@RealScoobyDoo 94 Posted February 22, 2013 Congratulations. How is the care there so far? Are you using a smartphone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetTee 448 Posted February 23, 2013 hi everyone' date=' Finally made it into surgery at 7 pm. All went well. Tough night gas pains, but night doctor was great. Still getting occasional sharp pains, but it is less frequent. Pain and nausea control meds in my IV. On the road to recovery! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.[/quote'] So happy to hear you are doing ok. Please rest and keep us posted on your experience when you're up to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scsleever 104 Posted February 24, 2013 I'm settled in at the Marriott. Got here about 2pm...had a nice nap and a wonderful shower. Got together with 3 other sleevers for broth and popsicles in the dining room. Feeling tired but otherwise it is hard to believe that my surgery was only 50 hours ago! As of right now, I'm not taking any pain meds and am feeling fine. Still getting some gas rumblings but they are minor. Amazing...no hunger or interest in food at all. Care at hospital was very good...will give more details later. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I am sleeved and doing great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondeyed 399 Posted February 24, 2013 hi everyone' date=' Finally made it into surgery at 7 pm. All went well. Tough night gas pains, but night doctor was great. Still getting occasional sharp pains, but it is less frequent. Pain and nausea control meds in my IV. On the road to recovery! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.[/quote'] Be blessed, lay back and rest you post later. Glad all is well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantala 125 Posted February 24, 2013 No pain meds? No hunger or interest in food? That is so cool..... I can't wait. Thanks for the update! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetTee 448 Posted February 24, 2013 So glad to hear all is ok. Rest and keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoekids 120 Posted February 24, 2013 Welcome to the losers' bench. Remember to walk, nap, sip some fluids <repeat> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted February 24, 2013 hi everyone' date=' Finally made it into surgery at 7 pm. All went well. Tough night gas pains, but night doctor was great. Still getting occasional sharp pains, but it is less frequent. Pain and nausea control meds in my IV. On the road to recovery! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.[/quote'] Hooray! Glad to see you're doing well! Keep us posted. Amanda Rae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindysc 108 Posted February 24, 2013 Yeah!!!! I have been wondering about you!!!! So glad your doing great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohler1520 119 Posted February 24, 2013 Glad u r doing well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scsleever 104 Posted February 24, 2013 It's a beautiful day in Tijuana! I am feeling really good. Dr. Luna came to my hotel room around noon to remove the staples and put on steristrips.. The strips just stay there (no dressings on the incisions) until they fall off in about 5 days. The drain opening is different.must keep it covered and no Water on it while showering...then a little bit of wound care, but not much. BTW' I have 3 incisions and the drain opening. I have been using a tablet computer for email...wireless is free at hospital and hotel.. I have used my cell phone for calls only...got the Verizon Mexico add-on for $15 month, but I'll only have it for a week so cost will be prorated. A few of the women who were sleeved on Thursday went to Wal-Mart this afternoon...I walked around outside the hotel but took a pass on shopping. Sleevers here will be dining at 7 in the dining room...broth and popsicles for everyone! I'll be traveling all day tomorrow' so won't be posting for awhile. Thanks for all your support! I honestly believe that you folks at the VST Mexico forum gave me the confidence to come to TJ and have surgery with Dr. Garcia. Thank you! It was a great decision! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks so much for your thorough updated. So glad all is going well for you! Have a safe flight home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@RealScoobyDoo 94 Posted February 25, 2013 Scsleever thanks for the update. Happy to hear that you are doing so well. It really helps to hear stories like yours when we are heading off to the same surgeon . And great that you are able to connect with some other folks there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks so much for your thorough updated. So glad all is going well for you! Have a safe flight home! How much longer for you? This week right? Amanda Rae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohler1520 119 Posted February 25, 2013 It's a beautiful day in Tijuana! I am feeling really good. Dr. Luna came to my hotel room around noon to remove the staples and put on steristrips.. The strips just stay there (no dressings on the incisions) until they fall off in about 5 days. The drain opening is different.must keep it covered and no Water on it while showering...then a little bit of wound care' date=' but not much. BTW' I have 3 incisions and the drain opening. I have been using a tablet computer for email...wireless is free at hospital and hotel.. I have used my cell phone for calls only...got the Verizon Mexico add-on for 15 month, but I'll only have it for a week so cost will be prorated. A few of the women who were sleeved on Thursday went to Wal-Mart this afternoon...I walked around outside the hotel but took a pass on shopping. Sleevers here will be dining at 7 in the dining room...broth and popsicles for everyone! I'll be traveling all day tomorrow' so won't be posting for awhile. Thanks for all your support! I honestly believe that you folks at the VST Mexico forum gave me the confidence to come to TJ and have surgery with Dr. Garcia. Thank you! It was a great decision![/quote'] Thanks for the update. Glad u r doing well and hope u have safe travels home. How does the Verizon Mexico add on work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites