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Sleeved Yesterday In Mexico Dr. Sergio Quinones

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readyset2go    16

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I was sleeved yesterday. I am doing really good according to the doctor. I have a drain, no pain, slight discomfort in my stomach but overall not bad!

Thanks to this sight I was well prepared. I followed the pre op instructions completely. I was dreaming about being chased by a milkshake and fries jumping over the moon... Lol the temptation did not win. I'm in Tijuana and all is well.

The staff is nice. The facility clean and the doctors are always checking in on you.

Well off to get more rest. I will report back later.

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2bsmallagain    156

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I was sleeved yesterday. I am doing really good according to the doctor. I have a drain, no pain, slight discomfort in my stomach but overall not bad!

Thanks to this sight I was well prepared. I followed the pre op instructions completely. I was dreaming about being chased by a milkshake and fries jumping over the moon... Lol the temptation did not win. I'm in Tijuana and all is well.

The staff is nice. The facility clean and the doctors are always checking in on you.

Well off to get more rest. I will report back later.

What hospital are you in?

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readyset2go    16

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Santa Fe Medical Center

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readyset2go    16

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Day 3.

I still have not had any significant pain. When the doctor came in last night he gave me some ice to suck on to prevent cotton mouth.

I should be released today. They are putting us up in a hotel in Tijuana until tomorrow. I chose to stay an extra day in San Diego. I just wanted to make sure all was well before my flight back to North Carolina.

As you might have guessed there is wifi here and I am able to be in contact with everyone.

So far so good.

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readyset2go    16

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I was just discharged. The doctor is awesome. He came in answered all my questions. We walked through the food and excercise plan. He gave me antibiotics, pain killers, and merderma for the scares. I drank the dye to ensure no leaks. Then a nice glass of apple juice. After three days of nothing, this was the best juice ever. I am very pleased. Knock on wood I have not had any pain. The doctor suggested that I take Maalox or milanta liquid before meals to coat my stomach during the first four weeks.

I'm excited to begin my new journey. My patient coordinator is taking us to a hotel here in Tijuana so that we are close in the event I need to see the Dr. After the checks, I think I will be just fine. I'm looking forward to becoming a loser.

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Seannie    42

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Glad your recovery is going well! Please keep us updated with your progress..

I'm leaving for San Diego on Thursday, surgery is friday! Yikes!! :)

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Glad your recovery is going well! Please keep us updated with your progress..

I'm leaving for San Diego on Thursday' date=' surgery is friday! Yikes!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Good luck! I love San Diego. It is my favorite city.

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readyset2go    16

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Day 4

A full day on my own with the liquid diet. I've learned that the best way to get my Water is by eating crushed ice. I still fill great. I walked 30 minutes on the San Diego harbor. I spent a few extra days before flying back home. I wanted to make sure I was ok before flying.

My only issue is the excess gas but that is normal. I took my medicines with no problems. All-in-all today was a good day.

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readyset2go    16

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Day 5

On my way back home. I am still doing really good. No issues. I feel very lucky compared to a lot of postings where people are very sick. I am looking forward to my afternoon walks with my dog until I can get in the pool each day.

Now to tackle the Atlanta Airport... lol. Oh well, it's a new day! I'm gonna give it my best.

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I was just discharged. The doctor is awesome. He came in answered all my questions. We walked through the food and excercise plan. He gave me antibiotics, pain killers, and merderma for the scares. I drank the dye to ensure no leaks. Then a nice glass of apple juice. After three days of nothing, this was the best juice ever. I am very pleased. Knock on wood I have not had any pain. The doctor suggested that I take Maalox or milanta liquid before meals to coat my stomach during the first four weeks.

I'm excited to begin my new journey. My patient coordinator is taking us to a hotel here in Tijuana so that we are close in the event I need to see the Dr. After the checks, I think I will be just fine. I'm looking forward to becoming a loser.

Hi Hun, congratulations on your sucessfull surgery wishing you many more accomplishments throughout your journey... I wanted to ask you one question, what exercise plan did your doctor go over?

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readyset2go    16

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Hello,

The doctor suggested that I walk 30 mins each day for the first two weeks. Once my scares heal, I can then swim because that is what I like to do best. He told me that in week 4 I could add in some weights to tone and then get on a regular workout schedule.

My plan is after week 4 to begin the body for life workout schedule and swim. I did it before and the workouts are easy and can be accomplished while I travel and at home. They target specific body parts each day as well as ensure that we get in the cardio.

The body for life workout plan is online and free.

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D1NOnlySexyLady    70

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Hello' date='

The doctor suggested that I walk 30 mins each day for the first two weeks. Once my scares heal, I can then swim because that is what I like to do best. He told me that in week 4 I could add in some weights to tone and then get on a regular workout schedule.

My plan is after week 4 to begin the body for life workout schedule and swim. I did it before and the workouts are easy and can be accomplished while I travel and at home. They target specific body parts each day as well as ensure that we get in the cardio.

The body for life workout plan is online and free.[/quote']

Thank you I definitely plan on working out and looking into it

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      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
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      Some days I feel like an infiltrator... I'm participating in society as a "thin" person. They have no idea that I haven't always been one of them! 🤣
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    • ChunkCat

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      Thank you everyone for your well wishes! I totally forgot I wrote an update here... I'm one week post op today. I gained 15 lbs in water weight overnight because they had to give me tons of fluids to bring my BP up after surgery! I stayed one night in the hospital. Everything has been fine except I seem to have picked up a bug while I was there and I've been running a low grade fever, coughing, and a sore throat. So I've been hydrating well and sleeping a ton. So far the Covid tests are negative.
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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
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