Runnin' Down a Dream... Headed to Mexicali

[mmlucas77 23]

Amanda you have become a true inspiration to myself as well as many others...you are always positive and constantly making me laugh...you make my nervousness and anxiety of all of this unknown calm down tremendously...thank you for all of your posts and being my inspiration!!

[nightingale2u 42]

Amanda you have become a true inspiration to myself as well as many others...you are always positive and constantly making me laugh...you make my nervousness and anxiety of all of this unknown calm down tremendously...thank you for all of your posts and being my inspiration!!

I second that!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Amanda you have become a true inspiration to myself as well as many others...you are always positive and constantly making me laugh...you make my nervousness and anxiety of all of this unknown calm down tremendously...thank you for all of your posts and being my inspiration!!

Wow! Thank you so much. I've had so much anxiety and irrational worries while waiting for my surgery time and sharing in other Sleevers' experiences has helped me so much. I am glad to try and return the favor!!!

I will try to give a very detailed summary once I am home.

Amanda Rae

[mmlucas77 23]

Wow! Thank you so much. I've had so much anxiety and irrational worries while waiting for my surgery time and sharing in other Sleevers' experiences has helped me so much. I am glad to try and return the favor!!!

I will try to give a very detailed summary once I am home.

Amanda Rae

Can't wait to hear all about it!! =)

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Make a run for the border.

Amanda Rae

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Also, I know it's TMI and I promise there will be no accompanying pic, but I pooped today! It was great!!! :-D

Amanda Rae

[sarahas 2]

also stayed at the lucerna last week it was beautiful so scarey to cross the street .no cross walk. but other then that excellent! !!

[sarahas 2]

also had a lady come to my room day b4 for a massage it was 60us and worth far more! !! the concierge will hook you up!

[LutheranChicTN 9]

Hi Amanda! I'm glad that all has gone well. =) Woo Hoo!!!!!

I don't know if you have answered this or not, but why the last minute switch on Dr's? I'm still going with Dr. Lopez.. I'm now scheduled for April 26. Plane tickets have been bought and all. =)

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Hi Amanda! I'm glad that all has gone well. =) Woo Hoo!!!!!

I don't know if you have answered this or not' date=' but why the last minute switch on Dr's? I'm still going with Dr. Lopez.. I'm now scheduled for April 26. Plane tickets have been bought and all. =)[/quote']

It had nothing to do with doubting Dr. Lopez's skills. I hear so many people saying what a great experience they've had and that he is extremely skilled... I just needed a more hands on and intimate experience. Dr. Aceves and his whole team were beside me every step of the way. He even massaged my shoulders and back where the gas was lingering. Not to mention Almater Hospital is a full hospital. 24/7 serves all hospital functions. The change gave me the peace of mind I so desperately craved.

I'm excited to hear about your experience in TJ with Dr. Lopez....

Amanda Rae

[LutheranChicTN 9]

Thanks, Amanda. =)

[nightingale2u 42]

LOL Amanda... glad EVERYTHING is in working order and that Dr. Aceves and his staff lived up to your expectations! I am still scared about having surgery but I feel more confident than ever about choosing Dr. Aceves as my surgeon. Initially I was going alone and that combined with my having a revision really placed Dr. Aceves as the stand out option. Did I mention I am still scared????

The border looks a little desolate ... I don't think I'll hang around that area!

Lutheranchic... I almost chose Dr. Lopez as well. I talked with quite a few people that used Dr. Lopez and they were very happy with their surgery and surgical experience. With needing a revision and having my band in for 9 years... I just really needed a surgeon with known success for revisions ... years of experience... and low complication rates. I was willing to pay more for that as complications after I get home would be financially devastating for me. I realize that there is still a chance for complications... but reducing that risk was very important to me.

Ohhhh.... Sarahas.... I am glad you mentioned the massage... I will arrange that for both Gracie and I! I am going to be a complete nervous wreck and that will hopefully help me get a little sleep the night before surgery!

Have a safe trip home Amanda... I can't wait to have a more detailed update on your experience!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Home may be delayed. My heart started acting up in the middle if the night. I've had a history, which was disclosed, but out if the blue SVT and a lil a-fib in the mix. I think it's feeling normal now. I'm waiting to hear from Dr. Campos.

The language barrier, which doesn't bother me when asking for ice, towels, or a wash cloth can be a little frustrating under times like this. I'm not complaining about the language barrier. Im in Mexico. i expected Spanish speaking people. I'm just recognizing the potential weight it can have in a situation that goes left of center.

Amanda Rae

[prettynpink 110]

Home may be delayed. My heart started acting up in the middle if the night. I've had a history' date=' which was disclosed, but out if the blue SVT and a lil a-fib in the mix. I think it's feeling normal now. I'm waiting to hear from Dr. Campos.

The language barrier, which doesn't bother me when asking for ice, towels, or a wash cloth can be a little frustrating under times like this. I'm not complaining about the language barrier. Im in Mexico. i expected Spanish speaking people. I'm just recognizing the potential weight it can have in a situation that goes left of center.

Amanda Rae[/quote']

Break out the Spanish to English translator, and write down some sentences that may come in handy. Hope everything gets better for ya :-)

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Heart rate regulated now. Dr. Campos is keeping me an extra night for observation.

Amanda Rae