John's Girl

Flew in this morning to San Diego ( the small and extremely tight squeeze further on airplane further helps me know I. Am making correct decision). Was picked up right on time by our excellent driver set up through Be Light Weight and he got us safely to our Hotel. Explored a little and went for some authentic Mexican food at the cantina 3 blocks from hotel. Just love hotel and Tijuana....thinking about a swim tonight . Get picked up tomorrow in morning to head to INT for surgery and the testing. My girlfriend who came along to support me is getting a full facelift on Wed morning at INT as well.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a tasty alternative to Doritos or potato chips? I have found high protein ranch and nacho flavored protein chips but the cost was prohibitive. I was wondering if anyone has found some inexpensive ones?

Don't be critical of yourself....you look fabulous!

I too survived my first bbq but it was really difficult. I am only a week out from my sleeve so only on clear liquids. Thankfully they had jello and I could indulge in that a bit.

I am also a teacher and chose Belightweight and dealt with Jessica. I was sleeved this week on Tuesday and feel great and know I made the right decision. I highly recommend that Dr. Rodriguez and his staff and he operates out of Tijuana and also Juarez. If you have any question feel free to ask me.....it was a 5 star out of 5 star experience. The owner of the company Belightweight, Joanne, was there the whole time with me in the hospital. You can't go wrong with them.

I am day 5 post sleeve and home from Mexico! One word of advice.....use the wheelchair service at the airport to get you to your gate and to any connecting flights....very important as you do 't want to miss your flight and right after being sleeved you just don't have the speed and endurance to walk. I feel really great and this is surprising me. No hunger and the fluids are satisfying me very much. I am subsisting on Popsicles, water, broth, and isopure. Only complication is swelling in hand of IV. Today I am going grocery shopping and getting back to daily routine. My friend is doing great and made it home just fine in great spirits after facelift. The cost was 6500 for a full facelift. She has a week of bed rest ahead of her and 2 weeks off work and driving.

Continue to feel better. I am a little anxious about flying home but am ready to get home again. It is amazing that I have no hunger and am very satisfied with apple juice and tea that they started us on today at noon or so. My friend made it out of her facelift and I was able to talk to her on phone and she is doing quite well. Tomorrow we meet back at my room in INT to get ready for our track home.

Flew in this morning to San Diego ( the small and extremely tight squeeze further on airplane further helps me know I. Am making correct decision). Was picked up right on time by our excellent driver set up through Be Light Weight and he got us safely to our Hotel. Explored a little and went for some authentic Mexican food at the cantina 3 blocks from hotel. Just love hotel and Tijuana....thinking about a swim tonight . Get picked up tomorrow in morning to head to INT for surgery and the testing. My girlfriend who came along to support me is getting a full facelift on Wed morning at INT as well.

It went great he is fabulous

Hi everyone, day 2 report,,,,was sleeved yesterday and I was second to be done by doctor Rod. The care and attention were incredible. Hardest part for me was scooting my big body from hospital bed and back again after surgery. They say you usually take 1/2 hour in recovery but I took 1.5 hours because I just felt so groggy and comfy. I feel pretty darn good....nothing to drink yet but at 8 this morning they say I can have ice chips. Had no pain at all from gas and was up and walking right away. Just a dull soreness on left side where most of the surgery must have taken place. My friend leaves me this morning for her full face lift and they will drive her back to me tomorrow morning as we have flight back to Milwaukee early tomorrow afternoon.

Flew in this morning to San Diego ( the small and extremely tight squeeze further on airplane further helps me know I. Am making correct decision). Was picked up right on time by our excellent driver set up through Be Light Weight and he got us safely to our Hotel. Explored a little and went for some authentic Mexican food at the cantina 3 blocks from hotel. Just love hotel and Tijuana....thinking about a swim tonight . Get picked up tomorrow in morning to head to INT for surgery and the testing. My girlfriend who came along to support me is getting a full facelift on Wed morning at INT as well.

Flew in this morning to San Diego ( the small and extremely tight squeeze further on airplane further helps me know I. Am making correct decision). Was picked up right on time by our excellent driver set up through Be Light Weight and he got us safely to our Hotel. Explored a little and went for some authentic Mexican food at the cantina 3 blocks from hotel. Just love hotel and Tijuana....thinking about a swim tonight . Get picked up tomorrow in morning to head to INT for surgery and the testing. My girlfriend who came along to support me is getting a full facelift on Wed morning at INT as well.

Flew in this morning to San Diego ( the small and extremely tight squeeze further on airplane further helps me know I. Am making correct decision). Was picked up right on time by our excellent driver set up through Be Light Weight and he got us safely to our Hotel. Explored a little and went for some authentic Mexican food at the cantina 3 blocks from hotel. Just love hotel and Tijuana....thinking about a swim tonight . Get picked up tomorrow in morning to head to INT for surgery and the testing. My girlfriend who came along to support me is getting a full facelift on Wed morning at INT as well.

I arrived this morning in San Diego. Was driven across into Tijuana and am at Hotel Lucerna. Went for an authentic Mexican meal down the street. Now going swimming at pool. Will be picked up tomorrow morning to be taken to hospital for testing and to be sleeved tomorrow by Dr Rodriguez. My friend is getting a facelift at INT as well but on Wed. I am ready!!!!

Only one more day till I leave for surgery in Mexico. Spending next day and a half with my daughter before I leave!!!

I will look for you Tuesday!!

Is anyone else getting a procedure then or have had Dr Rodriguez perform the sleeve on them? I am going through BeLiteWeight with Jessica and very happy with her excellent and immediate and helpful communication.

That is great to hear!!! Did you lose a lot of weight?

That is so neat. I am also a breast cancer survivor of 2 years this June. This is one of the reasons for this surgery as being obese ups the chance of cancer returning much more than being a healthy weight.

You are just doing terrific!!! Glad I am not alone in feeling nervous!! Keep me posted on how you doing!!

Fantastic, maybe we will cross paths there as I will be there still on the 23 but leaving around 11 AM.

Thank you. I am nervous but ready to get it done

I noticed to the contrary I am more sedated and tired. But because the are antidepressants I have a happy and positive outlook.

I recently purchased Designer Whey in Chocolate and Vanilla as they were recommended by my doctor for my pre-op diet. They are very delicious.