Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, Mexico

[Okiebon 61]

I made it home safe and sound, and I'm feeling really good! No issues at all so far. I really liked Dr. Rodriguez and felt good about my choice after meeting him.

[psychicrhino 13]

@@Okiebon, glad you made it home well!. I am 12 days out now and very little tenderness left. Hardest part is getting enough Protein and Water in. 19.5 lbs down since day before surgery BTW!

[Okiebon 61]

@@psychicrhino that is awesome! You're still feeling good and doing your walking? Are you on full liquids or pureeds now?

I've not had any problems so far. Got all my liquids and Protein (shakes) in yesterday, and am on track again today. Not having any problems getting/keeping anything down, I just have to go slower. It amazes me how fast I get full!!! dinner last night was 8 oz of Unjury chicken broth and a little bit of sugar free Jello.

[Janex43 18]

Thank you for your posts. I am having surgery with him on June 12th And its good to hear of others experiences. He did my band 10 years ago and is now doing my revision. I am also an RN so I loved hearing your point of view. I do speak Spanish though so I will be asking for those guantes!! LoL please keep us posted on your progress.

[Janex43 18]

Okieban, did you also get a leak test before discharge?

[Okiebon 61]

Yes, I did. They brought down all of us who'd had surgery on Friday and we went into the room one at a time for our leak tests.

They also give you a copy of the leak test images on a CD to bring home with you, as well as a letter from Dr. Rodriguez describing in detail what was done during your surgery.

Congratulations on your surgery date! You made a great choice, IMO.

Edited March 27, 2015 by Okiebon

[Okiebon 61]

I've not had any problems so far. Got all my liquids and Protein (shakes) in yesterday, and am on track again today. Not having any problems getting/keeping anything down, I just have to go slower.

Wednesday must've been a fluke. My tummy didn't let me get as much in yesterday, and today I woke up already feeling full. Even got a little queasy after taking my morning meds. And this was supposed to be my first day on full liquids.

[psychicrhino 13]

I think it changes as you go. Day 14 today and while I had some appetite the first week, really none the last few days. Have to really force myself to eat something and be mindful of the clock to eat again. The Isopure whey Protein I bought is somewhat dreadful, and the fact that it takes so long to sip a cup down makes it much worse. Started doing tuna a couple days ago (yes early I know) just to get some protein. Water is still tough. Have figured that 3 oz of anything is "full" and 4 oz is backing it up in my esophagus.

 

Not complaining here, just sharing.

[psychicrhino 13]

Well, have not logged on in a few months and I am just a couple of days shy of 6 mo out. Have lost 75# since the start of the two week preop diet. And appx 65# since the surgery day. Have been stalled for about a month. May try induction again in near future to sse if I can get rolling again. No complications. Pretty darn satisfied.

[starrspunn 197]

I used Dr Rodriguez in Juarez March 26th 2015. I had gastric bypass. I'm almost 6 months out and down 103 pounds since preop and 83 since surgery. I've been stalled this month though. Went from a 24 pant to a 11 so far and have 35 more pounds till goal.