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Pics of tijuana if your nervous
scsleever replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
To SweetTee who wrote: OMG! What am I doing, LOL!, I know exactly how you are feeling! Every once in awhile I think: "Maybe they (and you know who "they" are...I'm sure you have some of "them" around you) are right and I am absolutely crazy to be doing this!". But then I calm down and get back to that place deep inside of me that knows I am doing the right thing. -
Pics of tijuana if your nervous
scsleever replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks for the pics... it looks a lot different than I imagined. It's hard to believe that I will be there next week! -
At OCC - lots of waiting
scsleever replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'm happy to hear that you are on the "healing side" of your trip. Rest well at the Marriott...and soon you will be on your way home! -
Delayed Three Days.....
scsleever replied to Diamondeyed's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
That is great news! It would be so hard to mentally adjust to a delay, especially in the middle of this pre-op diet. Good luck...I'll be watching for your posts. And don't forget your heating pad... -
Delayed Three Days.....
scsleever replied to Diamondeyed's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My surgery is Thursday the 21st with Dr. Garcia. I'll be arriving Wed. afternoon so hopefully I'll get to see you at the Marriott! -
At OCC - lots of waiting
scsleever replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -
At OCC - lots of waiting
scsleever replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
It will be your turn soon, SoCalDixieGal! Sorry that you had to wait so long...but it will be worth it. Hope you have a "low gas" night! -
FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved
scsleever replied to DivaNurse's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks so much for starting this.... what a great idea!! -
I'd like an invitation to the February 2013 Social Group! I'll be sleeved in Mexico on Feb. 21st by Dr. Garcia. My preop diet allows me a small evening meal (only clear liquids the day before surgery), but I'm thinking of going to all liquids for the final week. I want my liver to be as happy as possible when I'm in the operating room! I have to travel home from San Diego to Charlotte NC after surgery. I've been thinking about what I'll be drinking while on the plane ride back, and wondering the best way to get protein. Will my stomach be too tender for protein shakes?
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Encouragment please-Day 4 of pre-op diet
scsleever replied to Susie1226's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on day one of my pre-op diet, and it is tough... but we can and must do this! I'm sure that it will get easier (but never EASY) as our bodies adjust to this drastic change. -
It's so good to have you back, amytug! For flying, just be sure to bring something to read...or if you have an electronic device, load up a movie or two to watch on the flight. Definitely bring something that plays music and earphones...to calm you and also in case you have lots of kids sitting nearby. I always travel with one of those blow-up pillows. I put only a small amount of air in it and place it behind my lower back because airplane seats have no lumbar support at all. I'll be flying from Charlotte NC to San Diego, with a layover in Dallas. Layovers are boring, but it's a great opportunity to walk around and people-watch. Since we'll be on Clear liquids while flying, I'll be well stocked with crystal light. I, too, was planning on using the injury chicken Soup... but yesterday I tried some for the first time and had an allergic reaction! Will try again today, and hope that it doesn't happen because that stuff is great and I had planned it as my "go to" Protein after surgery Advice to all: be sure to sample all the drinks and Proteins before you leave for surgery....because having an severe allergic reaction shortly after surgery would really, really suck!!
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It's been awhile since we heard from you, akwitham72. You've been through some tough times, and I'm a bit worried about you. Please post and let us know how you are doing. Sending good thoughts your way..... scsleever
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akwitham72, How are you doing?
scsleever replied to scsleever's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I have heard from akwitham72! Happy to report that she is OK and back at work!!! She definitely hit some bumps in the road. I'm hoping that we'll hear from her soon. -
MiDoctor Hospital 2013 Roll Call RECAP
scsleever replied to Armywife29's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Amytug... I'm so happy to hear that you will be having surgery soon! You and I (and others) are especially lucky because we will have Mexican Sleeves...which are the very best because they are designed to handle salsa and tejuila !! I'm scheduled for Feb. 21st with Dr. Garcia. -
Update on my surgery with Dr. Garcia!
scsleever replied to Armywife29's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Beth, I was reading posts on some of the post-op forums, and I was surprised to read that many people had trouble eating eggs early in their recovery. For some reason, scrambled eggs seem to upset alot of sensitive stomachs! -
Dr. Fernando Garcia
scsleever replied to Jarrod1997's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Sade326, I'm sorry to hear that you are having pain. Maybe Dr. Luna will prescribe something to help with that. I hope that you will rest better at the hotel, where it will be much quieter and the bed should be softer! -
Any February Sleevers 2013
scsleever replied to DeeJack08's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I can certainly relate to the feelings that others are posting. As my surgery gets closer (Feb. 21st; Dr. Garcia), I'm in a swirl of emotions. Sometimes I'm excited and hopeful; other times I'm frightened at the prospect of surgery and possible complications. Throw in a dash of "how will my life change"...and you get the picture! It helps a lot to know that Salsha and JeniM73 will be there, too (their surgery is the day after mine). We'll encourage each other to walk, walk, walk! -
2 1/2 weeks post op
scsleever replied to bramptonian's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
It is so great to hear from those of you who are weeks or months past your surgery in Mexico. I know that once surgery is done, your interests and concerns are about post-op issues, so some of the other forums are more informative for you. But I really feel that those of us who go to Mexico have a special bond... so it's nice to hear from the "veterans"! -
Update on my surgery with Dr. Garcia!
scsleever replied to Armywife29's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
AngeleyesinNJ.. Thanks so much for posting the Marriott number! When were you sleeved - and how are you doing? -
Hang in there....it will get better! Then you'll be so happy that the worst is behind you....
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Going to Mexico alone
scsleever replied to coexist23's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Two weeks from today I will be traveling to Tijuana alone! Many friends and relatives think that I am out of my mind, but I have great faith in Dr. Fernando Garcia and his staff. I firmly believe that they will take excellent care of me. -
Outraged! Age Discrimination in Medicare coverage of the Sleeve!
scsleever replied to scsleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Mrs Havlock, It's hard to believe that mortality rates for morbidly obese people don't change when they lose 100+ pounds! -
Outraged! Age Discrimination in Medicare coverage of the Sleeve!
scsleever replied to scsleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Grannygoes4it, You are in luck...my research showed that Florida does NOT have an age limit for the surgery! -
Tijuana...here I come!
scsleever replied to Pelekania's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks so much for giving us such great detail about your trip and your surgery. Hopefully, by the time you read this, you will be feeling much better! I've often read that the first day is the worst, and that it gets better each and every day after that. Happy healing! -
Surgery Feb 4 - Tijuana
scsleever replied to HoosierGirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thank you for posting your experience. I'm so happy to hear that you are doing well! Happy healing!