We just had our meeting with dr Ortiz, I like him he seems very knowledgeable I'm not worried anymore I'll just be glad when it's over and I can begin my new journey, I can't even imagine buying a smaller size of clothes. Thanks for the encouragement. My surgery is at 2

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. I really appreciate you taking the time to think of me. I am a nervous wreck for sure, just want to be finished and headed to recovery.
Glad to hear that your surgery went well and wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thank you ! I'm glad I can be a inspiration to you that is the only reason I even put them up good luck on your journey. the after pic was actually me at 198 I am 176 now I will post another pic later on I have about 30 more to lose. Good LUCK and thanks again!!

HI! Thanks for messaging me it has been a pretty easy journey fortunately. I've lost about 15 inches and over 24lbs since surgery. I'm pretty much able to eat anything it just takes me a really long time. I have to remind myself to eat as slow as possible and getting down enough water is pretty hard but other than that its been great. How have you been? Hope the last 6 weeks have treated you well

Thanks so much! Everything went great! Dr. Ortiz is fantastic. I appreciate your words of encouragement

I am feeling really good. I have a little bit of heartburn but apparently that's very common for most people until 2 months or so post op. Tips-pack comfortable clothes. You will be bloated and swollen. Capri style jogging pants, pajama bottoms, casual sundresses, bikini underwear that sit low. Pretty much the same day as surgery as you get up walking around a nurse can help you get out of your "gown" and into some clothes - they'll help put the IV bag through a sleeve etc. It's all about comfort ! You'll want slippers for sure to walk the hospital hall and socks for in the bed if you find you get cold easy. Also-although this didn't happen to me-and in the spirit of more information for you is better than less - for some of the patients they said initially "do not trust your sensation for gas - from your bowel". This typically happens after the burping which comes first but they do give you an injection to help get your bowel moving again which is really important and for me more relief than burping. Some though - needed to throw out some clothes Also gas-x sublinguals are a life saver ! You can begin taking them right after surgery. They are like the Listerine strips that melt on your tongue. They come in Cherry or Mint. They DO work. They will help your gas to move out which you want to happen as soon as possible! If you have any other questions don't hesitate to email ... I'll answer all as best I can ! Excited for you !

Thank you so much for the message! I'm glad to hear your experience went well, how are you feeling now? Any tips you could give me on packing would be hugely appreciated!! I've never really gone anywhere before (never even flown before!!) So I am feeling anxious about packing!! Anything you wish you had while you were there?