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See you soon! Keep us updated, you will be in my prayers that your surgery is quick and easy! I'll be there the 20th!

Youknowit- Im sorry I wont see you there! But you are right behind us! Good luck!

I will be there from the 20th-24th, and my surgery is on the 21st...I cant believe how fast that's coming up! And yes I am coming from Portland.

Fingers are crossed! I hope to see you there!!

Ok thanks! Thanks what I thought, I started drinking my protein shakes today to get used to them...I haven't had any in over a year, gosh I remember now how much I hated them when I had my lap band. I think i need to find a new brand, or maybe mix it up so I am not drinking the same one every day.

Thanks for your reply! Im a little confused though...sorry, but does this mean we have to drink a clear protein right after surgery, or can it be a regular protein powder mixed with milk?

How long after the surgery are we expected to start drinking our protein drinks? Are we supposed to right away, or after a week or so?

Next time you go in for a fill can you ask your Doctor to take everything out before he gives you a fill. If he does that and you don't have your full 9.75, or at least close to that then you know you have a leak. And that shouldn't cost you anything. My fill doctor used to do this every time he gave me a fill just to make sure everything was still in there.

I'm so excited! The time is going by so quick..I have a ton of shopping to do for my post op diet.

I'm so happy to find people that will be there with me. I have been to Mexicali twice before, once for my lap band back in 2007 and once more to go with a friend to get a lap band in latter 2007, and this is my first time by myself. I'm not too worried to go my myself, but its comforting to meet some of you that will be there too. Does anyone know if I bring my laptop will I be able to access the internet? I never tried before because I didn't have a lap top...I'm just trying to think of things to bring to pass the time.

I am pretty new here, but I will be sleeved (band to sleeve revision) with Dr. Aceves on the 21! I arrive on the 20th. I am coming alone, so I would love to know somebody there too!

Thanks for the info Oregondaisy, you are so helpful!