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Laura-ven is right. I spoke with the doctor's office directly, right after it happened. She had a heart condition and didn't disclose it to the doctor, knowing she'd be turned down again. It's tragic, but was not a complication that most of us would face. Her situation was very different.

What?? The forms you sign are in Spanish for those doctors?? That wouldn't be legal in the U.S. However, who knows what's legal in Mexico. I can tell you that every form I signed was in English, and there were no extra charges afterward. In fact, they told me beforehand if the Dr. sees a hiatal hernia while he's in there, he'll fix it for free.

I'm four days out, myself. Definitely gets better each day. Walking does help with the gas, so do some today but don't overdo it. Also, try not to make the mistake I made, and drink too much clear liquids on your second day. I was on pain pills and feeling good, and didn't really realize I should be drinking sloooowly and not very much. I regretted it later in the afternoon. :-(

Amanda, you're right... the chicken broth is awesome. We asked about the veggies that flavor it, and although I'm sure there's other stuff too, we found out the secret (well, maybe not so secret in Mexico) ingredient: Chayote. My mother is going to try to replicate it at home. :-)

Okay, so I was hoping I was going to be the exception and have a PERFECT recovery, but so much for that! Actually, overall it has been really good so far. Today I'm two days out from surgery, and yesterday I got to start on clear liquids a bit. Well, I guess it was going so well that I drank a little too much, because it wasn't long before some of it came back up. Not fun. But, today I had the barium x-ray done, and everything is looking good in there. So, time for my first bowl of chicken broth!

I didn't have the same doctor, so I can't comment on him, but my experience (in Mexico) has been totally different. Dr. Aceves' staff (coordinator Yolanda) has been right here the whole time... she picked us up on the other side of the border, in fact, so we wouldn't have to wait for the shuttle. I haven't had to do ANY waiting, really... we were hustled around with very little waiting time pre-op, and anything I need post-op is brought to me right away. Altogether a different experience, so far. So, I'm not discounting this person's experience, but only saying it's not representative of all doctors in Mexico.

Is that a little pus around the staples? If so, it probably shouldn't be there, but I'm obviously not a doctor.

I have had two other surgeries in my life, and both times I woke up from anesthesia very very nauseous, so that's what I was worried about. I didn't want to wake up and start vomiting right after having stomach surgery. But, I talked with the anesthesiologist beforehand and he made me very comfortable. And sure enough, I didn't have any nausea.

Hi there, so glad to hear you had a good experience, so far! It's definitely a difficult decision and I'm in the very nervous phase right now because I'm two days from surgery. Thank you for checking in! Hope it continues to go well for you.

I deal directly with Nina in Dr. Aceves office. If you are considering going to Dr. Aceves, here is her info: Nina Eguia Patient Coordinator, Dr. Aceves 888 344 3916 toll free direct 619 917 9028 ninaeguiambc@gmail.com www.mexicalibariatric.com

I love to travel and take lots of beautiful pics when I'm on a trip. I can't wait until I feel confident enough to actually BE in the pictures again. I also think that hiking is going to be alot more fun without the extra 90 lbs to carry up the hill!

Thank you for your post. I'll probably be in surgery exactly one week from right now with Dr. Aceves, so your post is very helpful to me. Can I ask you-- when you say you had (and still have a little) pain when you drink, can you tell me what kind of pain? Like is it in your throat, chest or stomach? And is it when you swallow or afterwards? I'm just curious. Thank you!

I'm still pre-op, so I can't speak from experience yet, but many people said it's best to try your first post-op drink at home if you can. That way if it has a weird effect on you (like it makes you sick) you'll be at home and not in front of a party full of people. :-)

From everything I've read, you need to make yourself drink something... otherwise you will get dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital.

I don't understand why you can't get a second opinion? Another Psychologist?

Ha! You just click on her profile (clicking on the little picture works) and it's right there on the first page.

Everyone doesn't have to be so mean or sarcastic to the op. If her profile is correct, she's 19 years old.... I know I didn't know everything at 19, and I think it's brave of her to post her questions on here. In posting again in food and Nutrition, she was following the advice of a veteran poster on her last thread. In any case, rmma1000: The main thing you need to realize is that by eating ramen, you are not only hurting your chances at weight loss, but you could possibly do damage to your sleeve as well. Definitely not something you want to risk. If you didn't get specific post-op diet instructions from your surgeon, then you can certainly search these forums for good information. As the others have said, Protein first, then veggies as you can fit them in. Check out some of the recipe forums for ideas, and be careful!