Thought I'd start a thread for those of us being sleeved on the 1st. It would be fun for all of us to check in with each other after our procedures and compare how everyone is doing. It would also be a nice support for prior to the surgery because this pre op diet sucks and is HARD!!!!

Speaking of pre op diets. What do your doctors have you doing? I'm confused as to why some people only have to do a 24 hour liquid diet, while some (me included) have to do 2 protein shakes and 1 protein and green meal for 2 weeks and still others have to do 1 month of liquid! I want some cottage cheese. Anyone allowed to have that pre op? I read somewhere its ok. Just wondering. I'm only on day 3 and its hard (did I say that already?).

OH I was so happy to see this thread today!!!! I am a March 1 - Sleever too!!!! I am excited and nervous and scared and well you all know the drill, it changes moment to moment. I am a self pay to mexico and honestly I am just ready to go NOW!!!!

My preop is fairly open - as much protien as I want - avoid the carbs.

I am so excited to "meet" all of you March 1 -7 sleevers... It will nice to be with people who are going through the sames things!!!

YAY

Hi Albertamom! I'm from Saskatoon Saskatchewan! I am a march 1st sleever as well.. I am going to Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Ramos Kelly . Where are you going in Mexico?

welcome ....good luck to you I know how you feel day 3 pre op march 4th sleeve, who is your Dr. in Mexico...

I am going to Dr.Aceves!!! When are you flying out?? We totally need to stay in touch!!!

OH I was so happy to see this thread today!!!! I am a March 1 - Sleever too!!!! I am excited and nervous and scared and well you all know the drill, it changes moment to moment. I am a self pay to mexico and honestly I am just ready to go NOW!!!!

My preop is fairly open - as much protien as I want - avoid the carbs.

I am so excited to "meet" all of you March 1 -7 sleevers... It will nice to be with people who are going through the sames things!!!

YAY

Welcome! So glad you found us. You are brave to go to another country outside your own. I live only 2 hours from Mexico, but I'm driving 4 hours to Vegas because I am too chicken. it sound like you and someone else on here are going to the same city. Wouldn't it be great to have met someone with your same doctor. I love this site. It connects so many of us and give us support.

My 7 year old son just got a high fever today. Cross your fingers for me that I don't get it. I couldn't bare having to postpone my surgery!

Most of us will be sleeved in 5 days!

I am going to Dr.Aceves!!! When are you flying out?? We totally need to stay in touch!!!

Sweet i have heard Dr.aceves is awesome. I am flying out early Thursday morning

I have a seven year old daughter!! So far they have kept the germs away!!! I was very nervous to go to another country, but honestly once I started talking with them I felt really good about it. I have a friend who was sleeved by him in June 2012 and that helps too.

Only 3 days to go for all us March 1st sleevers!! How is everyone feeling??

I have been having good and bad moments.But I think my body has hit keotis sp?.my breathe is terrible.I would like some real food though and now I have to go thru surgery to get to that point.

I have been having good and bad moments.But I think my body has hit keotis sp?.my breathe is terrible.I would like some real food though and now I have to go thru surgery to get to that point.

I have been having good and bad moments.But I think my body has hit keotis sp?.my breathe is terrible.I would like some real food though and now I have to go thru surgery to get to that point.

What does keotis mean? And I hear ya on the terrible breath. When in the world will that get better? It's awful!

I just need Friday to get here. I'm starting to freak out a little.

I had a really bad time on day 3 of my pre op diet. I cried and cried for several hours. I seriously thought about giving it up. I kept saying why oh why am I doing this to myself. I was so hungry too. I went ahead and ate a cup of chicken broth and a few crackers. It helped a lot.

I am now on day 7 of the liquid diet and it is better at times. I am not hungry really but I miss food. March 6th cant come soon enough. I am actually looking forward to it because I know that no matter how bad it is I will be on the uphill climb.

Ketosis is when your body starts using fat for energy because of the lack of carbs.Keep drinking and chew some surger free gum.Brushing your teeth helps also.I can't wait either I have no idea how I made it this far.Keep up the good work we are almost there.I have been feeling little nauseous with some stomach burn not sure about that.

I cannot believe I leave tomorrow. I am at work for the last day until I return in a few weeks, I am trying to get my desk clear, but I cannot stop thinking about the surgery.. I get so excited to be on this journey, and then scared about the actual surgery. Sometime I feel brave, other times I feel crazy.... Back and forth. My pre op is not too bad as much protien as I want. So of course I would love some carbs!!! LOL, but holding true...

I will be so happy when I am in the recovery room... and all is ok....

Also I want a ticker... Where can I find one???

March 12 in mexico dr. ortiz alighterme