It's happening!

[DirtyyMelodies 47]

D-day's here! I'm packing my suitcase, leaving for the airport in a couple hours! It's 10:45pm, and I just finished my laundry... Can you tell I'm a procrastinator? haha

I'll be leaving for the airport at around 2am, don't really plan on sleeping. I'll have plenty of time to kill on my flights.

I went to see my dad today to say goodbye. It was hard. I've never seen him so worried in my life; he's a retired police officer/VIP bodyguard, not exactly the type to showcase his feelings. He's terrified about the surgery, the fact that I'm going to see a doctor in Tijuana, etc. I've been trying to explain to him that the surgeon I chose is actually more qualified than the ones in our area, but he's not having it. I'm really hoping to be successful and motivate him; he's about 200lbs overweight and I'm concerned about his health.

Anyway... Back to packing! If there's anyone online that sees this, please feel free to reply with suggestions of what I should bring to the hospital!

Cheers, guys!

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Bon voyage and good luck!!! Soft waisted pants are a must!!! Hugs and best wishes from rainy Chicago!

[DirtyyMelodies 47]

Bon voyage and good luck!!! Soft waisted pants are a must!!! Hugs and best wishes from rainy Chicago!

Already packed! Borrowed my sister's old maternity pants! Thanks for the good wishes!

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Good luck! Be sure to post back here letting us know how everything is going as soon as you can. It's tough saying goodbye to loved ones. Even when you rationally know that everything will be fine, there's that little emotional part of your brain thinking crazy stuff like "this might be the last time we ever see each other". But you got through it and when you come back safe and sound, hopefully your dad will eventually come around on the whole surgery thing the way my husband did.

[DirtyyMelodies 47]

Well, folks, it's too bad I can't change the title of this thread, because it's happened! I'm sleeved!

Sorry it took me a while to update, but posting from my phone while abroad was a hassle, and to be honest I was too lazy to type out a wall of text on it... haha!

I just got back home today. Trip went AMAZINGLY. Everything was perfect. The clinic, staff, and Dr Ortiz were all stellar; I can genuinely say I got better care with them than I would've gotten in Canada at my local hospital. I highly, highly recommend them to any lurkers that might be reading this.

On the day of surgery, I got a bit nervous. The fact that it's a permanent procedure was a bit daunting, to say the least. The worst was when I was wheeled into the OR and layed on the operating table. I couldn't help but think "What the eff am I doing, this is crazy...". But then, Dr Ortiz walked in, and made me feel a whole lot more comfortable. His good mood really eased up the tension. Then, one of the anesthesists did his thing, and before I could realize it, I was out. When I woke up in recovery, I remember actually being annoyed by all the noise around me; I had 'forgotten' what had happened, and felt like I had been woken up from a nap! I thought "Man, why is everyone being so loud? I'm trying to sleep, here!" haha. Then, when I slightly moved and felt the tightness in my stomach, I realized "Oh sh*t, it's done! I'm sleeved! No going back now...!"

Recovery went well, had some nausea and gas pain (I was so incredibly thankful you guys suggested so strongly to bring Gas-X! I brought the strips and they were GODSENDS). Everytime I went to the restroom while in the hospital, I tried to walk around the clinic 3-5 times before heading back to bed.

Fast-forward to today, 6 days post-op... I feel fine, except my stomach still feels quite tight (that "pulling" feeling whenever you get up from bed or from a chair, ugh) and a bit swollen. But I think it's normal for the first week or two. Oh, and the acid reflux. Not fun. Never had it before. Guess I'm one of the unlucky ones.

Overall, things are going smoothly... I'm in this weird phase where I'm like "Are you sure this was a good idea? You just completely altered your life forever, no going back.", but I also know it's for the best, so I think it's just about getting used to it.

Can't wait to actually CHEW on food, though. I'm sick of Soups and broths! haha

[JamieLogical 8,727]

So glad you posted back and everything went well! It's a lot of adjustment in the early weeks and some doubt and regret can creep in, but just focus on the moment. Get your Water, get your Protein, walk as much as possible. You'll get the hang of things. Did the give you omeprazlle to take for the reflux?

[DirtyyMelodies 47]

So glad you posted back and everything went well! It's a lot of adjustment in the early weeks and some doubt and regret can creep in, but just focus on the moment. Get your Water, get your Protein, walk as much as possible. You'll get the hang of things. Did the give you omeprazlle to take for the reflux?

Not sure what the "scientific name" is for it, but I believe they did. (Prescription is super far, and I'm too lazy to get up and go get it! haha) They told me to take Inhibitron twice daily instead of once to help with the reflux.