Hi, I'm here and boy, what a long flight! Before I was even off the plane the driver called to tell me where to meet him so that was good. Driving across the border was a trip! I'll be sure to go into detail on everything later.

The staff put us in a room right away to it wasn't the hoity toity one they advertise on their website. That was OK, the room is nice anyway. I was asked to change into a gown right away for an EKG, a chest X-ray, and a blood draw. That went OK. After that, we were free to go get some food! So hungry lol from fasting all day.

The place next door, I forget the name right now, was fantastic!!!! And we expected to pay like, $70 for all we ordered --- husband had some drinks, we had appetizers, and we had meaty main dishes. Dude.... We walked out of there paying $40usd... No joke! We left the server a bad ass tip and went to the mall across the street. The mall was dull.

Tomorrow I'll get the gastric sleeve performed.... And I'm freaking out lol.

Tell you more tomorrow!

Good luck! You'll do great! Keep us posted.

Hi Everyone! Thanks for posting :)

So I'm here on the eve of my journey - man, I can't even explain the oscillating feelings of nerves, being grateful that I can even do this, that this surgeon is saving my life, and the normal FREAK OUT!!! Oh man, what a wild ride :)

@inforapenny-inforapound -- how on earth are you keeping this to yourself.. LMAO! You are awesome!! Glad you're doing what you have to ensuring nobody naysays you. What do you think they're going to say? When do you plan on telling everyone? You know -- I went to the bank today to get my cashier's check and to tell them I'm going to Mexico, please dont let the over-zealous fraud protection people shut my accounts down because I'm traveling etc. So the bank teller asks me, 'Oh, you're going to mexico! Why are you traveling there? (just in friendly conversation)." So I told her - I'm having surgery done, part of the surgical tourism. Without missing a beat, she told me that another lady from [insert the hoity toity neighborhood she mentioned here] just did the same thing. So it's not that uncommon! If people are looking at you askance (LOVE THAT WORD LOL, im such a nerd) then they just aren't up to date on where people are going for the latest procedures. :)

@lindsayraec323 -- I understand where you're coming from. I've had my own food parting and it was terribly painful. I had no idea I was so addicted to eating and really loved it so much. Part of the freakout I'm having is psychological. My husband reminds me that I can still eat anything I want but only >|-----|< thissss much of it. so it's not really goodbye. In fact, as far as dieting goes, this will be the least restrictive diet we will go on because we're not going to abstain from food - we just can't hardly eat any of it. Of course, this is not license to hog wild and eat crap like before. But a taste of cheesecake is all that will fit and it's more than enough really. I actually bought low carb ice cream (carb smart, Dannon) and on the pre op diet, just to make sure I'd stick to it, I had this chocolate ice cream in the freezer. I knew I couldn't have but a skeosh of it, so I'd have a tablespoon or two and put it up. I found that it satisfied the craving. Maybe that's how it'll be the rest of our lives with everything. Eat to live, right? As far as the youtube videos - stupid me watched the surgery itself. I am not squeamish with that sort of thing but this one was better to not have watched. Too much information wasn't great either. But you're right - just visualizing my body as something normal and not to be ashamed of, my blood sugar stable (god.. that would be lovely), going back to martial arts and not dying... just fun stuff. yanno?

@Sandra F. -- TY so much for the words of encouragement. I'm nervous but I'm going with the mindset that he is saving my life. It really hit me when I tried to apply for life insurance awhile back and I was denied... because of my BMI. I was like omg, I feel ok, but I cant even get insurance because of my weight? Ok.. that aint good... I'm going through with this and while nervous about it, I'm just not going to dwell on it. No sense. But still hoping for the best for a procedure that is gonna save me. Its always nice to hear from people who have been through the procedure.

@Sammy_85 -- ty for posting! I'm so glad surgery went well for you! Thanks for the advice - I'm telling my husband to get me moving regardless if I want to or not :) I noticed that it helped a great deal to walk around after surgery the last couple of times - especially when that dreaded gas is involved. I hate that stuff. If you don't walk around, it somehow hits a nerve and hurts in the shoulder something fierce!!! TY for best wishes :)

Ok guys - back to staying busy for my flight tomorrow at 9am. EEK!! lol.. 

I am so glad how I feel I would have never thought that I would have felt so good so fast. 

I am now able to walk for about a hour a day with out stop.

I am even starting to jog, and can jog about  15 min with out loosing my breath.

I am so glad that I went through the surgery and not backed down which I was about to do due to nerves.

But I tied my nerves into a knot and went through this Dr. Quinones did such a good job that I am so amazed.  

I'm 6 days out and going to Mexico was a great experience. You sound very prepared so just stay calm and trust your surgeon and his team. Don't be afraid to ask questions and follow their instructions like walk, walk, walk. You will do great (and I don't think you're crazy)! Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and recovery!