Re: Going to Mexicali on Monday--getting scared

May 8, 2010

Everyone feels just like you feel now before they go. The good news is after

it's all done, you wonder what you were so scared about, it's sort of a breeze

compared with other major surgery types. No, you won't miss your stomach; I

don't miss mine (8 mos. post op). As for your husband's knees, well the only

place for him to sleep will be on the couch in your room unless you want to

spend for a hotel room for him the entire time you're there. We did that b/c my

husband was too tall for the couch. Other than that, there's not much to do

while there so he'd probably get very bored, very fast. But up to you. Don't

know any orthopods in Mexicali, but possibly your patient coordinator (Nina)

could advise you on that.

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> I'll be going to Mexicali on Monday with surgery on Tuesday. I'm exicted, but

getting a bit scared. Will I really miss most of my stomach? I dont' think so.

Can I learn to eat very slowly? I guess I'll have no choice, right? I have

talked to several people who have had WLS surgery( not counting the band) and I

haven't found one person who regretted the decision, even those who have had a

rough time with it initially. If I had told myself six months ago that I would

be going to Mexico to have most of my stomach removed, I would have thought I

was insane. Of course, six months ago, I weighed 140 after completing a

medically supervised very low calorie diet. I probably paid 100 bucks per pound

for that fleeting moment of weighing 140....

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> I would appreciate any last words of encouragement. I will have my notebook

with me, and will report on my progress.

>

> One more thing. My husband is planning to go with me, but he has terrible

knee issues, and has been going through a rough patch and his doctor will not

let him have another cortisone shot becuase insurance only allows 3 per year

(but I don't think his knee is aware of it.) He insists on going with me, but I

think if he does, I'll spend my entire time worrying about him and his comfort,

and he will spend the whole time pretending that he is ok. Any opinions???

Anyone know a good orthopedist in Mexicali???

>

> Thanks,

> Deborah

>

May 8, 2010

Have him stay home--they are wonderful about calling and letting your family know you are just fine. I went by myself. You are going to be just fine. Take a deep breath, look at some really cute clothing and say to yourself in about 9 month or a year I can wear those clothes. And I am going to be healthy, happy, and this is going to save my life! I am not longer going to be on the roller coaster of weight loss--I promise you this is your last time. You are never going to be on a diet, you are going to have a lifestyle change--doesn't that sound good? You are going to love the NEW you and eating healthy, and you my surprise yourself that you actually love eating this healthy food. I found out I love cooking and now I make all kinds of healthy things.

Hang in there we have your back, and Mexicali is much safer than any US hospital. You go down there and enjoy your journey. You are an amazing lady who can do this!

Hugs,

Suzanne

May 8, 2010

Great story, I only wished my son would have had the surgery after he tried to tell me how bad it was for me. Well, maybe one day he will consider it!

Suzanne

May 8, 2010

I was the probably the craziest of you all. I was researching WLS in order to convince my daughter how BAD it was. Next thing I knew I was in Mexico having surgery! Best thing I ever did! You will be wondering why you were so nervous in a few days. It was an amazingly easy surgery and recovery. The first month is very tough food wise but after that its pretty darn easy. MarilouDr. AcevesVSG~February 5, 2010 On May 8, 2010, at 10:18 AM, dnagano wrote:I'll be going to Mexicali on Monday with surgery on Tuesday. I'm exicted, but getting a bit scared. Will I really miss most of my stomach? I dont' think so. Can I learn to eat very slowly? I guess I'll have no choice, right? I have talked to several people who have had WLS surgery( not counting the band) and I haven't found one person who regretted the decision, even those who have had a rough time with it initially. If I had told myself six months ago that I would be going to Mexico to have most of my stomach removed, I would have thought I was insane. Of course, six months ago, I weighed 140 after completing a medically supervised very low calorie diet. I probably paid 100 bucks per pound for that fleeting moment of weighing 140....I would appreciate any last words of encouragement. I will have my notebook with me, and will report on my progress.One more thing. My husband is planning to go with me, but he has terrible knee issues, and has been going through a rough patch and his doctor will not let him have another cortisone shot becuase insurance only allows 3 per year (but I don't think his knee is aware of it.) He insists on going with me, but I think if he does, I'll spend my entire time worrying about him and his comfort, and he will spend the whole time pretending that he is ok. Any opinions??? Anyone know a good orthopedist in Mexicali???Thanks,Deborah

May 8, 2010

I went August 08 and still loss a pound or two a month started at 235 now 150. Best thing I ever did the Dr is great , I just wish the nurses where better in communication. Good luck, Thanks, Gay Hooks

From: Marilou stone <terriertamer@...> Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 8:57:58 PMSubject: Re: Going to Mexicali on Monday--getting scared

I was the probably the craziest of you all. I was researching WLS in order to convince my daughter how BAD it was. Next thing I knew I was in Mexico having surgery! Best thing I ever did!

You will be wondering why you were so nervous in a few days. It was an amazingly easy surgery and recovery. The first month is very tough food wise but after that its pretty darn easy.

Marilou

Dr. Aceves

VSG~February 5, 2010

On May 8, 2010, at 10:18 AM, dnagano wrote:

I'll be going to Mexicali on Monday with surgery on Tuesday. I'm exicted, but getting a bit scared. Will I really miss most of my stomach? I dont' think so. Can I learn to eat very slowly? I guess I'll have no choice, right? I have talked to several people who have had WLS surgery( not counting the band) and I haven't found one person who regretted the decision, even those who have had a rough time with it initially. If I had told myself six months ago that I would be going to Mexico to have most of my stomach removed, I would have thought I was insane. Of course, six months ago, I weighed 140 after completing a medically supervised very low calorie diet. I probably paid 100 bucks per pound for that fleeting moment of weighing 140....I would appreciate any last words of encouragement. I will have my notebook with me, and will report on my progress.One more thing. My husband is planning to go with me, but he has terrible knee issues,

and has been going through a rough patch and his doctor will not let him have another cortisone shot becuase insurance only allows 3 per year (but I don't think his knee is aware of it.) He insists on going with me, but I think if he does, I'll spend my entire time worrying about him and his comfort, and he will spend the whole time pretending that he is ok. Any opinions??? Anyone know a good orthopedist in Mexicali???Thanks,Deborah

May 9, 2010

Contact Nina or Monicia they will know

I'll be going to Mexicali on Monday with surgery on Tuesday. I'm exicted, but getting a bit scared. Will I really miss most of my stomach? I dont' think so. Can I learn to eat very slowly? I guess I'll have no choice, right? I have talked to several people who have had WLS surgery( not counting the band) and I haven't found one person who regretted the decision, even those who have had a rough time with it initially. If I had told myself six months ago that I would be going to Mexico to have most of my stomach removed, I would have thought I was insane. Of course, six months ago, I weighed 140 after completing a medically supervised very low calorie diet. I probably paid 100 bucks per pound for that fleeting moment of weighing 140....I would appreciate any last words of encouragement. I will have my notebook with me, and will report on my progress.One more thing. My husband is planning to go with me, but he has terrible knee issues,

and has been going through a rough patch and his doctor will not let him have another cortisone shot becuase insurance only allows 3 per year (but I don't think his knee is aware of it.) He insists on going with me, but I think if he does, I'll spend my entire time worrying about him and his comfort, and he will spend the whole time pretending that he is ok. Any opinions??? Anyone know a good orthopedist in Mexicali???Thanks,Deborah

May 10, 2010

Which surgeon are you using...if you don't mind me asking.