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Surgeon Testimonial Guillermo Alvarez M.D. We came to Memphis from Norfolk, had 4minutes to catch our connecting to SAN. Flight was fine, we then went with Rosy to Eagle Pass--I slept mostly in the car. We went to Modernos (home of the original nachos) and had my last meal. Ididn't like it so much, but it was a nice restuarant and it all was very authentic. My DH loved it. I said goodbye to diet coke then and there. Later, at the hotel, I got a bit emotional and scared. This is such a life changing event, and if you're reading this, you get it. Took a bath, shaved my legs, went and had a wonderful sleep in a wonderful bed. Woke up refreshed and ready. Rosy picked us up (sleeve sister Karen also) and went to DR. A's office. The town isn't what we're used to in terms of cleanliness and infastructure, but as long as you know that going in, you'll be okay. Dr. Alvarez is very warm and bright. I immediately felt at ease when I met him. We went for Xrays, and blood work...now, the hospital is very old. It surprised my sleeve sister. I had seen pictures, so I wasn't as surprised. BUt my husband was taken aback by it. Our room is small, but very nice, it smells funny--so bring a tiny candle or a stick up. I've been in here for about 2 hours, and the smell is going away, so -its fine. I'm just waiting for surgery... I know I'll do great. I'll update as soon as i can. One day out of surgery. It was tough waking up. The pain hit me hard. It hits people very differently, hit me quite hard. The pain meds didn't make much of a difference, but later that night dr. A brought me some good pain meds and something to help me sleep. That was just what I needed. I wished for more of that. I've been walking a lot, which helps...and feeling a little better. My legs are weak, and I feel weak all over, so we'll see how my first week goes. As far as Dr. A and his staff, they are great!!!!!!!!!! Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Doing Great
Well, everything's going really well. I had such a good experience in Mexico. The past few weeks have been uneventful. I love not eating! I just don't think about it anymore. Now that I can have some food, I've had eggs, deli meat, lots of yogurt, cottage cheese, and mashed potatoes. I need to get my calories up. I am completely zapped of energy. It looks like people say their energy returns around week 6. Let's hope so. I'm over this feeling! Today after we went to the pool, we stopped by McDonalds to get the kids a cheeseburger...Oh my God, it smelled so good. I was dying for some fries. I find myself missing food at times, but most of the time I don't even think about it. I am so stinking sick of protein bullets and shakes. The thought makes me gag. I haven't had to throw up, my incisions are healing nicely, and I'm still stalled...but I think that'll end once my caloric intake increases. Of course, i don't know how to increase it. I have no room for food! I am so glad I had this surgery!!!! 1 Comment(s)
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I really want to have it before we go back to school so i don't have to take time off. How much time to you think some would need to take off after have the surgery?
I was thinking i would be able to go back to work in 1 week.