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Dr. Aceves, Mexicali, and Me!

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zoftig    18

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...although, I remember reading that Mexicali has a high population of Chines people (a diverse city in general), so maybe it IS good?

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,145

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...although' date=' I remember reading that Mexicali has a high population of Chines people (a diverse city in general), so maybe it IS good?[/quote']

My mom and my Sleeve buddy's mom had the Chinese right by the hospital and said it was quite tasty but the portions were HUGE!

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NerdInOregon    26

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There are 3 restaurants at Lucerna, too! We ate our entree in the Italian restaurant then went to the traditional restaurant for margaritas and Bananas Singapore (basically bananas foster made table side). Both were delicious and it was nice to just walk to the room after.

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stephanie1678    80

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Why do I feel weird about eating the night before surgery? Where does that food go? I doubt it will pass in time for the surgery. And the thought of having to go to the bathroom soon after surgery makes me cringe with pain.

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,145

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Why do I feel weird about eating the night before surgery? Where does that food go? I doubt it will pass in time for the surgery. And the thought of having to go to the bathroom soon after surgery makes me cringe with pain.

We had an eating curfew and were told it would be well past the stomach and into the intestines. I did have a bm at the hospital. No pain.

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stephanie1678    80

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We had an eating curfew and were told it would be well past the stomach and into the intestines. I did have a bm at the hospital. No pain.

I think I would just as soon not have a BM soon after surgery though. ;)

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NerdInOregon    26

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I considered not having the last meal, but I'm glad I did. It helped me relax and it was a fond farewell to that part of my life. I had no issues with my surgery and felt shockingly fantastic despite the food I ate. That night is a really good memory for me.

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I considered not having the last meal, but I'm glad I did. It helped me relax and it was a fond farewell to that part of my life. I had no issues with my surgery and felt shockingly fantastic despite the food I ate. That night is a really good memory for me.

How are you feeling now? I saw your last video and enjoyed it very much. Keep them coming! ♥

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NerdInOregon    26

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I'm doing awesome, thanks. :). I suspect based on my ever growing list of notes that my next video will be a long one again. *blush*

I've totally amped up my workouts, which is only possible because Dr. Aceves is such a fantastic surgeon.

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stephanie1678    80

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I'm doing awesome, thanks. :). I suspect based on my ever growing list of notes that my next video will be a long one again. *blush*

I've totally amped up my workouts, which is only possible because Dr. Aceves is such a fantastic surgeon.

Did you take out any sort of insurance in case you had complications? Or how were you going to deal with complications financially had you had any?

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,145

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Did you take out any sort of insurance in case you had complications? Or how were you going to deal with complications financially had you had any?

I didn't take out any extra insurance. I considered my options. The alternatives. Weighed the overall pros vs the potential cons. Rolled the dice.

And I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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HoosierGirl    780

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AmandaRae - I am enjoying your new profile picture.....you are a very beautiful woman! So excited about your weight loss and cannot wait for the below 300 party! I will drive to Ohio...lol!

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,145

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AmandaRae - I am enjoying your new profile picture.....you are a very beautiful woman! So excited about your weight loss and cannot wait for the below 300 party! I will drive to Ohio...lol!

Thank you for the kind words. I am happy to say I didn't have to twist into odd angles to take a flattering selfie. And I'm 13 lbs away from 299 lbs!

I think I will be celebrating at Cedar Point this fall! I'm hoping I will confidently fit all the rides by then!!!! :-D

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I'm doing awesome, thanks. :). I suspect based on my ever growing list of notes that my next video will be a long one again. *blush*

I've totally amped up my workouts, which is only possible because Dr. Aceves is such a fantastic surgeon.

I PMed you.....

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stephanie1678    80

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I didn't take out any extra insurance. I considered my options. The alternatives. Weighed the overall pros vs the potential cons. Rolled the dice.

And I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Didn't you have some medical care on your way back home? How was that covered?

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