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Right? I wish I had asked for an extra ramikin of the "seasoning packet" so I could have evaluated it better at home. I would love some right now.

He said it was preventative, not standard for him.I have had 5 c- sections and an abdominal surgery when I was a teenager so I have had extensive previous abdominal surgery. I found my favorite broth is kiddy corner across the street from the hotel at a terracota colored restraunt that's name is eluding me right now. Heading out again now, last night for me in Mexico.

I am at Oasis Hospital day two after surgery with Dr Kelly. I won't lie the first 12 hours after surgery where really rough for me, but feeling 90% better now.Husband is having a blast with Omar,Dr Kelly's coordinator. Tomorrow drain out and leak test then finally get to my hotel and pool time. I did a 7 day liquid diet before arriving. Since surgery ( 2 more days) nothing but ice chips and IV fluids, I am super stoked for broth. My cost, 5500 to Dr Kelly, 800 airfare for my husband and myself and whatever I spend shopping once I get discharged

Excellent !

LOL, Congrats to you also NikiW714. I take it all went easy for you also ?

So happy to hear it went smooth for you. I arrive tomorrow but you will be at the hotel by then. Congrats !!

BTW, thanks all for the advice,replies and private messages. They are appreciated I leave tomorrow- super stoked (and slightly terrified) !

I was going to put this in the ladies forum, but am thinking it may be different in Mexico than the states, sooooo. . . When you were having surgery in Mexico was having your fingers and toes polished OK and were there any restrictions on shaving . I have read and experienced American hospitals not liking you to have polished nails due to monitoring oxygen levels, is this also true in Mexican hospitals or no ? I have no idea why you would not be able to shave right before and after surgery but that is what I am reading on the non-Mexico boards but I was not told of any such thing in my pre - op directions. Any one know anything about this . The idea of having busted nails and being hairy is something I can come to terms with I guess if necessary but I prefer not.

I just looked it up (hibiclens) can you get that at Target or CVS or something ? Do you feel it helped ?

KS Fort Worth, My bad, you are correct. We ALL like to look our best in whatever way suits us best. As of today your toes look 100 % better than mine . I have an e mail in to Omar I will update once I get a reply in case others in the future read this string for reference .

Hmmmm, maybe I am going to have to bug Omar to get Dr, Kelly's final say on this. I love my tips n toes done and would like them looking good for the trip, but at $60 a crack I will be sad if they take it off 24 hours later for surgery. I am just vain not rich I would love one afterward also, but if it is OK to get one before and I get a gel I will not need one for another month . <sigh> such frivolous problems

Your toes, were your nails on your hands done also ?

His website with all contact info http://www.wlsclinic.com/

I know many have mentioned going to the beautiful beach or relaxing by the pool, but did anyone actually swim? Is that a no no due to possible infection ? I really really love the beach and swimming and can not seem to wrap my head around being at hot Mexico beach and not jumping in. So did anyone? Was it OK?

Yes, I am having my surgery in Mexico . I assumed the answer would be no due to infection but just wondered if any one had gotten an OK. I was in no way planning to do laps It would be cool to do so before surgery but I will be taken directly to the hospital from the airport

I am self pay with one week diet. If you want to do the diet I am sure it would not hurt anything

Maybe my wheels are just spinning because I have sugery in 5 days, but I am wondering. Did everyone( women) feel comfy in their bra right after surgery? Do the bottom of the bra and the incisions meet at all ? I wear a 36 G so I go for all the bells and whistles with under wire, and push up and bla bla bla and if the incisions are high on the tummy where the under wire would sit I am curious if it is worth my money to quick but a soft bra for the trip and week or two of healing , or am I just being silly and bra and incision never meet ?

Thanks !