TheCloudPainter

WASA, I'm not going to get into this further with you... All I can suggest is that you speak to this person directly and try to work this out. Have a great weekend, all...

MacM & wasa, I do understand about the complexity of revision VS virgin sleeve surgeries. I do think the comment about the coordinator wasn't necessary, though... that is purely subjective and not an objective statement. I don't feel that this is the appropriate place for comments like that. No offense intended...

WASA, Do you have anything nice to say about any other doctor than your own? Attacking coordinators & doctors on this forum is BS, and I'm getting tired of listening to it. I was very fortunate - everything turned out great. If you have a problem with someone, I'd suggest talking to that person face to face or taking it to them, PM or email. You mistakenly thought I was someone else, and didn't even apologize to me for that. Your opinion is just that... your opinion. An innocent question was asked, and answered by me about MY experience... PERIOD. It's because of this that I basically don't come to this forum often.

Hey there I had my sleeve done on Jan 13 in Tijuana, MX by Dr Lopez & Dr. Pompa. The total cost of mine was $8500, exc the plane tickets & the tips for the drivers. It was a wonderful experience. Up here in Washington state, to pay out of pocket would run about $23k, I believe. Hope that helps.

Not at all... Just that I didn't do it earlier!

This is true... there's always a way to cheat... I personally wanted to LICK my fiance's piece of pizza tonight... LOL! That was hard... but instead, I made my chicken broth with protein powder in it and was quite full. Physically, I was full & fine... Mentally - it SUCKED! I guess therein lays the battle we all face. A friend of mine is interested in either the lap-band or the G-sleeve and I've directed her to this forum to learn about both. She asked a good question tonight that I've never seen asked here before - What about salads? How soon can I have a salad now? I know with limited space, it's better to use it for more nutritional food... right? Thanks for your help, MacMadame TheCloudPainter :huh2:

MY antibiotics tabs are huge and started taking them 4 days out of surgery. At first, my eyes went the size of saucers when I saw how big they were, but I just swallowed it with some Water and didn't have any adverse affects. I was waiting for something to happen, but nothing did... thank goodness! TheCloudPainter

Hey all Wow! I didn't realize it was this easy to lose massive lbs so quick and then again, to go back to old eating patterns so quickly. I'm only 5 days out from my sleeve, and am getting a little nervous reading all this. I've joined www.gastricsleevesupport.com and find it a very good forum. Take care, all... TheCloudPainter

Heya NeverGoBack... I was just sleeved on 1/13/09 and I'm feeling great! The recovery was a cakewalk... I had one tiny burp that the nurse worked out of me the morning after surgery (that was odd), but never had problems with gas or gas pain. Immediately after surgery, they had me up walking and yeah - I kind of felt like I had been kicked in the gut by a horse. But hey - I'm a weinie! Take all pain meds they offer and sleep... Next day, they took out my foley and I was walking alot. Third day - they took out my drainage tube and that hurt quite a bit! I just gritted my teeth and it was over pretty quick. I was then taken to xray and drank some nasty stuff called Iodo - something. It's the stuff for a contrast xray to see if there are any leaks in your new sleeve. Just close your eyes and down it, it's gross but you'll live. They released me then to go to the hotel... (I had my sleeve done in Mexico) and I came back that night for my evening meds (IV). Next day, they took out my IV and I was released to go home. All in all, I'd say about a fairly painless procedure... probably about a 3-4 out of 10 on the pain scale. I've never had abdominal surgery before so I didn't know what to expect. That scared me more than anything else. For being 5 days out of surgery, I feel great with just a lil itching and discomfort around the incision sites. Of course, my tummy muscles are still a lil sore, but I'm walking straight and drinking well. I seem to have accumulated alot of gas last night... LOL! It's gone now... *blushing - gigglin* We DO need a place for us sleevers to go, don't we? I found one forum, www.gastricsleevesupport.com and it's fun because it's Aussie based... LOL! I have no idea what weetbix are or if I'd ever eat poached fish... but they are very welcoming. I'm finding that each WLS has their own following and can be quite elitist towards others... LOL! Another good forum is www.obesityhelp.com. Good luck and I hope this helps... TheCloudPainter

Absolutely! MY email is TheCloudPainter@hotmail.com or she can send me a private message thru here. I hope she does it - Dr Pompa and her staff ROCK! I'm a paramedic and have been in hospitals all over the US and Canada. This place ranks with the best of them. Of course, right now, I'm sore, but I've been up and walking and feeling so much better by the hour. Thank you for the recovery wishes. *hugs*

Hey all After doing my research, I opted for the G-sleeve and Dr Pompa in Mexico. BEAUTIFUL clinic, very wonderful and caring staff - top notch facility. Patty had everything arranged wonderfully. I'm one day out and of course, sore. Where'd the horse go that kicked me in the guts??? Will keep ya'll informed... *S* Take care TheCloudPainter

I'm just beginning my venture down this road to my *new life*, but these are the reasons I'm willing to shell out major bucks, blood, sweat & tears for my WLS... SO... 1. I can have & enjoy sex with my fiance~ again... with lights on! 2. I can wear sexy thongs again 3. I can actually get in/out of my lil Fiat Spider I restored without feeling/looking bad or silly 4. I can just slip on a lil sundress and feel like a million bucks... 5. I can stop hurting from back, knee & ankle pain & being winded all the time 6. I can ride the beautiful horses I breed and raise, not just talk about it 7. I can do more recreation activities with my fiance' (IE: learn how to surf, etc) 8. I won't be embarassed or ashamed at get-togethers, reunions, etc 9. I can walk into a store and find pretty clothes that make me feel pretty & feminine again (no more sweats!) 10. I can get healthy and stay that way (no more DIET pills!) to enjoy a full, happy, long life with my fiance' & can get married on a beach in some tropical place just wearing a light sundress! Take care all!