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Hey guys,
This may sound like a really stupid question, especially coming from a nurse, but after getting your surgery in Mexico, what kind of pain meds did they give you post op?? and did they send you home with a prescription? If so, how did you get it filled?? and what was the prescription for? I am going to be returning to work less than 2 weeks post op and have the feeling I'm going to need some pain meds along the way...
I was given ketrolaco and I had a prescription but the the staff got it for me before going to the U.S. You can always go to you doctor in the U.S. and tell him you are in some pain and ask if he can give something for you. You were not given nothing for pain before going to the states?
I'M a big girl as well and also had surgery with Dr, Quinones and had to go through the same thing with the plain. But you can ask ahead of time it their are seats open that they might be able to put you in one by your self or most of the time the plain is not even full just weight tell the plain get aborted and move to a different seat. you will be just fine and you should not worry about what other think just remember that you are doing this for your health and one day we will be able to get on a plain with no problem.
I think that the success of the patient is directly related to the job that the surgeon did. I did not use Dr. Q but did have my surgery in Mexico. Good luck to you, whomever you choose.
Before I lost weight, I used to fly once a year and it was never a pleasant experience. I used to dread it, actually. I was actually bigger than you, at a size 26. Just remember that these flights will hopefully be your last ones at this uncomfortable weight and grin and bear it. I had my surgery in Mexico, despite having family members disagree with my decision, and I have never been happier. The only regret I have is not having done this sooner. Good luck to you.
I was given the actual medication (not a prescription), but it was in spanish and something I had not heard of before. I only needed it once after I left the hospital because I never had too much pain but it was sufficient when I did. If you have surgery in Mexico, I would suggest you line up a doctor near your home to follow up with you after surgery. That way, if you happen to need a prescription, you can get it.
Thanks! Yep, just gritting my teeth and dealing with it is going to have to be a game plan. Thank you for a nice and down to earth reply. Best wishes!!
How long ago did you do surgery. Any tips for when I am there? I leave from Atlanta on June 2nd and will have surgery that day. Crazy...and one of my biggest fears is for some reason they won't be able to do surgery...that would just be awful....
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Kristen
gi had veg 6 years ago and couldn't lose all I needed to despite being well on. Plan, eating less than 20 grms of carbs a day.
i had a revision 14 months ago. I had my labs etc done on arrival and surgery that afternoon.
My experience was great and I think yours will be also. Best thing I he e EVER done for myself.
Sorry for the unoriginal subject line..So, I am brand new to posting in forums and I hope I do this right! I have considered weight loss surgery on and off for a long time, but always felt like I should try harder on my own. I should develop a normal and healthy relationship with food and eating. Well, I am 49 years young, I think I am realizing that food and eating just won't every be a normal thing for me, so what is it that I am waiting for? More wasted time..nope. I am done with that. I have an 11 year old son. I want to be around and active for him for a long time. I am sick and tired of feeling tired more often than I should and hate the ugly over priced excuses for plus sized clothing. So all of that combined with a few other factors has brought to this point. I am ready to take this step. I have now researched surgery to death and surgery in Mexico since it is the only way I can afford this..I over think things and analyze things down to the molecular level. I just need to do it.
So, I have communicated with the team from Dr. Quinones' office. Pompei. So far everything has been pretty simple. I am used to things being too complicated.
I submitted my medical questionnaire, things look good. I just need to make the appointment and find a flight at this point. I have a concern that has nothing to do with the surgery. I am big and like big folks, I dread the airplane seats. Torture! Humiliation! I am usually travelling with my son, though and I don't mind squishing him and having my hips move the arm rest a little. This won't be the same deal when I am travelling without him. I cannot do the same thing to a stranger. I am a size 18-20 pants. More often sz. 20 these days, less often size 18. I wonder if I am going to be violating space and size policies. I flew to Florida in March and the flight down was just a tad squishy and of course I sat next to my son. The seat belt fit me, but with no real space to spare. The flight back, well, it was just totally cramped. The worst was that the seat belt did not fit me. I just threw a sweater over my lap and prayed that I would not smack my head in the case of turbulence. I know I will buy a seat belt extender for my next flight. That won't help with the width of my hips though.
Size 20 women. Did you have weird time with seat space issues on your flight to Mexico? How did you handle it?
It seems like facing a surgery and a life altering decision would be at the forefront of my mind, but it is the seating issue that concerns me right now..
I just gritted my teeth and did it. I kept reminding myself it was going to be one of the last times I would have to deal with it.
Hey guys,
This may sound like a really stupid question, especially coming from a nurse, but after getting your surgery in Mexico, what kind of pain meds did they give you post op?? and did they send you home with a prescription? If so, how did you get it filled?? and what was the prescription for? I am going to be returning to work less than 2 weeks post op and have the feeling I'm going to need some pain meds along the way...
all they can legally gove you after you leave the hospital is prescription strength NSAIDS. They worked fine for me. They will give you the medication on discharge, no RX
I felt good after one week to go back to work but it all depends on what kind of work you do. But if you do not have to do any heavy lifting you should be just fine. Good to here you are soon to be sleeved. Congratulations and keep us all informed on everything.
