I am getting so excited for my revision! This last 2 years without my Lapband after having it for 6 years has been so difficult! I'm on a constant diet with no results. I know the sleeve will still be hard work, but I can't wait to see some results! I got used to my smaller weight after losing with the band and now I feel like Gwyneth Paltrow in Shallow Hal since I regained it! Time to unzip this fat suit! Any other Tijuana sleeves happening on the 15th?

I drank protein drinks right up to the end, pre-op. My instructions said "liquids only" the last two days, not "clear liquids only", so my interpretation was that I could still have the protein shakes, just not the green veggies, etc that I could the previous 7 days.

If I interpreted that wrong, well, it's all over now, and I came through just fine!

I drank protein right up to the day before my surgery.. You can start adding drinkable yogurt on day 4 post-op and if you feel up to it... protein shakes.... by day 7 post-op you should be getting in a good 60g's of protein a day.... You will receive a packet that has all of your post-op info in it along with a calendar that will tell you what stage you can eat on each day. They really are very thorough at OCC... I had a great experience. As far as the pool??? It's nice and private with lounge chairs, waiter service, etc.. BUT... it's still pretty chilly. My surgery was April 16th 2012 and the water was wayyy too cold.. Even for my feet.. But I did lay on a lounger while in my maxi dress and ate a popsicle that the waiter brought out to me!

You guys are gonna do great!!! The staff at OCC are superb!! Love them all!

This question is a little off topic maybe.....does the Marriott have hair dryers in the rooms?? I'd rather not take up the space in my carry on if it's not needed. Thanks!

Also... a good idea depending on when you are flying home...... Take a blender bottle with you and some protein power in a ziploc.... That way you can mix up a drink if needed and not have to worry about taking liquids through TSA..

The sublingual pain meds are called "Supradol" which is the equivilant to "Toradol" here in the US. It is NOT a narcotic pain pill and they are available to purchase at OCC for an additional $25.00 or so... You can also purchase additional nausea meds if needed. I had no nausea, no gas and just a general soreness in my mid-section so I didn't have to purchase anything additional to what I had to purchase when I was discharged (around $100.00 I think). Dr. Ortiz also has his own line of vitamins and shakes called Enspira. I bought 4 bottles before my surgery and started taking them about 3 weeks before my surgery. I still take them today. The bottle says 4 daily but I only take 1 - 2. I personally don't see a need to take more than that. Just a tip... I also take an additional B-12 supplement not because I have too but I want too.. The benefits of B12 are amazing and I have felt great ever since taking them.

Good Luck Ladies!!!!

This question is a little off topic maybe.....does the Marriott have hair dryers in the rooms?? I'd rather not take up the space in my carry on if it's not needed. Thanks!

yes.. the bathrooms are VERY well appointed.... Marble everywhere along with Hairdryers and high end toiletries..... Very Nice Hotel!

Also... a good idea depending on when you are flying home...... Take a blender bottle with you and some protein power in a ziploc.... That way you can mix up a drink if needed and not have to worry about taking liquids through TSA..

 

Thank you, this is great advice. I was starting to think last night about how to get protein on the plane. At four days post op, do you need clear protein?

nope.... you can do flavored.... I used chocolate.....

I stay about half my life in Marriott hotels. Blow dryers are definitely in the rooms. Typical bath stuff includes shampoo, conditioner, soaps and lotion. Secret is the front desk will give you toothpaste and deodorant as well as razors. These are also sold in the store but they have them behind the counter too. the only thing they don't comp is hair product. Plus there is in room coffee and usually tea bags with at least one being a decaf herbal type.

 

(typing this as I stare around my Marriott room in Atlanta!)

 

Excellent tips. Thank you

Thanks girls!! Love all the info!

Make sure you understand that the Dr. Ortiz at Mi Doctor is NOT Dr. Ariel Ortiz from Obesity Control Center... 2 very different doctors, 2 very different facilities. Make sure you know who is doing your surgery!

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Yes yes. I am using the other Ortiz.. How confusing!

What was the cost with Dr. Arial Ortiz?

What was the cost with Dr. Arial Ortiz?

 

Email or call them. People who use Dr. Arial Garcia sign an agreement to not disclose the price they paid. From what I have seen, he is about 1500 to 2000 more than the Mi Doctors.

 

Mary