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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Oh my gosh! Thank you so very much for this post! It answered a lot of my questions! I feel more at ease now. I have a little less than a month and as the days go by, it gets more real! Eek!
    Did they do a leak test? Did you have to drink blue stuff?
    Thanks again!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SCHERYL's Avatar
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    Yes the day before you go home they have a different doctor independent do a leak test and give you a picture of your new belly



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SCHERYL's Avatar
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    They do make you drink the blue stuff basically it's just colored water.



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  7. #19
    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    01/03/2017
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    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
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    Quote Originally Posted by SCHERYL View Post
    They do make you drink the blue stuff basically it's just colored water.
    Okay, thank you so much! I definitely want a leak test, that's good to hear...



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    03/23/2017
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    Scheryl, thanks for posting all that detail! I'm trying to pick a surgeon-and a city at this point. For your surgery, you didn't stay overnight at the hospital? It seems that is so different from surgeon to surgeon, some have 1 or 2 nights; or maybe none? One of the places I received info from includes the night before at the hotel, then 2 nights in hospital, 2 more nights at hotel. I kinda like the sound of that to rest up before flying home, but of course their fee is higher. What do you think?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SCHERYL's Avatar
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    Yes they made you stay in the hospital that first night once everything appears to be ok they then take you back to the hotel to recover with nurses there.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member americangrrl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stacy619 View Post
    Scheryl, thanks for posting all that detail! I'm trying to pick a surgeon-and a city at this point. For your surgery, you didn't stay overnight at the hospital? It seems that is so different from surgeon to surgeon, some have 1 or 2 nights; or maybe none? One of the places I received info from includes the night before at the hotel, then 2 nights in hospital, 2 more nights at hotel. I kinda like the sound of that to rest up before flying home, but of course their fee is higher. What do you think?
    go with WLA... weight loss agents.... u fly into San Diego... they pick u up from airport in San Diego and take u into MX... I paid $3799 for the surgery... which includes the $250 deposit... they tell u when u need to b there and how long u will stay,... its a very well oiled machine and they have their process down pat... they take really great care of u and everything u need is taken care of for u.. trust me... this is a very easy way to accomplish the task at hand without worrying about every single detail... they have all of it worked out for u already... just make sure u let ur cell phone carrier and bank know u will b out of the country during that time so u have no issues..



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    Gastric Sleeve Member americangrrl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by americangrrl View Post
    go with WLA... weight loss agents.... u fly into San Diego... they pick u up from airport in San Diego and take u into MX... I paid $3799 for the surgery... which includes the $250 deposit... they tell u when u need to b there and how long u will stay,... its a very well oiled machine and they have their process down pat... they take really great care of u and everything u need is taken care of for u.. trust me... this is a very easy way to accomplish the task at hand without worrying about every single detail... they have all of it worked out for u already... just make sure u let ur cell phone carrier and bank know u will b out of the country during that time so u have no issues..
    u pay the difference for ur plane tix....



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Del1969's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    12/01/2017
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    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    americangrrl, I am going through Weight Loss Agents too! I am always glad to hear when someone has already been through the process and it went well! I go in June. Was there things to do there before or after the surgery? Did you even feel like doing anything after the surgery? Just curious. My ex-wife and daughter will be going with me and I want them to be able to do a little something while they are there. If I am up to it I would like to do something too! Thanks for the info!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member americangrrl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Del1969 View Post
    americangrrl, I am going through Weight Loss Agents too! I am always glad to hear when someone has already been through the process and it went well! I go in June. Was there things to do there before or after the surgery? Did you even feel like doing anything after the surgery? Just curious. My ex-wife and daughter will be going with me and I want them to be able to do a little something while they are there. If I am up to it I would like to do something too! Thanks for the info!
    yes honestly, it just depends on u... I was very fortunate... i had no complications whatsoever and no nausea... I went by myself and was very comfortable ... anything I needed was provided.... including transportation, and shopping excursions, ... I have netflix on my ipad, so I was able to watch whatever I wanted...since most of the tv channels were in spanish... if im not mistaken they will give u a list of recommended items to bring... such as comfy clothing, extention cords for ur chargers, slippers....etc... I personally didnt need the gas x, or some of the other things i had brought... & as usual, I overpacked...but the hotel staff carried all of my baggage to and from my room... the shuttle takes u anywhere u need to go... I hung out by the pool, or walked around.... it was very easy to get along....



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  19. #26
    Gastric Sleeve Member americangrrl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Del1969 View Post
    americangrrl, I am going through Weight Loss Agents too! I am always glad to hear when someone has already been through the process and it went well! I go in June. Was there things to do there before or after the surgery? Did you even feel like doing anything after the surgery? Just curious. My ex-wife and daughter will be going with me and I want them to be able to do a little something while they are there. If I am up to it I would like to do something too! Thanks for the info!
    when I wanted to rest, I rested... U will b tired... but I also forced myself to walk as much as possible to avoid any discomfort...



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Del1969's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    12/01/2017
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    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    I figured I would get tired quickly and often but I was thinking I could sit down somewhere while they shop or something. I have heard alot of other people on here talk about walking as soon as possible so I want to do that and I thought seeing some sites or shopping might be a good way of getting that in. Hopefully I will feel good enough to do that! Thank you again for all the info! Only thing left to do is get it paid for and get it done!!



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