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Soo Just wondering how everyone is doing?? Started out at 350 surgery weight was 333 current weight is around 287 (haven't been on a scale in a week) but total weight lost is over 60... not including my pre op diet though I think I'm a slow loser... but how are yall doing with everything? My stomach acid still gives me problems but it seems to be getting a little better than it was last month for sure.

I had surgery with Dr Garcia Aug 27th... At the hospital there was definitely a lot of sleeping, and I only stayed one night at the hotel but just FYI text messages with at&t are .50 a text (adds up quickly) so for sure use the wifi at the hotel. And the popsicles they brought me were GROSS! I've read since then that the green popsicles are better... the market or whatever they call it was pretty neato... you have to take those little red taxis for quite a ways to get there but if you're feeling up to it then I suggest going, just to get moving and see some stuff.

I'm new to this whole thing also (six weeks out) but I'm the same as you... I can eat steak without dying when I've heard other people say it's too heavy and all that mess. But my doctor told me it would be VERY hard to stretch out your stomach because the part they left in when they did your sleeve is very hard to stretch.. the other part they took out was the part that made you hungry (i forget the name of that stuff it starts with a g) and was also the part that stretches. I think you're doing the right thing by staying comfortable. and I don't think that if you do stuff yourself once or twice its going to stretch out the sleeve. But I'm new so I don't know everything or want to pretend like I do.

its including my pre op diet! I'm still happy about it!!

Sleeved 08/29/2013- down 47 lbs..

Ugh... This happened me to last night I know it's an old thread but I'm glad I found it... freaking GROSS!! and kinda scary when you're just sleeping and next thing you know you're choking... and the taste is just nasty. I've been taking Omeprazole that I bought over the counter once in the morning but im assuming I need to take one at night also.. I NEVER want that to happen again!

I was in Tijuana almost a month ago... they did look at our passports on the way back in but then just let us drive through.. (we got lucky and there was no line) If I was you I would for sure get my passports. I know they have a deal where you can get it in a few days... it's more money but worth not having a huge hassle.

wow I'm so sorry your trip was so miserable! Yes, the hospital rooms were very dated but other than that I had no problems. My step mother was my travel buddy and she speaks Spanish so it was easier to communicate to nurses and staff. While I was sleeping or walking she was out roaming Tijuana and to be honest it flew by for me pretty quick... we stayed in san diego the night before surgery and were only at the Marriott one night... when we arrived there we did have to wait while others took smoking rooms we waited an hour (which wasn't fun) but then we got our room. Once again I went to sleep she went exploring. We were told to only take the red taxis because they went to "centro" (the market). After my step mother got back she dragged me out to go with her to see Tijuana... it's definitely different than an average city in the US but it's just like Progresso, Cancun, or Cozumel if you get out of the tourist areas... I haven't had any problems and actually went back to work Tuesday (surgery was Thursday) I hope all your problems are behind you! I'm sure once you're home you'll feel 100 times better!!

Just got sleeved with Dr Garcia last Thursday! Bring small bills for tips, bring an ipad or something for the hospital stay incase you get bored... the cable is mostly Spanish.. don't be nervous! I was terrified and they did a great job! the Staff that will be taking care of you is mostly young but they know what theyre doing. A couple female doctors that youll speak with before surgery have also had gastric bypass and sleeve so ask them questions if you have any.. they're very nice. after yours surgery youre gonna wake up with sticky crap all over you! Make them help you get it off! lol REST and WALK!!! GOOD LUCK!

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Waiting at Hampton inn San Diego for Samuel to pick me up. When I called before to set up the time it was going to be 8 then they switched it to 9. Called Samuel at 8:45 he called me back at nine saying he was at the boarder do give him 25 minutes and he should be here. Just hope at the hospital it's not a bunch of waiting.. Update from eariler. Samuel picked us up at 9:30 from the hampton inn. Fromthere we had a quick 15 minute delay because he thought he was picking up another guy from the airport then back on the road to mexico. 10:30 we got to oasis 10:45 got in our room 11:00 xray 11:30 iv put into arm for nausea and stuff 11:45 ekg 11:50 ekg cleared 12:15 dr belas qul answered questions. There was only supposed to be me and another person scheduled for today but now i think there is 4

My name is Brandi, hope to see y'all soon

My father just had surgery last week. He went into remission in 2010. He's doing great and I've never heard about the five year mark either... Prayers your way.

29th with Dr Garcia! Scared shitless but feeling good! What have y'all lost pre op?

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AWESOME MEDIC!! I'm starting my protein shakes today... my father just had the sleeve yesterday hes still in the hospital still in san Antonio.. he was just able to start eating ice chips. Glad yours is going so well! Hopefully ours will too! If you can email me the post op instructions to Mulder.brandi@yahoo.com

My surgery is the 29th with Dr Garcia in Tijuana

hmm that's no bueno! (like my Spanish?)! How is the hotel? besides taking out the staples do they come by your room often? and if they do what do they actually do?

Wow!! Thank you medic for all the info!! I will be having surgery with dr Garcia the 29th! Congrats on your surgery!

August 27th in Tijuana Mx with Dr Garcia... Anyone else going to be there??

i'll be there the 29th!! but we should be flying back on the 31st if all goes right, good luck to you!!

What surgery were you supposed to have? Sry new to this whole Sleeve thing and still haven't had mine yet... supposed to be in early sepetmeber

So I'm trying to get my mind set right for actually confirming a date to travel to Tijuana Mexico and get my Sleeve... A couple of things just keep running through my head though. I haven't been to the doctor since March when I had a miscarriage and before that it's been years. I did tell my Primary that I was planning on going to Mexico to get it done but I don't really think she believed me because she didn't really say anything about it. I'm planning on using Dr Garcia through Ready 4 a Change, my husbands cousin used him and so did several other people from their church with no complications. Ive spoke with Alma (dr garcias coordinator) and she seems very nice but it just seems like there should be more that I should be doing. I've sent my paperwork and been approved with them, in a couple weeks I'll have the total amount of money for the surgery and travel, it just seems like somethings missing.. I've been reading these blogs off and on now for months but this is my first post. After I'm sleeved do I need to find a doctor to check on how I'm doing or can I actually just go to Mexico and get this done then poof I'll start losing weight? ?!@? Help! LOL I'm starting to freak out!

Thank you guys for the information!! Just stressing!