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So glad to hear you are doing well. When you discharge and go back to the hotel, don't try to do too much. We went shopping and I was absolutely exhausted and wished I hadn't gone. In the beginning, just doing a little tires you out.

I was able to go out walking with no issues. The day I got released from the hospital we went to revolution avenue. And then the next day we went to the farmers market. It was nice to get out of the hotel and at some air.

@@smb0187 - How are you feeling? How did getting the drainage tube out go? Can you tell I am a big wuss? :-)

I'm feeling great! The drain tube was the weirdest feeling. I don't really even know how to explain it. It didn't hurt or anything just very weird. Lol

@@smb0187 I pray that you are having a fast and easy pain free recovery after your gastric sleeve surgery. I'm thinking about getting mine done with Dr Fernando Garcia too. I like that he does the single incision laparoscopic sleeve. Let me know how it all went when you are ready ok? Thank you

Everything has gone great so far. No complaints at all. I didn't get the single incision though just so you're aware. His team has been great! I leave to go back home tomorrow.

Has @@Revgirl checked in at all?

I'm doing great here! Getting out of the hospital today. Just waiting on the hotel shuttle to come pick us up. Got my drain tube and iv removed a little bit ago. Just getting used to drinking more. I get lots of gurgling in my stomach but it's not painful or anything just annoying.

I'm actually having a pretty easy time so far. Minimal gas pains. I've had some pain under my right side ribs but I've read that is normal. Drinking has been fine taking it nice and slow. I haven't felt it going down as others have posted. After my first couple of sips of Apple juice I did spit up a little bit but it was right after they had me drink the drink for the leak test. So I think that's why.

I will be here till tomorrow so the day of surgery, day after, and then leave the 3rd day

Just a quick update. I just got my sleeve yesterday and am feeling pretty good so far. No complaints. Dr. Garcia said I had zero complications during surgery.

I just got sleeved by him yesterday and everything went great. Just to give you a little piece of mind

Hi everyone! Just a quick update. Had my surgery by Dr Fernando Garcia yesterday morning. Everything is going good so far. Pain is tolerable. Should be getting my 3rd leak test soon. All of my nurses have spoken pretty good English. The Marriott is really nice.

We got to the hospital at about 11 and they did the testing then. They do blood work, take a urine sample, take a chest x Ray and do an EKG.

My husband just sat here and ate rice pudding and also has blue berry cheesecake. Since I'm so close to having the surgery I'm ok with it.

Hi everyone! I've made it to Mexico. Done my pre op testing and we are hanging out at the hotel right now. Went down to the restaurant and had my broth while my husband got some food. My mother in law is here with us also and she unfortunately was told she can't have the surgery because she is severely anemic and they think she might have a tumor on her lung.

@@Revgirl good luck today!! I am heading to the airport right now to join you! We will have to try and meet up.

Hi guys! Sorry I'm not in here much. I'm mostly on Facebook. Yes I will be in to update everyone after my surgery.... It's on Sat!!! EEEEK! I thought I lost my ID on Sunday which is enhanced so that's all I need to get into Mexico. I was a train wreck crying freaking out. Luckily I found it.

One week for me too smb. How are you doing with your weight loss? I've lost 16 pds. So far

I'm doing pretty good. I'm down 14 pounds. So of course I've gotten why can't you just keep doing this diet instead of the surgery

One week till I'm on a plane headed towards CA!!!!

Having trouble locating you. Please send me a friend request and I'll add you. Thanks! Vanessa Goodale Heyde

Just saw this. Added you on Facebook

How are you feeling? How did everything go?

Can I be added to the Facebook group? My name is Stephanie Barrett and my profile picture is of my daughter holding up a blue berry

Yeahhh, I'm so exited for us

I'm in Wenatchee , and getting sleeved in Everett at the NWWLS. How about you?

I live in Shoreline (just north of Seattle) but I'm getting sleeved in Mexico. Who is doing your surgery? My husband got the lap band at NWWLS

Nov 8 with Dr. Fernando Garcia

I live in Washington. Just north of Seattle

Nov 4th ???? and I'm from Washington State.

I'm in Washington as well!

My goals. Hmmm. That's a tough one cause ultimately I just want to be happy with myself and healthy for my 2 kids.

But my high weight is 320

I believe the last time I weighed myself I was at 315. My ultimate ultimate goal would be to be 155. But honestly I think I would look gross that size. I am aiming for 175 for now.

Who is your doctor? When will u be there?

I'm seeing Dr. Fernando Garcia on Nov 8