I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Its pretty crazy to me. For the past couple of weeks I have avoided thinking too much about it because I didn't want to freak myself out. And now that it's here, I'm thinking about it.... and freaking myself out.

I have a friend that's going with me. My best friend had it done a few months ago and she's the only thing that is keeping me sane right now. I fly out to Tijuana in the morning. Leaving Oklahoma at 6:30 am. (I should be asleep but I'm online talking to you guys). Surgery is tomorrow afternoon sometime. I would like to take a Xanax tomorrow but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. Any helpful advice is appreciated. Thanks

That's right. I now remember the doctor telling me they don't prescribe controlled substances in Mexico.

Today is day 6 and I'm back at work. Feeling good. I think you will be good. Stay positive.

Congratulations. I'm excited too. My date is 8/25/15. Can't wait & anxious all at the same time.

okcpaul:

I just wanted to update you. I had my surgery and it went awesome. I was actually surprised how little pain I felt! Are you able to feel full yet? I'm on week 2 diet and I still have trouble telling if I'm full, sometimes burping right after eating makes it feel like I'm hungry again.

Awesome! I'm pretty well 100% back to normal. I'm 37 pounds down 5.5 weeks post op.

I haven't pushed myself too many times to know how full I actually am. I'm never hungry anymore. Biggest tip I can give would be to stay away from the carbs! Eating carbs will bring back the hunger.

What'd you think of the facilities and the whole experience?

Calmclear and okcpaul, any chance of an update? I'd love to hear, thanks.

So I had surgery in July. So I'm about 10 months out. I'm down 88 pounds. I passed my goal weight and I'm hovering around 181-185. I went through some phases where I was very emotional at times. But I read that's just the hormones in your fat being released and that's just part of it. I've pretty well leveled out and feel normal. I eat pretty much whatever I want now. I avoid old bad habits. Don't eat hardly anything that's fried or much bread. I have a couple of beers from time to time when I get together with my friends. I don't push it though. I've lost quite a bit of muscle mass. I need to work out more. I wish I would have been taking in more protein shakes and doing more push ups, sit ups, and lifting weights over the past 6 months. I've also had some hair thinning. I think that's due to lack of protein. So drink/eat your daily protein! Super important. Vitamins are a must!

Now I'm just trying to maintain my current weight. I don't want to lose anymore. Sometimes I wish I would have asked them to do a half sleeve or make my stomach a bit larger than they typically do. But overall I'm very pleased and don't have any regrets.

Sounds all pretty standard which is a good thing. Just out of curiously how many beers can you get in during a single occasion? Also interesting to hear you wish they could offer doing a larger sleeve! After 10 months I have assumed that lots of people's sleeves have somewhat laxed and are mostly worried about having stretched it out. Thanks so much for your instant reply! Actually what got me into this thread was a search for Maytorena. Making sure I'll make it out alive (lol) and on a pain medicine IV post op.

I can probably drink 2-3 per hour just fine. I sip on them. I sometimes wish my sleeve would have stretched out already. I hate going out to eat with my family because every time I hear "that's all you're going to eat???" I want to drop kick them when they say that. I wish I could eat more so I would stop losing weight. I'm too skinny now I feel like.

Hope my thread gave you some good info. Don't be nervous about using Dr. M. LTVSG runs a good operation with a great staff.

2-3 per hour but I don't think I've had more than 6 total in a sitting.

Ok thanks sooooo much. It's weird that I just haven't been able to find much info on him but I guess it's really actually not given the amount of TJ bariatric surgeons not all get press on the web and add to that the many popular Ortiz, Kelly reviews and it gets anything on Dr.M tucked away.

I can relate. I couldn't find much on him either other than what I found on this site. Congrats on your surgery date. You will be fine.

Keep me updated. I'd like to hear about your experience and progress. Don't hesitate to ask any questions if you have any others.

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OKCPaul:

Long time no talk! Sorry I haven't been frequenting this forum. I've been mostly on another weight loss forum. You made your goal weight!

I just this week made it to 170lbs. I'm no longer overweight, I'm wearing size 32 pants!

There actually is plenty to find on Dr. Jorge Maytorena. I would look him up, then you will see is full name has another word in it. Search for him by that. Longterm VSG, and JL Prado surgery center had all his surgeon registry numbers on file. I loved him because he was quiet and reserved. He wasn't full of hot air. I'm willing to tell anyone who needs about the experience. PM me and I'll get back to you this weekend.

I can relate. I couldn't find much on him either other than what I found on this site. Congrats on your surgery date. You will be fine.

Keep me updated. I'd like to hear about your experience and progress. Don't hesitate to ask any questions if you have any others.

Well yes there are reviews on him, I just thought they were sparse and a little buried, especially given the fact his price is so unbelievably reduced. Congrats on you too for reaching a size 32

I have another question for you guys, if I go in on a Wednesday for surgery, approximately what time would you say I'll get discharged on Friday assuming everything goes normally? Again thanks so so much