melanieleigh 1 Posted January 12, 2011 Hello everyone, I am typing from my hospital bed in Mexicali. I just had the plication done by Dr. Abril. I feel great. I still do not have pain, just discomfort. I am finally able to sip some tea and juice, with a teaspoon! It is really agonizing, but I knew this was coming. I really thank you all for support. I am still a newbie to this forum and I find myself checking in a lot. I wish there were more of us, plication patients, that were here to tell their stories, good bad or otherwise. I would say another great doctor to add to the list of good guys is Dr. Abril. The hospital he works out of is a small but VERY cozy friendly place. Santa Catalina is the name of the hospital, Check it out!! Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliviam 3 Posted January 12, 2011 So glad that you are doing well! I am scheduled to have this surgery on the 15th of February so please please keep us updated on your progress. I would love to know what to look out for and especially what kind of weight loss you are seeing. Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genepha 47 Posted January 12, 2011 Yeah! Glad u r feeling good and on the road to recovery. I'm scheduled for Feb 7 so I'm very anxious to know how everyone does right after surgery. Olivia - who is doing ur surgery? Our dates r close so we can help each other!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melanieleigh 1 Posted January 12, 2011 I only had vomiting right after waking up, but nothing since. My pain is almost non existant. I would hate to have such a good experience and you have a terrible one. Not all patients are the same. I was scared shitless before and the Dr. was like, don't even have it done if you are this nervous because you will make yourself sick, but now I can't believe I was so scared. The Doc says you can never tell who is gonna be okay and who is going to have a hard time with it. That is fair, I think. I wish both of you the best of luck and that you both feel as great as I do. Ciao!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlo 0 Posted January 12, 2011 melanie...everyday will get better...and keep in mind that you will be able to eat regular foods again after the healing just in smaller quanties...I had surgery on 12/20 and just started eating regular foods but I remember being down because I thought I would never be able to eat regular again...like i said everyday will get better and over time you get use to your stomach being smaller and no your limitations...Congrats Melanie... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
