BigHarleyGuy1

Pejela- Surgery great. Recovery going well. Fly home in the morning. Mike

Surgery date is today (8/10/15) with Dr. Altimirano.

What has everyone's experience been with the plane ride home. I will be traveling home from San Diego to Jacksonville, Florida. I leave San Diego @ 6:30am and arrive in Jacksonville @ 6:30pm. So 12 hours + 3 hours time changes is 15 hours and the airport is almost an hour from my house so 16 hours total. I would love to hear all comments. Not being wimpy, just want to set proper expectations. Thanks. Mike

Thank you for the play -by-play. Very helpful for all that are days away. Thanks, Mike

5 Day Till Surgery !! Sorry, I am a little excited. Thanks. Mike

Ana Tellez - You listed several items that someone should bring with them. Is there a list of items that you can send me. You have my email. Thanks. Mike

What does your packing list look like. I am a minimalist. I was just going to bring clothes. *Flying on an airplane and do not want to be weighed down with nonsense. That said, I am curious if I need to bring anything for my own comfort or recovery. Mike

Day 4. Headaches are gone. Felling like a human again. Mike

Cant wait to see some buttons flying ! Thank you, Sir !

August 10th with Dr. A in TJ. Started Pre-op diet Sunday ! Ready to go. Mike

My insurance will not cover me. Weight loss surgery is an exclusion. The private pay here in Jacksonville is $15,000. It is $3899 with BariatricPals.com in Mexico. So, I am going to Mexico. Surgery date is 8/10/2015 with Dr. "A"

I saw a post the other day that breaks down the post-Op Diet. I can not find it. Could someone either direct me to it or break down what we can eat. Week 1 clear liquid Week 2 - liquid week3 - puree week 4 mushies Or something like this ?

August 10th in Mexico with Dr. Altamirano.

I have heard a lot about the phases of introducing food back after the surgery. It seems to vary per person. Mostly folks are saying 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks pureed, 2 weeks soft, etc. Can someone break it down in easy to understand terms for me. I have a meeting with the NUT Friday morning and I could ask her. Curious what the folks here have experienced. Also, wife does the shopping and needs to know what to buy to be prepared for the after. Surgery is still over a month away. I am just trying to get all the info I can. Thanks.

I keep seeing / hearing that you can not drink Water or anything else with meals after surgery. Why is that ?

2012 Harley-Davidson Road-Glide Ultra Hope I can get back on it after surgery (it's a heavy bi**h) Great riding weather here in north Florida in September. Surgery is 8/10. I hope that 3 weeks is ok recovery before getting back on the bike.

Haven't bought a new Harley shirt in years. They are all 3x Maybe Santa Claus will bring me a large.

I am not a Facebook expert. If I join Dr. "A" Facebook group will everyone in my Facebook friends list be able to see that I joined that group. I am not ready to tell anyone yet.

Insurance will not cover me. I am going to Mexico ! Surgery date 8/10/2015.

Thanks y'all !