HoosierGirl

Thank you all! Woke up at 330 local time. Showered. Ready for whatever today will bring!

Tweezers....without fail when I am out of town I get a "wild hair" some where!!! Haha! So I don't want to be in pain and hairy!!! Lol

I am on my way to TJ right now, VSG surgery tomorrow with Dr Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center! Will give details as the unfold! But, good for you to research and become educated as you identify the right doctor for you. It is a very personal decision.

All the best!

Surgery on Monday - this is my 3rd week of pre-op dieting. I wanted to be sure I would achieve my pre-surgery weight loss requirement. Only liquids this weekend, but I have lost 12 lbs so far. Hoping for 3 more by Monday to meet the goal! I promised myself I would really try not to be crabby...this is my decision and I want to succeed. So, I am willing to suffer for a little while for a long term gain! This is such a mental game!

Two things: 1) No more blood pressure meds 2) Ability to buy normal sized clothes....I'm over the "WOMAN" sized clothes.

Staying at the Marriott and Dr. Ariel Ortiz is my surgeon.

I am flying on the 3rd - surgery on the 4th. GOOD LUCK TO YOU! :-)

I hope I have an easy surgery experience like you! Thanks for all the updates. Leaving for TJ in 3 short days!

Will be sleeved next week, but I did have my gall bladder removed about 10 years ago. Never had any problems with particular types of food making me feel badly (carbs, fat, etc.). However, to this day, I still have some bowel sensitivities. Seems that if I skip Breakfast, I need to have a bathroom handy right after I eat lunch. Regardless of what I eat, the bile really flows and causes awful/loose BM's. My mother and brother have the same trouble. Doesn't happen all the time, but UGH, when it does, look out. What I do recall after the gall bladder surgery was just a general feeling of 'yuck' for about a month and then I started to feel better....maybe I should say, I started to feel healthy again about a month after. My opinion is that you just feel nasty after having anethesia and surgery.

I recall reading a similar post on this forum....one of the comments really struck me and might be helpful in this case too.... Your husband deserves to have a fit, pretty, and well dressed wife.

THANK YOU for your original post and follow up comments. You really hit the nail on the head. Doom and gloom and fear are not what this site (or this surgery) are all about. All the best to you and your continued success!

Thank you for letting us know! Glad they have not forgotten you! Hugs to you.

Tami - my surgery is Monday....here is what I am planning to take with me....after I get there and have surgery, I will let you know what you really NEED! LOL! All the best to you! Computer & plug (in separate bag) Passport Credit card Certified check to OBCT Inc Cash – tipping, checked bag fee, bottles of water, souvenirs Travel sized shampoo, conditioner, hairspray Spirometer House shoes Pajamas 3 Go home outfit Journal Always wipes Black pants – 3 Shirts – 3 Period stuff (because you KNOW it will happen at the worst possible time) Nail file Tweezers

Fyre_storm really needs to go visit your officemates while you are out. Sounds like he would LITERALLY whip them into shape! Love it!

JuliannaJ - please send me your mailing address....I would love to make this right for you! Sadly, you work with a bunch of insensitive a-holes. Not only would I no longer contribute to the office fund, I would tell EVERYONE you work with why you are no longer contibuting to the fund...because it's only for some of the people some of the time. If they continue to call and email you, I would simply tell them that you aren't really in a position to help them right now since you took time off work specifically to recover from surgery.

SIX DAYS to TJ! One minute, I'm in control. The next minute, I feel like I could throw up! Super excited and nervous! Don't know much about Sexytown, but maybe NormalSizeUnderweartown? I would like to go there. LOL

HUGS to you! Hate to hear that! The best part about this is you will have a funny story to tell your daughter.

Dr. Ariel Oritiz.....surgery only 6 days away! Pre-op diet is still going well. Now, my last pre-surgery task is to STAY SANE!

Flu last week, sinus infection this week, surgery scheduled in 6 days! Bring it on!

I wll be having surgery on the same day as you! All the best! Yes, the diet does get a little easier as you go. I'm starting to get really excited and a bit nervous. I will be getting my sleeve done in Tijuana. Where will you have your surgery?

Mary - all the best! Looking forward to reading about your experience! Sending prayers and good vibes your way!

You guys are really wonderful....thanks for letting me "vent".

Amytug - my insurance covers the procedure if your BMI is over 35 and you have a co-morbiity not managed by medicaion. My bariatric center read the policy and said, "We have never had an insurance denial." They were SHOCKED when I was denied by insurance. I my BMI is 35/36 and I have hypertension that is managed with two meds. So, if I had a BMI over 40, it would have been covered. Regardless, I completed the program and learned a lot. Even if you are denied surgery, you will still have the knowledge of your bariatric program. And closer to home! So, the upside for you, is if you go through the program and are denied, you are already educated on Mexico. I see this whole thing as a positive! Good luck!

Yes, my husband is supportive. He "gets it". He's been right there with me through my bariatric program last year, insurance denial, and exploring self-pay options in Mexico. I know what I am getting into and what a huge commitment it is. I'm not looking for a quick fix, I'm looking for a long term aid to help me regain my health. I know my Mom loves me and she's just scared for me. But - geez....I'm a little nervous too! This is a big deal!