mommyinneed

Have you had any bowel movements? If not a blockage could be dangerous. I would def call your surgeon or go to er.

I had a bad infection after surgery in my main incision just home yesterday. The Drs ran more test to check for leak but was told if I had one I would be DEATHLY Ill! There would be no question! So they knew to focus elsewhere. I'm 8 days post op and finally eating!

I just got home Monday from Tijuana! It was more than safe! The people that live there say to Not take independent cabs, always ones from your hotel and don't got out after dark! We went shopping and ate out. My fiancé and another husband ate out all three meals. It's actually a nice town. People are nice. Even the ones that live there follow these two rules.

Watching Mexican drug wars... Glad I went to tijuana!

Started running fever sunday night. By Monday it was too high to ignore. The dr's found an infection just under main incicsion. My potassium is low and I'm a little dehydrated. I drank and drank so I'm not sure how that happened. Dr. Ponce is a great surgeon and this can happen to anyone. I had antibiotic shots starting right before my surgery until I left hospital.

I work for Gastroenerology and he was consulted for me while in hosp. He just said he reviewed all ct's and Dr Ponce did excellent work. He wants more info to pass along to his patients!!! I have a very normal infection. My step dad had 3 back surgeries and all eneded up abscessed. This is just a minor delay and I will be home and healthy soon!

i have to say this has been one hell of a journey for me. I def doubted myself. I vomited so much that i was so sore and couldnt get enough pain meds in me to stop the pain. The pain meds they give you are not strong so if you take meds like i do on a daily basis please stop them a month before surgery. that is my advice. Dr. Ponce and trish are amazing, One of Dr, Ponce partners i cannot say the same for. He told me to toughen up. LOL I do well with pain and cant figure out why i was in so much pain but assume it was from all the vomiting. Once the drain is out you are on the fast track to feeling better. Gas is horrible and so painful. Say a prayer that my pain eases and im home safe in the states monday painfree. thanks for all the support

All the nerves have set in. I already miss my kids. Please pray all goes well and I'm home and healthy in a few days! Peace!

im two days out and the pain is non stop., the meds arent working. throwing up did me in the first night. Im out of the hospital and the pain is still the same. when will it ease? im not sure how mch more i can take!!!

i did it as well =. I dont like yogurt but found the great value french vanilla plain fat free was really good. the nurses at int are awesome, the pain meds are not as strong. I want you to know what to expect so im laying it all out, My sleeve sister agreed, the meds just barely took the edge off, You will love the hotel and staff, Overall i am so glad i did this, Today is day 3 post op. ive thought about food but it doesnt really bother me, Im good with my juice and broth, The broth at the hotel is AWESOME!

today is day 3 and i am in very minimal pain. the first 48 hrs are horrible but everyone is different, if you dont vomit much your soreness and pain should be very little. Staying positive today, its beautiful here in Tijuana. The weather is so cool and sunny. Enjoying our last day and then heading home to my babies tomorrow, thanks for all the support my fellow vsg members. Without you guys im not sure where my state of mind would be.

today is day 3 and im feeling so much better. spoke to trish and she called dr. ponce while on the phone. everything is fine, I am so sore and could hardly move because is used so much muscle throwing up the first 24 hrs, i dont do good on anesthesia so i knew i would be sick just didnt realize to what extent, i showered by myself and walked, slept awesome and am ready for the beach today, I am now looking forward to living life with my new sleeve. didn mean to scare those who have not had it but everyone is different, my sleeve sister didnt have as much pain because she didnt vomit as much,

surgery was a success the pain was a failure. Not sure i would do this again at this point maybe ask me in a few months. Im miserable. Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts i still need them coming. Hope this gas eases soon, ugh

thanks everyone.im at int just waiting on the dr. the flight was miserable and im still quesy from it. The nurse gave me nauseau meds and antibiiotic in my iv and i dry heeved a little. This antibiotic is STRONG! Dr Ponce should be here in the next couple hrs, Continue to pray for me.

Fsa really? What did you have to submit to your FAA company? I have an Hra and FSA so that will be something i will look into!

Have only been on a plane once and it was no longer than 2 hrs. I get motion sickness horribly and am wondering why the heck I'm going to do for 4.5 hrs on a plane! Does anyone know if I will have movies/tv to watch? I'm flying from jax to atl, then atl to San Diego. I hope to sleep but I don't think my nerves will let me. I can't read or I will be nauseous. Going to ask my surgeon If there is anything I can take being I'm having surgery that same day. Was thinking Tylenol pm, or benadryl. Any ideas or advice would be welcomed!

I sure hope my lap top won't be a problem On the plane. I was hoping to watch Movies if the plane has no Tv's. Trying to pull an all nighter so i can sleep through the flight! We shall see. Leaving home at 4am

We fly out tomorrow at 6! So many emotions but one us hunger. Day 3 of yogurt and water and I could hurt someone over a hamburger. Heck even a pc of fruit right about now!!

Mine is tomorrow in Tijuana! Prayed for your quick recovery! I'm feeling his fear today.

Tijuana mx. Tomorrow!

Lol... My poor husband!! I think he hid all the knifes!!! It's only yogurt, Water, and some clear proteins!

No mine is Aflac however most will Pay if it's deemed medically neccessary. Mine will not pay because mine has an exclusion for any treatment outside the states and I'm Going to Mexico! Give them a call and ask. Tell them your plans! I heard if some life insurance policies decline you for up to 5 yrs after gastric sleeve so I'm thinkin my decision to do it in Mexico is a great option not just for the money but for my kids

My pcp gave me a script months ago and I never filled them. Just called the pharmacy. It will be ready today! Thinks for reminding me! lol

Candy, yes I'm scheduled with dr ponce! I hear great things. I will kelp everyone posted and will post pics and video from tj so stay tuned... rvpcindi, your ex husband and his wife are good people to be going with you! Blows my mind. Sounds like you will be in good hands to!

Time is flying by now. I leave at 6am thurs for mx! I'm so excited....... Packing today!