mommyinneed

Thank you... I just may check out books a million for life after vsg book

I was going to order but I was unsure the sight was secure! Anyone order this book?

I was actually thinking of taking a very small DVD player that is small. The hotel has elec right?

I go to Dr. ponce may 17th. I would love to see video footage of tj, the hosp, and hotel. Do you plan to post any?

I'm so nervous!! I fly out may 17th! So far I have stretchy shorts, loose shirts, camel back cup, gas x, and my Unjury chicken broth came today!!! I don't have a lap top so wonder if I can bring a DVD player? I fear my fiancé will be so miserable couped up in the hosp and hotel! Trish offered to take us sight seeing but don't think I will feel up to it and I don't want to be left alone in the hotel.

Anyone else going to Tijuana on this day??

My surgeon is Dr. ponce de Leon!

I've heard that some can use their hra card in mx to cover some of the surgery cost if the hospital excepts mc, visa, etc... Has anyone used this for their surgery in mx?

I know if you have surgery in the states you can receive a card stating so for restaurants! Anyone know if we can get this in mx?

How much is the teeth whitening?

Right... Where in Houston?? I guess I didn't check thoroughly enough in the states!!

M trying to take just a carry on bag. Any advice on what I should pack? I know it's hot in mx so I was thinking a couple summer dresses, flip flops, gas x, heating pad... Any advice would be great!

Anyone know how much Extra it usually cost to upgrade to first class?

My surgery isn't until may 17th but I was wondering how I will do food wise after returning to work 1 week post op! Any ideas on how to prepare my meals or what I will need for the first month?

So for the first two weeks I will just need water, clear soups, apple juice, crystal light, etc? What I was wondering was the second stage... What did most of you take to work for breakfast, lunch. And snacks?

Thanks Lynda! Great advice! I will try the injury and not gamble with the bm's! Lol

This would def be a good change for me! I sweat so easy and am always hot!

Following your post op diet is absolutely one way to avoid leaks. Most surgeons do what they call a leak test while your under or day two post op! They tell us what we are to eat and avoid to prevent this.

Yes, insurance companies underwrite policies specifically to meet the employers needs. Most self insured plans do not cover bariatric. In my case my employer has an exclusion on my plan and there is no way around it so off to Mexico I go!!!

Aren't you in the hospital two days? Discharged on the 3rd?

Last time I flew the security checked my babies bottles, and all my shampoos! Make sure you alot enogh time if you are held up in security due to the broth! I'm considering doing what you are with the baggy! My lay over is in Atlanta and I don't recall seeing broth in any of the restaurants so I'm concerned and feel I may need to bring my own. Can anyone else advise how they did this. I live in jax so it's only a 3.5 hr flight with one stop!

Because this is an elective process my short term will not cover it. Also, I only have saved a week as far as time off. Have any of you gone back to work after a week?

I can't seem to bring It up. Any suggestions?

I can't say enough about my primary doctor. He is so special to me. When i started my research over 6 months ago I told him about going to mx. Hes from columbia and said he would go in a heart beat! He was so excited for me. He knows how bad my back is, blood pressure, fatigue, and that if I dont do this I'm looking at back surgeries! Not one but a few. This is me taking control of what I can. He did my preop eval today and even wrote a letter to Dr. Ponce in Spanish! I can't tell you how releived I was today that I have the support of my wonderful primary. He agreed to do all post op as his background is in surgery. Whew what good news! He hugged me and added me to his prayer list. Said he will see me again because the big man is in charge and he knows I'm in good hands! I will sleep well. Good night all

Since you all are so savvy on you tube please give more names of those who went to Tijuana!! I can only find slimmfast! Thank you!!