I'm so excited/nervous/scared!! I'm headed out Thursday morning to fly to San Diego. From there, I go straight to INT Hospital for surgery later that same day. I'm seeing Dr. Rodriguez through Belite. I am 33, starting weight 267, though down to 258 on pre op diet..... Goal is 150. I'll update when I have more to tell! I'm hoping my experience in Tjuanna is as good as the many I have read. I'm traveling alone, so the most disturbing thing about all of this is dealing with the airport. I hate crowds and flying...

You will be fabulous!! If you feel weak coming back, don't hesitate to ask the airline for wheelchair service! You won't be as bumped and you won't feel weak and overheated getting through the airport.

Great point about wheelchair... I may just do that. I just saw your post too! Good luck and yay for both of us!

You will definately want to have a wheeelchair on your return home. Your incisions will still be tender and that much walking quickly may tiered you out. I also suggest check your bag on the way home....you don't want to be lifting that much weight above your head after surgery.....

I have never been clostraphobic before....but on the plane home it was so full, I was by the window and I got a back/side pain...and could barely breathe.

Also on your return trip home if you bring with you a Water bottle, and tell the security it is for medical purposes and that you just had surgery, they will test the water but allow you to board with it...I brought a Vitamin water....with no troubles...(something the airlines don't promote).

On the way home leave all stress to the airlines...they will take care of you, some of those gates can be way far apart.

Good Luck, and welcome to the losers bench!

I'm thinking that the wheelchair is for sure a go. I'm packing so light, it's not going to be an issue. Bare bones minimum, clotghes to wear home, and one set of PJs. My Kindle and my phone, and their s=chargers. I didn't want to have to deal with a bunch of stuff. I also got aisle seats for the ride home so hopefully that will help.

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Good Luck! You will do great. I really liked what I saw of Tijuana and want to go back to do some more shopping! San Diego airport is really nice and low key. Its not huge so there's not a lot of walking. I felt fine and had no need for a wheelchair. You can ask for one at the outdoor baggage check when you get there if you feel you need one. Also, once you get thru security there are some little stores where you can buy I drink. I bought a Minute Maid apple juice and sipped it all the way home. I can't wait to hear your update:)

Congrats!!! Thursday is my birthday!!!!... Best wishes!!