March is approx 1 week away. When are you being sleeved? Where (city/hospital) are you being sleeved? Who is Sleeving you into your new beginning?

Amanda Rae

I hate to say it' date=' but I cancelled my surgery last week. I was suppose to have it today. My family got the best of me and in the end I gave up and just cancelled it....[/quote']

Awwww I know How much you wanted it. But you will know when the time is right or what's right. I wish you the best.

Put me on the list :-)

3/29

Dr. Garcia

Tijuana, MX

I hate to say it' date=' but I cancelled my surgery last week. I was suppose to have it today. My family got the best of me and in the end I gave up and just cancelled it....[/quote']

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that.

Hey prettyinpink....will see you there!

Hey prettyinpink....will see you there!

Yay us!!!!! I'm excited and a little nervous....more excited though

tomorrows.the day 720 pick up

Hey all! Had my surgery yesterday with Garcia in TJ and i feel amazing! a little nausea and dizzy yesterday after trying to walk but it was short lived. The most pain I've felt is the nurses trying to get another iv started after the original one infiltrated. They are not very good at it so be warned you may be stuck a few times. Met some great folks here at Mi Doctor hospital all getting the sleeve with different doctors. We are sleeve sisters for life! I'm excited to start my new life! Best wishes to all in their journeys at whatever point you may be!

~Sarah

See you there!! Pretty and Imdeb! 4/2 !!!!its sure creeping up

Hey all! Had my surgery yesterday with Garcia in TJ and i feel amazing! a little nausea and dizzy yesterday after trying to walk but it was short lived. The most pain I've felt is the nurses trying to get another iv started after the original one infiltrated. They are not very good at it so be warned you may be stuck a few times. Met some great folks here at Mi Doctor hospital all getting the sleeve with different doctors. We are sleeve sisters for life! I'm excited to start my new life! Best wishes to all in their journeys at whatever point you may be!

~Sarah

I'm glad it went well. I changed mine to the 22nd and decided to go alone. Did you bring anyone with you? Do you think it will be too wierd alone all that time or has your time gone quickly. Heal quickly!

I'm glad it went well. I changed mine to the 22nd and decided to go alone. Did you bring anyone with you? Do you think it will be too wierd alone all that time or has your time gone quickly. Heal quickly!

I went alone and met several others on my floor. you wont feel weird..bring a teddy bear or a favorite stuffed animal. Yes i'm still a kid at heart and it was comforting to me. Also, there is a phone you are able to use to call your family that is free and they can call you as well. We all share it on the floor. They have wi-fi too. It went fairly quickly and i actually enjoy my alone time, it was completely fine so don't worry about that. I'm now in the hotel room...the Marriott, a big king bed and very clean. Free wi-fi too at hotel is part of the deal, 2 waters, 3 broths & 2 Popsicles a day. I really don't feel hungry at all or thirsty now but i know i need to get my fluids in. They give you a few bottles of Gatorade and some small waters along with your meds and gauze to replace your bandages when you leave..at least this is what they did for me and i went with Ready 4 a change..the girls were phenomenal! They all made me feel right at home. I'll need to go downstairs in the hotel to buy more water since they want us to drink 64oz a day. BTW-be sure to keep asking for juice, water etc when you have your 1st leak test and it's all clear to start ice chips & sipping liquids. They don't bring it to you continuously so just keep asking and get 2 small cups at least. Bring an empty water bottle & they'll fill it up for you so you can have it on hand and add Mio or crystal light to it if you want.

1 more week and you'll be a sleever! It will all be fine!! Oh and ask the dr if he'll take a picture of your stomach that was removed. Dr. Garcia did and had it sitting next to my lapband..looked like a big sausage and a little freaky to see it. He only does it if you ask so don't worry if you don't want to see it.

Best of luck!!!

~Sarah

I hate to say it' date=' but I cancelled my surgery last week. I was suppose to have it today. My family got the best of me and in the end I gave up and just cancelled it....[/quote']

I'm sorry to hear this...i recall someone asking where the 3rd patient was and i heard them say it was canceled...that must have been you. Hey, you have to do what is right for you when it's right. Maybe you'll never do it but feel confident in whatever decision you make. Hugs to you!

March 19th' date=' Obesity Control Center, Dr. Ortiz.[/quote']

I just got home from there. I hope your time is a great as mine was.

Mi hospital Dr. Ortiz. March 19th

Good for you I was just there and wrote a blog about my stay if you want to read it good luck with everything...

Good for you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I was just there and wrote a blog about my stay if you want to read it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> good luck with everything...

I will most definitely do so

Well it is day 2 and I am doing pretty well. Not a lot of gas pain just a bit. I realized I have to drink much slower than before. I have been nauseated today but have choked it back both times. Not a fan of vomiting.