... just slept a lot! I was up and walking around the next day with no complications. I came home on Monday and went to work on Wed. I feel amazing for just having surgery. LOL. I must say though Dr. Kelly was awesome came to check up on me almost every day I was there including the day at my hotel room! I have already lost 13 pounds, and averaging a pound a day. I can't beleive it!.

fantastic!! so glad it went well and you are doing so well!