Need Help ...Pre-op To do list

star1_13_80
on 2/15/11 7:41 am - HOUSTON, TX

Hey you guys, I am about 1 month away from going to Mexico and getting my sleeve. And I need help preparing.

I need to know what to bring with me to Mexico?

What to buy for the first 2 weeks post –opt?

Any tips or advice for preparing for this journey is welcomed and much needed.

dec721
on 2/15/11 9:53 am - Decatur, GA

Hello, star -- We are a small group of old-timers here, so make sure you post on the main VSG board as well as here. You will get more responses there, because there are zillions of folks posting all the time on that board. That said, don't take much to Mexico! All I remember really REALLY being glad I took was my chapstick and some mouth-moisturizing spray (for rinsing and spitting), because your mouth will be dry as dust until you are allowed ice chips! Best wishes on your journey :-)
--Dorothy

Highest weight: 292 Pre-op weight: 265 Goal met: 150 Six years out: 185 and trying to lose again!

jimbovsg
on 2/15/11 2:19 pm

VSG on 09/01/09

Let me see.....Chap-stick, (very important....dry lips after, ya know) good pair of slippers you can walk in (you'll do lots!) Comfy baggy clothes,/robe...(non- ass-less of course!), music..... ipod?, A cheap alarm clock/watch (you can set for lets say....... walking every 3-4 hrs?, usually the staff will remind you) reading material (kindle , nook, or regular book) Mouthwash/toothbrush (nasty "gunk" mouth after)......oh! .... and a couple of donuts stashed in your pockets!! (just kidding) Good luck!

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frisco
on 2/15/11 2:53 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

I had almost forgot what a donut was.............thanks jimbo krispy cream in & out........

frisco

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diane S.
on 2/15/11 4:19 pm

VSG on 11/17/09

hmmm krispy creme; if you are what you eat at least 20 lbs of me was a krispy creme from drive through near where i used to live. fortunately out here in the boonies we have no krispy creme. maybe dr. c will bring some up from sf next time he comes up. D

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diane S.
on 2/15/11 4:39 pm

VSG on 11/17/09

on the main vsg forum Sublimate regularly posts a topic for new patients with a whole pile of information for preops or new post ops. good source and may well have what you need. can't add much to what others have said. take as little junk as possible i think. i have heard some say that its a good idea to take a box of latex or nitrile gloves as some places don't always use them. but not sure where i heard that. and check out some protein drinks now and find some you like. buy the sample or single serving packets to see what appeals; but beware that tastes change and after surgery for awhile everything just tastes terrible and thats the way it is for a few weeks. gl with your surgery. see if you can find another patient of your surgeons here on OH and read their blog entries or contact them directly. thats what i did. diane

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Birdie55
on 2/16/11 2:02 am

VSG on 08/30/10

Here is the link for the information that Sublimate posts. It has a lot of helpful information, but not a list of things to take to Mexico. Hope this will help you in your journey.

http://vsgfaq.wordpress.com/

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fleurs
on 2/16/11 2:21 am - New Zealand

VSG on 10/13/09

Just took my first look at this link and it is brilliant - way to go Sublimate!! Wi**** had been there when I had my surgery!

RaggetyAnn
on 2/26/11 8:15 am

VSG on 02/15/11 with

Hi,
I'm a newbie not quite 2 weeks out. I'm also really anal about preparing--ok, overpreparing.

Here's a link to a list of items the lightweight forum folks suggested to have on hand post-surgery (mostly for at home, not for your MX trip). You most certainly will not need everything, but you can pick and choose.

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/4319764/Newbie-T ool-Box-UPDATED-2011-Feb-12/

best of luck on your surgery
tracey

RaggetyAnn (I'm just a RaggetyAnn in a Barbie Doll world.)
hw: 216 sw: 200 cw: 156 dgw: 134 mgw: 124

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