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

Thanks GirlFriday

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

You are very welcome and good luck on your journey.

Zack515 I would love to hear an update how are you doing?!

Speedbump!!

I spoke with my dtr in SD tonite she said where you are staying is a safe area and not too far from downtown SD!!

Thanks GirlFriday

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

I am from San Diego and can vouche for that area- very nice although a bit removed from the site seeing hot spots. It's about 20 min drive into downtown. May I suggest you dehve to La Jolla? It's is a lovely beach town with beautiful views and relatively close to where you'll be staying. Another north county beach area to visit is Del Mar. Enjoy your stay!

How are you doing frza?!! You see Dr Aceves on the 31st right?!!

Yes, I'm scheduled for 8/31 and am getting so excited as the day grows near. I'm not really nervous, just hopeful and excited.

I have kicked my caffeine habit to the curb and I feel fine! Trying to work on simple carbs now- Oy! So hard! I'll start the 2 week pre-op low carb diet tomorrow. I know that'll be rough but I'm confident I can do it!

I'm really excited too hopeful and a bit nervous but mostly excited!! I just tried the proasis protein shot in niagra grape !! 25gm protein 0 fat 5 carb in 2.9 oz!! It's great!!! I ordered it on amazon!!

Flying into SD this Saturday!! I'm excited!!! Lol!!

Hey Frza!! I just tried to PM you and it wouldn't send? Lol!!

Hey Frza!! I just tried to PM you and it wouldn't send? Lol!!

Not sure why that would happen. Try again maybe?

I am from San Diego and can vouche for that area- very nice although a bit removed from the site seeing hot spots. It's about 20 min drive into downtown. May I suggest you dehve to La Jolla? It's is a lovely beach town with beautiful views and relatively close to where you'll be staying. Another north county beach area to visit is Del Mar. Enjoy your stay!

Thanks Fiza

I fly in at 4:45 pm. I hope I can get to my hotel, Check in, then change into my swimsuit and go to the beach. I want to see that California sunset. I hope I make it in time.

Well..... I didnt make it, my flight got delayed in Houston and I missed the beach sunset. I hope that this is not how the whole trip is gonna go....

Sorry you missed it. Sunrise over the mountains is nice too, maybe you'll be up for that

Good luck, I'll be thinking of you!

Hi to everyone!

I will be having my procedure on the 29th (10 days to go!!!!) with Dr. Aceves. This is actually my first post on the board, having lurked in silence for about 6 weeks so far. I live in Long Beach, CA which is about 1 1/2 hours north of San Diego. I've conversed a bit with 2 great people here privately, but wanted to introduce myself to you all and wish everyone a GREAT experience. I feel like Dr. Aceves is the right surgeon for me, probably for many of the same reasons you all do. From scouring these boards, I seem to be larger than the average patient, but feel confident that Dr. Aceves has the experience and expertise to safely complete my procedure. I am self pay and was originally going to have it done here in SoCal. However, given my proximity to Mexico and the outstanding reputation of Dr. A, I feel very comfortable going to Mexicali. Plus I'll save over $10,000!

I have struggled a bit with the pre-op diet. Because of my weight I was asked to do 3 weeks. I went through the first week pretty well, but then had a big slip up and went overboard for a day. But I'm back on track now and have made myself the promise to stick to it 100% until I go to Mexico for the surgery. After all, I'm only hurting myself and my recovery if I don't give it my all. I've seen many people say that the pre-op diet is the worst part.....so hopefully that is true!

Will anyone else be there from the 8/28-9/1 (or thereabouts)? Would be great to connect before we go down! I'll be coming with a friend, but would be great to have a sleeve buddy there who knows what I am going through. I know I'll see Frza after she arrives!

Hi All

I did not get to see a California sunset, but I did go to the beach early this morning. I took a few moments with my feet in the Water to speak to God, and hopefully he is listening. I have had an issue with the fact that I am permanently altering this body that he (GOD) made.I have no tatoos or piercings , I am healthy except for my weight, I dont want to push my luck. Oddly enough, I felt his presence on that beach. I recieved no reassurance, but also recieved no doubt that what I was doing was the right thing.

I returned my rental car and caught the shuttle back to the airport at 9:30am and the driver (Ramon) was already there. We waited on my 2 sleevemates, one showed up and the other one did not. We got in the van and headed towards Mexico. It took about 2 hours and we were at the Hospital. The hospital is small compared to most US hospials, but have no doubt it is a real working hospital.

Yulonda (Nina's mother) was waiting and quickly took us both through 4 tests. We gave urine and blood, did a chest Xray and an EKG. To show Gods sense of humor here....I pulled off my shirt for the EKG and Yulonda and the young (very attractive too) nurse started laughing and went out the door (just what a fat guy fears the most right....). A minute later the nurse comes back in with some shaving cream and a razor, apparently my chest was too hairy to stick the EKG thingies to.So now I have a spot about the size of a raquet ball shaved in the center of my chest. It looks like my third nipple now as I have hickies where the suction cups were!!!

We met with Dr Campos for about 30 minutes, then Yolanda came in and gave us final instructions, and we paid our fee. We were allowed to have a last supper and up to 2 last drinks (I had no drinks). She gave us an antibiotic and a sleeping pill to be taken no later than 10pm. Ramon then drove us to Hotel Lucerna and checked us in around 3pm. The hotel is very nice, has 2 pools and 3 resaturants. The rooms are on par with an older Crowne Plaza, with full tile bathroom. I went for a swim for a couple hours and then to dinner.

This process runs like a well oiled machine so far.....lets hope it goes that way tomorrow.