I have not been sleeved yet, but wanted to see if there is anyone from Oregon.

Congrats Yoli. Where are you having it done? I had mine done in January at OHSU. Been so glad I did it.

I am having mine done at OHSU any advise?

Hi Robin, who will be your surgeon? Dr. O'Rourke did mine. Overall my care was excellent.

Are you looking for op day/ hospital stay advice?

Once you go into preop don't be surprised if you wait awhile. I checked in at 8am but wasn't rolled into my operating room til about 11:30. This can play havoc on the nerves but you'll get through it.

If you're nervous about IVs, tell them. They'll call somebody down who does nothing but IVs.

Packing- was pretty unnecessary. I brought a robe and slipper socks and they went unused (they give you socks to wear). Do have someone bring comfy stretchy clothes to go home in though.

Ask for the bariatric wards chicken broth--it's better than the regular food service broth.

Be assertive about your pain meds after you get off the button. My care was great except for when they were working on checking me out. I was on pain meds they would bring to me by then. I let them know that I would need another dose around two. They got overly busy and even though they checked on me for other stuff I went about 3 hours without being given anything for pain. Lets just say I was a little grouchy...I should've been more assertive. Also checking out took forever--the nurse practitioner on the floor was been pulled in a million directions so it just took awhile. Which was hard.

Oh, also I heard that if you have nausea that the meds don't work on I've heard they can do acupuncture. I didn't have any issues so I didn't experience that myself.

That's all I can think of...let me know if you have any questions though!

Hi everyone. My name is Jay and I was sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alejandro Lopez on March 21st. I am down 26lbs and feeling great. I had an amazing experience in Mexico with the doctors and staff. I went through Janese at alighterme.com. I paid about $5k with airfare and was quoted $35k from a local doctor.

Take care,

Jay

Hi Robin' date=' who will be your surgeon? Dr. O'Rourke did mine. Overall my care was excellent.

Are you looking for op day/ hospital stay advice?

Once you go into preop don't be surprised if you wait awhile. I checked in at 8am but wasn't rolled into my operating room til about 11:30. This can play havoc on the nerves but you'll get through it.

If you're nervous about IVs, tell them. They'll call somebody down who does nothing but IVs.

Packing- was pretty unnecessary. I brought a robe and slipper socks and they went unused (they give you socks to wear). Do have someone bring comfy stretchy clothes to go home in though.

Ask for the bariatric wards chicken broth--it's better than the regular food service broth.

Be assertive about your pain meds after you get off the button. My care was great except for when they were working on checking me out. I was on pain meds they would bring to me by then. I let them know that I would need another dose around two. They got overly busy and even though they checked on me for other stuff I went about 3 hours without being given anything for pain. Lets just say I was a little grouchy...I should've been more assertive. Also checking out took forever--the nurse practitioner on the floor was been pulled in a million directions so it just took awhile. Which was hard.

Oh, also I heard that if you have nausea that the meds don't work on I've heard they can do acupuncture. I didn't have any issues so I didn't experience that myself.

That's all I can think of...let me know if you have any questions though![/quote']

Thank you so much for getting back to me:) and for the talk it helps. Dr O Rourke will be doing my surgery as well. Thank you again this really helps, Robin

I'm in Medford Oregon and was sleeved almost three years ago by Dr. Aceves in Mexico. I've had really great success and no complications! Good luck with your surgery!

Hello I would love to chat!! We have the same starting weight and are about the same age. My sleeve date is 2/18. You can find me on FB https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1456248634&tsid=0.04514666483737528&source=typeahead

Thanks in advance!! ????