Hi guys!

I'm one month out today, and would love to hear from any of you that are going to Mexico for your surgery. I read these boards and all the amazing resources that stateside sleevers get and it makes me jealous. And nervous. I would love to chat about how everyone is getting ready, what surgeons and hospitals everyone is using, if you've found a nutritionist to work with at home, etc.

Anyone?? ((((echo))))

Becca

Oh! I forgot. That dang gas bubble that was trapped finally moved and I've been getting rid of it more and more every day.

@ - happy to hear you are doing better. Have been thinking about you. Is diarrhea typical after surgery?

@@Becca R. - you are almost there!!

@@smb0187 - How are you feeling? How did getting the drainage tube out go? Can you tell I am a big wuss? :-)

@ - happy to hear you are doing better. Have been thinking about you. Is diarrhea typical after surgery?

Yes, it seems you go one way or another - constipation or diarrhea. Today was the first day I went with no diarrhea. Yay!! It seems starting the "full liquids" phase has helped. Honestly I'd rather have diarrhea than constipation. At least then I'm cleaned out and it helps getting rid of gas. I just had to drink a lot of electrolyte water.

@@smb0187 - How are you feeling? How did getting the drainage tube out go? Can you tell I am a big wuss? :-)

I'm feeling great! The drain tube was the weirdest feeling. I don't really even know how to explain it. It didn't hurt or anything just very weird. Lol

Woke up this morning with butterflies the size of bats. NERVOUS.

@@wantingabetterlife -- are you nervous yet, too??

@ -- thanks for the shout out. I needed it!!

So last night I had my husband draw my outline on some butcher paper and I'm going to draw a new one over the top in one year. Got me wondering what you guys are planning for before and afters??

@@Becca R. I've been taking a full body shot each month in my bra and underwear along with taking measurements.

@@Becca R. I am VERY nervous and very HUNGRY!

I'm going in tomorrow. Nerves settled in today. Still more excited than anything though. I think I'm more nervous about arriving, finding the transport van and getting there than of the actual surgery (at least so far).

@@sprocket -- me too! What time are you flying in? I'm most nervous about anesthesia. Blech. Nasty stuff. I really, really hope they don't break or chip any of my teeth. :/

@@sprocket -- me too! What time are you flying in? I'm most nervous about anesthesia. Blech. Nasty stuff. I really, really hope they don't break or chip any of my teeth. :/

Oh god I didn't even know that could happen. I hope my teeth make it through fine...dental work is a pain. ????

We get there about 6:30 and only have to fetch our bags and get curbside for pickup. At least that's what they say. I'm hoping it does go that smoothly.

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@@sprocket -- me too! What time are you flying in? I'm most nervous about anesthesia. Blech. Nasty stuff. I really, really hope they don't break or chip any of my teeth. :/

Stop giving me more to worry about Becca!!!!!!

Good luck everyone! I'm just waiting for my turn. All hooked up and ready to go. ????

I'm packing up my stuff and flying in tomorrow. Best of luck and hope you have a speedy recovery!!!