Hey everyone ... I was sleeved March 8 with Dr. Aceves. My first contact was with Nina one of the patient coordinators. Amazing! When we got picked up in San Diego, Ernesto picked us up and drove us to Mexicali. We had a quick break before we left town to let those who who could get a snack .... Get a snack . The drive is nice.... Scenery is gorgeous!
Arrived at the hospital and did pee and blood work. EKG and x-ray as well. Met with Dr.Campos who went over all the nutritional information and then to the hotel for the night. My husband and I did a little bit of grocery shopping at Soriana and then went out for dinner to one of the restaurants at the hotel.
Next morning, picked up at 7am and off we go! I'm second, Tina is first. I got wheeled in around noon and back to my room by 4:30. Recovery was rough --- I feel bad for throwing up and the pain was unbearable just below my left boob. That's where they put the drain. Ugh.... The drain. Slept most of the rest of the day and did get up to walk, pee and breathing exercises.
Next morning Devin and I did walk to the two pharmacies right by the hospital here looking for eye drops for him. It felt so good to get out in the fresh air but.... I may have over done it. Came back for a nap . Started my tea, apple juice, grape kool aid.... It was hard to get down. Baby sips that's for sure! If I took too big if a sip I'd pay the price by throwing up! Also did my first dye test to see if any leaks. None! Few!
Today, I was up bright and early anticipating the drain being removed. They told me 8:30! Wrong . Went for an x-ray for some more yummy barium stuff and then had chicken broth when I got back. I have to admit --- the chicken broth is good!! Drain came out about noon! Thank goodness cause I as starting to get testy! I gave up the IV yesterday and when it fell out at night I begged them to not put it back in! So they didn't! I was worried about the drain --- I've had one with a c-section and I can tell you I screamed bloody murder when that came out. This one wasn't too bad! Dr. campos took it out, had me count from 100 in 3's which was a great trick but I'm not that good in math and voila it was out. A small cry but all was good!!
I didn't realize just how much pain there would be for this surgery. My other sleeve friend said the same thing. My band was nothing like this. I don't thinking asked for any pain meds except for once when I got back to my room .... That's my fault - I probably should've. I semi trucking rolling over you is what I would describe it. But I know some people are lucky to not have any pain.
All in all I have to say the staff here are very competent and fantastic!! I would recommend it to others but would let them know about the pain.
Hey everyone ... I was sleeved March 8 with Dr. Aceves. My first contact was with Nina one of the patient coordinators. Amazing! When we got picked up in San Diego, Ernesto picked us up and drove us to Mexicali. We had a quick break before we left town to let those who who could get a snack .... Get a snack
. The drive is nice.... Scenery is gorgeous!
Arrived at the hospital and did pee and blood work. EKG and x-ray as well. Met with Dr.Campos who went over all the nutritional information and then to the hotel for the night. My husband and I did a little bit of grocery shopping at Soriana and then went out for dinner to one of the restaurants at the hotel.
Next morning, picked up at 7am and off we go! I'm second, Tina is first. I got wheeled in around noon and back to my room by 4:30. Recovery was rough --- I feel bad for throwing up and the pain was unbearable just below my left boob. That's where they put the drain. Ugh.... The drain. Slept most of the rest of the day and did get up to walk, pee and breathing exercises.
Next morning Devin and I did walk to the two pharmacies right by the hospital here looking for eye drops for him. It felt so good to get out in the fresh air but.... I may have over done it. Came back for a nap
. Started my tea, apple juice, grape kool aid.... It was hard to get down. Baby sips that's for sure! If I took too big if a sip I'd pay the price by throwing up! Also did my first dye test to see if any leaks. None! Few!
Today, I was up bright and early anticipating the drain being removed. They told me 8:30! Wrong
. Went for an x-ray for some more yummy barium stuff and then had chicken broth when I got back. I have to admit --- the chicken broth is good!! Drain came out about noon! Thank goodness cause I as starting to get testy! I gave up the IV yesterday and when it fell out at night I begged them to not put it back in! So they didn't! I was worried about the drain --- I've had one with a c-section and I can tell you I screamed bloody murder when that came out. This one wasn't too bad! Dr. campos took it out, had me count from 100 in 3's which was a great trick but I'm not that good in math and voila it was out. A small cry but all was good!!
I didn't realize just how much pain there would be for this surgery. My other sleeve friend said the same thing. My band was nothing like this. I don't thinking asked for any pain meds except for once when I got back to my room .... That's my fault - I probably should've. I semi trucking rolling over you is what I would describe it. But I know some people are lucky to not have any pain.
All in all I have to say the staff here are very competent and fantastic!! I would recommend it to others but would let them know about the pain.
Xo