I leave on the morning of May 10th from Philly to fly to San Diego. Where I will be picked up by Dr Kelly's wife.

I am a wee bit nervous (mainly as I am going alone), but about 80% excited! Confirmed all my details with Omar & he just told me I may want to bring some packets of chicken broth too, so will get some of those.

It has all gone by so quickly. Hard to believe in 4 days I will be getting sleeved & starting a new life for myself!

I will update when I can as I plan to take my laptop & will see if I can hook up to wi-fi at the hotel afterwards.

Have my list to pack... yoga capris, heating pad, gas-x strips, new nightgown, chapstick, laptop, robe, packets of broth, passport of course.

Anything I am missing that is important?!

I was sleeved in Mexico, make sure you hide your money. I had money taken from my overnight bag while I was in surgery:-(

I'll be right behind you on the 23rd with Dr Ponce. I can't wait to meet Trish she has been great .

I had wi-fi at the hospital also.

I was sleeved in Mexico, make sure you hide your money. I had money taken from my overnight bag while I was in surgery:-(

Really?!! Oh gosh. Hadn't thought of that. I am only taking one bag, so not sure where I could hide my money!

I had bought a neck pillow at the air port. It had a small zipper in the back so i put my passport and credit card in there while at the hospital but had about $50 in my carry on bag and it was not bothered.

time sure is moving!!!! I know that you are going to great!!!

One more day & I will be in Mexico! Excited to start my new life!

I am sooo thinking about you guys!!! You, Beauty, and there's another few too.... Seems we've all been on this journey together and I'm nervous for you all! And excited!!! Good luck everybody!!!

I re-watched Slimmfast's first post op video this morning and it's very helpful!

Good luck gals I'm 6 days post op and feeling great I also made a video while down there if you want to check it out..try to bring some silky pjs it will help you move around in bed..my video is on my last post good luck and welcome to the other side it is awesome!

I was sleeved in Mexico, make sure you hide your money. I had money taken from my overnight bag while I was in surgery:-(

Who was your surgeon?

I just got back from Mexico and had a wonderful experience! No gas pains (only pain due to my back injury but not the surgery). I had surgery with dr. Ponce de Leon and him and his team are amazing! I had no problem with money or anything g else disappearing at all. They also offered me a locked storage thing to use if I wanted to but I never felt the need. God luck everyone!