Any other Dr. Garcia patients on July 5th?

[bigeater620 1]

Blow dryers in hotel room?

 

Yes there are

[bulldog1973 88]

Thank you!!! I was doing my last minute packing this morning.....sitting at the airport now. I'm so nervous, don't know if it is the flight or the surgery I am tripping off of right now.

[KittyLouSou 41]

I am being sleeved on 7/1 with Dr. Garcia. Really nervous right now. Will also be staying at the Marriott.

The Marriott is very nice. Def recommend trying the pool/Jacuzzi before surgery.

The surgery went well yesterday around 6: or so. I was up n walking as the next patient was coming out of surgery. I turned down the pain meds this morning as I'm only slightly achy. The hospital is very clean and the staff is excellent. Major bonus, this is the first hospital I've ever been in that has real blankets! The slippers are real not the no skid socks you get in the states. Everything has exceeded my expectations so far.

Awesome to hear, no-longer-bigeater620! Now you are tinyeater620.

[KittyLouSou 41]

Thank you!!! I was doing my last minute packing this morning.....sitting at the airport now. I'm so nervous, don't know if it is the flight or the surgery I am tripping off of right now.

You'll be fine bulldog girl!!

[KittyLouSou 41]

I am a chronic overpacker (and possibly a germaphobe),

My pile o' things I'm bringing so far:

Includes from left:

1. Florastor (doesn't prevent C. Diff, but good to take if you have possibly been exposed).

2. Antimocrobial bandages.

3. Triple antibiotic spray

4. Generic Hibistat to wash with before surgery, and real Hibistat hand wipes.

5. Mini lysol.

6. Gas X strips.

7. A few packets of crystal light.

8. Two packets of Unjury chicken Soup.< /p>

9. Safeguard soap (because why not have two types of soap?)

10. Prilosec

11. Generic immodium.

12. Aveeno lip balm.

13. Pill crusher.

14. Heating pad.

15. Thermometer.

16. Eye shade and ear plugs.

17. A few sugar free ricola for sore throat (not sure those are allowed, but someone recommended them).

What am I missing?

18. Anti-embolism knee-highs that should be arriving from Amazon today, and Johnson's all over body wash instead of safeguard bars (thanks to light_lady for the tips)

19. Cortisone cream in case I have an allergic reaction to surgical tape, which seems to be common (shout out to sunshyneqtie for this heads-up)

20. Lightweight robe to hide my booty in the gown, and my ortho-heel flip flops for walking.

21. Neck pillow.

22. Travel fan (I don't do well with heat...this heat wave should be interesting).

23. Oh yeah, the pads and extra undies in case of the trots. Sigh.

My bag is getting full and heavy. Trying to prepare for any potential issue...my way of dealing with anxiety, as I can't eat it away, hehe.

[Wednesdayzchild 28]

I'm here now and I heard there were 6 of you guys flying in for Dr. Garcia today. Hope you all have safe flights and when you get to the hospital stop by room 14 and say Hello if you'd like, my name is Sophia. Everyone here is very welcoming and warming. I feel completely at ease! Good luck to everyone and see you soon

[KittyLouSou 41]

Hope you are home and settled, last week's ladies! I thought I would be more comfortable and cold-chillaxin' on my first day back home, but i think the post-surgery grouchies/weepies are setting in. Even my over-snuggly pets are annoying me! Oh the rollercoaster, heh. Perhaps I should put batteries in the scale and weigh myself; that might help.

[birdl0vergirl 12]

Hope you are home and settled' date=' last week's ladies! I thought I would be more comfortable and cold-chillaxin' on my first day back home, but i think the post-surgery grouchies/weepies are setting in. Even my over-snuggly pets are annoying me! Oh the rollercoaster, heh. Perhaps I should put batteries in the scale and weigh myself; that might help. [/quote']

Doing well here. Relaxing watching movies. The flights were challenging yesterday. How did you do?

[KittyLouSou 41]

Sorry to hear about the challenging flights - you guys so did not need that!! My only minor thing was that the plane felt like I might end up with hypothermia... I'm usually the one turning on the air nozzle and fanning myself with the safety instructions, but not this time! I wanted to cry! Hehe. But easy-peasy compared to heading to the east coast. I also had to be strategic about avoiding someone I spotted in the gate in San Diego on the same dang flight who I happen to cross paths with often at work...I wasn't sure how to explain why I was wearing oh-so-attractive anti-DVT stockings (I'd brought an extra pair for the plane ride, taking no chances), carrying an x-ray, and my right hand is one big bruise from a blown vein...what would I say? "I was on vacation in Tijuana and things got cray-cray..."? Hehe. I succeeded in avoiding him despite him making eye contact, thankfully.

Sending your fam healing thoughts. I am about to tackle my Netflix queue. And of course try to remember to hydrate.

[Vetniemeer 36]

 

Yeaaa! Congrats! Same day! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

 

Hi JulieJ - just wondering ow the surgery went and if you had any updates to share? I hoe the surgery went well and that you are feeling well and pain free!

[Vetniemeer 36]

 

Yeaaa! Congrats! Same day!

 

Hi JulieJ, hope the surgery went well! Are you still in Mexico?

[JulieJ 24]

No. I am home and 10 days post op. I hate to sound cheesey.... but I feel great! My energy is coming back slowly but surely and I am down 35lbs total. ( I started a high Protein low carb diet one week before pre op officially started.)

Dr. Ortiz and his staff are amazing! I am so happy made the choice of surgery and most of all with Dr. Ortiz. I had very little pain and no nausea at all... I think my quick recovery is a testament to the doctor. My worst symtom after surgery was jusy being sleepy... I felt like I could sleep for days.

Today, my biggest problem is protein. I have always been a big drinker, so getting plenty of fluids isn't a problem. I struggle to get 30-40 grams a day. If I have a shake in the morning.... I am stuffed all day!

If you are thinking of Dr. Ortiz & OCC, and have any questions about the trip, clinic, surgery, etc... please feel free to ask!

I wish eveyone the very best & loads of weight loss!

[Wednesdayzchild 28]

Feeling much better, just trying to take it easy. One of my incisions is still very sore but the rest are healing nicely. Everything I eat or drink brings stomach gurgles .. It's so embarrassing because they are loud. I can usually get in one or two spoonfuls of Soup before the fireworks begin

[KittyLouSou 41]

Feeling much better, just trying to take it easy. One of my incisions is still very sore but the rest are healing nicely. Everything I eat or drink brings stomach gurgles .. It's so embarrassing because they are loud. I can usually get in one or two spoonfuls of Soup before the fireworks begin

Sophia - I read a few people calling their sleeves their "grouch pouch." Ha! I think that title fits right now. Glad you're doing well. I feel so much better today!