I am home from Ensenada!

I am home from Ensenada! Dr. Aguirre is a great surgeon. I was well-attended by him, Dr. Estrella, and Dr. Gomez. All of the nurses were wonderful and attentive. Dr. Estrella told me that my liver was nearly twice its normal size and that my old stomach was the size of one of those huge, 3 gallon wine jugs! Yikes! In addition, my pre-op blood work didn't look too good etiher. Apparently, I was on the verge of becoming a diabetic. Needless to say, I feel that this surgery saved my life! Despite all the good feelings, I was scared ****less throughout the whole process! When my right thigh went numb three days out, I was convinced that I had a blood clot. However, it looks like it's my sciatic nerve, something that was bothering me before the surgery. I'm going to have my PCP check this out later this week. Then, I experienced dumping syndrome last night after eating too much soup in San Diego and I thought I would surely die. And finally, after boarding the plane today, one of the Southwest Airlines workers approached me and asked if I had bought an extra ticket because I was "taking up more than one seat." I told him that we felt it wasn't necessary, since I had undergone surgery six days ago, I needed my family to be with me, and that my husband and daughter (who are small people) didn't mind being a little crowded. Then I told him that I always buy two seats when I travel by myself. Well anyway, he said that I needed to buy another ticket anyway! I was so upset and humilated! My husband shooed him away, but I was so hurt that I cried during the take off and throughout much of the flight. After we arrived in Austin, we filed a complaint. Anyway, I'm home, I'm alive, and I can already see the benefits of my new tool! I will post more as I continue to recover.

I have been thinking about you. I'm so glad that you are home and all went well. I'm sorry that the airline gave you such a hard time, how ridiculous. I hope that you get somewhere with that complaint. Welcome to the other side. I wish you well in your journey. Take care. ~Tiffany

You go girl! Welcome home! Glad you are home safe and sound, and welcome to the losing side! I am sorry about your experience yesterday. I too would have been very hurt and angry. Just get past it! Keep focused on the future! ~~Eileen~~

I am down 14 pounds after only eight days of surgery! Whoo! Hoo! I'm still very sore, dizzy, and unable to drive. Otherwise, I feel great. For now, most meals consist of two or three bites of soup or mashed potatoes. Anyway, thanks for your support! I am so excited about this opportunity for a healthy, new life. Becky

I had heard that southwest had implemented a new rule about seats. If you have a waist size of a certain amount, you must buy another seat! I was so shocked when I saw that. Maybe we should boycott them whether we are large or small!!!