November sleevers in Mexico?

[wantingabetterlife 364]

@@haleytrim What a great birthday present to yourself! I am 43 and have the same health issues. I have always had high blood pressure. At my last doctor visit, she told me I had developed Type II and hyperlipidemia. That was my last straw and I knew I needed a permanent change. I am having mine on 11/16. We can all do this!!!

[haleytrim 244]

Who's your Doc? There is so much good info and encouragement on this site. We will do great!

@@haleytrim What a great birthday present to yourself! I am 43 and have the same health issues. I have always had high blood pressure. At my last doctor visit, she told me I had developed Type II and hyperlipidemia. That was my last straw and I knew I needed a permanent change. I am having mine on 11/16. We can all do this!!!

[wantingabetterlife 364]

@@haleytrim I am using Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me

Edited November 6, 2014 by wantingabetterlife

[StephanieJ713 2]

I am getting so anxious. I can't wait for Nov. 21 to come and go. I feel like I am as prepared as I am ever going to be. I have purchased almost everything for my trip and the first couple of weeks home. I have told everyone that I am going to tell and dealt with the fall out from it. I am ready and no one's bad juju is stopping me now.

[Becca R. 59]

@@StephanieJ713 -- LOVED that post! I am right there with you. I have my surgery one week from tomorrow and I wish it was a week ago already!!

[haleytrim 244]

I really had a hard time choosing between Dr. Elias Ortiz and Dr. Ponce. I have a friend who used Dr. E. Ortiz and she can't say enough good things about him and her experience. She is doing really well. I made my decision based on the fact that I will have my gallbladder removed and a small hiatal hernia repair. Dr. Ponce is also experienced in general surgery.

@@haleytrim I am using Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

My insides are constantly rumbling. Not hunger pains. Just rumbles. All over. At first drinking was really easy but today I'm noticing I get a pressure-type pain in my back if I drink so I'm being extra careful about sipping and not drinking too much at one time.

[Becca R. 59]

Here's an image for all of us today (gotta love pinterest)...

[wantingabetterlife 364]

@ Glad you are doing okay though! I am having rumbling.....but it must be hunger pains <---pre-op diet sucks!

[Becca R. 59]

@ -- Do they rumbles hurt, or are the just kinda "there"? I've heard a heating pad or hot water bottle can help? You fly home tomorrow, right?

[Becca R. 59]

@@wantingabetterlife -- hehehehe. Rumbles. I haven't had my morning Protein Shake yet because I need to step on the scale. But I'm scared to. Isn't that ridiculous? I'm scared that somehow, even on this pre-op diet, I will have gained. These old mental habits are gonna die hard, I'm afraid.

Edited November 6, 2014 by Becca R.

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

@@Becca R. They are just there. They don't hurt at all. I asked the doctor last night if it was normal and he said yes.

The only pain I have is a weird pinch in my lower belly when I stand and the pressure in my back when I drink. Not bad at all. I feel pretty good otherwise.

I'm actually riding to Los Angeles today to recover at my in-laws. I wanted as much time to recover as possible. I'm being pampered very well by my husband and mother in law. :-)

[wantingabetterlife 364]

@@StephanieJ713 I have my surgery with Dr. Ortiz on the 16th and I will be heading out on the 20th. I may see you in passing. Hope all goes well for you!

[StephanieJ713 2]

@@StephanieJ713 I have my surgery with Dr. Ortiz on the 16th and I will be heading out on the 20th. I may see you in passing. Hope all goes well for you!

I wish! We will just miss you. We are arriving early on the 21st with surgery late that day.

[sprocket 104]

I'm scheduled for surgery on Nov 14 ... so excited! It's nice to see that there are so many others who've gone the Mexico route.