Just scheduled my surgery today for August 7. So far Nina said I'm the only one for that day. I'm going down by myself and was wondering if anyone else is going to be there around then

I just got back yesterday from there. I went alone it was wonderful I wish I could have stayed longer I loved the hospital the staff and dr aceves and campos and another dr came in atleast 3x a day just to make sure I was ok. I would go back in a heartbeat

I was the only surgical patient on my day but it didn't matter. I slept all that day, and most of the next. By the time I was up and about, there were other patients there in varying stages of recuperation that I could talk to and walk with. You'll be fine!

Yea I know I'll be fine. I've done lots of research and know dr Aceves is one of te best in the world. I'm not too nervous yet. I'm sure I will be when it's getting closer. Just wondering if anyone else from here was gonna be there

I'm going to Aceves on 8/31!

Hi!! I'm scheduled for 8 -21!! I have a friend who had her vsg by Dr Aceves 2 yrs ago and has lost 200 lbs!! I'm a bit scared cuz I'm a high bmi but mostly hopeful be side I have tried everything!!

I am scheduled for August 20th, with Dr Aceves. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I am a pretty high BMI also (48.8), but I have dona all my research and I believe I am in good hands.

Hi speedbump!!

We will see each other walking the hallways I bet!! What is your preop diet?!! My surgery date is the 21st!! I am excited and scared too!!

Where are you comming from? I wish I knew how to PM?!!! Lol!!

Hi Moonrisen

I am from Baton Rouge. I am having to fly in on Saturday the 18th because there are no inbound flights to San diego that would get me there by 11am. I will have to stay in SD that night and I am looking for affordable accomodations.

I am excited, and scared, but I am at peace with this decision. Life is much easier at a healthy weight, I know because I have been there several times. I am 43 years old and I have a goal of attaining a stable healthy weight by my 45th birthday.

My pre-op diet is high Protein and low carbs. The hardest part will be kicking the diet coke addiction. I will start Vitamins and Protein shakes this whole next week, I might as well get use to it now.

You will for sure see me, I will probably be the only male patient. Look for the guy in the brown Charlie Brown great pumpkin pajama pants.

Wow!! Speedbump!! I'm flying in from Seattle on thev18th!! Lol!! I'm staying a couple of days in SD before too!! I have been doing the high protein low carb thing too!! I really like the Isopur 40 gram protein drinks!! They all pretty much taste like jolly ranchers to me!! Lol!! I wish I knew how to PM on this site?!! Lol!!

I have not gotten the Isopure yet, but I will before I leave. I am using the GNC brand (cheaper) Protein drink this week, and will switch to the Isopure next week post-op. I travel alot for my job and it sounded easier to just go liquid for the week than try to get high protein low carb options on the road. I also did not want to be post-op and just starting protein. I am really worried abou being ablet getting 70 grams of protein a day in post-op.

I am fling in at 5pm on Saturday, and I am looking for a decent cheap room in SD for that night, I just do not know anything about SD to know what is safe and what is not. I found a Hilton Garden Inn for $109 but it is 25 miles from the airport and it is $60 round trip for airport transfer. I may just go on priceline and take a chance. I am travelling alone, so I guess it does not really matter.

The isopure I really like! What's the GNC one called? I will look for it?!

GNC Pro Performance AMP, it is not a clear Protein drink. It comes in 5 flavors. I dont think we can use this in Clear liquids phase, but it is fine for full liquids. I am starting my Vitamin regimen today also.

My family and another family all went out for a steak dinner last night. I decided to tell our friends about the surgery, and it was a mistake. I got that akward look, and they kept saying "why in Mexico". I should have kept my mouth shut. I have told noone else, family or friends, because I did not want to hear the reaction about something that they know nothing about.

I did a similar thing... I am a nurse and told some of my peers who really questioned my decision....however... On a positive note I have another nurse friend who two yrs ago went to Dr Aceves and has since lost 200 lbs!!

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I am fling in at 5pm on Saturday, and I am looking for a decent cheap room in SD for that night, I just do not know anything about SD to know what is safe and what is not. I found a Hilton Garden Inn for 109 but it is 25 miles from the airport and it is 60 round trip for airport transfer. I may just go on priceline and take a chance. I am travelling alone, so I guess it does not really matter.[/quote']

From what I understand there is a Hampton Inn right near the airport that offers a shuttle back and forth to the airport. I would check that out. I think they are familiar with having WLS patients staying there.

Thanks GirlFriday

I ended up pricelining the Doubletree in Rancho Bernardo for $80. It is a good way from the airport, but I have never been to California, so I rented a car and I am gonna look around a little bit.