SassyRNMom

Hi all! I was reading February/March sleevers and thought we should start an April/May one. My name is Jaime, I am from Iowa, I am an ICU nurse, and will be 39 on the 25th! I want to hit 40 next year, healthy and happy! Current stats are 5'5" 220lbs goal 130ish I am scheduled for April 3rd Surgeon- Dr. Mario Camelo Ramos Hospital- Florence (Part of Oasis of Hope) in Tijuana, Mexico I am so excited! I have a countdown on my calendar!

I drink on occasion. I am 3 months out from surgery. I haven't had any problems with it, but if I over do it, recovery the next day is harder.

I am also with Dr. Ortiz on April 25th, I have been getting a lot of grief from friends and family about going to Mexico as well... I also want to have my gallbladder removed the same time as the sleeve, is this common? I haven't set my surgery date yet still researching have any of you seen any post about medical tourism and Dr Mario Camelo Ramos? @@4evertonya , I went to Dr. Camelo. I had a great experience. All the Doctors and nurses were very nice and spoke English. My husband stayed in the room with me. My surgery was 4/3. So I am a month out. I was worried that I hadn't heard anything about him either. Bianca at medical tourism was a great contact and gave me information of former patients. Good luck!

I was sleeved on 4/3. I am struggling with calories. How many should I have? Also my drain incision is still open and about the size of a pencil eraser. Anyone else have this problem?

Out of surgery 2 hours ago. Left side/flank pain is not good! But it is where the drain is, so I am sure it will get better. Already walked 300+ feet. A little unsteady but it felt good to move! Day 5 for no real food, so feeling weak and tired! Overall I am doing great and the team here is super nice!

Laying in the hospital waiting to go to surgery! My nerves are killing me! Ready or not!

Where are you having it done? Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Good luck on Wednesday! Let us know how it goes!

Good luck on Wednesday!! Keep us updated!

I am starting to get really nervous! I know this is what I want and need, but started panicking yesterday! A few deep breaths and looks in the mirror and I am ready to go! 4 days to a new beginning!

Can I ask where in Iowa? I understand if you don't want to say.

Any chance I know you?

I tried the chicken unjury, and it wasn't bad. I was going to get some diet cranberry to try the unflavored. I have done my share of liquid diets and I am dragging my feet at trying the others. They smell like tube feedings to me

I am so excited for everyone! I ordered protein powder samples from Unjury. They have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chicken and unflavored. I am really curious about the chicken and unflavored, I get tired of the sweet ones.

LadyVSG, it seems like there is a lot of nurses on here! Welcome and good luck everyone! Has anyone tried or found any protein powder they like?

Has anyone heard of or used this Dr? I am scheduled for April 3rd. I don't see his name much on the board. Thanks Jaime