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My Mexico Story (long post) - While researching Mexico as a possible self pay option, I searched for a start-to-finish story & couldn't find one, so here's mine. I hope this helps.   Tijuana, Mexico. I went ...

11 days post op update - Just an update. I had surgery in Mexico on 3/7. Went back to work 6 days post-op. Felt good to be back, but got tired day 7&8 post op. I'm on full liquids now. I lost 16 lbs pre op...

got the drain out...finally. - I had my sleeve on Friday 3/7, and finally got the drain taken out today. What a nuissance that was! Once it was out, I was walking the floor constantly, and even walked down a fli...

my mexico update - I flew into San Diego on 3/6. I called the driver as instructed as soon as i landed. He said he would be there in about 45 minutes.  I only brought a carry on, so no time was waste...

SLEEVED - Hello.  All going ok, sipping water.  Pain is 4/10, but manageable.  Will type more as morphine wears  off.

hello from tijuana! - I am sitting in a lovely hotel sipping the best chicken broth I have ever had. I meet the coordinator in the lobby tmrw @ 0700 to go to hospital and GET SLEEVED!!!!!! I'll post whe...

gas x strips - I was told I should have these at the hospital with me, but I'm confused.  I was under the impression that the gas they use during surgery has to work itself out ( thru walking) & ...

Got interrogated by an RNYer - So, someone that I have known for over 10 years approached me and started a verbal exchange.  Keep in mind, he had the Gastric Bypass about 8 years ago and he has been extremely su...

Last night at work - Night-shifter here.  I go in to work tonight at 10:00pm, get off work at 6:00am.  I have a therapy appointment at 11:00am tomorrow, then home to bed, get up around 4pm, go to a fri...

These head games are DIFFICULT - So, I'm 5 days out from surgery (this Friday).  Me and "My fat twin" are really having a war today.  As I finished my protein shake this morning, I patted myself on the back for do...

Sharing raw thoughts...beware - If those of you that read my posts haven't figured out by now, I am a very honest person and do not sugar coat anything, so here goes!   So, I have been on the pre-op liquid diet f...

pre-op humor - I was at work last night, sipping on a nice brewed cup of chicken broth, when all of a sudden, I heard a co-worker balling up some plastic to throw away.  It was the wrapper from a...

Lifting Weights Post-Op - I am pre-op (3/7) but wanted to know if anyone could answer this question.  I know that the sleeve needs time to heal, and once you're cleared, you can start going back to the gym,...

Finally figured out the avatar thing - I think getting my "avatar" to post on here is more frustrating than the pre-op diet!  I finally got it to go.  This picture was taken January 31, 2014 at my best friend's daughter...

13 more days... - ... And they will pull most of my stomach out, throw It down on the streets of Tijuana, pour tequila on It and dance around it with sombreros on to a live mariachi band.    To the...

Dr. Lopez March 7th TJ.. anyone else? - It would be nice to find someone from here that is having their surgery the same day as mine. It would be nice to have someone to chat with. I'm going by myself.

Arthritis question - I know that I have to stop taking meds before surgery (a week before, I believe), and unfortunately, it looks like my prescription arthritis meds aren't allowed after.  OTC stuff d...

I'm telling everyone.... - I know there are different views on the subject of telling or not telling people that you have had WLS.  I am normally a private person, which would make sense if I didn't tell any...

Told my best friend today... warning, some of this - Where to start...  I have been lurking for a long time, reading every post, etc.  Finally joined so I could actively participate.  I have been roughly 130 pounds overweight for the...

Trial Run ?? - I have been overweight almost my entire life. Followed 100 diets, but never stuck with them long term. Before I make such a huge, lifelong commitment that I might fail at, I was ...

there's no such thing as a stupid question, right? - I've been morbidly obese for 22 years now, and I'm ready to reclaim my health. I have good insurance, but like so many other plans, it does not cover WLS. Therefore, I will be Me...