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So yesterday was the big day, I didn't sleep much last night due to the gas pains. It was just hard for me to get comfortable, that gas is no joke! Today I am feeling better, the gas is still a little rough, but walking around has helped a lot. All in all this has been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I was worried that having that much of my stomach removed would be really painful, but really the gas discomfort is the only pain I have felt. Dr. Quinones has been great. He is a very down to earth guy. He came in to speak with me before surgery and answer all of the questions that I had. He was very polite and informative. The rest of the staff has been amazing as well. The nurses don't speak very much English, but they are really nice and there is a translator here with me 24 hours a day to make sure we are able to communicate with each other. The entire staff has been awesome! I just wanted to update everyone on how things are going. Thank you for all the prayers that you all sent my way. I am happy to say that I am officially a member of the sleeved team. It may be uncomfortable now, but I am so happy that I did it. I will keep updating as I feel up to it. Thanks again for all the support.
So today is the BIG DAY. I am so excited but at the same time I am very nerves. In a few my transportation will be picking me up in San Diego to take me to Mexico to start my new life. I feel my stomach full of butterfly's just to think that my life is about to change forever. I know I shouldn't be nervous, I have spent countless hours researching Dr. Quinones, I know he is a good surgeon, but I can't help but feel knots in my stomach. Please say some prayers for me today. I will post more once I am out of surgery. Wish me luck!
So I'm going to go through this tomorrow, I am finally getting my surgery with Dr. Quinones. I am SO excited. Please keep me in your prayers. I will keep everyone posted on how it goes!
I had my VSG with him June 2nd, 2015. If you're still looking message me and I can share my experience.
My husband had surgery in Puerto Vallarta. We are Canadian. The taxi's we paid for - we paid for in Mexican Pesos. But - we took about 50$ in US 1 dolllar bills - and any tips - be it at the hotel, or taxi, or anywhere else - we used the US 1 dollar bills. Someone had told us that before we went. And it was a great tip - no pun intended. Good luck to you!
You'll be just fine!! Take good care of you and WALK WALK WALK... please let us know how it goes!!
Good vibes to you!!
Questions?
For any body that had surgery in Mexico, can somebody give me ant tips about traveling. Do I need to bring any money extra for tipping the transportation. Or if I decide that after my surgery that I want to go around to the mall will that be a extra charge for me. Because I'm not one to just to lay around, I like to explore around and see what is new. so if any body could help me with that I would appreciate a million.
Sorry for no answer you more faster the thing is I work every day two jobs and go home and do my chores at home so I get pretty tired. Thanks so much fore caring. I finally a few days from surgery my date is November 28 so exited and nerves at the same time. I will be getting my surgery by DR,QUINONES his staff seem to be really down to earth which I really like makes me fell a lot more comfortable. Cant wait to met Dr,Quinones becuase he will be the doctor that will change my life fore every.
I could not have been in better hands! I am so pleased with how well everything turned out!
I was in surgery for over 5 hours because of all the scar tissue and a hiatal hernia that was fixed but to be honest, I was in way more pain after my lap band surgery than I was for the DS. My incisions were way smaller for this surgery than for the lap band and I had zero gas pains. I had horrible gas pains after the lap band. I was back at work a week after my surgery (I work a desk job, nothing physical).
I am still getting used to getting all of the liquids in and getting all of my protein can be a challenge on my "tiny tummy" days but I am feeling great and losing the weight. Zero complications. I am so glad I did this!
I'm glad everything went well for you!
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