Im really craving su****he cali roll, which has nothing raw in it. I have heard some ppl order it light rice, and there is another way they can roll it without the rice. I forgot whats that called. Anywho, im 4 weeks out today actually :O) and I would love to have some. So far I have had no complications with any food whatsoever. Oh, and is it okay to have diet soda? Ive had a few sips of it, and its not botherin me, so why do they say no?

I hated my protein shakes at first. I was using designer whey. They were gross!! This lady at our support group brought in samples. I finally found some protein drinks that are sooo stinkin good. The website is www.enjoyhealth.com You could start out with the variety sample to test the different kinds.

Hi L.N.

Just wanted to reply to your post even though you posted on the wrong site.

Please look up midwesterngirl....it maybe spelled midwesterngrl...not sure anyway, she has posted on her profile very informative information on how to research a mexico dr.

She had a sleeve in Mexico as well and has really done her research. She also covers hotels, eating, travel you name it it's there.

Good Luck...

Janie Rolfson

Sorry for the late response.  I had my follow-up today and my doctor said it is normal.  He says my body has to get use to the small pouch. I also have stomach cramps at the top of my stomach with cramping and churning.  He said that's normal too.  I feel better today.  No more diarrhea.

Nita

I had VSG on 03/14/09 by Dr. Aceves and have/had no nausea/ reflx or pain. I found him to be very kind and compassioate and the hospital was very clean and modern and Mexicali was also very clean and almost like being in the states. I would highly recommend him and his asst. Dr. Campos (who brought my husband coffee he self brewed at his home every morning). I think you'll see from reading alot of posts that Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Aceves, Dr. Joya and maybe there is another 1-2 that ALOT of people have gone too and all come highly thought of. I think you'd be fine with any of them. I would base your decision on maybe price, air expense or what part of Mexico you would like to go too or how long your flight time will be from your home.  Good Luck in your decision and surgery.