johnsondebbie

I had my surgery in Morris Mexico. It was the best choice I ever made I would do it all over again in a minute. I am five weeks out tomorrow and have lost 25 pounds so far. I am a low BMI'er but have struggled with my weight getting upwards of 214 pounds. I was 185 when I had the surgery and now I am about 160. I didn't have hardly any pain at all until the night of surgery I had some intense spasming of my stomach that felt like a gallbladder attack that I had years ago. I. New it was not my gallbladder as I had had it removed. Walking after surgery really help and gas ex will be your friend. I took them immediately after surgery and is often as needed and it was OK with my nurses and Dr. if I did that. I had a hard time even getting in some ice chips the first day after surgery but I survived. I think I'm on the uphill swing now as far as recovery goes. I had my surgery on a Thursday and was back to work on Monday. You will do great just ignore what other people have to say if they're saying you can do it on your own without the surgery because the surgery is a great tool. You will do fine just remember that it's your journey and nobody else. Surround yourself with positive people and you will do great. Can't wait to hear how you're doing after the surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Juarez Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have struggled with a cramping/pain in my chest that goes through to my back under my right shoulder blade ever since the first night after surgery. My doctor told me that it was my stomach spasming in someway shape or form. If yours comes back and you find out anythinglet me know as I am curious as well. It will come and go at times if I am hungry etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am having the same type of reaction. I'm having a hard time telling if it's hunger or not. I woke up this morning and I know I was hungry but ended up throwing up acid. I am conflicted with all of this as well, Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you still losing? The Protein is great. If you are still wanting to lose and are, then you are fine. You should not be counting calories at this point. Just stick to what works for you and if it's not doing what you need then go back to basics. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on the 8th in Juarez. There are pros and cons to every body's choices. I had a great experience, thankfully. The Doctors and staff were fantastic!! I have struggled with some stomach spasms that go into my back but that's it. I am really happy for my choice!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gas ex strips have been my best friend!! 3 days post op flying home now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just had mine in Juarez on the 8th. I am doing okay and sitting in the LA airport waiting for my flight home. What was I thinking?? 3 hour lay over after surgery!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

just had surgery on 12/8 in the afternoon. I am sitting here trying to figure out if I need to go to sleep or what I need to do. I just got my last dose of IV pain meds and antibiotics so I had them take out the IV as my hand is swollen as you can see in the picture. Did anybody suffer with their stomach contracting like a muscle spasm and it going into your back? That has been my biggest complaint so far. Everything here in Juarez has been fantastic I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was also sleeved yesterday. Having stomach spasms but doing okay so far. I am in Juarez. They are super here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I am set for surgery in Juarez on the 8the!! I am going alone and wondered if anyone has had an experience there that can share with me anything I should be aware of to make everything go smoothly since I will be alone.. thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App