shaundra 5 Posted February 10, 2011 In just 9 hours i will be on a plane to Mexico, to have my band to sleeve revision. i am really nervous about doing this alone, but excited for this new chapter in my life. i am an emotionl wreck, but im greatful for all of you and your support. the hardest part about this so far has been the liquid diet! im starving!!!!!!!! ive read that some people go out for a last meal the night before and others have to be on a liquid diet for days or even weeks. why the difference? i will post from mexico as soon as i can, and im taking my video camera.i would like to film the whole experience if they will allow it. i sure would have liked to watch a video like that before my journey. shaundra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy363627 15 Posted February 10, 2011 Good luck , you will do fine..just sip and walk.. Walking makes you heal faster.. Please keep us posted!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barbarachic 0 Posted February 10, 2011 In just 9 hours i will be on a plane to Mexico, to have my band to sleeve revision. i am really nervous about doing this alone, but excited for this new chapter in my life. i am an emotionl wreck, but im greatful for all of you and your support. the hardest part about this so far has been the liquid diet! im starving!!!!!!!! ive read that some people go out for a last meal the night before and others have to be on a liquid diet for days or even weeks. why the difference? i will post from mexico as soon as i can, and im taking my video camera.i would like to film the whole experience if they will allow it. i sure would have liked to watch a video like that before my journey. shaundra hi shaundra, i am scheduled with dr. kelly march 4th. i would love to see a utube or video. please PM me if you do. wish you the easy recovery. barb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seniorsleever 17 Posted February 10, 2011 Good luck, Shaundra! You're on your way to a better life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaundra 5 Posted February 13, 2011 quick update..........i am in Tijuana at the recovery house. i had my band to sleeve revision 3 days ago by dr almanza. everything went fine and everyone here has been great! i fly home tmrw, i cant wait to see my daughter! if anyone has any questions please ask. i was terrified to go to dr almanza because of the negative things i read from other posters, but financially it was the right decision for me. i am in the process of putting my video journal of my trip on you tube. the staff let me film every area of the clinic including the OR. so i will upload that as soon as i can after i get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AwesomeSleeve 5 Posted February 13, 2011 Congratulations Shaundra! I'm glad that everything went well. Can't wait to see the video. Have a safe trip home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dansha 16 Posted February 13, 2011 I would be very interested in viewing the u tube video as I have some peeps I hope will get the surgery. Good luck and best wishes on your continued weight loss journey. Please keep as updated. Deb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NanaNanner 7 Posted February 13, 2011 congrats Shaundra! We're SLEEVED!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StacyS 20 Posted February 13, 2011 Yes, I would love to see ur video too. Have a safe trip home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaundra 5 Posted February 13, 2011 yes it finally happend!!!!! im not hungry at all but we went out shopping today and all the other shoppers were eating. everything smelled soooo good.i just wanted a little taste theres nothing like authentic mexican food! congrats Shaundra! We're SLEEVED!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovearmada 14 Posted February 13, 2011 Congrats!! I hope you are still doing so good. Do you mind me asking what made you change from dr kelly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaundra 5 Posted February 13, 2011 thank you! im doing great, just a little homesick cause i miss my daughter. i really wanted to go to dr kelly, but dr Almanza was more affordable. im so happy that i didnt listen to all the negative things i read before i left and just went with my gut. everything was fine, and im at the recovery house now.i have my own room with cable and wi-fi and there is always a nurse here at the recovery house and a driver. she is in the kitchen now cooking up some yummy smelling broth and the driver took me out shopping today. i found an awesome chihuahua toy for my daughter. if you are considering dr almanza i can give you christis number. she is my coordinator and she was also a patient. most of the staff have also had the sleeve. i have no regrets about comong here, and i really was scared. i cried A LOT the day of surgery! and i did this all by myself!!!! if you have any more questions please let me know. i will be posting a video of my journey when i get home. shaundra Congrats!! I hope you are still doing so good. Do you mind me asking what made you change from dr kelly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovearmada 14 Posted February 13, 2011 thank you! im doing great, just a little homesick cause i miss my daughter. i really wanted to go to dr kelly, but dr Almanza was more affordable. im so happy that i didnt listen to all the negative things i read before i left and just went with my gut. everything was fine, and im at the recovery house now.i have my own room with cable and wi-fi and there is always a nurse here at the recovery house and a driver. she is in the kitchen now cooking up some yummy smelling broth and the driver took me out shopping today. i found an awesome chihuahua toy for my daughter. if you are considering dr almanza i can give you christis number. she is my coordinator and she was also a patient. most of the staff have also had the sleeve. i have no regrets about comong here, and i really was scared. i cried A LOT the day of surgery! and i did this all by myself!!!! if you have any more questions please let me know. i will be posting a video of my journey when i get home. shaundra Thanks Shaundra, Lokk forward to the vids. When do you get home to your daughter? I have been in touch with Melissa from Mt Zion (dr almanza), to be honest she is the only coordinator from tj who has answered all of my questions and concerns. If i hadnt read so much bad stuff i wouldnt think twice about doing it with him. Im thinking about you and wishing you a safe trip home! Groove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NanaNanner 7 Posted February 14, 2011 yes it finally happend!!!!! im not hungry at all but we went out shopping today and all the other shoppers were eating. everything smelled soooo good.i just wanted a little taste theres nothing like authentic mexican food! Funny. When they pulled our drains and IVs we headed straight to the mall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NanaNanner 7 Posted February 14, 2011 I am so happy for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
