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I'm Sleeved
Apr 24, 2008
Well, it is done. I am Sleeved!
I was not nervous once I arrived at the hospital in Puerto Vallarta. The hospital was very very clean...the staff were very professional, and everyone was dressed in uniforms. The cleaners wore pink one day, and purple the next. I had no dust bunnies under my bed, and the minute I had a shower, a cleaner was in scrubbing my shower from top to bottom. My room was private, and huge as far as hospital rooms go. My son had just spent 2 weeks in the canadian hospital...and there was NO comparison on the cleanliness. The staffing was a nurse for 2 patients...That too is unheard of up here.
Surgery.
The first thing they did was put my IV in. This was not a pleasant experience. As a matter of fact, it was the most painful IV I have ever had. Once done, blood test were taken. I was also given some "Happy Juice" to relax me...I waited from about 11 am until 4 pm before I got surgery. I remember waking up in recovery...moaning. I was in a tremendous amount of pain. I wanted to roll, and I couldn't. I really did feel like I had been run down by a Mac truck. After being in recovery for about 3 hours I was taken back to my room. Mom was waiting for me there...and I was happy to see her. I was given more pain meds...they are generous with those...thank goodness for that. I don't know what they gave me, but it sure did help. I don't know how long it was before I got up and started walking...but once I was up, I was up about every couple hours walking the halls...trying to rid myself of the gas...It didn't really work. Gas X didn't work either...nothing worked...It was at least 3 days before I started to fart...but finally, slowly but surely the farts did come.
Hotel Recovery.
The hotel was lovely...as a matter of fact Ray and I are going back in January. I listened to a 90 minute sales pitch for a time share and got 3 nights for real cheap...and got mom to listen too...so I got her 3 nights and so we will have 6 nights in Jan for $270. Can't beat that.
Anyhow...Mom and I upgraded to an ocean view...and it was wonderful sitting on the balcony watching the sunset. We had fireworks every night. One night we watched a wedding on the beach...and we also watched the cruise ships come and go. The weather was beautiful everyday...not too hot, and never cold.
Yes the beds are like rocks...but I really don't mind a hard bed so it didn't bother me. TV sucks...but at least there were about 3 or 4 english speaking channels. Every afternoon they had a free happy hour...I couldn't indulge, but mom did.
Recommendations.
Do not undergo this surgery expecting it to be a breeze. It is major surgery...and it feels like Major surgery. If it isn't too bad for you...great! But Expect the worst...I really was not prepared for the pain. And note: The pain is mainly caused by the CO2.
Take someone with you. I am one that would have undergone this surgery by myself...but at the request of my son, had Mom come with me. I am sooo glad she did. She was very helpful in picking up things I dropped, pulling my suitcase...and just generally supporting me...I think this is very important, and perhaps over looked a bit.
Take plenty of $1's. It seems like everytime you turn around you are tipping...The Mexican people are very friendly and deserve their tips!
Shop at Walmart. Buy your water there, it will save you money. Try the SF grapefruit jello...it is awesome.
I am glad to be sleeved. I am one week out and down 7 lbs this week...I lost 14.5 lbs on my liquid pre op so I am down a total of 21.5 lbs. I can't remember the last time I lost this much weight in such a short amount of time. I am looking forward to what the future holds!
I was not nervous once I arrived at the hospital in Puerto Vallarta. The hospital was very very clean...the staff were very professional, and everyone was dressed in uniforms. The cleaners wore pink one day, and purple the next. I had no dust bunnies under my bed, and the minute I had a shower, a cleaner was in scrubbing my shower from top to bottom. My room was private, and huge as far as hospital rooms go. My son had just spent 2 weeks in the canadian hospital...and there was NO comparison on the cleanliness. The staffing was a nurse for 2 patients...That too is unheard of up here.
Surgery.
The first thing they did was put my IV in. This was not a pleasant experience. As a matter of fact, it was the most painful IV I have ever had. Once done, blood test were taken. I was also given some "Happy Juice" to relax me...I waited from about 11 am until 4 pm before I got surgery. I remember waking up in recovery...moaning. I was in a tremendous amount of pain. I wanted to roll, and I couldn't. I really did feel like I had been run down by a Mac truck. After being in recovery for about 3 hours I was taken back to my room. Mom was waiting for me there...and I was happy to see her. I was given more pain meds...they are generous with those...thank goodness for that. I don't know what they gave me, but it sure did help. I don't know how long it was before I got up and started walking...but once I was up, I was up about every couple hours walking the halls...trying to rid myself of the gas...It didn't really work. Gas X didn't work either...nothing worked...It was at least 3 days before I started to fart...but finally, slowly but surely the farts did come.
Hotel Recovery.
The hotel was lovely...as a matter of fact Ray and I are going back in January. I listened to a 90 minute sales pitch for a time share and got 3 nights for real cheap...and got mom to listen too...so I got her 3 nights and so we will have 6 nights in Jan for $270. Can't beat that.
Anyhow...Mom and I upgraded to an ocean view...and it was wonderful sitting on the balcony watching the sunset. We had fireworks every night. One night we watched a wedding on the beach...and we also watched the cruise ships come and go. The weather was beautiful everyday...not too hot, and never cold.
Yes the beds are like rocks...but I really don't mind a hard bed so it didn't bother me. TV sucks...but at least there were about 3 or 4 english speaking channels. Every afternoon they had a free happy hour...I couldn't indulge, but mom did.
Recommendations.
Do not undergo this surgery expecting it to be a breeze. It is major surgery...and it feels like Major surgery. If it isn't too bad for you...great! But Expect the worst...I really was not prepared for the pain. And note: The pain is mainly caused by the CO2.
Take someone with you. I am one that would have undergone this surgery by myself...but at the request of my son, had Mom come with me. I am sooo glad she did. She was very helpful in picking up things I dropped, pulling my suitcase...and just generally supporting me...I think this is very important, and perhaps over looked a bit.
Take plenty of $1's. It seems like everytime you turn around you are tipping...The Mexican people are very friendly and deserve their tips!
Shop at Walmart. Buy your water there, it will save you money. Try the SF grapefruit jello...it is awesome.
I am glad to be sleeved. I am one week out and down 7 lbs this week...I lost 14.5 lbs on my liquid pre op so I am down a total of 21.5 lbs. I can't remember the last time I lost this much weight in such a short amount of time. I am looking forward to what the future holds!
Day before liquid pre op diet.
Apr 02, 2008
I am as prepared as I am going to be...I am scared about doing the liquid diet, and quitting smoking...but I will get through it. I took my measurements today, and my weight...I was up to 231 lbs.
Pre liquid diet measurements:
Arm L -18
Chest -49.25
Waist -44.75
Hips -50
Thighs L -29.50
Good gawd that is depressing...I am so thankful that I found a solution to this life long problem of mine.
Pre liquid diet measurements:
Arm L -18
Chest -49.25
Waist -44.75
Hips -50
Thighs L -29.50
Good gawd that is depressing...I am so thankful that I found a solution to this life long problem of mine.
About Me
Red Deer,
Location
29.4
BMI
Surgery
04/17/2008
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Feb 21, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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