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Good point, Kristina! I'm really struck by how many of the hotel guests are actually here for bariatric surgery! It's an industry, no doubt, and they obviously want to cater to this clientele. They do a great job of it!

POPSICLE UPDATE: This is breaking news, cause I was just in the lobby 10 minutes ago! LOL They now have a selection of flavours of popsicles in the gift shop. Mango, lime, banana and coconut. The cashier spoke a little English, and she told me none of the fruit flavours had added sugar. But, beware the coconut! It tastes heavenly, but has shreds of actual coconut in it, which I think are pretty dangerous for the newly sleeved. As soon as I came to my senses, I spit mine out, and it died a sad death in the toilet. I hope I didn't swallow any coconut bits!

Hmmm....I think my paperwork was reviewed and approved by the next day. I think you can set a date very soon after that. I wonder if your file is mislaid?

I think there are two kinds. You can order from room service, and they are red, and I can't identify the flavour! LOL And then you can buy from the gift shop, but I haven't tried those ones. I've heard that the gift shop ones are best.

I'm no expert, for sure, but I think it might be an idea to stop exercising until you've seen the doctor, too. Take a well-earned rest!

I think that it's good that you're seeing the doctor. I have had a metallic taste in my mouth, but it was because I was in ketosis, and burning fat. It must be very discouraging to be working so hard--on top of the surgery--and still not losing. I hope you get it all sorted out soon. :wub:

Wow!!!!

Fingers crossed for you that you fight this off!

Ben and Jerry haven't treated me very well, either! But I keep going back! LOL

Oh man...that's music to my ears!!!

Aw, I'm sorry it's so hard. I feel your pain, literally!! I'm a head-achey person in general, and I already had one when I started the pre-op diet. Two days in, I was in the emergency room at my local hospital begging for relief! I had the standard migraine protocol, and it didn't help much! LOL Unfortunately, I used my sorry state to justify eating food that wasn't on the diet. I was feeling better by day three, though. Of course I have a headache right now, but I will not go off this damn diet! I'm so afraid of showing up in Mexico, only to be told my liver is too big and fat and being sent home.

Thanks for your reply. I do still want to go. Take good care of yourself, OK? :wub:

I have a request, a comment and question. First, I respectfully ask that when we talk about the OP's situation, we not try to add credibility to her story by pointing out that she's beautiful. I worry that in situations like this, a woman who is not conventionally attractive will keep quiet for fear that no one will believe her. The truth is, the most skilled predators choose those least likely to cry out for help. And if someone gets off on exploiting power relationships, looks don't always play too big a role. Second, I want to thank the OP for coming forward, and say I'm sorry for what happened to you. Third, I want to ask the OP: I'm heading to TJ in three days for surgery with Dr. Garcia. I'm pretty much off men altogether right now, so I feel pretty confident that nobody would be able to take advantage of me. But given the hotel room visits and what you know about one doctor's ethics...if you were me, would you call the surgery off?

I do feel a little guilty myself, but for different reasons again. I sometimes think about the reality that I'm spending thousands of dollars to stop myself from over-eating, when there are droughts and famines happening in other parts of the world. It's the "first-world problems" thing. It makes me ashamed of myself, but not so much that I could keep the weight off on my own.

Holy man...that does seem restrictive! I'm in awe of your commitment! Yesterday was much better for me, and I'm cruising along today....Hope all our end of June and early July sleevers are doing OK with their plans!

Your smile says it all!

Sending a (((hug)))

Thanks from me, too! I have Lupus so I've been eager to hear the experiences of other "chronically awesome" people!

Wow! And just like that, the big day will be here!!! I wish you a wildly successful surgery and a smooth recovery!

Did you make it through the weekend, Disco? I'm in pre-op Hell and I came here to commiserate!

Sending gentle (((hugs))) and best wishes for healing. :wub:

My pre-op diet is totally kicking my ass. I find it incredibly painful to read about less restrictive diets, and in some cases, no diet at all! I wonder what it would be like to have to phone my coordinator and say sorry, I won't be arriving for surgery after all, I screwed up on my pre-op diet.

I do Facebook, but not Instagram. Most of my friends and family don't know what I'm up to, so I won't' be joining any FB pages about WLS. One poor woman that I met on here liked and posted on an FB page and then had casual acquaintances inquiring about her surgery! It's really hard to keep Facebook activities private. And the settings change so much, I never feel secure. I was really sorry to hear that your date was pushed back a week! We may still bump into each other, though. I'm hoping to stay a few extra days at the Marriot, and I should still be there the night you arrive!

I'm sorry you're feeling so low. I've never had surgery before, but my mom tells me your emotions can be all messed up for a while afterwards. Be gentle on yourself. But to me, the idea of having the house all to myself sounds like bliss! Maybe think of it as time to pamper and get lets of rest. Play your favourite music, watch chick flicks, do some journaling and visualize all the fabulousness that's about to unfold as the weight melts off.