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Thank you both for your replies. I keep second guessing my self. Over thinking it all at times.

We will be fine!! I think I was just over reacting. Reading over some of the old posts were reassuring. I wasn't sure if El Paso was even safe! Lol

So Helen were you satisfied with hospital and the recovery house? It seems outdated compared to the other. It would be nice to be in a newer hospital but TJ seems safer than Juarez if traveling alone to me.

Hey! Just wondering how everyone is doing? I am almost at goal! I feel so great! Energy to play with my kids, and I love to wear clothes and go places now!!! I've lost 70 lbs so far!

You described it perfectly! The anesthesiologist is also a cardiologist. He looks like a kid but is highly skilled and when I heard that I was instantly impressed and at ease.

You described it perfectly! The anesthesiologist is also a cardiologist. He looks like a kid but is highly skilled and when I heard that I was instantly impressed and at ease.

Praying for all those starting their new journey of recovery and all those going into surgery! April is time of renewal and fresh beginnings! All of us April sleevers will be successful and healthy! Stay strong!!

Praying for all those starting their new journey of recovery and all those going into surgery! April is time of renewal and fresh beginnings! All of us April sleevers will be successful and healthy! Stay strong!!

Praying for all those starting their new journey of recovery and all those going into surgery! April is time of renewal and fresh beginnings! All of us April sleevers will be successful and healthy! Stay strong!!

Congrats to all April sleeves!! Well I am finally home and 4 days post op. I saw dr garcia in TJ. The hospital was very clean. The entire staff is really nice. The day I arrived I went to the hospital and had blood work and EKG. Then to the hotel. The Marriott is so nice and the beds are really comfy!! The broth is delicious! 700am off to the hospital. I get to the hosp. In goes the iv and off to surgery! I was talking to the doctors then next thing I know I was hearing my name in recovery. I wasn't in any pain but had to pee really bad. I got to my room and as I started to switch beds I had a little nausea. I was so afraid of throwing up! But a little spit came out and when I went to the bathroom I felt better. I asked how soon I could walk and they said whenever I wanted. So I hit the halls immediately!!! I think that is the best advice I could give is to don't wait for them to tell you to walk you must to ch

Praying for all those starting their new journey of recovery and all those going into surgery! April is time of renewal and fresh beginnings! All of us April sleevers will be successful and healthy! Stay strong!!

Praying for all those starting their new journey of recovery and all those going into surgery! April is time of renewal and fresh beginnings! All of us April sleevers will be successful and healthy! Stay strong!!

Congratulations!!! I knew you would have a great recovery!!

Congrats to all April sleeves!! Well I am finally home and 4 days post op. I saw dr garcia in TJ. The hospital was very clean. The entire staff is really nice. The day I arrived I went to the hospital and had blood work and EKG. Then to the hotel. The Marriott is so nice and the beds are really comfy!! The broth is delicious! 700am off to the hospital. I get to the hosp. In goes the iv and off to surgery! I was talking to the doctors then next thing I know I was hearing my name in recovery. I wasn't in any pain but had to pee really bad. I got to my room and as I started to switch beds I had a little nausea. I was so afraid of throwing up! But a little spit came out and when I went to the bathroom I felt better. I asked how soon I could walk and they said whenever I wanted. So I hit the halls immediately!!! I think that is the best advice I could give is to don't wait for them to tell you to walk you must to ch

Argue of your own recovery!!! Walk make yourself! You will be sleepy from the meds so sleep then wake up pee and walk. You will be grateful. Gets the gas moving and you feel better! I never had any pain just very uncomfortable where the drain was at. Nagging really. But don't forget to drink once you are able. Small sips. I feel a tight almost like a bubble is moving when I drink too much. I'm still on Clear Liquids and have not been hungry once!! I had no problems at the airport. All my flights were full so they were offering to check luggage for free! So I let them and only had my purse to worry about. Found broth at a restaurant in Denver called its a wrap! I have to remember to drink! But I am home now and the gas is coming out great and my bloating is going down! You all will do great!!!! Good luck to everyone!! I'll keep you posted!!

That is true. Thanks girl!

That is true. Thanks girl!

I'm here in Tijuana! I just had my preop at the hospital. Wow! You all are going to be so surprised how easy it is. The hospital is right by the border. The nurses are great. Very clean and nice! The Marriott is sooooo nice! Nicest hotel I've been at in a while. The rooms are awesome. I do not feel scared or unsafe at all. Tijuana looks like a lot of places I've seen in California. Really looking forward to the morning!! Can't wait.

I add a orange Hawaian punch brand packet to my vanilla and it taste like a orange dream pop. Or you can add any Krystal light for flavoring or the Starbucks single packets. Also I add a sobe 0 cal or Vitamin Water to the Protein and makes a great shake!

I'm here in Tijuana! I just had my preop at the hospital. Wow! You all are going to be so surprised how easy it is. The hospital is right by the border. The nurses are great. Very clean and nice! The Marriott is sooooo nice! Nicest hotel I've been at in a while. The rooms are awesome. I do not feel scared or unsafe at all. Tijuana looks like a lot of places I've seen in California. Really looking forward to the morning!! Can't wait.

I'm in Memphis about to go to San Diego!! The journey begins!!!!! Butterflies in my stomach! Very excited! Talk to you at the border!!

I'm in Memphis about to go to San Diego!! The journey begins!!!!! Butterflies in my stomach! Very excited! Talk to you at the border!!

Who knew this would be easier Than the first week of preop!! So hang in there all of you prep opers! I fly out tomorrow!! Yay!!

Wow! I am so glad that everyone is doing good! It just gets better from here on out!! Stay strong and walk that gas out!! We have officially started the April sleevers!!!! Yay!!!
Thanks for keeping us in the loop! Thinking about you and sending lots of well wishes!!

Wow! I am so glad that everyone is doing good! It just gets better from here on out!! Stay strong and walk that gas out!! We have officially started the April sleevers!!!! Yay!!!
Thanks for keeping us in the loop! Thinking about you and sending lots of well wishes!!