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I can't wait to get home to see the video of my new stomach. I have a picture of the old one too. I will share soon.

I'm going home. I miss my kids and my bed. This was great I just need some family time. Those street vendors got on my last nerve. I would send my family to dr Garcia. It's sad how words hurt people who don't deserve it. I think having someone who knew Spanish with me helped. They spoke enough English to take care of me.

My new life. I like how that sounds.

I feel fine. Acid reflux is the worst of my problems. I pushed it a little with walking today but I'm just tired and grouchy from the street vendors. Apparently I stand out like a sore thumb. It's like walking through a used car dealership over and over again. I'm back in bed and showered. Waiting for some juice and soup. The broth ran my pressure up a little.

I wanted to take a minute before I attempt a walk outside of the hotel to say thanks for all of the well wishes. This was a major decision to make and I am glad I have people who understand what i am going through. Add to that a supportive husband I am fortunate to have a good circle. I just want to encourage everyone to go for it and let you know that the bumps are going to be hard but it is worth it. I'm only a few days out but I've had every emotion in the world. Nevertheless I am happy and looking forward to the future. I am happy about going to Dr Garcia and choosing Sandy at a lighter me. I had all of my questions answered and my process went smooth. The nurses were sweet and the dr was soft spoken. I left the hospital knowing I was in great hands. Ok time to take a walk and get my broth. Later gators!

I've only heard of Dr Fernando Garcia in TJ who uses Hospital Mi Doctor. I was sleeved there on Monday. I haven't heard of this doctor.

I was sleeved on Monday too and my biggest issue is acid reflux. I cannot sleep with one pillow and it is waking me up all night. Dr Garcia gave me plenty of meds and they are working but the acid is making me miserable. I'm going to try to go out today.

I was sleeved this past Monday and I can't believe I pulled this off. I'm proud of myself. You will be too.

I wish I could get more comfortable. I keep waking up fixing my pillows. I had a great shower last night. I can deal with the gas. On a funnier note: my husband was in the bathroom tearing it down and I was actually jealous of how easy it was for him to poop. Lol. Yes jealous of poop. I'm laughing at myself on that one.

I am at the Lucerna Hotel. The solution was yucky for both tests!

I just have something simple to say. Several times you've compared her to other women albeit her sisters and even your ex. That's not fair to her situation and it may help to look at this thrugh fresh eyes without comparison. Talk to her and if she isnsmartmlikenyou say then she is going to make the best decision for herself THEN it's up to you to do what makes her happy and healthy. It's not about you or your blessing. It's about what she thinks is best for herself. I had my surgery Monday and I am obese and needed this. After I gave my husband the information he was highly supportive. I respect that more than having to convince him.

Yeah baby I am sleeved!!!!! I have pictures but I don't have the attention span to post them right now. I feel great! After the drain came out I wanted to dance.

My surgery is tomorrow too. We got this!

So I am at the Hotel Ticuan and it is nice and clean. I don't have any complaints except that the bed is hard but that's more of an opinion than a complaint. The hotel staff is nice and helpful and the driver is nice. This is only his 3rd week on the job and he was great. His English was great. He answered my questions about transportation without hesitation. I had a 5 hour flight from Louisiana and he was waiting at baggage claim for us. I saw a Jerusalem hospital van outside but I'm going to Mi Doctor. I will receive a call on when I have to be ready. We spent only about 3 minutes at the front desk before shown to the room. I will post again probably the day after surgery and let everyone know how it went.

I will be in touch. Later gators! :shades_smile:

I want my old lapband to be jealous of my new stomach! I gotta finish packing = get stuff out of the dryer and put it in the suitcase. Who wants to iron? Not me. I'm getting sleeved baby!!!!!!!!

WHooo hooooo! Let's do this! DeLovelly I will be there too. Tomorrow night, then again on Wednesday and Thursday. sleeping and walking, sleeping and walking. I'm on Clear liquids right now and I cooked for my family and it smells so good. I keep thinking, don't cheat, this will pay off. I am from New Orleans and ya'll know we like our good food!

Whoooo hooooo! Are you staying at the Lucerna Hotel?

Yay!!! I am so happy for you. Take it easy and walk it off. I cannot wait until I get sleeved on Monday. Again congrats!

Monday is quickly approaching! I am leaving tomorrow to fly to Mexico!!!!!!!!!

I am Monday too!!!! I leave tomorrow for my long flight and on Monday we will all be sleeved!!! Yay!

January 30th with Dr. Garcia in Mexico!!! I am nervous, but looking forward to getting it over with!!!

Oh wow jeweladdo. I feel bad that they were not supportive of your decision to have surgery. As far as going to Dr. Garcia on Jan 30th, I am glad to see positive experiences like this one. I am excited and nervous at the same time.

My band eroded into my stomach = hole in my stomach. My tummy hurt every time I ate anything. Acid reflux all the time and I had an ulcer. I had infection and felt horrible all the time. If you can have an EGD, have one.

I have a desk job so I am taking one week off. If I had to move around a lot and lift I would have taken 3 weeks off.