Hi all!

I was hoping that anyone scheduled for surgery this coming Monday, November 19th could check in here so we could form a support system during our last few days pre-op. I can't believe our "new lives" will be starting in just 4 days! I have been so busy with last minute doctor appointments and work this week that I haven't even had time to be nervous- I just feel overwhelmingly excited! Today at 12:30 I have my last surgery related appointment- medical clearance from my PCP. I don't anticipate any issues here! Im a nurse so I've been completely paranoid this week that I am going to get sick, but so far I'm feeling healthy. Just two more 12-hour shifts before my big day My surgery is scheduled this Monday for 8:30 am, i have an anticipated one night hospital stay post-op so I should be leaving in the evening on November 20th.

What kind of emotions are you experiencing now with surgery date being so close? Do you have any last min. Questions/concerns? is your hospital bag packed and ready to go?!?

Can't wait to hear from everyone

hey have a great time x

bet this will be your first time loosing weight on a vacation !

let us know how you get on x

Had a great time on vacation! There were so many food options that I was able to stay on soft foods (mostly, i had a couple slip ups). I did work out on the ship and stayed very active. At night I slept like a log with the rocking of the ship. A few times I felt a little exhausted and took mid day naps. I did not want to come home!

Hi everyone. Wish I had found this site before I had my surgery which was Nov. 20th in Tijuana, Mexico. I was very scared to be going to a foreigh country for the surgery but everything worked out o.k. The only complication I had was feeling very sick after surgery and I also had a terrible headache. I live in Ontario, Canada so the flight was long - 6 hours plus waiting times at different airports. I am done 16 lbs so far and this has been the first week I have actually felt close to normal. What vitamins (B12, iron, etc.) is everyone taking. Thanks for letting me in the group even though I am the 20th.

Hi everyone. Wish I had found this site before I had my surgery which was Nov. 20th in Tijuana' date=' Mexico. I was very scared to be going to a foreigh country for the surgery but everything worked out o.k. The only complication I had was feeling very sick after surgery and I also had a terrible headache. I live in Ontario, Canada so the flight was long - 6 hours plus waiting times at different airports. I am done 16 lbs so far and this has been the first week I have actually felt close to normal. What Vitamins (B12, Iron, etc.) is everyone taking. Thanks for letting me in the group even though I am the 20th.[/quote']

hey welcome to the group !

what surgeon had you in Mexico ? i was the 19th in Tijuana with Dr Almanza .

i don't know what i weigh my scales broke but as of last Tuesday i was down 18 pound and i can really feel it.

i am taking two multi vitamins a day i can't find small enough capsules in the other vitamins .

Sarah x

It sounds like everyone is doing really awesome. To answer your vitamin question- I take 1 multivitamin twice a day and 1 500mg calcium citrate three times a day when I'm behaving myself. They are all chewable, and are bariatric advantage brand.

hey welcome to the group !

what surgeon had you in Mexico ? i was the 19th in Tijuana with Dr Almanza .

i don't know what i weigh my scales broke but as of last Tuesday i was down 18 pound and i can really feel it.

i am taking two multi Vitamins a day i can't find small enough capsules in the other vitamins .

Sarah x

Hi |Sarah. I had Dr. Ponce in Tijuana. He was really great.

Fellow November 19th sleeves...where is everyone at 2 months post-op? I've lost 65 pounds total!!!

Fellow November 19th sleeves...where is everyone at 2 months post-op? I've lost 65 pounds total!!!

That is great! I've lost 63!

Awesome! Our weight loss is so close, it's amazing!!!