sassysara

you guys are CRAZY!! I am 6 days post op and the thought of touching anyone... HELL NO! I am still in severe pain, the meds are NOT cutting it and I am HUNGRY! Thank GOD I am single right now... No way would I ever think about sex!

I was banded on Friday the 22nd... stayed the night at the clinic till Saturday. Then later that day, 4 of us patients and 2 of our chaperones, aka friends all ventured out. We took a cab ride to Revolucion street. BTW... the cab system is NOT one cab per person, they just keep picking up people. A van pulled over with 2 people in it and the 6 of us joined them. It only cost us a $1/per person to go to Revolucion Street. We walked all afternoon. Had Soup at some restaraunt and did some souvenier shopping. I wouldn't recommend going out at night, but during the day, it was quite nice and none of us felt scared/threatened. We did see quite a few police cars and some with their weapons in PLAIN SIGHT! But for the most part, it was quite pleasant. Ane everyone from the clinic and hotel staff were excellent! It definitely is hyped WAY more than it actually is! Good luck!

I am finally home! Today was a hard one! The drive home alone, I got motion sickness! My body/chest felt like I was gonna explode and I wanted to throw up. But of course I was so scared that my band would move! My biggest fear, btw! It turned out to be more of a bp I think... just saliva and gas/air. Came home, took a nap, walked a bit with my mom. She just made me some chicken broth... that's getting old quick! And my Dr. said I could have a Protein drink when I got home, cuz I am HUNGRY!!! So how is everyone else doing??

you can have snapple. it's clear. we just got done visiting revolution street in TJ and had the BEST albondigas Soup.... without the albondigas. try branching out on your Soups... miso, wonton, albondigas. hope that helps! and yes the gas x strips seem to be helping. been having shoulder pains which the nurse said was gas.. but walking has really helped too.

i am heading to shower now. we were closed with bondo/glue. no stitches. just can't submerge for 3 weeks, i.e. baths, spas or pools. but was told i don't even need to put anti biotic since the bondo has it already in there. been having shoulder pains from gas and took some gas-x strips. laid down a bit. now gonna shower and try walking around tj for a bit. there is talk about getting a massage around the corner. gonna make the best of my vacation! best wishes for all!

all is well over here! staying the night at the clinic. they actually have computers here for the patients, so cool! able to get my LBT and FB fixes!! they actually asked me what kind of music i'd like to hear while in surgery.. i chose the 80's! cried when the wheeled me in out of nerves, but next thing i knew they were waking me up. made some great friends here. there are 8 of us that had our surgery today! and all are very friendly. the staff here is amazing! wait on you hand and foot. only can have Water, caprisuns, ice and popsicles. stomach has growled a few times but i don't feel like i need to eat. good to hear that everyone is doing well and made it thru!!! congrats to us bandito's!!

in mx and have internet, tg!!! all checked in and just enjoying my last night. gonna enjoy my 'last meal'. :thumbup: hope all is well!!

I'm leaving today too, heading to MX.......... I can't wait to read all the posts once I return. Good luck to us all!!!

I found Pure Protein shakes @ Trader Joe's. They ranged from 21-35 gr of protein. And they are GOOD! For pre-op I would drink a Slim Fast in the morning, then a pure protein in for lunch. They extra protein would hold me over a bit longer than the 10 g in the Slimfast.

my brother had the band already and said they'll give you a shot and the next thing you know, they'll be waking you up. it will all go smoothly!!! no more being fat!

I too am getting the butterflies. I leave tomorrow for MX and the surgery is Fri morning! I can't believe after all these years of wanting this, it's FINALLY here!!! And of course, I am now going thru the "is this what I really want" phase/doubt. But I know that it really is!! I won't be home until Sunday but I look forward to checking the board upon my return to see how everyone is doing!! Good luck to all of us!

lucky!!!!!

i'm on Protein shakes and a lean cuisine and ANYTHING green... lettuce, broccoli, etc. but still I AM HUNGRY!!! this sucks! but i know in the end it's all worth it. less than 72 hours now!

i do!!!! i've been trying not to think about it. it seems so surreal. one week from today, i'm gonna be banded. weird! if i let it, my stomach will go into nots instantly! i use the hour glass description when i explain the procedure to anyone. it just makes sense!

I'm Friday the 22nd! I can't believe it's this week! That came FAST! Let's all keep in touch.

All of you/us need to watch the MTV series, TRUE LIFE, "I hate my new body'... The young guy on there who had the band for 3 years and lost over 100 lbs, decides that he wants to try life with out fluid, so the Dr. takes out all his fluid. The first thing he does is goes to a restaurant and orders, get this: A turkey wrap with salad and vanilla shake, banana creme pie with a vanilla shake, lemon merengue pie with a vanilla shake AND a huge chocolate brownie with........ you guessed it a vanilla shake!!! He went thru this binge and when all was said and done, the guilt came on big time. Living without a full band for an entire week, he realized that he wasn't strong enough to maintain his new life and that his old ways were coming back again!!! He re-filled the next week. It was a very interesting episode. I get my band in 6 days and getting very nervous about everything, especially giving up my meals. But in the end, I'm sure it will all be worth it!!!

Hey Junk.. Maybe I'll see you there. Mine is the 22nd with Ortiz!!! Where in SoCal are you? I'm Corona, 951! Good luck with your surgery!

thanks for keeping us all posted.. i have been watching this thread for the past week. i am going down on the 22nd. getting so much grief (which is understandable) from family/friends. but unless they close the borders, i am going!! and the hype seems to have dwindled the past few days. good luck to all of us heading down to TJ!!!

I am gonna wait till the 12th hour myself. I heard the rumor that they are thinking of closing the borders for 5 days... so let's see where that takes us. That's Mexico is closing, not the US. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

I too have surgery scheduled on May 22nd with Ortiz.......... this is driving me crazy. I have already taken the time off (I'm self employed so to block out time is crucial!) and have finally made up my mind to have this surgery. I've been wanting it for years and now that I have the funds and the time, and the GUTS for that matter, this thing comes along! I am going to wait a few more weeks, feel it out. Be sure that if anyone needs a mask, it's the proper kind. Dr. Oz was on The View the other day and said that ONLY surgical masks can truly filter the air propery. I am actually thinking of asking my neighbor a nurse to get me some surgical masks. Good luck to everyone out there!!!

tchr.... where did you get the protein shots?

I am going the next weekend. Sugery on the 22nd. Staying at the Marriott... let me/us know how it is!!! Good luck!

I don't know why you have chosen going to Monterrey but you may want to think about possibly going to a Dr. in TJ. You can fly into San Diego and they'll pick you up on the US side. I have my scheduled surgery with Dr. Ortiz in TJ. And from what I have found he is one of the BEST in the industry. And is a member of the FACS and American Bariatric. And I have had American Dr's say that I am in good hands. Not trying to convert by any means, but thought you'd maybe like to see another point of view. Good luck!

Didn't know you were flying.. the rules may be different if so. I am driving over the border. Sorry to get your hopes up!!!