5 days! FIVE!!

I'm so excited and ready to get this show on the road. Wrote short letters to my children and have my bags packed. Cashiers check and cash in my wallet, check. Gotta get the AT&T mx package and I think I'm ready!!

I'm going to Tijuana to Hospital MI doctor, and will be sleeved by dr. Garcia. I feel very confident in my choice. . I have to wake up at 2:30 am to head out the door at 3:45. Gonna get to the airport around 4:45 and the plane leaves 2 hours later. I don't think I'll get much sleep thurs night. Lol

i started my journey last April. I feel as though I've been trough a lot to get me to this point and being so close feels like a dream. I'm not well off and I haven't been thin since I was 16. I just keep repeating in my head "things like this never happen to me!" And it's happening. It's really truly going to happen for me. ( well, lord willing). Praise god!

So I suppose this will be my countdown/update thread. )

I went alone and just left everything in my room. No worries.

Amy!! (((hugs)))

I've been down and out with a nasty virus and a move but was thinking of you on Friday. I'm so, so glad that your travel went smoothly and, more importantly, your surgery went well! I hope your drain has been removed by now and you're feeling more comfortable.

In any case, just wanted to let you know you were on my mind.

~Kat

Aw. Thanks. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Is it silly that I feel like a stronger person after all this!?

But I don't feel different. Lol. Except the holes on my belly and the tiny sips. And super schnoz and I'm tolerating all things well. Gatorade cold' date=' jello was Blech, water, although it tastes like bpa. Hahaha. Warm, cold. Maybe this changes when my sleeves swelling goes down?

The first thing I said was "was I really sleeved?" But I think it was drugs. I was up and moving all around and then it hit me. Bam! Aw crud. I should stand over the sink for a moment. And then maybe sleep. Maybe for 5 days. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> no such luck.

Anyway, I'm at the mariott and a friend I met here and a vst er are supposed to go to Walmart but I don't know what floor she's on. She's a lurker. If you're lurking, please pm me. I'm all alone. Lol[/quote']

Amy you are right on with the feelings of strength you have. You will retain that emotional high for weeks to come! You are a stronger person than youve ever been! This was a huge step, you persevered and you did it for you! We are amazing people who took action to make ourselves even better.. We decided to not sit back and let life pass us by! Yay us! I still cannot wipe the cat-**** grin off my face! I cannot wait to experience all that's ahead! Enjoy the rest of your trip but dont push too hard... You also deserve some coddling and TLC!

I still haven't gone in. Just done!!! I think I just want home. And yes I am being a Baby.

I still haven't gone in. Just done!!! I think I just want home. And yes I am being a Baby.

Uhhh...big girl panty time? . Its sooo worth it all... Hang in there!

Um' date=' yes Amy, do they give two pillows or just one? And what about the thread count of the hospital gowns?? I heard they are not unlike burlap. I must have high thread count cotton!

Oh and where there small children trying to sell you chicklets in the hallway when you where laying out there naked??[/quote']

Lmao

I still haven't gone in. Just done!!! I think I just want home. And yes I am being a Baby.

U r just hungry and tired. Hang in there.

Hey Amy I'm thinking of going alone. What did you do with important stuff like your passport, phone, money, kindle/iPad/laptop whatever while you we're in surgery? Anybody else? Thanks a bunch!

I went alone, so I was concerned about those things, too. There is a small safe in your hospital room for wallet, passport, etc.. I had a combination lock on my suitcase, so that's where I kept my tablet.

Rosie told me that there had been an incident of theft at the hospital recently, so it is wise to take precautions. She suggested securing valuables whenever I was going to be out of my room.

I still haven't gone in. Just done!!! I think I just want home. And yes I am being a Baby.

Oh Marly, remember how bad you wanted this and how you pictured yourself a year from now. It will all be over soon. I will praying for you and I am sure others will be too. So you not alone. You got this!!! And your not being a baby.

Amy when do u leave? I'm hoping to me u at the Marriott tonight?

I leave tomorrow. I'm in room 615, gimme a ring when you get here.

I leave tomorrow. I'm in room 615' date=' gimme a ring when you get here. [/quote']

Ok i will. fixing to load plane

Amy when do u leave? I'm hoping to me u at the Marriott tonight?

Congrats and good luck! See you on the skinny side!

Hi! Are you having it done on Monday the 4th in TJ? and with which Dr? I am scheduled for the 4th in TJ.

Dr. Fernando Garcia, Mi Clinic.