Jenni77

Are you going with Dr. Alvarez as well?

Hey Amber I hope they help you out with some pain meds. Im having some type of insomnia...idk. I got some meds at 1 just to help me relax and sleep but by 230 I was wide awake and walking out in the hall. I wish I could sleep because tomorrow will be stressful tryin to get my fluids in on my brand new tummy. It may cause some gas that im lucky I didnt have right after surgery. Lol Dr. Alvarez told me since I had already had a laproscopic gall bladder removal it would be similar for vsg pain wise and would be fairly easy for me since my other laproscopic surgery went good.

Hi Everyone! I am currently in Mexico alone right now. I had my surgery this past morning with the amazing Dr. Alvarez. I feel perfectly fine to be here alone. The Dr, Susan, His Driver Rosie, and all the staff I have had contact with are absolutely fabulous. The hospital is older, but that I knew going in. It just looks like hospitals did when I was a young girl. The patient care in this place supersedes any medical care I have had in any hospital in the States. So while its not the prettiest I would chose here over any hospital near my own home. I will say the private rooms you are given here are completely updated and quite nice. Mine had a beautiful tiled walk in shower, leather furniture for guests, and a nice flatscreen tv. I do not feel scared to be alone here, but honestly cant wait to board the plane back to my wonderful fiance, 4 kids, and brand new Grandson Omar.

Im sorry to hear that Justin. I do consider myself very fortunate now. I hope tomorrow goes as good as today. I only asked for pain meds once today and that was just a couple hours ago. I am having a very hard time sleeping so I figured I would break out the laptop and do some writing. Thanks again

Thanks Matt! The other two ladies with me at this time are like that. So far I have been fortunate. Tomorrow im hoping to he able to deal with the ice chips.

Hey everyone. My surgery went great sk far. Im up and walkjng. Having a hard time texting. Talk more later

how long did it take everyone to get their passport/ passport card? Also, did you have it expedited? I'm ready to schedule with Dr. Alvarez, but not sure about how long it really takes to get this document.

Good luck! I started mine 4 days ago. First day was a little hard. It does get easier, and in 4 days I have lost 7lbs!

Congrats! I hope to never smoke again.

Still smoke free!! Surgery in Mexico on Thursday!

Good luck to you both!!

I just did the same thing.

I'm with Dr. Alvarez :-)

This phone app is tricky!!

Hi Heather who is your doctor?

I'm the 12th in Mexico :-)

I had a major setback and was sure I wasn't going to be able to keep my Sept. 12th date, but just as I have read over and over...one call to Susan and the problem was fixed within hours. Dr. Alvarez has been blessed with such a wonderful coordinator. Seriously, I have never had a Dr office contact me on a Sunday just to offer encouragement. I knew from day one if I was going to have surgery it would be with Dr. Alvarez. I did start my Chantix and quit smoking Wednesday night. I am doing very well with it and haven't touched a cigarette since. This is no small feat and I'm extremely proud of myself. I was a smoker for 22 yrs, now I'm a quitter!! I start my 7 day pre-op diet on the 5th....good luck to all the Sept sleevers...we are going to do great!!

I start my 7 day liquid diet the 5th. I should be practicing now.