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Hi, Am wondering who else is going to be having surgery around the time I am. Nina mentioned three people were having it the 12th. I messed up my flight and am having mine the 13th but figure our paths will cross. Hoping to make some friends before the big day. Cathi

Hi Guys, It is getting closer...July 13th, Most times I feel great about my decision, occassionally fear creeps in, I am there tonight. Does anyone know what kind of pain medication Dr. Aceves uses? I read somewhere Toradol, which to me is like a tylenol! Also you are under general anesthesia right??? I could swear somewher I red someone had a epidural! I've written Nina but wanted to hear some real time experiences. Thanks Cathi

Little over two weeks and I am heading to Mexico, still hoping to meet some others who will be there at the same time! Anyone else going to be there? Cathi

Hi Suzanne, Thank you for such a sweet post. I really appreciate it. Your right I am having LOTS of feelings and emotions today. I just finished a long whine in the pre-op section. I think part of it may be related to no diet coke for 4 days!!!! I answered your e-mail before I realized you had gone to Dr. Aceves too! I feel good about him, just am scared can I follow through with the food restriction. Thank you so much for your support. Cathi

I am going the 12th...heard one other person is scheduled that day, but I haven't connected with them. Guess they aren't on this board! Would love to meet them. Cathi

Ok I've been reading these boards a few weeks now and was struck with how many "aspiring evangelist" there are. I was thinking does something about this surgery make you want to go into ministry?? Was wondering if being a social worker was close enough...duh tonight it just hit me, its a level of how many posts you've posted LOL do I feel dumb. Oh boy.....now I am cracking up. Hope to make someone else laugh! Cathi

Yea I still chuckle to myself when I think about it. :::shaking head:::: cracking up! Cathi

Hi Kathy, Thanks for sharing your story. I am a Cathi too. Can you tell a little more about your Mexico experience? I am scheduled to be sleeved with Dr. Aceves July 13th, am so excited and scared at the same time. My partner is supportive, but adult daughter and family are giong crazy. Making comments like I am either going to be butchered by the surgeon or stuffed with drugs by the drug lords that are going to kidnap me! Now I just respond with either send me postiive support or be quiet! Was your family ok with you going? Hope everything continues to go well for you. Cathi

I too am a therapist and I can't wait to get here and check out the new posts. I thinks it is an awesome way to learn from real people about real experiences. The only way I'd express a "concern" to a client about it, is if they were spending so much time on the boards they weren't connecting with people real time too. This is a great way to meet people, am hoping to make some new friends myself on here before my surgery with Dr. Aceves July 13th.

Anyone else going to be in sunny Mexicali with me July 13th? Hoping to connect with people prior to heading south. Cathi

Hi, I haven't been to Mexico in years. Back in the day it was recommended you not drink the Water. Is that still true today? If so did anyone get sick from the post surgery ice chips? Thanks, Cathi

I am scheduled with Dr. Aceves for July 12th, less then a month away. Am terrified and excited! Anyone else going to be there at the same time? Cathi

Thanks for the replies... I think I am just scared to death and trying to get every detail I can lol I feel totally confident in my decision to go to Mexico then I talk to my sisters or daughter and they think I am insane, My daughter who initially was going to watch my two younger children while I was gone, told me today she couldn't support my decision, so she wouldn't watch the kids. I know its just her fear talking, and ultimately I am sure she will watch them, but just the same a little support would be nice. Cathi

Hi Everyone, I sure appreciate all the replies. I am moving forward and am hoping to have the surgery in July. I am 96% sure I am going with Dr. Aceves. I look forward to getting to know everyone here a little better. Cathi

Me again.... I did have a question for those who used Dr. kelly-does the florence hospital have an actual intensive care unit? Sandy said yes, how ever you can tell by my fear I am skeptical LOL and do you have the option of staying at a hotel instead of a recovery house? Thanks again, Cathi

Thanks you guys so much for responding. I really want to have this surgery done and can not pay 13,500.00 the doctors charge in my area. Makes me so angry that my employer has chosen to exclude anything bariatric related in our insurance. I have extremely high blood pressure, am on a blood pressure patch, 3 other bp medicines and clonidine PRN when my bottom number is above 100! I've had 3 related hospitalizations, so surely it would be more cost effective for them to pay for one little surgery! I applied for my passport yesterday and am moving forward unless someone admits they are being paid big bucks to promote! LOL One thing I noticed was for Dr. Aceves the deposit was made out to him, for Dr. Kelly it went ti that Developement company I mentioned earlier. I did ask Sandy about Trish when I talked to her and she said her role was changing some, doing more admin stuff but was still there? So do these coordinators get a cut of the fee? I called what I thought was his direct number and it was answered by A lighter me. How do I deal with them directly? Again thank you everyone for responding. Cathi