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Almost one week post-op - So thought I better blog now before I forgot the details.  I flew out last Wed. 12/12/12 to San Diego where I was picked up by Abraham, and also got to meet Tonya & her mom ...

Survived surgery, but HURTING!!! - I've walked and walked and walked, and taken gasx strips, but still in horrible pain.  Any suggestions? 48 hours post op.

gees, did you just read my mind or what? I am sitting at the airport...

Surgery Tomorrow! - Well, I made it through the pre-op diet without eating my own arm! But man am I starving!!! I fly out at noon tomorrow, and will have surgery sometime tomorrow afternoon/evenin...

Surgery Tomorrow! - Well, I made it through the pre-op diet without eating my own arm!  But man am I starving!!!  I fly out at noon tomorrow, and will have surgery sometime tomorrow afternoon/eveni...

Sorry I am not much help since I am not there yet, but I would say...

One week from today my world will change! Come on - Hopefully this will be the best decision of my life, and everything will turn out perfect!  I am having the DS done in Tijuana by Dr. Lopez.  Ready or not, here I go!!!

Wow!!! Congrats on the loss! You are doing awesome!

Congrats! Very excited for you!!!

so glad you posted these pics! Can't wait...one week from today I...

very pretty!

I didn't see a health ticker, so you have to remind us...what was...

What do you add to your water? - So, I am on the pre-op diet, and have eliminated my life-long friend, Diet Coke.  I REALLY do not like plain water (never have) so I have been adding those little flavor packets...

So glad you wrote about all the details....it really helps reassure...

Surgery Type Changed To DS! 10 Days till surgery!! - Well, after all your input, suggestions, and more research, I have changed my surgery type to DS.  Surgeon still would suggest the VSG, but I told him that wasn't an option.  So...

Well, our stories are so similar it is scarey...even to the part about...

Dr. Alejandro Lopez for Duodenal Switch - Curious if anyone on here has used Dr. Lopez for a DS. Please....I don't need any lectures about going to MX, or why or why not to use certain docs. Not trying to be rude, but a...

Dr. Alejandro Lopez for Duodenal Switch - Curious if anyone on here has used Dr. Lopez for a DS.  Please....I don't need any lectures about going to MX, or why or why not to use certain docs.  Not trying to be rude, but...

Considering DS over a RNY - I am curious to find out why some of you chose the DS over the RNY.  My BMI is only 35, and some docs wouldn't even consider it, but I have found others that will.  My surgeon s...

What to take with you to the hospital (especially - Alright, one more topic for the day. I have a list of what I am going to pack, but thought I better pick your brains once again. I will be there for 5 days by myself in Mexico, ...

The Daily Plate / Livestrong .com - Curious if anyone on here has used the "daily plate" at livestong.com.  I am very confused.  I was reading a few boards today about the average daily calorie intake post RNY.  I...

What to take with you to the hospital (especially - Alright, one more topic for the day.  I have a list of what I am going to pack, but thought I better pick your brains once again.  I will be there for 5 days by myself in Mexico...

Protein Shakes...HELP! - Okay, so I am trying to stock my pantry with things I will be able to eat/drink after surgery since several people suggested having things on hand so that I don't have to go sho...

Pre-Op RNY Surgery Diet....what did you do??? - Alright, so my RNY is scheduled for 12/13.  I have the pre-op diet my doc suggested, however I have noticed that every doc has their own diet.  Mine suggests a liquid/protein di...

Anyone going to Tijuana Dec. 12 - 17, 2012? - I am scheduled for RNY with Dr. Lopez in Tijuana for 12/13/12....would love to get in touch with someone who will be there since I am going alone! PS. No offense,  but I don...