Shariberry

Welcome! I too will be having surgery with Dr. Corvala. I was also concerned about not having any local follow up, but have just decided to read up as much as I can and prepare for what is to come. My sleeve surgery is 1 week from today. Feel free to hit me up with any questions. I will give you feedback once I am home from Mexico. I have also decided to sign up for some therapy sessions. Not everyone needs therapy, but I wanted someone in my corner. I get so worried about failure-and try to push it to the back of my mind. Can you look to see if there are any WLS support groups in your area? There is a ton of good information on here, and a lot of seasoned WLS Pros that have great advice. My advice? Read read read. You can do this! Good luck to you on this journey!

Hi group! Surgery in just over a week, and wondering what you ate the first couple weeks out of surgery? I currently eat a plant based diet that consists of a lot of raw veggies. I have come to terms with the fact that I wont be munching on raw broccoli or spinach for a few weeks until my stomach will alow me to each solids again. I plan to eat veggie broth, although I have ordered some bone broth (im struggling with this) to mix with it because I am so concerned about getting the amount of protein that is recommended those first couple weeks. I am also on a vegan protein shake. Any other ideas? I think once I'm back to eating "normal" food it shouldn't be hard to get enough protein. It will be lower than my dr. recommends, but still plenty and I feel sufficient.

@apu Welcome back! So happy to hear things went well for you and that you are feeling good. I have two weeks and am going from excited to nervous, so hearing good experiences is helpful!

I am also having mine done this month with Dr. Corvala! How exciting, you are only one week out, I'm right behind you on the 21st. Let me know how it goes.

@specialkron thanks so much for the advice. Because I am traveling alone, the plain ride home is one of the most nerve racking things I worry about. I'll plan on bringing a small bag for souvenirs. Did you pack bullion cubes, or did you pick some up down in MX? That would be an easy thing to pack in my purse. About how long after surgery were you back to feeling well? You are about six weeks out now, I've heard thats about the time people start to feel good again (although everyone is different). What have you found most challenging? Congrats on the weight loss! I am so excited to get down to MX this month! I'll continue to follow your progress.

@specialkron Congrats on all of the hard work! You are doing great! How was Mexico? Did you feel like you packed everything you needed for the hospital? Let me know if you have any tips and tricks for traveling post op, as I will be traveling alone. Keep up the hard work, good luck in school this fall!

How has your summer been going so far? I too live in Utah, and will be going to Mexico for the surgery. My surgery date is August 21 with Dr. Lopez Corvala. I started a completely whole foods diet about 2 months ago, and ditching the regular beer I'd have after work with water, or on occasion wine. I have tried to cut out all carbonation, because I knew it would be difficult for me, so I thought I might as well as get a start on it. Reading lots of forums, and hearing others experience has really helped me, and shown me more areas to research, or additional questions I should ask my doctor. I'm really trying to change the way I view food. For me, I'd tend to over eat, even when i was full because 1) I was stressed out 2) I felt I "needed" something to snack on 3)the food just tasted so good. Identifying these issues has really helped me. I often ask myself "Why am I eating this?" If its because I'm hungry, than great. If it is because Im stressed, or snaky, or it tastes good- I acknowledge the reason and try to deal with it. If its tastes good, great-have a bite and put the fork down, if Im stressed-take a 5 minute walk, if I'm snacky-I try to avoid snacks, but I try to keep healthier snacks around because this one si tough for me. I'll snack on veggies with hummus, or pumpkin seeds, or occasionally corn nuts. Good luck to, these next few months are your time to focus on getting ready for the surgery. Please let me know how it goes.

Utah girl here! I live in the South end of Salt Lake County. I will be going to Mexico for my surgery and looking for other WLS people from Utah to be in contact with so that we can support each other though this journey. Let me know if anyone out there is available. Thanks! -CP

August 7th will be here before you know it! How exciting. Keep us posted on how it goes. I will be staying at Hotel Lucerna. The three my hospital recommended to me were Hotel Lucerna, Hotel Pueblo Amigo, and Grand Hotel Tijuana. Let me know if there is anything you didn't pack, that you wish you had. Good Luck!

I have chosen to only tell a few very close members of my family. This is such a personal decision, and maybe I will share post surgery, but I know that I have been on lots of different diets. My BMI is in the low 30s, and so everyone chimes in that since I have less than 100 lbs to loose it should be easy and feasible. Loosing, although SUPER slow has been possible for me in the past. Lost 100s of lbs over the years (Loose 15 gain 20, loose 20, gain 30, loose 25, gain 30 and the cycle continues) but keeping it off has always been the problem. I don't mind exercise, and love veggies. I did not like how weight loss drugs made me feel. As soon as I strayed or cheated I'd gain the weight back. This has been a life long struggle. Many people think that WLS is the "easy way out" or "cheating" somehow. It is not. I'm pretty sure most of the members of this forum tried everything else prior to committing to WLS. I will be getting my surgery done in MX, and so will look to join a local support group, as well as maintain active in online forums like this one. We can support each other!

August 21 with Dr. Lopez Corvala. What are you guys packing for the hospital and to wear home?

I will be seeing Dr. Lopez Corvala on August 21st. Im excited and nervous. Anyone else going to be in Tijuana during that time? I will be traveling alone and Im a bit worried about packing wnd hauling my luggage around in the airport, as i have a connecting flight. Is tgis a valid concern, or were you all able to fly home relatively comfortable and mobile? Thanks!