DivaDee84

B/C I will have personal belongings & money with me and for me to go to sleep with my belongings out scares me b/c I don't know these people.

Don't give up! Keep the FAITH!!

OMG!! I'm pre-op and I told my fiance and he doesn't support my decision at all, so he goes and tells his mom and his 2 aunts about my upcoming surgery and gets that to bash me about taking the "easy way out"!! I got so upset that I cried because for the past 10 years I've been fat and I've tried dieting and it doesn't work with me..I know the sleeve is the best thing for me.Ughhh I so dislike negative people!!!

Thank You Cheri for the info! I can't believe that I have actually been diagnosed. I know that I have been experiencing these problems since I was about 16 but years went by and I was told that it was normal. I knew that the pain wasn't normal but finally I am going to get things under control since my new doctor has a diagnoses for my condition. The pain is almost unbareable at times. I can't have anything that contains hormones so the doctor is going to have a hard time trying to help me out. :-( Congrats on your weight loss and keep it up!! I can't wait to let you know how my procedure turns out. I really enjoy this forum and thanks for giving me this info. Cheers~ Devan

Yes, I'm new to this and I've been using a heating pad for the longest cause it helps with my pain, but I've been getting misdiagnosed...finally got a dr that knows what's wrong with me. And yes I have a cyst on my left ovary and it's so painful!! I was prescribed Tylenol 3...first day of taking them was today and I'm still in pain so I'm unsure if this will help at all..YIKES!!! I've never heard of this condition before today. But I'm glad the surgery is not as painful as this!! :-) I'm so glad that you've given me this great info!! Stay in touch!!

Hi Amanda! Thanks for the info..I wish u the best with everything & I hope I do just as fine as ur doing...I'm in a lot of pain right now but hopefully it'll go away soon! I will inform Dr Almanza just so that my record can be updated...Thanks again!!

I start my pre-op diet on May 28 and would love to have the info that you guys have as to what I should eat. Dprater1984@yahoo.com is my email address...Thnx!!

I have a friend who had 90% removed and about 6 months later had to have the sleeve expanded because she was unable to get in enough proteins. She was very very sick with 90%...I go on June 29 and I requested to get only 80% removed..was then told by the nurse that Dr Almanza usually only takes 80% anyway..but I had to request b/c I knew how bad 90% was for my friend.

I have a friend who had 90% removed and about 6 months later had to have the sleeve expanded because she was unable to get in enough proteins. She was very very sick with 90%...I go on June 29 and I requested to get only 80% removed..was then told by the nurse that Dr Almanza usually only takes 80% anyway..but I had to request b/c I knew how bad 90% was for my friend.

Does anyone have pictures of the Recovery House in Tijuana, Mexico??

I'm starting my pre-op diet and I have the first 10 days of no starches, sugars, & low fat/carb only...what can I eat?? I think protein shakes are disgusting so please don't say that lol anything else would help!! Thanks!!

Thanks Lara!!! That website is very helpful!!

Thanks!! Ur the best!!! You just helped me!!! Lol

Thnx everyone!!!

What's the Recovery House like in Tijauna, Mexico? My doctor is Almanza...what about Jerusalem Hospital? Is it nice?

I'm scheduled to be sleeved in June, I'm going to Tijuana Mexico and I'm wondering what kind of pain meds will be given after the surgery?? I've heard that I need to bring my own. Any answers would help!! Thanks!!

I'm so glad you told me about your experience...I will bring something liquid with me as I am allergic to Morphine as well...Thank You so much!! Good Luck!!

I went thru MedicalTourism & there great!! Yes I did put a deposit down & I'll pay the rest of the money when I go for surgery. The company is great & very helpful!!

I plan on leaving to come home 4 days after my surgery...just wondering if I should stay out there like 2 extra days just in case I'm not feeling up to par to get on the plane...any suggestions would help!!

Ok great! Keep me posted!! Good Luck!!

Ok great! Thanks for the info!! I will pack the Gas X with me too!

Hi Cheryl! I was going to Juarez but there is a special in Tijuana and I chose to go there. Dr Almanza is my doctor and I'm really excited just really terrified of the pain lol thanks for the tip of the liquid Tylenol as I will be sure to bring that with me. I think we can only have liquid medicines or crushed up pills...yuck I'm sure that's gross!!

Dr Almanza...I was told to be prepared for pain & I need to bring my own..I'm like Omg cause in the States were given narcotic pain relievers..Thanks for the info!!

Try airfarewatchdog.com or Frontier Airlines..I'm leaving outta Houston and going to San Diego roundtrip for $323.60