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YNotMe    4

YNotMe
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Hi all. I'm scheduled to be sleeved in TJ on May 4th. My husband just changed jobs and doesn't have any time to get away to accompany me. I also am reluctant to ask a friend as it feels like too much to ask. I have no fears about doing this solo (I lived alone in rural West Africa for three years) but want feedback from others who have been through the process. Do I need someone there to be attentive to the process? I am primarily concerned about something going wrong during the procedure and no one to advocate for me. What do you think? Valid concern or not a worry? Thanks!

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wantingabetterlife    364

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I personally went alone and had no issues but everyone is different. When I was picked up at the airport, the van was full of already picked up patients. I met them all during the ride and we all became friends. We ate dinner together at the hotel and of course you travel back and forth together. I went walking with 4 of the others that night. Only one other person was there alone, the other 4 had support people with them. I left my purse and jewelry with one of the other support people while I was in surgery. When I came out of surgery and any time I needed something, someone's support person was there to help me and check on me. The only thing I did in case of emergency was to notify them that, as soon as I was stable enough, I wanted to be transferred to the naval hospital in San Diego. That was only if there were complications, etc. Other than that, I had all the support and help I could ask for. I was initially scared to death about being there alone but as soon as I was in the van, I was fine from then on! Best of luck to you!

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Pepper123    320

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I also went alone...but my son and niece offered i just thought it was best. I just did not need the crowd...and i've had surgery before when my family is there i just feel so over whelm. My best mate will be there quizzing everyone like she's a doctor....by myself am able to think and have some personal moments. After surgery the crowd was there talk about overwhelming..could not wait for them to leave...lol am a bit of a loner so nothing fazes me....i give the nurses my family mobile number and that's good enough...Good luck!!

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defibvt    348

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My sleeve is scheduled for March 2 in Tijuana and I will be going alone. I have read way to many testimonials on this forum that speak how safe it is. Good luck!!!

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newmeby50    23

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My hubby went with me, but out of my 3 sleeve sisters 2 of them were there solo. There were plenty of other women during my stay that came alone and had no problems. Your coordinator at the hospital will help you with anything you need as well but you'll make friends and should have a great network that will most likely become your lifelong sleeve sisters. I was at Mi Doctor Hospital in TJ. My coordinator that sets it all up, connected me with one of my fellow Sleevers, so we had already connected before we met. You should also try Sassy Sleevers on Facebook, it's a closed group but you might find others going the same time you are, you'll have to be added to the group. There's around 10,000+ members, it's a great support group as well. :)

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wantingabetterlife    364

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My sleeve is scheduled for March 2 in Tijuana and I will be going alone. I have read way to many testimonials on this forum that speak how safe it is. Good luck!!!

I hope you love Dr. Ortiz as much as I did. He did a great job and he will answer any questions you have! And his drivers are all sweet and so much fun. Best of luck to you too and see you on the other side!

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defibvt    348

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Thanks @@wantingabetterlife so far the whole process has been awesome.

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JamieLogical    8,727

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I went alone and had no issues. In fact, I think it was better/easier going alone, because then I wasn't worried about another person's comfort and happiness. I could just focus on myself.

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YNotMe    4

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Thanks everyone. Feeling much better about going alone now.

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bams1220    6

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I also went alone and had no worries. There were a couple of others that were alone also. You shouldn't have any fear. Your coordinators will take good care of you.

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Lrckey0610    39

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Hi all. I'm scheduled to be sleeved in TJ on May 4th. My husband just changed jobs and doesn't have any time to get away to accompany me. I also am reluctant to ask a friend as it feels like too much to ask. I have no fears about doing this solo (I lived alone in rural West Africa for three years) but want feedback from others who have been through the process. Do I need someone there to be attentive to the process? I am primarily concerned about something going wrong during the procedure and no one to advocate for me. What do you think? Valid concern or not a worry? Thanks!

Where are you having your surgery?

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YNotMe    4

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TJ....With Dr. Garcia.

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Lrckey0610    39

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TJ....With Dr. Garcia.

Me too :-) March 3rd is my surgery. I'm bringing my husband but I'll definitely keep my eyes and ears open for you and your status :-)

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YNotMe    4

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Thanks!

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Lrckey0610    39

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Thanks!

Oh I'm a dummy. I thought your surgery date was March 4th not May 4th :-/ I was thinking we'd be there together. Darn it. I was excited too :-/

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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