I think the post-op pain is different for everyone. I had some pain, but got IV pain medications that kept it under good control. I also had some nausea and throwing up of blood, which bothered me...

I had my sleeve in Mexico and have had no complications or serious problems.

I got IV pain medication while I was in the hospital. I don't know what it was. I still had some pain but it was bearable. The doctor gave me some pills when I was discharged from the hospital,...

How long does the bleeding (like a light period) last after surgery? I started it on day 2 and it is still coming. I'm getting worried. Thanks!

Hi all, I am 8 days post-op and started full liquids yesterday. I have already found that jello makes me hurt and yesterday evening I had some soup (no chunks) and felt so bad afterward that I went...

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I posted a detailed post on the Mexico board this morning, if you want to look at that. I was pleased overall, but you have to remember that you are getting the surgery at quite a discount.... you...

I had it done in Mexico. I arranged with my PCP beforehand to followup. My PCP would also see me if anything went wrong, which, so far, nothing has.

It gets better!

I was sleeved by Dr. Perez in Cancun and I'd like to share my experience since there have been questions about him.

First of all, Cancun is one of the safest places in Mexico. There are police...

I had to quit for surgery too. It's hard, but I know you can do it.

Some states offer quit-smoking hotlines. Sometimes talking to someone can really, really help. You might consider checking...

My doctor allowed me to start taking pills on day 3 or 4 (small ones). It still hurts to swallow more than a little sip so I can't take big pills yet.

I had ulcers (one gastric, one duodenal) diagnosed in August and had to have a second endoscopy in March to demonstrate they were gone before I could get approved. My ulcers were gone in March.

I'm sorry. I can relate. My BMI is 38..... has to be 40 to get approved by my insurance. I just decided to self-pay and go to Mexico.

I am 95 pounds overweight, and some people tell me I'm not "that" big and don't need surgery. I am at the point where I can no longer lose any weight. I have been on the liver-shrinking pre-op diet...

I will be getting sleeved by Dr. Perez in 2 weeks.....

I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

Wow! Tomorrow! Best of luck to you!

I only have a couple of weeks until my surgery! I am getting nervous..... full of what ifs...... I am actually more afraid of the plane trip than the surgery (I hate flying) but I do have some fears...

How soon after surgery will I be able to swallow tiny pills? I have a mood disorder and must have certain medications, but they are all small. I think some of them may be available in liquid, but...

I'll be having mine in Cancun by Dr. Perez. I'll let you know how it goes.

Did you get the CDC recommended vaccines before your trip to Mexico? If not, why not? Thanks!

What did you do, if anything, for followup care after your surgery if you went out of the country? I asked my GI doctor if she would see me for a followup and she said no. I can't go back to Mexico...

All I can say is wow, and congratulations!

Thank you for this information! My hair has already thinned since I hit my 40s and I don't want to lose any more of it.